Every month we come together for an open community meal. We eat. We meet. We reflect. And we connect – with each other, with God, and with the community. As we do so, in community with one another, we try to work out what it means to be faithful in the midst of work, school, family, and relationship. In short, our community seeks to encourage one another as we connect the dots between faith and real life.

Over reading week, a number of students connected to Open Table are travelling to explore some more connections between faith and justice. We’ve invited them to share their stories and facilitate some more good conversation.

Our meals are hosted by the Anglican Parish of All Saints Sandy Hill (317 Chapel Street at Laurier). Doors open at 4.30pm, and the table is set for 5.00pm. We hope to see you there!

The Open Table envisions community to be a place where healing takes place and justice is lived out.

Every month we come together for an open community meal. We eat. We meet. We reflect. And we connect – with each other, with God, and with the community. As we do so, in community with one another, we try to work out what it means to be faithful in the midst of work, school, family, and relationship. In short, our community seeks to encourage one another as we connect the dots between faith and real life.

Over reading week, a number of students connected to Open Table are travelling to explore some more connections between faith and justice. Since we ended up watching the Gold-Medal hockey game in February, we’ve invited them to share their stories and facilitate some more good conversation.

Our meals are hosted by the Anglican Parish of All Saints Sandy Hill (317 Chapel Street at Laurier). Doors open at 4.30pm, and the table is set for 5.00pm. We hope to see you there!

On the first Sunday of every month, The Rev. Dr. Dana Fisher hosts a discussion group at the Fox & Feather (283 Elgin Street Ottawa) between 4.30pm-6.30pm for students, young professionals, and all those interested in talking about “everything you don’t believe, that nobody wants to talk about.” It’s a great time of discussion and discovery as we explore life’s questions together.

The conversation is always free and free-flowing – and, if you’re looking for a meal, it’ll only cost you $10 for a drink and meal from a select menu. Come hungry for good food and good conversation. For more info, contact Dana at 613.232.4500 or dana@stjohnsottawa.ca

Friday February 26, 2010, 6.30pm | 2 Monk Street (near Bank & Fifth) in Ottawa

What you can do:
1. Come to the event, bring some friends, and have fun.
2. Tell people you know about the event.  Invite people on facebook, talk to people, skywriting (you get the idea)

We hope you will join us in helping with this important cause.

There’s an Open Mic Coffeehouse coming up on February 27, 2010 from 7-9:30pm at St. Giles Presbyterian Church at Bank and First in Ottawa.  All performing acts are welcome and should email Darlene for more information.

Admission is pay-what-you-can, and coffee, tea and nibblies will be provided.

This event is hosted by the Youth and Young Adults Ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Ottawa. You can visit the Presbyterian Youth and Young Adults website for more info.

Every month we come together for an open community meal. We eat. We meet. We reflect. And we connect – with each other, with God, and with the community. As we do so, in community with one another, we try to work out what it means to be faithful in the midst of work, school, family, and relationship. In short, our community seeks to encourage one another as we connect the dots between faith and real life.

Over reading week, a number of students connected to Open Table are travelling to explore some more connections between faith and justice. We’ve invited them to share their stories and facilitate some more good conversation.

Our meals are hosted by the Anglican Parish of All Saints Sandy Hill (317 Chapel Street at Laurier). Doors open at 4.30pm, and the table is set for 5.00pm. We hope to see you there!

On the first Sunday of every month, The Rev. Dr. Dana Fisher hosts a discussion group at the Fox & Feather (283 Elgin Street Ottawa) between 4.30pm-6.30pm for students, young professionals, and all those interested in talking about “everything you don’t believe, that nobody wants to talk about.” It’s a great time of discussion and discovery as we explore life’s questions together.

The conversation is always free and free-flowing – and, if you’re looking for a meal, it’ll only cost you $10 for a drink and meal from a select menu. Come hungry for good food and good conversation. For more info, contact Dana at 613.232.4500 or dana@stjohnsottawa.ca

On the first Sunday of every month, The Rev. Dr. Dana Fisher hosts a discussion group at the Fox & Feather (283 Elgin Street Ottawa) between 4.30pm-6.30pm for students, young professionals, and all those interested in talking about “everything you don’t believe, that nobody wants to talk about.” It’s a great time of discussion and discovery as we explore life’s questions together.

The conversation is always free and free-flowing – and, if you’re looking for a meal, it’ll only cost you $10 for a drink and meal from a select menu. Come hungry for good food and good conversation. For more info, contact Dana at 613.232.4500 or dana@stjohnsottawa.ca

The Birth of Jesus

¹In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. ²(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) ³And everyone went to his own town to register.

⁴So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. ⁵He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. ⁶While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, ⁷and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

The Shepherds and the Angels

⁸And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ⁹An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. ¹¹Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ^[a] the Lord. ¹²This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

¹³Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
¹⁴“Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

¹⁵When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

¹⁶So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. ¹⁷When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, ¹⁸and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. ¹⁹But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. ²⁰The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Guess what?! It’s that exam-time of year again, which means free food!

The only catch is this: It only runs – Monday-Friday during the December exam period, from 10-2pm! So you should come get the free food before it’s gone!

Free food includes: Bagels (and cream cheese), muffins, cookies, other baked goods and treats, fruit, instant soup, hot chocolate, coffee, tea – everything absolutely FREE!

So once again:

What: Free food! Benefiting the university student, or whomever wants the food we’ve got to offer (Changes daily)
When: Monday-Friday during the exam period from 10-2pm!
Where: Atrium, 4th floor Unicentre!
Who: The Ecumenical Chaplaincy on campus does this, food donations are provided by local churches
Why: University students need food. We’re broke, hungry and stressed with exams – this is an easy way to get some food and to take a mini break!

If you have any questions, come by the Ecumenical Chaplaincy, T20 in the Tory Tunnel (by the seating area on 2nd Tory). Or you can email Wayne Menard (chaplain) at wayne_menard(aT)carleton.ca or call 613-520-4449

NO DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY STUDENTS!
NO CONVERSION or RELIGIOUS CONVERSATION NECESSARY! (Seriously, that’s one of students concerns, I PROMISE no religious talk unless you bring it up!)

Come on out!!! Hope to see you there!!!!

Every month we come together for an open community meal. We eat. We meet. We reflect. And we connect – with each other, with God, and with the community. As we do so, in community with one another, we try to work out what it means to be faithful in the midst of work, school, family, and relationship. In short, our community seeks to encourage one another as we connect the dots between faith and real life.

This month, we are pleased to have Chris Miller from the Student Christian Movement coming to lead us in an after dinner discussion on the intersection of faith and justice.  We think this is an important discussion to have, especially as we seek to reorient our living towards practices that are healthy for our souls and for our relationships with our neighbours.

Our meals are hosted by the Anglican Parish of All Saints Sandy Hill (317 Chapel Street at Laurier). Doors open at 4.30pm, and the table is set for 5.00pm. We hope to see you there!