St John's Kanata North
325 Sandhill Road K2K 1X7 Kanata, ON, Canada

Hello and welcome to COVID Communiqué 35. All of us are sobered by the new coronavirus modelling released yesterday by the Government of Ontario. The impact of ...the coronavirus pandemic continues to deepen, and government, civic, and church leaders are focused on ways to keep people safe. We need to do everything we can to address the alarming spread of the virus in our communities. In light of the Ontario Government’s new restrictions, which go into effect at 12:01 am on Thursday, January 14th, we are making two modifications to our Red Stage protocols for livestreaming or recording services in churches: 1) Participation is now limited to a maximum of five people and only to those people who are necessary for the conduct (including livestreaming or recording) of the service; and 2) Everyone present must wear a mask at all times. These two modifications will go into effect immediately, and apply to parishes in Ontario and Quebec. We strongly affirm the Ontario and Quebec governments’ emphasis on staying at home during this state of emergency. Accordingly, we are asking clergy and wardens to discuss the possibility of livestreaming (or recording) services from homes instead of churches. As always, the right decision is the one that works best for you in your parish. Many of you have asked whether it is safe to have the imposition of ashes during the Ash Wednesday liturgy on February 17th. Although it is permissible using essentially the same procedures as administering bread at communion, it may be helpful to remember the imposition of ashes is not a sacrament and therefore is not an essential part of the liturgy (it is not part of the BCP rite, and is optional in the BAS). What matters is preparing as a community for a meaningful Lent, and if it seems wise to simplify Ash Wednesday services this year, feel free to omit it. While we may be out of the state of emergency by then, we will continue to watch for changes in government restrictions at that point and be prepared to comply. Finally, as we have promised, the guidelines for virtual vestry meetings will be in next week’s Communiqué. As well, you might want to save the date of Thursday, January 28th for a Vestry-in-the-Time-of-COVID Workshop on Zoom. For more details, click here: https://bit.ly/3oJkmhl. If you have any questions on COVID-19 developments, modifications to Red Stage protocols, vestry, or anything else, please be in touch at [email protected].

We invite you to participate in the #ThousandDovesProject in support of #RefugeeMinistry, which has successfully supported hundreds of ...the world’s most vulnerable people. Click here: http://bit.ly/2LyHujA to learn more about how to get involved in creating 1,000 paper doves and bettering the lives of those in need.

Check out our January 2021 Counselling and Community Services Virtual calendar of activities. See this link for more details: https://bit.ly/38bcbV8 Voici le ca...lendrier d'activités virtuelles de janvier 2021 de notre équipe de Counseling et services communautaires. Veuillez consulter le lien https://bit.ly/38bcbV8 pour plus de détails. See more

Like most things this year, our #AdoptAFamily program required a different approach but the need for support during the holiday season has remained the same. W...hile we will miss the amazing moments our traditional #AdoptAFamily program brings, we are hoping to give Kanata families in need the same support they have felt in years past. We would love your help, via digital adoption, in providing a better holiday season to the hundreds of families we will serve! https://www.canadahelps.org//adopt-a-family-christmas-2020/

Today, on , We pray for those whose lives have been lost or harmed due to transphobic violence. We remember our fourth Mark ...of Mission; To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation. We re-commit ourselves to taking action to protect those most vulnerable in our midst. A virtual service for can be viewed on Proud Anglicans of Huron. #ProudAnglicans #Community #Ottawa #LetUsPray

The Diocese of Ottawa has, for many years, treasured a special relationship with The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which includes the country... of Lebanon. Yesterdays horrific explosion in Beirut occurred very near the site of All Saints Anglican Church, located downtown. As we await news from the parish, we commend the following prayer to you, from the Church of England: , . , , , , , .

