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.

You are invited to this evening Ash Wednesday service where you will be offered the imposition of ashes and Eucharist.

The service will also be offered online on Zoom. If you are not on the Parish list but would like to participate by Zoom please contact sscometochurch@gmail.com.

You are invited to this daytime Ash Wednesday service where you will be offered the imposition of ashes and Eucharist.

The service will also be offered online on Zoom. If you are not on the Parish list but would like to participate by Zoom please contact sscometochurch@gmail.com.

We will be having a pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday, 4 March, 2025. Just show up for a delicious meal of pancakes and all the fixin’s. There will be a free-will offering.

The pancake supper will be followed by a brief Imposition of Ashes service upstairs in the church a 6.50 pm.

The Annual Vestry Sunday will be held immediately following a brief reception with the Scouts and Guides. The meeting will likely begin at 12:00 p.m., allowing us time to have lunch and fellowship time with our guests.

Please bring a brown bag lunch. Tea and coffee will be served.

Baden Powell Sunday is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and honor the values we cherish in scouting and guides. Guider Kathy Gibb, one of our parishioners, will be our guest speaker for the service. Her insights and experiences as a guide will surely inspire us all.

We hope the 123 Scout group, with whom we share our space, will be able to join us for the service and a reception immediately following the service.

Note that the end time given for the service is approximate.

On February 22, ‘the living stones’ are invited to take part in the “Coldest Night of the Year” walk to support Cornerstone Housing for Women. This event raises funds to provide essential services and support to women experiencing homelessness in our area. Whether you choose to walk with us or make a donation, your involvement will make a significant impact on the lives of those in need.

St. Stephen’s will be joining several parishes of our diocese in the two-kilometre or five-kilometre walk on February 22 to raise funds for Cornerstone. Registration for the St. Stephen’s team is at : ttps://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=1028470 or go direct to the Cornerstone site at https://cornerstonewomen.ca/

If you are not able to join the walk you can participate by praying for the walkers or make a donation to team St. Stephen’s.

For more information on the schedule and route, see this weblink: https://cnoy.org/location/ottawawestboro

In this week’s service we will witness and pray for Memphis as he is baptised during the 10:00 a.m. service.

And stay for cake and refresments after

Note that the end time given for the service is approximate

Multi-instrumentalist Sadio Sissoko will set the tone of our month-long Black History Month celebration when he will share his enthusiastic talents on African drums and other instruments. We will then enjoy an African-Caribbean feast from Zimbabwe, Nigeria and the Caribbean. The cost is a free-will offering. For more information please contact the office. We would like to make sure we have enough food for all.

Please make sure you register by February 11 for the event as we have limited seating capacity in the hall. Once the limit of 125 persons is reached, people will have to be turned away. Here is the link to register: https://forms.gle/kqmsrTqgch293TbSA

The River Jordan Ministries Choir and their pastor Reverend Joseph will be our guest choir and speaker. They worshipped with us last year on Paris Picnic Sunday, and brought the house down with their music! Come and join us for this celebration of Black History Month.

Please note that the end time given for the service is approximate only.

During this service the candles that you use in your homes will be blessed. Those candles symbolise the light and hope in our lives. We will also take part in a beautiful procession within the church, coming together as a community in faith and joy.

Note that the end time of the service as given is approximate

Saturday February 1, at 1:00 p.m. A Conversation with the Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Dean of St George’s College on the Eve of Candlemas

Bishop Shane Parker invites all of to join Archbishop Hosam Naoum and Dean Richard Sewell for a webinar to hear news of the Christian Community in Palestine and Israel in the wake of catastrophic violence and loss.

Here is the link to register https://cyberimpact.page/fcd6vdfn/StGeorgesCollegeJerusalem

All women are invited to come to our Monday afternoon women’s group. We enjoy cards, board games and fellowship. Tea, coffee and treats are served.

If you need a drive, please call 613 828 2472

Come and join us at our Christmas Morning Eucharist, in person or on Zoom.

Note that the end time given for the service is approximate.

Come and join us at our evening Christmas Eve Service. The service will feature music and Christmas liturgy. “all ye faithful joyful and triumphant will come to behold the king of angels and adore Christ the Lord”

Note that the end time given for the service is approximate.

We will hold two Christmas Eve services. The 4.00 pm service will be family-friendly and full of joyous and triumphant celebration. Come and join our Christmas family service.

Parents, grandparents, and your families are welcomed to a festive celebration featuring a Children/Youth Christmas liturgy, gingerbread house decorating, and games/activities. The event will end with a potluck supper. It will be a joyful and memorable event for the whole family to enjoy. Come and join us.