Come and catch up with your friends and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, fun, board games, cookies/squares, coffee and tea. e will have a Christmas sing-song too! All women are welcome. Why not invite a friend? There may just be a little Christmas theme….

Please call Carolyn at the church office (613-828-2472) if you need a ride.

This tradition at St. Stephen’s is inspired by St. Nicholas who is renowned for his acts of kindness and charitable deeds. Those who are able, are invited to bring a gift in the form of a monetary donation. Through your donations, food gift cards will be provided to families in need in our neighbourhood. Your gift can be placed on the offering plate, mailed to the church office, or sent by e-transfer to sstreasurer@googlegroups.com. Please make sure your donation is clearly identified as “White Gift”.

Come and catch up with your friends and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, fun, board games, cookies/squares, coffee and tea. All women are welcome. Why not invite a friend?

Please call Carolyn at the church office (613-828-2472) if you need a ride.

Come and enjoy delicious food at our annual Fall Food Fair.

We will offer a variety of jams, jellies and pickles. Our bake table is second to none with pies, bread, cookies, muffins and lots of other goodies. We will offer a choose and mix selection of squares so you can make up your own box. Stock up for winter with frozen foods for your freezer. Soup, chili, casserole, tortiere.

Stay for lunch or make it the focus of your visit. Our lunch is the best in the city with soup, cheesy melt, vegetables, and a plate of squares.

We hope to see you there. Watch for the signage on Pinecrest Road.

In the past year we have lost several people from our parish family, and some in our community have lost family members and dear friends. They are greatly missed and we will take time to pray and celebrate the lives of those who have passed away since November 2024. Families and friends are invited to attend and participate by lighting a candle and saying a prayer in memory of their loved one. It will be a time of reflection and remembrance as we honour those who have gone before us.

All children/youth with their grown-ups are invited to join us on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a special gathering where youth, children and adults can come together to learn, play and grow in their faith. The afternoon will include informal worship, music, crafts and games, and will conclude with a light supper. You are welcome to bring a friend. Just come along and enjoy the fun.

This Sunday we will gather to reflect and give thanks for the many blessings we have received from God both personally and as a community.

As an expression of our gratitude, you are invited to bring a non-perishable food item to church this Sunday for “Martha’s Food Cupboard”. Every contribution will make a difference in the lives of individuals and families facing food insecurity in our neighbourhood and community.

On Sunday, October 19, we will celebrate the Feast of St. Luke the Physician. During the service, their will be the opportunity for all who wish to receive the laying on of hands with anointing and prayers for healing and wholeness.

Come and catch up with your friends and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, fun, board games, cookies/squares, coffee and tea. All women are welcome. Why not invite a friend? Please call Carolyn at the church office (613-828-2472) if you need a ride.

Pinecrest Road Cleanup – Sunday, October 5 @ noon

The semi-annual clean up of the Pinecrest Road is today! Youth (grade 7 and up) and adults are invited to come and join this important community service initiative. Your participation is crucial in maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of our adopted road.

The church will provide reflective jackets, tongs for picking up litter, and garbage bags for the clean-up activity. All you need to do is come as you are, dressed in comfortable clothing and wear running or walking shoes. No prior registration is required. Bring a friend along

Come and catch up with your friends and join in the fellowship, fun, board games, cookies/squares, coffee and tea. There may even be a surprise guest! All women are welcome. Why not invite a friend? Please call Carolyn at the church office (613-828-2472) if you need a ride. Gatherings this fall will be on Wednesday, October 8; Wednesday, November 12 and Wednesday, December 10.

Calling all parents/grandparents. We look forward to welcoming the children back to Sunday School after our summer break. Together, over the year, we will explore God’s word through a variety of activities: bible stories, singing, videos, crafts and games. A warm welcome awaits - just show up!

Today we welcome Reverend Lee as our new priest. We warmly welcome Rev Lee, his wife Sheri and their children Abigail and Jackson to St. Stephen’s.

Celebrating the Indigenous Day of Prayer - Sunday, June 22 @ 10:00 a.m.