Welcome to COVID Communiqué 13. This week were introducing you to the Questions and Answers page we promised you. You can find it on the COVID-19 page of our ...website, or directly here: https://bit.ly/2PnOYoz. Its a round-up of questions weve heard since the pandemic plan was released; they range from whether everyone has to wear a mask to what a parish should do if no one comes to church when it re-opens. Some wont matter in your parish but were publishing these ones because we believe the answers may be relevant for many of you. A couple of answers are taking a bit longer to findwe want to bring you the most authoritative information available, not the first thing that pops up in a searchso well be posting more next week. Please, if you have questions you cant find the answer for in the plan or on the website, send it to us at the help desk at [email protected]. Thats also the address if youd like to receive your own copy of COVID Communiqué or if theres something weve overlooked or got wrongjust drop us a line! COVID Communiqué is produced by the senior staff of the diocese: Shane Parker, Bishop Linda Hill, Executive Archdeacon Sanjay Grover, Director of Financial Ministry Peter John Hobbs, Director of Community Ministries Jane Scanlon, Director of Stewardship Development Carol Sinclair, Director of Human Resources

Good morning and welcome to COVID Communiqué 11. It was great to gather virtually with 190 wardens and clergy for the July 15 briefing on our C...OVID-19 plan. Thanks to you all for your interest, dedication and care in this very difficult timeand for your hope and enthusiasm at the prospect of moving toward re-opening on September 1. If youd like to go over the presentation portion of the meeting, or share it with others, you can find it here: https://bit.ly/3fPmQGq. We received 88 questions in response to the presentation. Most of them, however, are answered in the plan, so please start there with a careful read, and then if you still need information, get back in touch. Several other questions are answered in documents posted on the COVID-19 pages of the diocesan website, found here: https://bit.ly/3eNXbfV. There were a few very specific concerns that well respond to individually. If anything new comes up or you cant find an answer in the plan or on the website, feel free to contact [email protected] if you have further questions. Just a reminder: although the provinces continue to expand openings, the Diocese of Ottawa is still operating under the RED restrictions and all church buildings are closed until September. Please take this time to focus your attention on becoming familiar with operating in AMBER and doing whats necessary to reopen with restrictions on September 1. Finally, be assured youre not in this alone. Although each parish has its own context, much of what we face is common to us all, so collaborate and share ideas and resources with your neighbouring parishes. And please, dont stop thereif you and your neighbours have a bright idea, or identify something you think will be a common stumbling block, or notice something we havent thought of and should haveget in touch and let us know. Were much stronger when we all work together as a diocesan church. COVID Communiqué is produced by the senior staff of the diocese: Shane Parker, Bishop Linda Hill, Executive Archdeacon Sanjay Grover, Director of Financial Ministry Peter John Hobbs, Director of Community Ministries Jane Scanlon, Director of Stewardship Development Carol Sinclair, Director of Human Resources

Welcome to COVID Communiqué 10. Were delighted to open with this message from Bishop Shane: - , ... - , , , (found here: https://bit.ly/3j7Pft5). , , , . . , , . : . . In other news, please read and act on this letter (found here:https://bit.ly/3extaAG) from Sanjay Grover, our Director of Financial Ministry. It includes new details and a schedule for submitting financial data for the dioceses Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy applications. Remember, weve created an email address to streamline responses to your COVID-19 questions: [email protected]. COVID Communiqué is produced by the senior staff of the diocese: Shane Parker, Bishop Linda Hill, Executive Archdeacon Sanjay Grover, Director of Financial Ministry Peter John Hobbs, Director of Community Ministries Jane Scanlon, Director of Stewardship Development Carol Sinclair, Director of Human Resources

The Kanata Food Cupboard is running our annual Back to School program, and we are looking for some assistance to send local students back to school ready to suc...ceed! Can you please share to help us spread the word? Kanata Central BIA Kanata North Business Association Jenna Sudds Councillor Allan Hubley Karen McCrimmon We are in need of new 1 binders of any colour. While youre out shopping and running errands, please keep us in mind! Donations can be dropped off in local grocery store bins or brought to our warehouse (340 Legget Dr, Door #46) Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 1pm. We have a convenient metal bin outside (weather permitting) for socially distanced donations, or ring our doorbell and we would be happy to greet you. As per Public Health guidelines, all donors entering our intake area must wear a mask.

