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Prayers and thanksgiving for the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghToday we join the cathedrals of the world with prayers and condolences for the Royal family on the sad news that HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh has died. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Read more from the BBC here. |
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Shoring up our FutureIn anticipation of the development of the lands east of the cathedral, a talented team of masons have taken on the restoration of the east wall of the cathedral, both above and below grade. Once the construction begins, it will be difficult to access these walls in an effective way. With the beautiful spring weather, the team from MH Stoneworks have been making good progress. They have now completed the restoration of the area above grade. With the assistance of the excavation team, a trench has been opened up to allow access to the wall down to bedrock. Over the next few weeks, efforts will be focused on raking out loose mortar and replacing mortar and stones where needed. All of this will ensure the strength of the cathedral for generations to come. |
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Cathedral Virtual Concert SeriesRegrettably, given the provincewide shutdown and declaration of a new state of emergency livestreamed concerts are no longer permitted. Rather than cancel outright we hope to re-schedule for later in the spring alongside a relaxing of the current restrictions. When we are able, the concerts will be: James Calkin, organ; The Queen Street String Quartet; Nicholas Walters, organ; Martine Jomphe, piano. Details will be advertised - watch this space! |
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Life is Movement, Movement is LifeLabyrinth Guild members Canon Hilary Murray and Elspeth MacEwan will invite gentle guided movement and perhaps even dance while centering in the body and the breath. Move your chair away from the computer so you have a little space to move. Turn the lights down low and gather round. This unique experience begins here.
PRE-REGISTER for this virtual event by calling 613.236.9149 or email to info@ottawacathedral.ca. Additional information and Zoom connection details will be forwarded to program participants.
Please consider making a donation to St. Luke's Table, the Anglican Street Ministry in Ottawa at http://stlukestable.ca/index.php/how-to-help |
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Pilgrimage to CoventryAs a partner in the Community of the Cross of Nails, cathedral members are encouraged to visit Coventry and share in its very special and powerful message of reconciliation. Twice a year, in spring and autumn, a pilgrimage is hosted specifically for this purpose. It is an occasion for partners, current and aspiring, to come together at Coventry Cathedral for prayer and contemplation, to meet others in the network, to share their stories and experiences, and to learn from and be involved in the work of the Cathedral’s global reconciliation ministry. This year, due to Covid-19, they held their first, and very successful, online pilgrimage! You can read about it here. And now there will be an online spring pilgrimage on April 28th-30th, from 2pm to 6pm UK time. Our dean has been to Coventry and will be attending and she would love to have company! Please register by emailing alice.farnhill@coventrycathedral.org.uk and also contact the cathedral office by email at info@ottawacathedral.ca or by phone at 613.236.9149 to let us know if you will be attending. We look forward to having a cathedral group share this once in a lifetime experience! |
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Interested in Confirmation?Pandemic allowing, plans are being made to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, May 22nd in the Cathedral at a 3 pm service. If you are interested in confirmation, please contact the Rev’d Canon Doug Richards at (613) 236-9149 x19 before Sunday, May 2nd for more information, and to register for the preparatory class. |
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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
Members of the Mission Partnership Panel, and especially for St. Luke's Ottawa as we partner during this time.
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
Trinity, Ottawa South and all those who minister there; Diocesan Director of Financial Ministry, Sanjay Grover; the Licensed Lay Readers’ Association, the Reverend Canon Patricia Martin, Warden.
Our Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and The Middle East
Saviour Church, Kufr-Yasif, Israel.
The Anglican Church of Canada
The Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
The dean, council, and congregations of the Manitoba Central Area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod.
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