Thanks to all who have led and participated in our Wednesday and Thursday weekday services. May you have a lovely and restful summer and looking forward to seeing you again the first week in September at 12.05 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays!

An Action Plan for Contextual Mission and New Worshipping Communities was agreed at Synod in October 2023 to help us be a Spirit-led Church and create new worshipping communities in parishes across our diocese. Monthly resources have been developed to pray, listen, consider and be inspired. These resources invite us to reflect and pray about how being fed by the Spirit can and should guide our actions in the world. You will find prayers of the people (PRAY), a Bible study guide for a selected Scripture passage (LISTEN), information on religiosity in Canada (CONSIDER) and a short video interview with Kitty Galt, whose actions at All Saints’ Sandy Hill were the origins of Cornerstone Housing for Women (INSPIRE).

Christ Church Cathedral
For all who travel at this time.
Those on our Hearts
All those whom we hold near, who are ill or suffering and for those who care for them. For the family and friends of Ivan Timonin who grieve; may his soul rest in peace (funeral to be held in September).
Diocese of Ottawa
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; The Parish of Chelsea, Lascelles, Wakefield, The Reverend Dr. Caz Ducros.
Canadian Cathedrals
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's, NL, The Very Reverend Roger Whalen.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Right Reverend David Greenwood, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Athabasca.
ELCIC/ACC
Lutheran and Anglican summer camping ministries.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
The Diocese of Jerusalem, Archbishop Hosam Naoum, and for peace in Israel and Palestine.

Time of Prayer
God of opportunity, you want to be in relationship with us, your creatures. You desire justice and peace. You never force yourself upon us, but invite us to join with you in co-creating a more just and peaceful world. Help us to hear your invitations, be they whispered or loud, and encourage us to respond to them with enthusiasm, joy and energy. We pray all this in the name of your Son, our Redeemer Jesus Christ. Amen.

A Prayer for Peace
O God of all justice and peace, we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land. Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths - Jews, Muslims, Christians, and for all people of the land. While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to the violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples. Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children for, to all of us, you are our Heavenly Father. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Requests for prayer may be sent to the office at info@ottawacathedral.ca and will be prayed for during the week by our Clergy and Prayer Team.

Please note that access to Queen Street between Bay and Bronson is now restricted as part of city works installing new storm and sanitary sewers, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and completing paving, traffic calming, and landscaping over the next several months.

We do not have details as to the extent nor timing of the closures so please plan accordingly when travelling to and from the Cathedral. We thank you in advance for your patience as this work is undertaken.

Just 300 metres away from the Cathedral, both sides of Library and Archives Canada at 395 Wellington may offer free parking on Sundays.

Looking for more parking near our Cathedral? Click here to find a map and list of possible "Free on Sundays" parking spots, most of them within easy walking distance, appreciating availability changes without notice due to special events and/or construction. Please note that currently there is no parking across from the Cathedral on Queen Street due to road reconstruction. 

Please direct questions or comments to info@ottawacathedral.ca.

Children are welcome to fully participate in worship and the life of the Cathedral! Activity sheets and supplies are available in the bookshelves at the entrance to the Cathedral. Please help yourself to these resources or ask a sidesperson to locate them. There is also a table in the Great Hall to use and the labyrinth to walk. If your child is interested in being a junior server, member of a choir, or a reader, please speak with our clergy.

Readings for Next Sunday

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost | July 7th, 2024
Readings | 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; Psalm 48; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13

Questions?
For more information on anything in this newsletter or if you are in need of pastoral care or other assistance,
please contact us by calling (613) 236.9149 or emailing info@ottawacathedral.ca.