This Sunday there will be a quiet, said Holy Eucharist (BCP) at 8.30 am, Choral Eucharist (BAS) at 10.30 am, and The Reverend Canon Doug Richards will preach. As it is the wrap up Sunday for the choirs, all will sing and a bbq will follow the 10.30 am service.

Readings: 1 Kings 19:1-4, 8-15a; Psalm 150; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39

The 10.30 am service will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. Please be aware that technological issues sometimes occur.

Tuesday Night Prayer (7.30 pm), Wednesday Eucharist (12.05 pm) and Thursday Contemplative Prayer (12.05 pm) are continuing throughout the summer! Come and join in these lovely times of quiet and community.

Please note: Night Prayer will not be held on Canada Day, July 1st.

Thanks to Andrew McAnerney, our Associate Director of Music, and his amazing connections, our Cathedral enjoyed a unique weekend with Andrew Balfour, twice Juno nominated Cree composer and director. On Saturday, June 14th, 70 people from Ottawa and beyond enjoyed learning and hearing from Andrew Balfour and then practising and performing some of his works. On Sunday, National Indigenous Day of Prayer was celebrated at the 10.30 am service with a special liturgy including praying to the four directions with smudging, specially curated prayers, and Andrew Balfour directing our choirs. Thanks to all who contributed to such a wonderful event and service!

From July 2nd to 14th our Girls Choir, along with James, Dean Beth, and a host of chaperones, will be exploring Ireland! The choir will sing in St. Anne's Cathedral, Belfast; St. Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway; Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin; and St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. Thank you for supporting this amazing opportunity with your donations and your prayers. Looking forward to hearing all the stories upon their return!

Canon Rob has truly been a blessing to our Cathedral in his ministry as Honorary Assistant! He has been a wonderful sounding board and excellent listener, delighted us with his preaching and teaching, and been a steadfast member of our clergy team. Though stepping down from his current role, Canon Rob and Beverley will continue to worship at our Cathedral so we remain blessed. Thank you, Canon Rob!

Sometimes the person that an organization is looking for is right there, just waiting for the right time to serve. Please welcome Nicholas Galambos into his new role as of September 2nd!

Nicholas writes: "Since graduating in 2000 with a MBA from the University of Ottawa, I have focused my employment in the not-for-profit sector, ranging from medical research to supporting emergency and pediatric doctors to international agricultural programs and working with people with disabilities. My career has progressively advanced from bookkeeper to manager of finance to my current position as Director of Finance & Administration at Causeway Work Centre (a not-for-profit agency that empowers people with mental illness and other challenges to find meaningful employment). I look forward to assuming the position of the Director of Operations and Development at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa in September 2025."

Thank you, Nicholas, welcome to the Cathedral staff team!

Josh writes: "Many thanks to the Cathedral community for your warm welcome to me over the last few months while I did my doctoral fieldwork. I am grateful for your willingness to be interviewed and to share your experiences with me. This first stage of my research has concluded, but I look forward to sharing more about my research over the course of the next several months. If you have any questions, as always, please feel free to reach out to me (jzent029@uottawa.ca). Blessings to you in your continued ministry."

This photo reflects the joy and delight of ministering among you at Christ Church Cathedral! These past ten months have been rich and amazing as we have welcomed new members, built relationships, opened our doors, and worshipped God in word and song and silence. It is a gift to be part of and experience the positive and can do attitude of our Cathedral. Each one of you contributes to our vibrant life and ministry, and for you, I am deeply grateful. As we move into the summer months, may you have time to simply rest, rejuvenate, and enjoy. Blessings!

Everyone and everything needs some downtime! So our newsletter is now "resting" until the first week in September. Services will be posted on the website and livestreamed. Office hours will continue as usual, so please be in touch if you require any information.

Alongside Hope is over 80% of the way to unlocking a $250,000 matching gift for the Resilience Fund, with another $42,000 needed by June 30th to meet the goal. Your support will be doubled to help refugees in Tanzania, malnourished children in Burundi, and survivors of gender-based violence in Uganda. Help Alongside Hope reach the finish line — give now!

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them; all who travel over the summer, and particularly the Cathedral Girls Choir; the family and friends of George Old who grieve (Celebration of Life Choral Evensong on Sunday, June 22nd at 4 pm).
Our Diocese
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; Ascenion House Staff; Diocesan members travelling to General Synod (including Katherine and Ann from our Cathedral); Parish of West Carleton-March, The Reverend Dr. Alana McCord; all musicians serving in our diocese.
Canadian Cathedrals
The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Saskatoon, SK, The Reverend Laura Marie Piodrowicz.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan of Ontario and Acting Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada; The Most Reverend Chris Harper, National Indigenous Archbishop; The Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land; General Synod as it meets in London, ON.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
The Right Reverend Susan Johnson; The Right Reverend Carla Blakley.
The Moravian Church (MOR)
All who minister and worship.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
The Diocese of Jerusalem, Archbishop Hosam Naoum; peace in Israel and Palestine.

Our Clergy and the Cathedral Prayer Team will pray for all requests sent to info@ottawacathedral.ca during the week.

Scripture Readings for Sunday, June 29th | Saint Peter and Saint Paul | Ezekiel 34:11-16; Psalm 87; 2 Timothy 4:1-8; John 21:15-19

Children's Worship Activities | Weekly worship bulletins, books and other activities are on the shelves at the entrance to the Cathedral. 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.

Hearing Assist Sets | Are available at every service from our sidespeople.

Newsletter Deadline | Wednesdays at noon - but on vacation until the first week in September!

General Info | Please visit our office, call 613.236.9149, or email info@ottawacathedral.ca. Office hours are Monday 9 am to noon, Tuesday to Thursday 9 am to 3 pm, and Friday from 9 am to noon, except on statutary holidays and during holiday seasons.

Parking | Street parking is free around the Cathedral on Sundays. Cathedral parking at the Vista on Sparks is off Queen Street, immediately east of the Cathedral, on the P1 Level. You MUST have the code to enter the parking garage and to re-enter and access the elevator (glass door across from the Cathedral's new east steps). The code is 4120. It will be posted at our reception desk and listed here each week. When it changes, there will be ample notification. If you enter the garage and there are no spots available, you will need to exit and find parking nearby.