Our club has been asked by the City of Ottawa to request cloth masks from our community. Although many of our neighbours can access and purchase cloth masks, ...there are thousands in our community who cannot. The Human Needs Task Force is looking for donations of cloth masks to distribute to residents who have no other means. These masks will be distributed throughout the city to community partners who will connect with people who have no other means of accessing a cloth mask. The City is seeking cloth masks: Made with at least two or three layers of tightly woven but breathable cloth such as cotton, flannel or quilting cotton Without any seams over mouth and nose through which air may leak Ideally with horizontal pleats to help fit a variety of faces If anyone is interested in donating, send your offer of contribution to [email protected] or leave a message here and someone will contact you.

Welcome to COVID Communiqué 9. Were pleased to be sending you , the Anglican Diocese of Ottawas pandemic plan and checklist, along with a lett...er from Bishop Shane. It is available on the COVID-19 page of our diocesan website here: https://bit.ly/3f955S2. With renewed apologies for keeping you waiting, we believe the extra insight we gained from sharing it with a pilot test of clergy and laypeople was worth the delay. Do bear in mind, however, that this is very much a living document: as the coronavirus pandemic evolves, so too must our responses to it. We assure you that we will keep in close communication with you each week until the pandemic ends. We also want you to keep in touch with us. To streamline getting responses to your COVID-19 questions, weve created an email address just for them: [email protected]. Although in one or two places an individuals email address is given for more information, all other email should be directed to C19helpdesk. Well get you answers as fast as possible. Were planning to share questions of broad interest in the Communiqué (without using names in case youre worried about being singled out). Please, though, dont think were only available for questions. We also want to hear your thoughts on the plan and any mistakes or omissions you spot it in. C19helpdesk is there for those emails too. Meanwhile, for more information on the plan, dont forget: , : . . . . Finally for this week, were delighted to announce the Venerable Linda Hill started her new position as Executive Archdeacon yesterday, July 6. Please join us in welcoming her. The Communiqué is produced by the senior staff of the diocese: Shane Parker, Bishop Linda Hill, Executive Archdeacon Sanjay Grover, Director of Financial Ministry Peter John Hobbs, Director of Community Ministries Jane Scanlon, Director of Stewardship Development Carol Sinclair, Director of Human Resources

Good morning and welcome to COVID Communiqué 8. We know you were expecting to see the diocesan pandemic plan arrive in your inbox this morning, butour apologie...swere not quite ready to send it to you. The edited plan was reviewed by the senior staff late last week. Now, with their suggestions incorporated, its in the hands of a small pilot test group of clergy and wardens, who will bring fresh eyes and their front-line experience to it. Their suggestions will be incorporated and the finished plan will be sent to you on Tuesday, July 7. , : . . . Have a safe and restful Canada Day. The Communiqué is produced by the senior staff of the diocese: Shane Parker, Bishop Sanjay Grover, Director of Financial Ministry Peter John Hobbs, Director of Community Ministries Jane Scanlon, Director of Stewardship Development Carol Sinclair, Director of Human Resources

Good morning and welcome to COVID Communiqué 6. Although a great deal is happening around reopening Ontario this week, we have to ask you to wait a little longe...r for more details on what to look forward to in the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. This is likely to be confusing and ultimately, disappointing news, particularly for parishioners. Many will have heard, in a general way, that churches are reopening, but not understood that opening remains at the discretion of each denomination or, in some cases, individual houses of worship. Please, continue to make it clear to all that our . Youll find the detailed information on the closures here: https://bit.ly/3ec6Tcs Rest assured, however, that youll be alerted to any changes at all in how Anglican churches in the Diocese of Ottawa operate through your COVID Communiqué newsletter your one official source of information for all COVID-related church matters. That said, we expect to release a reopening plan soon, so stay tuned. Beyond that, there is only one change to our COVID pages this week an update to the Day-to-Day Operations pages. Until the new Executive Archdeacon, the Reverend Canon Linda Hill, assumes her position on July 6, operations and property issues should be addressed to the Director of Financial Ministry, Sanjay Grover ([email protected]). For more information, see The Doors are Shut, But the Work Goes On, found here: https://bit.ly/2YCGUEs Thats all for this weeks COVID Communiqué. As ever, if you have any questions, or theres a development weve missed, or you find something thats out of date or wrong, please let us know by sending a note to Heidi Pizzuto ([email protected]), Executive Assistant to the Bishop, and she will direct your note to the right person. There are so many questions around COVID-19, we dont want to add any more or miss any answers. The Communiqué is produced by the senior staff of the diocese: Shane Parker, Bishop Sanjay Grover, Director of Financial Ministry Peter John Hobbs, Director of Community Ministries Jane Scanlon, Director of Stewardship Development Carol Sinclair, Director of Human Resources

