The Open Table

Right to Water: Fill the Hill

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:24:05 +0000

On Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 9 a.m. hundreds of Anglicans & Lutherans from across Canada will join together on Parliament Hill to raise awareness of water issues. Come out and help us make a difference! Come out and help us FILL THE HILL!

We come together to lift up our country in prayer. And this special event will also help celebrate the first ever Anglican-Lutheran Joint Assembly. Inspired by the waters of baptism, we will pray and stand together for the love of the world.

Visit http://jointassembly.ca/media/youth-water for more information and join the event on Facebook.

Intentional Living Opportunity

admin — Tue, 28 May 2013 02:28:26 +0000

Norval Intentional Community is an incubator of alternative living in the United Church of Canada, gathering young adults to live together and explore spiritual practices, ministry leadership, community service and community living – in the village of Norval, ON (45 minutes from Toronto).

They are currently accepting applications for September 2013. If you’re between the ages of 19-30 and passionate about faith, community, vocation and the environment, this might be for you. As of May 27, they are still seeking three people. There’s no official deadline to apply, but apply soon because there’s lots of interest.

For more information, including how to apply, visit: http://www.norvalunited.ca/intentionalcommunity

You can also Like the Facebook Page to keep up with news about this exciting ministry.

Multiculturalism and the Church

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:09:57 +0000

The Rev. Eric Law is coming to St. Alban’s Church (King Edward at Daly Ave) on Wednesday May 29 at 7pm, to conduct a workshop on becoming a multicultural church. Eric is an Episcopal priest who does workshops all over North America. He is the executive director of the Kaleidoscope Institute which supports church leadership in a diverse and changing world. If you and your church are asking questions about how to welcome people of different ethnic groups, languages and traditions into your congregation, this workshop is for you.

The event will also feature the poetry of spoken word artist Jenna Tenn-Yuk http://jennatennyuk.com/

Event is free of charge. Join on Facebook and invite your friends: http://www.facebook.com/events/267999936677079/

Wisdom from Celtic Christianity

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:08:04 +0000

Saturday June 15, 9:00am-2:00pm at All Saints Sandy Hill (corner of Laurier & Chapel).

An event sponsored by the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa & Creation Matters and hosted by All Saints Sandy Hill.

The Rev. Ray Simpson is the founding guardian of the Community of Aidan and Hilda, based on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, UK, a movement of Christians who seek to restore Christianity as a way of life with a rhythm of prayer, work, learning, service and re-creation. Ray describes himself as a Celtic ‘new monastic’ for tomorrow’s world. Visit his website at www.raysimpson.org

Ray will be leading a series of talks and discussions on the lives of the Celtic saints, creation care, and working together in new models of community.

Cost is $25 before June 3, or $35 after. Students $15. Lunch is included.

Join the event on Facebook and invite your friends: http://www.facebook.com/events/517204311678254/

‘To Tell’ and Friends at St. Alban’s

admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:31:00 +0000

Friday June 14, 7:3o pm (doors open at 7). OMG Ministries & The Open Table Proudly Present:

London, ON rockers TO TELL and special guests Zack Ingles and Erich Mrak for an incredible night of music. An eclectic mix of pop, rock, folk, R&B and hip hop. It all happens at St. Albans Church, located at 454 King Edward Ave (corner of Daly). Visit www.totellottawa.ca for tickets and more info.

Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door

Partial proceeds will go to support The Daily Bread Project, a program that teaches basic grocery shopping and lunch making skills to public school students. This gives children from disadvantaged families nutritional knowledge and skills to help overcome the cycle of poverty.

Join the event on Facebook and invite your friends: http://www.facebook.com/events/372649389519728/

Book Club at St. Alban’s Church

admin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:36:22 +0000

St. Alban’s Church (King Edward Ave at Daly Ave) will be starting a new season of Sunday Book Club on Sun. May 5. The book is “Spiritual Formation” by Henri Nouwen. Nouwen, the world-renowned spiritual guide and counselor, understood the spiritual life as a journey of faith and transformation that is deepened by accountability, community, and relationships.

This book reveals Nouwen’s sage advice on how to live out the five classical stages of spiritual development. Nouwen’s wisdom focusses on how to move from the mind to the heart and live there in the center—the place where God dwells.

Read what people are saying about this book: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7137160-spiritual-formation

We can provide books for those wish to participate. Please contact Rev. Mark Whittall so he can get a book for you. Email: markwhittall(at)rogers.com Alternatively, the e-book is available through Kindle or Kobo.

Join the event on Facebook and invite your friends: http://www.facebook.com/events/145157745666084/

Rideau River Clean-Up

admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:29:46 +0000

Want to help make our city clean and green? As part of the City of Ottawa’s annual “Cleaning the Capital Weekend” young people from across Ottawa are invited to take part in a river clean-up. Following brief introductions, we will be walking from Trinity to the shores of the Rideau River were we will spend an hour or two picking up litter and other garbage before returning to Trinity to enjoy snacks and a few games before wrapping up at 4pm.

Gloves, garbage bags and other cleaning supplies will be provided courtesy of the City of Ottawa.

Meet at Trinity Anglican Church, 1230 Bank Street. See Map

Join on Facebook and invite your friends: http://www.facebook.com/events/164002527096227/

Drawn Together: Silent Art Auction

admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:07:32 +0000

It’s National Youth Arts Week and we are celebrating! Join us for a silent auction by the Passion 4 Youth Fine Arts Program, a ministry of Ottawa Innercity Ministries. The program provides a supportive environment where homeless and at risk youth can express themselves through artistic media while building self-esteem and working toward goals, empowering youth to help end the cycle of homelessness.

Admission is by donation ($5 suggested). Art will be available to purchase by silent auction. Enjoy live music and free refreshments!

Join the Facebook event and invite your friends: http://www.facebook.com/events/128157457374168

Roots Movement Band: Live Reggae

admin — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:07:54 +0000

Roots Movement Band, live reggae music at Saint Paul’s Eastern United Church, 473 Cumberland Street, in the hall downstairs. Cover is $7.00 per person. All proceeds from the door will be distributed to African Missions which are supported by the United Church. Come out and support a great cause while blowing off the last of that exam stress!

Join Facebook event & invite your friends: http://www.facebook.com/events/525670870804726/

Saturday April 20

8pm-12 am

Kisemanito Pakitinasuwin

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:13:17 +0000

Kisemanito Pakitinasuwin – ‘The Creator’s Sacrifice’ is a series of 17 paintings depicting the Easter story in Woodland artistic style by Cree artist Ovide Bighetty. It was commissioned in 2002 by the Indian Metis Christian Fellowship in Saskatchewan (a ministry of the Christian Reformed Church) and is now travelling across Canada on a tour entitled “reForming Relationships”.

The Exhibition will be in Ottawa from March 23 – April 6 at St. Joseph’s Parish at 174 Wilbrod St. (corner of Cumberland).

St. Joseph’s Sanctuary will be open to the public Monday to Saturday for viewing from 11 – 5. Group or private viewings for schools, churches, or other organizations are available by request. Contact Chaplain Sid Ypma at sidypma@gmail.com to make arrangements.

For more information about the exhibit, visit reFormingrelationships.ca