Drawn together by our common desire to love and follow Christ, we do not require conformity to any specific doctrine or teaching. Our core community is made up of students and young professionals, is supported by ordained ministers, and welcomes all who desire to exercise and receive Christian hospitality.

“Hospitality, therefore, means primarily the creation of a free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place. It is not to bring men and women over to our side, but to offer freedom not disturbed by dividing lines.”

– Henri Nouwen

Our community’s rhythm is punctuated by both core and satellite events. Core Events are organised collaboratively by members of our four partner denominations. Satellite Events are organised by local churches, groups, or individuals who are associated with the Open Table community.

In September, we hold a weekend retreat for anyone interested in our community. We also gather monthly for a common meal followed by an optional discussion or activity.

These gatherings, alongside our website, are portals to many activities taking place in local churches, the local community and beyond. If you’re looking to meet new people, to explore Christian spirituality or access pastoral support, feel free to pull up a chair and join us.

The Open Table is supported by the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Presbyterian Church in Canada and the Ottawa Presbytery of the United Church.

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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012. 19:30

Roman House Church Evenings

Share refreshments and explore opportunities for fellowship and learning in the months ahead with this hands-on approach to reading the Bible.

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Join All Saints Sandy Hill on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm for Roman House Churches

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.

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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012. 19:30

Roman House Church Evenings

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