"We repent of our complicity in the continuing structures of racism and oppression in our church and in our culture, for racism is not of Christ. It is sin."

Good morning and welcome to COVID Communiqué 5. We have three items this week. The first is information on the ongoing closure of diocesan churches in particu...lar, that all outdoor church spaces must remain closed. You can read the reasons for that here: https://bit.ly/3hclPt6. Theres also a piece to help you start thinking about when employees can come back to work you can read it here: https://bit.ly/2MEYa6y. Finally, Bishop Shane has written this note on the Metropolitans letter on a summer sabbath rest (released last week): -Remarks by Bishop Shane concerning the Metropolitans letter of June 1- In a letter titled A Summer Sabbath Rest Archbishop Anne Germond expressed the Ontario House of Bishops common view that regardless of where the Government of Ontario is with its reopening plan, our churches will not be reopening for in-person worship until at least September. This decision was made in consultation with public health experts as well as our diocesan executive officers and chancellors, with the wellbeing and safety of all our parishioners and the communities we serve uppermost in our hearts and minds. The framing of this decision as a call for a sacred sabbath rest has, understandably, caused some confusion, because it is clear that ministries of pastoral care, online worship, and our critical food security and other essential community ministries will continue throughout the summer months. The changes announced by the Ontario Government on June 8 concerning religious services will not fundamentally change the decision to not reopen our churches for in-person worship until at least September. Next weeks COVID Communiqué will address this further. My understanding of the decision to set our own timetable for reopening is twofold: first of all, it gives us time to develop, refine, and implement a science-informed, safe, staged plan; secondly, it means that we do not have to substantially change our current pattern in the middle of the summer, when many are attempting to have some kind of vacation. However, we all need to be aware that there will likely be a need to do some implementation work during the summer months. Our plan is being drafted by the Reverend Michael Garner, our COVID-19 public health advisor, and Carol Sinclair, our director of Human Resources, in consultation with Dr. Bill Gardner, our COVID-19 research advisor, and with due reference to public health authorities in Ontario and Quebec. A Zoom meeting for all active clergy on June 18 will provide a general briefing on COVID-19 as well as an overview of the plan, and a similar meeting for lay leaders will soon be announced. It is very important to realize that this is not a one-directional plan to reopen: it will describe different stages of responding to the pandemic as the disease plays out and as either efficacious treatment or a vaccine is developed. We may be required to move back and forth between stages if there is a second wave or other unexpected developments. We need to become expert at ministering in every stage, whether we are in a strict shut down, or a limited or partial reopening. Our plan will spell out what is possible in each stage, and the creativity of our talented clergy and laity will give shape to how ministry will happen in each stage in every parish or ministry of our diocesan church. While we will not cease to follow Jesus and to serve whole-heartedly at any stage, it is extremely important to enable one another to take time for rest and refreshmentwhether that is a summer or autumn vacation, or days off each week. Please be careful with your time and energy during these pandemic days. Parish clergy have been diligently adjusting and innovating in order to live out their ordination vows, without the benefit of the familiar rhythms that anchor us. Some of our duties have disproportionally expanded, and the lines between working and not working have likely blurred for all of us. The advice I have given to our clergy I offer to everyone: pace yourself and keep it simple. Measure what you feel you need to be doing now against what you would normally be doing, and if it seems like you are stressed and spread thin, then aggressively assess what you need to scale back. Stay within your natural gifts and strengths. As you contemplate vacation time, help one another to take time off: work with other parishes to ensure that ministry is being covered. Collaborate to offer online worship during the summer months, or simply invite your people to plug into a Sunday liturgy being streamed or offered by another parish if that allows your lay and clergy leaders to take time off. Take good care of yourselves and one another. If you dont stay healthy in mind and body in the midst of a crisis, you will be unable to help others: there is nothing selfish about self-care. +Shane [These remarks are also available on the website, under Churches and church grounds must remain closed for now.] As ever, If you have any questions, or theres a development weve missed, or you find something thats out of date or wrong, please let us know by sending a note to Heidi Pizzuto, Executive Assistant to the Bishop, and she will direct your note to the right person. There are so many questions around COVID-19, we dont want to add any more or miss any answers. The Communiqué is produced by the senior staff of the diocese: Shane Parker, Bishop of Ottawa Sanjay Grover, Director of Financial Ministry Peter John Hobbs, Director of Community Ministries Jane Scanlon, Director of Stewardship Development Carol Sinclair, Director of Human Resources

