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Cathedral Newsletter for January 17th 2021
This Sunday we welcome you to celebrate the Second Sunday after Epiphany at 10:30 am with Canon Hilary Murray as our preacher. During this RED phase of pandemic restrictions, we particularly welcome The Reverend Scott, who will be assisting with our livestreamed Sunday worship, and the parish of St. Luke's Ottawa, who will be worshipping with us online. With the pandemic moving to an even more serious stage, further restrictions on the number of people allowed in the Cathedral, and not wanting to ask any volunteers to leave their home, only paid staff will be involved in our Sunday livestreaming and one of the clergy will be worshipping from home each week. Please join our livestream from our YouTube channel (click the link below). We hope you will share this service with others in appropriate ways, abiding physical distancing. CLICK HERE to open your Order of Service for Sunday morning. For more infomation visit:
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A Virtual Pilgrimage to India
As pilgrims on this earth, we are forever on a mission to seek the perfect pilgrimage site whether it is Camino de Santiago, The Vatican City, Jerusalem, St. Joseph's Oratory, or perhaps even a labyrinth in our own backyard.
On Friday January 22nd beginning at 7pm, Veena Balsawer invites you to travel with her to India for a virtual pilgrimage (yatra). We will start our tour in her birth place, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, at the Gateway of India near the Arabian Sea. We will visit some temples and holy places in and around Mumbai which have a special significance for her. She invites you to join her on this sojourn.
Pre-register by calling 613.236.9149 or email to info@ottawacathedral.ca
Additional information and Zoom connection details will be forwarded to program participants. Hosted by the Cathedral Labyrinth Guild, Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa
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Pastoral Care Educational Opportunities
This spring the Ottawa Pastoral Care Centre offers a number of virtual training opportunities. Check out two excellent offerings.
CLICK HERE for the program brochure for the Basic Pastoral Care—Spring 2021 Basic 10 week training program (to be offered by Zoom). This program begins March 22nd and offers 18 hours over 9 weeks.
CLICK HERE for the program brochure for Holding Space for the Grief of Young Adults and Adolescents, with speaker Jacob Cogan is being offered April 13, 2021 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Register through Eventbrite at:www.eventbrite.ca/e/130180227565
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Second book study begins with The Universal Christ
Following the great success of the first Diocesan wide Zoom book study, a second one is being planned. Beginning February 4th and running for six weeks from 7:00 to 8:30pm, we will look at Richard Rohr’s book “The Universal Christ.” “Fr. Richard challenges us to search beneath the surface of our faith and see what is sacred in everyone and everything. Anyone who strives to put their faith into action will find encouragement and inspiration in the pages of this book.” -Melinda Gates, author of The Moment of Lift" For more information or to register please contact Canon Doug Richards at doug.richards@ottawacathedral.ca |
REMINDER: Vestry Reports for 2020 are due
As we wrap up final tasks related to the year 2020 and bid farewell to a year we could not have foretold, we are looking forward to our annual Vestry meeting scheduled for Sunday February 28th 2021. This meeting will likely be held "virtually" with details to come as the Diocese prepares guidelines for all parishes. The preparation of the Vestry Circular will not change from the summary you are familiar with and to that end, requests have been sent to the leads of all Cathedral groups asking for submission of reports by this Sunday January 17th. Please contact the office if you have any questions. |
Offerings from St. Luke's
On Wednesdays, St. Luke's offers a Service of the Word with Lectio divina on Zoom. Three different translations (NRSV, Good News and The Message) of the Gospel for the coming Sunday are read, and we are guided by the questions "What word or phrase stood out for you?" "What spoke to you in the passage?" "What meaning had you not perceived before?" and "What is the Gospel asking you to do today?". All are welcome. Click here for the Zoom link.
Wonder and Grief: A Virtual Poetry Dive—Pre-pandemic, the Ottawa Poetry Bards regularly offered Sacred Poetry Walks at St. Luke's. These poetry walks have gone virtual, transforming into Poetry Dives and the next one will be offered on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 on Zoom. Click here for more information and to register.
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January issues of the Anglican Journal and Crosstalk available now
January issues of the Anglican Journal and Crosstalk are now available and as close as your cursor. Get your copy of Crosstalk by clicking here with coverage of the Installation service for our new Dean and Rector, the Very Reverend Beth Bretzlaff and information on how to get involved with affordable housing projects. Get your Anglican Journal by clicking here. Read more about the economic impact of the pandemic on churches across the country and an update on the Strategic plan for the Council of General Synod. If you would like to have the Anglican Journal and Crosstalk delivered to your home, CLICK HERE to subscribe. |
Offering envelopes ready for 2021Call to discuss how to get yours this year As we all say goodbye to this 2020 year, and look forward with hope to what 2021 has to offer, we remind you that boxes of offering envelopes are now available. Distribution will be something of a challenge this year, so please contact the cathedral office. To sign up for Pre-Authorized Remittances (PAR) or to discuss other options for giving, send an email to the cathedral office or call us at 613.236.9149. We extend our gratitude to everyone for the generous gifts made this year. We look forward to seeing you in the new year. |
Subscribe to the Cathedral YouTubeNever miss a service The Cathedral YouTube channel is your go-to location for all live-streamed services and a number of other saved treasures for you. If you are interested in following the live-streamed services and/or want to revisit some of them at a later time, they are all here for you. Find us anytime at https://www.youtube.com/c/christchurchcathedralottawa To find us easily any time, subscribe to the channel. Call the cathedral office if you have questions or need assistance. We look forward to meeting you there. For more infomation visit:
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To Keep in Your Prayers
Our Cathedral
Our clergy, staff, and all members of the cathedral; specifically this week, our bookkeeper and members of FAP (Finance and Property Panel) as we prepare for the annual audit.
Those on Our Hearts
All those that we hold near who are ill or suffering and for the families and friends who are caring for them; all who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Diocese of Ottawa
For the work and ministry of our Diocesan Ecumenical Officer, The Reverend Canon John Wilker-Blakley and for our Diocesan newspaper Crosstalk, and for Leigh Anne Williams, Editor.
Our Companion Diocese of Jerusalem
Archbishop Suheil Dawani, and their Coadjutor Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Hosam Naoum.
The Anglican Church of Canada
Executive Director, Will Postma, and staff of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Executive Director, Karin Achtelstetter, and staff of Canadian Lutheran World Relief.
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More information
Readings for Next Sunday The Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 24th 2021 Have Questions? The Cathedral church and premises remain closed except for worship. |