The Incorporated Synod Of The Diocese Of Ottawa

WE PROVIDE REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES ON SUNDAYS AND SPECIAL FEAST DAYS. OUR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES BIBLE STUDY FOR ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND RETREATS FOR WOMEN FOR ALL PARISHIONERS DURING LENT AND ADVENT. MISSION AND MINISTRY: WE PROVIDE FEES AND LOW-COST CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER-RUN COMMUNITY SHOP. WE HOST THE WELL A DROP-IN PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. WE PROVIDE: PASTORAL CARE TO THOSE WHO ARE ILL OR ISOLATED; VOLUNTEERS AND MONEY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING (THROUGH MULTI-FAITH HOUSING INITIATIVE). WE OFFER HOSPITALITY THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE HOURS NEWCOMERS'S LUNCH THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP AND PARISH DINNERS. WE SPONSOR REFUGEES AND PROVIDE BOTH FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO HELP THEM INTEGRATE INTO CANADIAN SOCIETY. WE WELCOME ALL PEOPLE INCLUDING GAY LESBIAN AND TRANS-GENDERED. STEWARDSHIP OF OUR RESOURCES: WE OPEN OUR BUILDING TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH 'OPEN DOORS' ON WEEKDAYS AT LUNCHTIME AND CONCERTS. WE MANAGE OUR BUILDING AND PROGRAMS WITH A SMALL PAID STAFF AND MANY VOLUNTEERS. THE RECTOR AND WARDENS IN CONSULTATION WITH PARISH COUNCIL PROVIDE OVERALL LEADERSHIP. VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES OVERSEE PROGRAMS