News
Invitation to become more engaged, deepen relationship
By Rev. Canon Stewart Murray
This article appears in the February edition of Crosstalk, the monthly newspaper of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
Parish to host blanket exercise to re-enact the effects of colonization on aboriginal peoples -- and to promote empathy
On Sunday, February 26, the Parish will host an event designed to promote greater understanding of the plight of aboriginal peoples through centuries of colonization. The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an interactive learning experience that teaches the history of Indigenous rights that we’re rarely taught.
Joy
By Rev. Canon Stewart Murray
This article appears in the January edition of Crosstalk, the newspaper of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
Throughout the Christmas season the words and the themes that seemed to be everywhere were joy and wonder. They were present not only in the wonderful carols, but in the scripture readings and in the liturgies that were offered. This theme of joy and wonder continues into the Epiphany season that leads us to the season of Lent.
From Darkness to Light: An Advent Procession with Carols
Here is a complete recording of From Darkness to Light: An Advent Procession with Carols, held Dec. 11, 2016.
A New Year Each Advent
By Rev. Canon Stewart Murray
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Church
In January, Patrick Mackenzie, a parishioner and policy analyst with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, hopes to host a presentation of the Blanket Exercise to help us understand the impacts of colonialism on the First Nations and how it has shaped our Canadian experience. For more information ,please go to kairosblanketexercise.org or speak to the Rector.
Sorrow and Hope
by the Reverend Canon Stewart Murray
This article appears in the November issue of Crosstalk, the newspaper of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.
Grounded In Experience
by the Reverend Canon Stewart Murray
This article appears in the October issue of Crosstalk, the newspaper of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.
Are you in our community? Join us for 'Communitea'!
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Now that fall has arrived again the Parish will be recommencing its longstanding tradition of monthly teas on the third Wednesday of each month. The teas are free to all in the community and will take place from 2pm to 3:30pm in the Parish Hall.
Living in the Spirit of Wonder
by the Reverend Canon Stewart Murray
This article appears in the June issue of Crosstalk, the newspaper of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.