Programs and resources to support your parish, congregation and community.
If you are searching for the times of church services, please consult the individual parish listed in our Deaneries Page.

Christian Life and Nurture

With two professional employees supported by several contract staff and an army of volunteers, this busy, broad-based series of programs includes training and resources for children's and youth/young adult ministries, including workshops for adults on teaching. learn more here

'Synod Lite' is a parallel program to Diocesan Annual Synod to introduce young Anglicans to Synod.

'New Beginnings' program, for youth in grades 7 - 9, addresses the spiritual and social needs of this age group. It consists of weekend retreats with youth, adult leaders and adult sponsors. learn more here

'Marriage Education Courses' provide individuals with an educational model of marriage preparation that enables them to grow as individuals. Six pre-marriage and two second-marriage courses are offered each year.

As well, Christian Life and Nurture provides chaplaincy services to Ottawa's Carleton University and Algonquin College, and through the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer assists individuals and congregations in the life of prayer.

Communications

This committee offers services across the diocese in finding new and creative ways to communicate your parish or community activities and programs to your audiences. The Communications Committee also develops radio and TV ads, brochures and website resources for the diocese. This committee also provides a number of grants to assist parishes with local advertising and parish signs.

learn more here

Community Ministries

In a period of government cutbacks, this committee is dedicated to continue its commitment and caring service to those in need in our community.

'Anglican Social Service Centre / Centre 454', a volunteer assisted day program for street involved people.

The 'Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre' offers a professional service for people with personal, family or marital problems. This is done in a Christian setting and with respect for the spiritual values of those coming to the Centre.

The Well/La Source provides a safe, supportive environment and assists with access to community resources. The Well offers a variety of resources and in-house presentations on issues such as improving one's self image, to how to stop smoking, coping skills and healing from abuse. As well, health professionals are available to provide services to women of The Well.

The 'Cornerstone / Le Pilier' [formerly: 'Women in Crisis'] program operates a shelter at 515 MacLaren Street for homeless women, as well as an emergency shelter that provides accommodation and food for 43 women per day, and also advocates on behalf of this vulnerable group. Volunteers help the women get involved in recreational and skill-building activities and accompany those who need assistance to appointments and activities they could not otherwise access.

Ministry Development

This active committee provides a pastoral care team of some 90 clergy and volunteers at the Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus. It also organizes basic training and continuing education for team members. The Anglican Team consists of Weekday Visitors who try to meet each Anglican patient, the Sunday Chapel Team who provide a Eucharist Service each Sunday and bedside Communion to those unable to come to Chapel, and an On-Call Team who provide emergency coverage after hours and on weekends.

'Temple Pastures' has been the Diocesan Retreat Centre since 1986, with a ministry in revitalising the Christian practice of meditation.

Outreach

The Outreach Co-ordinating Committee works on behalf of the Diocese to promote world peace, justice and the integrity of creation. Within this broad mandate, it studies such issues as gambling, the separation of fathers and children, and third world debt relief

The Eco-Justice Committee addresses environmental and social-justice issues through workshops and conferences.

The Refugee Workgroup develops programs to support refugees in the diocese. Several parishes have begun programs to help refugees, including providing newcomers with hosts who can help ease the transition to a new country.

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF), through fund-raising, education and advocacy, promotes support for third world countries. Its 'Jubilee 2000' program called for a one-time cancellation of debt for third world countries.

The Ecology and Theology Working Group, through education and worship endeavours to make the church, its members and all of society aware that God is creator of all and that we must revere creation.

Crosstalk

Crosstalk is our diocesan newspaper. It is published 10 times a year and posts a number of articles from each issue here

Screening in Faith

We desire that our Church be a clear symbol of the Kingdom of God—a safe and holy place for all.Therefore it is the policy of the Diocese of Ottawa that all, including clergy, staff and volunteers, who come into contact with vulnerable people be screened in a manner appropriate to the ministry or job being undertaken.

We have included the details of our Screening in Faith program for your assistance.

Resource Centre

Individuals and parishes are welcome to borrow from our collection of more than 1,500 books, videos and educational resources. Topics include biblical scholarship, parenting, a child's growing faith, ministry development, parish evaluation and renewal and social issues. A good selection of magazines is also available.

The Resource Centre is located at:
71 Bronson Avenue,
Ottawa, ON, K1R 6G6


Please phone ahead to  (613) 233-6271 ext 222 to ensure that someone will be there when you visit.

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Contacts

Our mailing address and general phone and fax numbers:

The Parish and Diocesan Services Office
71 Bronson Avenue,
Ottawa, ON, K1R 6G6

Phone: (613) 233-6271 ext. 222
fax: (613) 232-7088

Director of Parish and Diocesan Services
Bill Prentice   (613) 233-6271 ext. 232

Chair of P&DS
Priscilla Copeland

Office and Resource Centre
Resource Centre     (613) 233-6271 ext 222
 
Christian Life and Nurture
Lisa Chisholm-Smith 
Christian Formation & Leadership Development Officer
(613) 233-6271 ext 231
 
Community Ministries

The Well/La Source
Pat Connolly    (613) 594-8861
 
Anglican Social Service Centre / Centre 454
Mary-Martha Hale  (613) 235-4351
 
Cornerstone / Le Pilier
Susan Garvey   (613) 233-2243
 
Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre
Lois McLaurin   (613) 235-2516