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A Valentine's Thank You!We would like to extend our most sincere thank you, along with a reminder that we think of you all and hold you in our prayers, this Valentine's weekend and every day. We are so very grateful to each of you for your continued support for the cathedral and our community as you have reached out to each other during the last year. Please note that tax receipts were mailed last week and should arrive shortly. Those who have given through Canada Helps will receive tax receipts from Canada Helps directly. Be assured that we do receive your gifts and that we are aware that you have met your pledges. We thank you all for all of your support, in time, talent, prayer, and financial offerings. |
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Ash Wednesday ServicePlease join us as we begin the season of Lent with the solemn and reflective Ash Wednesday liturgy. Bishop Shane will celebrate and Dean Beth will give a reflection. Although we will not be using ashes, please view the link to Ash Wednesday-at-Home for some background and ways to observe this day. |
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Compline during LentAn online version of Compline will be offered during Lent, beginning Friday, February 19th at 9 pm with Canon Doug Richards and Andrew McAnerney. This weekly offering will be available on our YouTube channel (click on the button below at the time of the service) and will continue to March 26th. CLICK HERE to check out additional Lenten resources you can use at home. |
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Spiritual Disciplines - A Lenten StudyThis year you are invited to journey with Canon Doug as we learn about, reflect on and practice seven classical spiritual disciplines. Through a series of weekly podcasts, daily scripture readings, and a few ‘digging deeper questions’ we will look at the what the discipline is, some scriptural foundations, and some practical ways to live into the discipline. Each session is offered as a podcast. CLICK HERE to access all podcasts beginning Friday, February 19th. |
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Pre-Vestry Finance MeetingFor those of you interested in a little more detail about the cathedral finances, the audit for 2020 and/or this year's budget, the chair of our Finance and Property Panel, Mike Hudson will host a Zoom meeting the Sunday before vestry. This meeting will take place Sunday, February 21st beginning at 12:30 pm. If you are interested call or email the cathedral office for connection details. |
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Annual Vestry via ZoomAs 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 beginning at 12:30 pm. This meeting will be held "virtually" using Zoom technology. Please register here and/or contact the cathedral office at 613.236.9149 if you have questions, need more information or cannot participate via Zoom and wish to make other arrangements. |
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Racism, White Privilege and the Invention of RaceJoin Zoom Meeting Frequently invited to speak at workshops and lectures in churches, schools and federal government departments, Rev. Bailey is recognized as an expert in intercultural competence, social justice, anti-racism, Black History, and racial justice. Rev. Bailey was awarded the DreamKEEPERS Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Life Achievement Award for racial reconciliation. Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey is the Senior Minister at Parkdale United Church in Ottawa. Originally from the Barbados, he grew up with his siblings and parents in the Montreal area. He has academic degrees in social work, theology, philosophy of religion and ethics and culture. He has worked in hospital ministry and has taught at McGill University and at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. Rev. Bailey and his wife Wendy and their children came to Parkdale United after ministering in Jamaica. He has also ministered in Kenya, East Africa. |
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Consciousness, Compassion and CreativityAs the February snow blankets Ottawa, a few hardy Labyrinth Guild members embrace the opportunity to create snow labyrinths. Through the lens of consciousness, compassion and creativity, we will look at the practice of making a snow labyrinth and teach the “how to” as both a mental exercise and form of meditation.
On Monday, February 22nd at 7 pm, Cathedral Labyrinth Guild members Barbara Brown and Elspeth MacEwan will lead a virtual gathering to contemplate the gifts of winter in our labyrinth practices. 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.
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Offerings from St. Luke'sOn 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.
St. Luke's offers a weekly newsletter with worship resources and much more. CLICK HERE to subscribe, or here to look at previous editions.
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Subscribe to the Cathedral YouTubeThe 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. |
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To Keep in Your PrayersOur Cathedral and St. Luke's
The clergy, staff, and all members; specifically this week, the members of the Cathedral Men’s group, the fellowship and service they offer throughout the year.
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
Bishop Shane Parker; Director of Community Ministries, The Reverend Canon Dr. Peter John Hobbs, and members of the Community Ministries Committee; all called to diaconal, priestly and religious life vocations.
Our Companion Diocese of Jerusalem
Christ Church, Nazareth, Israel.
The Anglican Church of Canada
Bishop Sam Rose, the people and clergy of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
The dean, council, and congregations of the Central Toronto Area and Greater Toronto Areas East and West of the Eastern Synod; Resurrection Lutheran Church, Ottawa.
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