Good morning and welcome to COVID Communiqué 4. Theres important news in the letter from our Metropolitan, Archbishop Anne Germond, found here: https://bit.ly/...302kui7. She reports the Ontario House of Bishops has decided that regardless of where the Government of Ontario is with its reopening plan, our churches will not be reopening for in-person worship until at least September. Bishop Shane Parker will address this matter, and what it means for the Diocese of Ottawa, in next weeks Communiqué. Theres no other COVID news this week, but we wanted to send you the blessing offered by Bishop Shane from the forecourt of our Cathedral, shortly after his consecration, which was unfortunately not audible on the broadcast. The tradition of a new bishop blessing their see city is an ancient custom. , . , . , , , . , , ' . . If you have any questions, or theres a development weve missed, or you find something thats out of date or wrong, please let us know by sending a note to Heidi Pizzuto, Executive Assistant to the Bishop, and she will direct your note to the right person. There are so many questions around COVID-19, we dont want to add any more or miss any answers. The Communiqué is produced by the senior staff of the diocese: Shane Parker, Bishop of Ottawa Sanjay Grover, Director of Financial Ministry Peter John Hobbs, Director of Community Ministries Jane Scanlon, Director of Stewardship Development Carol Sinclair, Director of Human Resources

Watch live tonight at 7pm. https://www.ottawa.anglican.ca/ordination-and-consecration-

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On May 31, Pentecost Sunday, the Very Reverend Shane Parker will be consecrated as the 10th Bis...hop of Ottawa at Christ Church Cathedral. Parkers first act as bishop will be to pray for and bless the City of Ottawa from the forecourt of the Cathedral (414 Sparks Street) overlooking the city, the Ottawa River and the Gatineau Hills. Becoming a bishop during a pandemic that has caused disruption, fear and loss makes me realize how important it is to build on the collaboration, compassion and creativity our community has shown over the past three months, said Parker, who has served as Dean of Ottawa and Rector of Christ Church Cathedral since 1999. He was elected bishop by members of the Diocesan Synod in March. A new bishop is a sign of renewal and we all need to be lifted up as we face the future, Parker added. Because of COVID-19 physical distancing requirements, no congregation will be permitted at the Cathedral but members and friends of the diocese will be able to watch the service live stream via the diocesan website https://ottawa.anglican.ca/ starting at 7 pm on May 31. The Diocese of Ottawa comprises 17,375 Anglicans and 95 churches in an area that straddles the Ottawa River, stretching from Cornwall and Hawkesbury in the east to beyond Mattawa in the west, and from Morrisburg in the south to beyond Maniwaki in the north. A biographical note on the Very Reverend Shane Parker and a photograph are attached. For more information, please contact: Jamie Tomlinson S. Parker Biography can be found here: https://bit.ly/3eEKvbJ

