This summer, we will again be both a host and a guest as we worship together with  other churchs in our neighbourhood.  Here is the schedule:

Summer shared services begin at 10:00 am. 

 • July 6th St. Giles

 • July 13th Glebe-St. James

 • July 20th Southminster

 • July 27th Southminster

 • August 3rd Southminster

 • August 10th Glebe-St. James

 • August 17th St. Giles

 • August 24th Glebe-St. James

 • August 31st St. Giles

The three services hosted by Glebe St James will be led by the Rev Sue Toller. 

The 45th General Council of The United Church of Canada will take place in 2025, beginning online June 22 and 28 followed by a hybrid event August 7-11 in Calgary.  Information on GC45, including the 5 candidates for Moderator (short bios and videos) can be found at the link below. 

Happy Pride 2025.  Here is a message from the Moderator,  Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne.  

Check out the June edition of Good News in the Glebe!  Important and reflective articles by Wendy Bergeron, Geoff MacGuire. and Pam Fitch, Sue Toller and Barb Munro. Thanks also to our editor in chief, Karen Walker! 

While our June 15 EOORC 100th Anniversary Service is now behind us, you can relive it by viewing the livestream at the link below!  GSJ cameos can be seen when the mass choir is singing. 

Hi.  Are you interested in volunteering at Glebe St James? Scripture readers, land acknowledgements, welcome announcers, ushers and children's church leaders are all needed.  Check out the sign out sheets to see if you can fill in a vacancy.  Thank you! 

2 great articles in the April Glebe Report written by our very own Wendy Bergeron and Marisa Romano talking about different aspects of the  recently held Blanket Exercise at GSJ on February 23rd. Marisa's article is only available by viewing hard copy of the Glebe Report or the e-version.  

Over the next few months, the ReconciliAction Working Group will be looking at what we are currently doing at Glebe-St. James and what other actions we might be taking to cultivate strong relationships with the First Peoples of Canada. You will have the opportunity to join us on our learning journey over the next few months through such means as our e-updates, FaceBook (GSJ Community Group) or church website. Click link below for this week's update. 

"Public Foods - Your Community Fridge and Pantry" is located at 415 MacLaren. 

Interested in helping? Talk to your local grocers and restaurants about making donations. Let's keep eliminating food waste and making sure it gets to those who could use it!

The ReconciliAction Working Group has prepared some simple guidelines for writing land acknowledgements to include in worship services at Glebe-St. James with the objective of encouraging more individuals to participate. Check them out at the link below!

Rev Susan Toller led an on-line discussion on climate change and climate justice including a presentation on the changes we may see in Ottawa based on the Climate Atlas of Canada. Localizing possible outcomes of climate change to our own city makes it all very real (skating on the canal anyone?).  See link for the Ottawa data. 

Congregants are welcomed to join us in worship either by live stream (through the blue "Worship Online Button" above) or in person. 

For those attending in person:

Glebe-St. James continues to follow public health guidelines regarding COVID-19. Public health officials recommend that each citizen protect themselves when interacting with members of the public. We maintain 4 HEPA air filters in the sanctuary for optimal air circulation. 

We ask that you check yourself for symptoms of illness (respiratory, fatigue, fever, sore throat, nausea, loss of sense of smell) and stay away for 5 days after the last symptom. Remember that handwashing and/or sanitation remains a really effective way to limit the spread of illness. We welcome (but do not require) individuals to wear a mask, and ask people to be sensitive to the masking preferences of those around them. We urge everyone entering the church to stay up to date with COVID vaccinations and booster shots.