Taizé prayer is punctuated by meditative songs. A simple phrase that reveals an essential Christian truth is sung in many languages. Every time it is repeated, the soul plunges deeper in the Christian mystery. During the prayer, there is also time for silence, time for the proclamation of the Word of God and time to pray for our brothers and sisters.

Join them for an evening of ecumenical taize worship and meditation.

Sacre-Coeur Parish at 591 Cumberland (at Laurier)

For more information, visit the website of 101 Parent

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Interfaith ministry seeks the common ground among the faith traditions as a seed for love, inner peace and world peace. We celebrate all the great faith traditions including, but not limited to: Buddhism; Christianity; Hinduism; Islam; Judaism; and Taoism. We believe that celebrating all faith traditions can facilitate and promote wholeness, integration and interconnectedness.

This Interfaith Conversation will celebrate the diversity and common ground among the faith traditions through a facilitated workshop style dialogue series. Participants can look forward to a dialogue based upon rich, exploratory questions using the World Café facilitation methodology. Bring your curiosity for discussion and dialogue about the interfaith issues that matter to you.

Where: The Royal Oak (Lower Level)

(161 Laurier Ave. East, Ottawa – Between Cumberland Street and King Edward Ave.)

Cost: In-kind donation and/or free will offering.

Registration: Please contact Rev. Robert Meagher at 613-204-0299 or rmeagher@servingyourjourney.com.

Your hosts: Spiritual Guidance and St. Paul’s Eastern

You are invited to wear comfortable clothing and consider bringing with you additional layers, such as a fleece or shawl. The sedentary nature of the event may result in you wanting to add layers to stay warm.

Visit www.servingyourjourney.com for more information.

Starting Sunday February 5th, the 7-week beginner’s course will be offered at St. Albans Church from 12 noon to 1.30pm every Sunday until April 1st (except Feb 19th and March 18th). During the time we will discuss the core beliefs and practices of the Christian faith, from creation to resurrection.

It is intended for anyone who is curious and wishes to learn more about Christianity. It is completely free to attend, and each participant will receive a copy of the course text. Lunch will be provided. You can sign up by clicking here .

Share refreshments and explore opportunities for fellowship and learning in the months ahead.

This is a hands-on approach to reading the Bible. Paul’s letter to the Romans was brought from him to Rome by Phoebe, an owner of a shipping business and a deacon in the church in Cenchrae. It would have been read at one of the house churches in Rome. He identifies a number of them.

Reta Haltman Finger has designed an innovative way to read scripture and to reflect on it for our day. It involves meeting in small groups and assuming the characters who might have heard the original letter read, then debriefing from the point of view of our day “an unusual and creative invitation to walk through a first-century Roman villa or tenement, and to sit there with other Jesus believers listening to Paul’s words. Join in a complete and tasty agape meal. Then walk back out…and think through what Paul’s claims about good news for all, despite our differences, means today…” Nancy R. Heisey, Eastern Mennonite University.

Sunday, January 29th, 2011. Doors open at 4:30pm. It’s free and fantastic.

Following the meal, we will be joined by Rev. Samer Kandalaft – the Pastor at St. Paul’s Presbyterian in Kemptville. Below is a brief bio from St. Paul Kemptville’s website:

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Rev. Samer Kandalaft served with The Presbyterian Church of Lebanon – Sidon for 7 years. Pastor Samer, born and grew up in Homs , Syria , earned his Bachelor of Theology in Christian Education degree from The Near East School of Theology, Beirut – Lebanon ; and recently completed his In Ministry study at the Presbyterian college, Montreal . The family moved to live in Canada in June 2007. Rev. Samer was admitted as minister in the Presbyterian church of Canada in September 1, 2008.

Pastor Samer describes his faith by stating, “I believe that I am saved by Grace through Faith in Jesus Christ and I have been given specific gifts to use in service to my Lord as an offering of thanks and praise.”

Pastor Samer first felt called to the ministry while attending Bible Camp as a youth. This feeling grew stronger as a youth volunteer worker in his home Presbyterian Church in Homs- Syria , and eventually developed into full time service as a preacher then a pastor.

Pastor Samer is married to Shahrzad, born in Iran , served the Lord in the Episcopal Church of Tehran and earned her degree in Theology and Christian Education from The Near East School of Theology, Beirut – Lebanon where she met Rev. Samer, married and committed their lives to serve at Christ church.

Come by their table in the Atrium for free food from 10:00am to 2:00pm for the whole month of December for some free coffee, bagels, baked goods, and other treats to keep you well fed as you cram for exams.

In partnership with the Carleton University Ecumenical Chaplaincy, Algonquin College Campus Ministry, UOttawa Campus for Christ and us, The Open Table!

Join us on Sunday, November 27th after the Monthly Meal to make a shirt and reflect on this important issue that we all have a responsibility to work towards rectifying.

Take a look at the trailer: http://www.fishoutofwaterfilm.com/

Be challenged, learn, and explore.

Join them?

Every Sunday night at 7:00pm. 18 Blackburn Avenue. All are welcome.

**Please note: the first reflection will be held as part of the Open Table programming on Sunday, November 27th at 6pm(ish)

Faith House Ottawa is a multi-faith community of young adults committed to justice and social action from an interfaith perspective. Join them for meals, movie nights, non-violent direct actions and other events that live out community in diversity.