May 26, 2020 Welcome to our third COVID Communiqué. This week we have no updates or new postings for the diocesan websites COVID-19 pages.... However, we do have a kind of pre-update: we are working with the Provincial House of Bishops and consulting with public health authorities as a staged plan for reopening is developed. Bishop-elect Shane Parker has also commissioned an epidemiologist to provide specific advice concerning our interactions as we gather for worship, including our Eucharistic practices. The safety of all is paramount as we put together a plan of our diocese. Recognizing how many plans and decisions governments are struggling with, we hope to offer our plans to health and political leaders for endorsement, rather than waiting for a plan to be developed for us. Well let you know any news on this front as soon as we hear. If you have any questions, or theres a development weve missed, or you find something thats out of date or wrong, please let us know by sending a note to Heidi Pizzuto, Executive Assistant to the Bishop, and she will direct your note to the right person. There are so many questions around COVID-19, we dont want to add any more or miss any answers. The Communiqué is produced by the senior staff of the diocese: Sanjay Grover, Director of Financial Ministry Peter John Hobbs, Director of Community Ministries Shane Parker, Bishop-elect Jane Scanlon, Director of Stewardship Development Carol Sinclair, Director of Human Resources

All members and friends of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa are invited to attend the consecration of the Very Reverend Shane Parker as our bishop through an onli...ne broadcast of the service. Because of COVID-19, after consultation with Ottawa Public Health and in accordance with physical distancing rules, attendance at the service is strictly limited. However, while no congregation can be physically present, everyone is welcome to watch the live stream, starting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. You will be able to connect to the live stream, and find the Order of Service on our website here: https://www.ottawa.anglican.ca/ordination-and-consecration-

The Very Reverend Shane Parker, having been elected by... the Synod of the Diocese of Ottawa to be the Bishop of Ottawa on March 14, 2020, and this election having been Concurred in by the House of Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario; Notice is given of the intention of House of Bishops of this Province to Consecrate and Ordain the Very Reverend Shane Parker as a Bishop on May 31, 2020, in Christ Church Cathedral in the City of Ottawa. As is the Custom and Usage of our Church, any who know of any reason why this should not proceed are to make this known to the Metropolitan of our Province by May 22, 2020, by communicating this to the Archbishop at the following email address: [email protected].

A reminder that the Capital Region Interfaith Council (CRIC at interfaithottawa.ca) is asking people of all religious traditions, in the City of Ottawa and envi...rons, to spend an hour in meditation and prayer tonight at 8:00pm. This will be an intentional time to pray about the Pandemic. Feel free to pray in the manner that is best for you, whether that be meditation, set prayers from one of our liturgical books, scripture reading, psalms or whatever is best. Know as you do this that you will be joining peoples of all faith traditions in a common act of devotion. We pray for essential services, for Health Care workers, for all First Responders, for the sick, for those struggling with the isolation of physical distancing, and for the greater care of God's creation. If it makes sense to you perhaps light a candle and place it in the window as a sign of your prayer. Let us join our voices in solidarity with people of faith all over the region.

See Leanne Cusack's interview with Kathy Kemp, in celebration of her 100th Birthday, on the CTV Ottawa News at Noon. In the May 7th episode, you will find it at the 23:50 mark https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?binId=1.1164588

Happy 100th Birthday, Kathy!

Good morning community, We need your help. As the Covid-19 Crisis continues, so do the needs of our cities most vulnerable. We cant do this without you. http://www.centre454.ca/images/Donation_Ask_APRIL_2020.pdf

May 2 is #WorldLabyrinthDay! Nowadays, labyrinths are often used as walking meditation. Usually, the Labyrinth Society encourages people to walk as one at 1 pm... to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy across the globe. This year, you are invited to join a virtual walk and other online activities to mark the day. Learn more about labyrinths and walking meditation through our online resources. http://ow.ly/z6uv50zuWCh *** Le 2 mai est la journée mondiale du labyrinthe! Habituellement, la Société des labyrinthes encourage les gens à marcher ensemble à 13 h, afin de créer une vague roulante dénergie sereine à travers la planète. Cette année, vous pouvez vous joindre à une marche virtuelle et à dautres activités en ligne pour marquer le jour. Apprenez davantage sur les labyrinthes et les bienfaits de la méditation en marche à travers nos ressources en ligne. http://ow.ly/r9nw50zuWCi See more