Established in 1971 in our Anglican Church, and June 21 declared National Indigenous People’s Day by the Government of Canada, this is a time to commemorate and honour the history, contributions, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in Canada. The day was chosen as it is the summer solstice which is the longest day of the year and particularly important to indigenous people.

Our liturgy will include prayers of thanksgiving for the first peoples of this land and a reading from an indigenous version of St. John’s Gospel. And, of course we are always conscious of our history with residential schools and other injustices visited upon this community and for the necessity of reconciliation and healing and the path set for us by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Calls to Action: crc-canada.org).

The Summer Solstice and Pow Wow will be held again this year at Wesley Clover Park, 401 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, June 21 and 22. (www.wesleycloverparks.com)

Sunday will be a busy day! In the evening, all are invited to a recital by Robert Jones (organ) and Jonathan Bayley (flute). Admission is by donation. Tax receipts will be issued by the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) for donations over $20. Funds raised will go towards a scholarship being established by the RCCO (National) in memory of David Palmer, a Past President of the College. David was instrumental in building up the study of organ music in Canada.

For those unable to attend the outdoor worship service and picnic, please join us on zoom for a morning prayer service and virtual picnic. Thank you to Jim and Linda Davis and Alan Bauld for leading this service. The zoom invitation will be sent as usual on Saturday

Come rain or shine, we will hold our outdoor service and church picnic on the labyrinth at the Watson Street side of the church.

Well …. if it rains, both the service and picnic meal will be in the church.

Bring your lawn chair, hat, water, and sunscreen. Come and enjoy all the trimmings of a church picnic - hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies, ice cream.

Pentecost is a picnic this year! No need to sign up, just come and a warm welcome awaits you.

Healing and Reconciliation: Our Shared Journey

May 10, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

The All My Relations Circle of the Diocese invites you to, Healing and Reconciliation: Our Shared Journey, May 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2345 Alta Vista Dr., Ottawa (parking is available). This is an opportunity to hear stories from groups in our Diocese who are working towards truth, reconciliation and healing. Refreshments, including Bannock and Strawberries will be provided. Everyone is welcome to begin or progress on your journey, get resources and make connections. If you plan to attend, please RSVP Kathryn Fournier: lou_daybreak@hotmail.com

A special thanksgiving service to celebrate the ministry of our Rector, the Reverend Canon George Kwari will be held followed ed by a light reception. Further details about the service and reception will follow.

In lieu of gifts, please consider making a donation to the Rector's Farewell Purse at sstreasurer@googlegroups.com

Note that the time of the service and reception is approximate.

Celebrate the joyous resurrection of our Lord! We will welcome 2 children into our faith community through the sacrament of baptism.

Festive Parish Potluck

Bring a dish ready to service that does not need to be warmed, such as finger-food fruit, cheese and crackers, hot cross buns, sandwiches, vegetables to share as we gather in fellowship and gratitude.

Join us for the solemn observance of Good Friday, featuring the Passions reading and meditations on the cross. This service invites us to reflect deeply on Christ’s sacrifice for our salvation.

On this special evening, we will commemorate the Last Supper with the washing of feet, a powerful act of humility and service. We will also celebrate the Eucharist and participate in the stripping of the altar, followed by a vigil until midnight.

This service, which focuses on prayer, ministry of healing and Eucharist, is an opportunity to seek comfort and restoration through prayer and the laying on of hands.

Experience the peace and meditative atmosphere of our Taize Service featuring simple chants, scripture readings, and moments of silence. This service invites you to quiet your heart and reflect on your faith.

This reflective service includes stopping at each station to say prayers and engage in the reflections associated with that station and singing at least one hymn after a couple of stations

We will participate in the procession wit our palms and the ‘donkey” around the church. We will gather after the service to enjoy hot cross buns.

The Choir of St. Stephen's will join forces with the Choir of St. Thomas Church (Alta Vista) to sing Evensong at St. Thomas's Church. 

St. Thomas Church is located at 2345 Alta Vista Drive.  There is plenty of on-site parking and the church is wheelchair accessible.  Bus 44 stops outside the door. Come and join us.

Note that the end time given for Evensong is approximate.