St John's Newsletter 23 October 2022

THIS WEEK AT ST JOHN'S

Dear Friends,

Here’s a bit of show and tell to invite you into this week’s upcoming events!

We have a beautiful new video of St John’s. Check out the gorgeous views from a drone that flew high up above Elgin Street, into the rafters, and close up to the highest windows. The video features scenes from a worship service so you may recognize a few of the faces. In case you’re wondering, it’s from our first experiment of holding our 10:15 service at 4:15 p.m. That was on Ascension Sunday on May 29. Please note that we are going to repeat the experiment of moving the 10:15 service to 4:15 p.m. on Sunday October 30.

“Where do we fit?” This graphic of the world’s major religions will be on display during refreshments this coming Sunday in the Chapel. It will also be the focus for our opening session of “St John’s Demystified.” I’m looking forward to the first of four sessions, “Where does Chrstianity fit among the religions of the world, and where does Anglicanism fit among Christian traditions, and where does St John’s fit in the Anglican tradition?” Since our community has diverse backgrounds, I’m especially looking forward to the conversation about “Where do I fit and where do you fit?”

This first session of St John’s Demystified takes place on Saturday, October 29, 10:00 a.m. Aim for 9:45 a.m. – we’ll have coffee, fresh banana bread and fruit to start us off. I’m grateful to the Lifelong Learning Team for the preparations – thanks to Vicki, Sally, Margaret and Ian. Please help us with an idea of numbers; Let us know if you’re planning to attend.

Welcome this coming Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Hope to see you!

Gary+

PS Please note that on Sunday October 30, our worship services are

8:00 a.m.

4:15 p.m. (not 10:15 a.m.)

TO REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Those On Our Hearts

Mary Frances and Family, Pat H., The staff, volunteers and participants in the programs of The Well and St Luke's.

Our Parish

Gary, Allen, Gordon, Josh, Gregory, Kerry, Stephen, Brian, Michelle, Jill and all who minister at St John's.

Our Diocese

Shane, our Bishop; Anne, our Metropolitan; Linda, our Primate.
Staff at Ascension House.
Vocations to the priesthood.
For our upcoming Diocesan Synod.
For all retired clergy of the Diocese of Ottawa.

Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)

The Rt. Rev. John Stephens, Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of New Westminster.

ACC/ELCIC

An end to gender-based violence and human trafficking.

The Anglican Communion from Aba to Zululand

The Diocese of Guatemala – Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America.

Parish Prayer Group

If you wish to have someone prayed for, please call (613) 232-4500 ext 21 or send an email to prayer-request@stjohnsottawa.ca.

JOIN US

TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

23 OCTOBER 2022

Sirach 35:12-17; Psalm 84:1-7; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14

WHAT'S HAPPENING

INSTALLATION OF CANONS

Gary van der Meer will be installed as a Canon of Christ Church Cathedral at the opening service of the Annual Synod Meeting of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, Thursday, October 20, 7 pm at Christ Church Cathedral. Parishioners of St John’s are invited to attend.

All Souls Movie Event – Wednesday, November 2. Please join us for Coco.

Discussion remembering our loved ones, death and faith in the life to come.

It’s a Mexican potluck at the church – arrive starting 5:30 p.m.

Remembrance Weekend Sermon Exchange

St John’s is holding our second sermon exchange with Temple Israel, Ottawa’s synagogue for Reform Judaism.

On Friday, November 4, Gary will preach at the evening shabbat service at Temple Israel. The text is Genesis Chapters 12-17. Address: 1301 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa. There’s easy parking and lots of room for St John’s to join in person or online. The service starts at 6:15 p.m.

On Sunday, November 6, St John’s welcomes Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg and the people of Temple Israel for the Remembrance Sunday service at 10:15 a.m. Rabbi Daniel will be preach on the Peace & Remembrance scriptures: Micah 4:1-5, Psalm 85:7-13, James 4:1-10, Matthew 5:1-16.

ST JOHN'S DEMYSTIFIED

Did you ever wonder why people come to St. John's? What they believe? Why they worship the way they do? Why they always seem so busy with outreach programs, community engagement, social justice activities, and a million other things? You are not alone!

The Lifelong Learning Committee is planning a series of conversations to help all parishioners, new and old, to deepen their understanding and appreciation of who we are and what we do at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church. Over 4 sessions there will be time to engage in thoughtful dialogue on topics like these:

Where does Christianity fit among religions of the world, and where does Anglicanism fit among Christian traditions, and where does St John’s fit in the Anglican tradition?
Why do we worship the way we do?
How do we live out our faith in practice?
How do we engage with the world?

The above topics will be explored through four 2-hour Saturday morning sessions to be held (in person) on Oct. 29th, and Nov. 5th, 12th and 19th (10 AM-12PM). This is intended for everyone – you might be new to these questions or maybe you have been thinking about them for a long time. Join us for a chance to learn from each other and to share your views and insights.

TAKE NOTE

MAYORAL HOUSING DEBATE

Members of the Starts With Home coalition

organized a Mayoral Housing Debate that aired

on Rogers TV on October 13th.

Watch the debate here: https://youtu.be/Zxz9ZKfr7OM?t=80

#SWH OFFICIAL VIDEO

We asked the community "What Starts with Home?"

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRfnhBXkH0U

The video is a beautiful representation of all of the people, organizations, businesses, and communities who are coming together to advocate for a safer, more affordable, and more equitable city.

WATCH HERE and share it with everyone you know!

And a big thank you to everyone who lent their voice to this project.

CANDIDATE SURVEY RESULTS

We're updating our Candidates page daily

so that you can see how they're responding to

our housing survey.

We have now received 50 surveys from candidates! There are still many left to collect but we are hopeful that with enough support in each ward, we can generate some meaningful momentum over the next term of council.

WRITE YOUR CANDIDATES directly, using our forms, and tell them that housing affordability is a top priority for you this election.

These forms are also downloadable and shareable, so spread them 'round!

We're stronger together.

www.startswithhome.ca

FLOWERS

The flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Vera and Denis Carter, godparents of Mary Ann Varley (nee Carter).

Flower arranging

Do you enjoy flowers and floral arranging? St John’s has a team that ensures the flowers look beautiful on Sundays, and some new members would be welcome.

Please contact Vicki Milnes vickimilnes705@rogers.com if you are interested.