Anglican Christians are inheritors of a distinct theological tradition which arose out of the Church of England after the Reformation.

Anglicans are sometimes described as a “via media” or middle way. Our history and theology is affected by the Protestant Reformation, but we have also retained many characteristics which link us to the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. The Anglican church features a focus on Holy Scripture and proclaiming the grace of God given to us in Jesus Christ. Some of our more ancient features include our approach to worship, sacraments, and the three-fold ministry of bishop, priest, and deacon.

The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa

Our Bishop

The Right Reverend
Shane Parker
Bishop of Ottawa

“Our esteemed Bishop, The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Alexander Donaldson Parker, assumed office at the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, in March 2020, after serving as the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral for two decades. With a wealth of experience as a parish priest and diocesan archdeacon, he brings a diverse background to his leadership role.
Notably, Bishop Parker also holds a professional background in sociology, enriching his perspectives and contributions to our diocese.”
*From the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa website.*

The Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario

Our Archbishop

The Most Reverend Anne Germond

Archbishop of the Dioceses of Algoma and Moosonee and Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario

From the Archbishop’s biography from the Anglican Diocese of Algoma: “Born in 1960, Archbishop Anne grew up in South Africa and graduated from the Johannesburg College of Education in the late 1970s. In the fall of 2018, Archbishop Anne was elected the 19th Metropolitan for the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario. In this role she also serves as the Archbishop for the Diocese of Moosonee which is a mission area of the Province. It straddles both northern Ontario and Northwestern Quebec covering some 560, 000 sq.kms. There are 21 parishes in Moosonee with more than half of them in the Indigenous communities on the east and west side of James Bay.

Daily prayer and study of scriptures is the scaffold around which Archbishop Anne’s ministry is formed. With a strong gentle spirit and a personal commitment to equity and the important work of reconciliation with indigenous peoples, Archbishop Anne sees this happening in relationship building, hospitality, and table fellowship. She believes it can only happen through truth telling and justice seeking.

Anglican Church of Canada

The Anglican Church of Canada is an independent, self-governing church in communion with the other 44 churches of the worldwide Anglican Communion (see below). It includes more than 500,000 members in nearly 1,700 parishes, and like Canada, the church is culturally diverse. On any given Sunday the tradition of common prayer is expressed across Canada in many languages, including Inuktitut, French, Spanish, and Cree.

To learn more visit: https://www.anglican.ca/

Our Primate

(National Archbishop)

The Most Reverend Linda Nicholls

Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada

From the Anglican Church of Canada website: “Archbishop Linda Nicholls was installed as Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada on July 16, 2019. Previously she served the Church as Bishop of Huron (2016-2019), Area Bishop of Trent-Durham, Diocese of Toronto (2008-2016), Coordinator for Dialogue for Ethics, Interfaith Relations and Congregational Development at the national office, and almost twenty years as a parish priest in the Diocese of Toronto. With degrees in music (BMus) and education (BEd) Linda taught high school music and math at Woodstock International Christian School, India for five years before theological studies at Wycliffe College (University of Toronto) and ordination as a deacon (1985) and priest (1986). She also holds a Doctor of Ministry degree (University of Toronto, 2002).

In addition to her commitment to healthy vibrant parish communities, Linda has engaged in the renewal of the healing ministry in congregational life; ethics in healthcare; spiritual direction; national theological commissions and ecumenical dialogue. She has served as the Co-Chair of the Anglican Roman Catholic Dialogue in Canada and is a member of the third Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC III).

Linda delights in opportunities to exercise her gifts as a teacher in leading retreats and conferences. Choral singing, wilderness canoeing and walking fill her recreation time along with her duties as staff to a cat.”

Anglican Communion

The Anglican Communion is the third-largest communion of churches worldwide (following the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox) and has the historic commitment to taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth. To become an Anglican is to find oneself in the great tradition of the Church, in communion with the Christians of the first century, and in fellowship with a wonderfully diverse body of Christians across the globe today.

To learn more visit: https://www.anglicancommunion.org/