*Below is a special ‘COVID Communique’ published from the Office of the Bishop on December 22, republished here verbatim. You can read all documents from the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa on COVID announcements, plans, and protocols here.
Letter from Bishop Shane: diocese returns to Red stage December 26
You can view the PDF of Bishop Shane Parker’s letter from December 21 by following the link here.
Advent Letter 2020
In these challenging times when our fellow Canadians are becoming sick, and dying; losing the businesses or their jobs; juggling the roles of work-at-home parent, teacher and caregiver; struggling with on-line schooling and wondering about the future; the world needs people of hope and compassion; people of faith who are serving as the hands and heart of Christ and offering themselves as instruments of his peace.
Appointment Announcement
Dear Friends,
Grace to you and peace from God our Creator and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Please arrange to have this letter shared in your parish on Sunday, November 29, 2020.
I write to announce that I have appointed the Reverend Colin McFarland to be the Incumbent of the parish of St. Margaret's in Ottawa, effective February 1, 2021…
We're Hiring! Music Director for Trinity Church
Trinity Church is looking for a Music Director to nurture the spiritual life of the congregation through music. This includes leading, organizing, and developing our congregation’s worship experience by providing appropriate instrumental and choral support at regular Sunday services as well as other special services and events.
Area Parish Reopening in Amber Stage
Dear members of St. Lawrence Parish,
In compliance with our diocesan reopening plan, In This Together*, our parish will enter the Amber phase on September 1st. To give our new Incumbent, The Ven. Peter Crosby, an opportunity to greet the Area Parish as a whole, we will continue as usual with our online service on Sunday September 6th.
Beginning Sunday September 13, our Area Parish will offer some limited opportunities for in-person worship. On Sunday September 13th, 20th, and 27th, our Parish Reopening Team will oversee a 10am service of worship at Trinity Church (Cornwall). All members of the parish who wish to participate must register (see reverse side for details).