Glebe-St. James — Reaching - Into Faith, Out to Others

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Most of the stuff below might have use on other pages at some point - I've just put it here so that it doesn't clutter the pages in the meantime....Crystal

A Typical Sunday at Glebe-St. James

As an affirming congregation of the United Church of Canada, it's important to us that everyone AND their gender, race, ethnicity, abilities or sexual orientation is welcomed to join us in worship. Here's a thumbnail sketch of what typically happens on a Sunday at GStJ:

List of Services

10:30am - Sunday Worship Service
Arrive by either the Lyon Street or one of two First Ave doors (one accessible by ramp) - greeters are standing by! Worship usually takes place in the Sanctuary, but is occasionally moved to Fraser hall for special services.

In July and August, we celebrate shared ecumenical worship services at 10am with sister congregations Southminster United, 4th Avenue Baptist and St. Giles Presbyterian. A schedule will be posted!
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Children's Church
Kids start the 10:30 service with their parents in the sanctuary but during the service will be invited to join our Christian Development Minister for Children's Church. Crafts, bible stories and more!

Our Nursary Attendant is also standing by to take care of the wee ones.
Children's Church
11:30am - Coffee & Conversation
Coffee, Tea, Juice and nut-free treats. There will even be a birthday cake once a month. Meet, greet and learn more about the goings-on at GStJ. Special green mugs are reserved for visitors and newcomers alike!

Volunteer to help
12:30pm - Women's Intergenerational Group
About once a month, the Women's Intergenerational Group (WIG) meets for a lunch potluck and thought-provoking conversation. Join us - there's always plenty of food to go around!
"WIG"
3pm - Labyrinth Walk
The third Sunday of every month, 3-5pm, come find your quiet centre by walking the labyrinth in Fraser Hall.

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UPDATE (May 10, 2022): Fundraising has gone “live!”

The core team is mostly in place.

Stay tuned for progress reports on money raised and sponsorship actions,

and contact Don Hall to get involved!

From In-Reach

Outreach

Affirm United: What it means to be an affirming church
Mission & Service
Quilts for St. Mary's Home (Patchwork Pilgrimage)
Refugee Support

FACES - First Avenue Churches and community Embracing Sponsorship.
OMRA (Ottawa Mennonite Church's OMRA Shelter Alternatives Corporation) grocery card program

Partner organizations

Carleton Interfaith Chaplaincy Centre
Carlington Community Chaplaincy
Centre 507
Centretown Churches Social Action Committee (CCSAC)
Odawa Native Friendship Centre

Reconciliation

Indigenous Study Group
Red Dress Project
Sacred Garden
Land acknowledgement and annual reparation

Alphabetical Lists of Programs, Ministries or Partnerships

In case you're not sure where to look, here's a complete alphabetical listing:

Affirm United: What it means to be an affirming church
Annual Meetings & Annual Reports: Document Archive
Board of Trustees
Bible Study: "Bibles & Brekkie"
Building and Property
Celebration Guild
Children's Church & Nursary
Christian Development Ministries
Church Council
Coffee & Conversation
Concert Series
Crafting Group
Finance and Administration (F&A)
Friendly Callers
Friendly Visitors
Futures Task Force
Healing Pathways
Labyrinth Walk
Licensed Lay Worship Leaders (LLWL)
Men's & Friends: Monthly dinners and more
Ministry and Personnel (M&P)
Mission & Service
Music Ministries
Partner organizations: Carleton Interfaith Chaplaincy Centre, Carlington Community Chaplaincy, Centre 507, Centretown Churches Social Action Committee (CCSAC), Odawa Native Friendship Centre
Pastoral Care & Visitation Ministries
Patchwork Pilgrimage: Annual Quilting Retreat
Prayer Circle
Quilts for St. Mary's Home (Patchwork Pilgrimage)
Reconciliation: Indigenous Study Group; Red Dress Project; Sacred Garden; Land acknowledgement and annual reparation
Refugee Support (FACES - First Avenue Churches and community Embracing Sponsorship; OMRA (Ottawa Mennonite Church's OMRA Shelter Alternatives Corporation) grocery card program)
Scrabble
Steering Committee
Study Group - Indigenous Study, Lenten Study, Advent Study, etc.
Sunday Services
Visitation - Pastoral Care
Welcoming & Communication Ministries
Women's Intergenerational Group (WIG): monthly Sunday potlucks and discussions
Worship Committee

While not every program or ministry happens every Sunday, here's some of what you can find on Sundays at GSJ as well as the behind-the-scenes groups that make Sundays happen!

Sunday Services
Worship Committee
Music Ministries
Sunday Morning Bible Study: "Bibles & Brekkie"
Children's Church & Nursary (Christian Development Ministry)
Behind the scenes: Licenced Lay Worship Leaders, Celebration Guild, etc.
Coffee & Conversation
Other Sunday Happenings: Women's Intergenerational Group (WIG), Concerts Series, Labyrinth Walk

Sunday Ministries

Continuing education, deepening community and caring for each other

Programs meant to build and support our community here at Glebe St. James. Pastoral care, continuing adult education, or just getting together to play scrabble, these programs enrich the life and work of the church. Click on the links below to find out more!

Men's & Friends: monthly dinners and more
Women's Intergenerational Group (WIG): montlhy Sunday potlucks and discussions
Pastoral Care (Prayer Circle, Healing Pathways, Friendly Visitors, Friendly Callers, Pastoral Care Visitation)
Patchwork Pilgrimage annual retreat ("in-reach" AND outreach)
Christian Development Ministries
Scrabble
Crafting

In-Reach & Congregational Care

Social Justice is part of the fabric of Christianity. GSJ is stronger for its ties to the broader community!

Affirm United: What it means to be an affirming church
Mission & Service
Quilts for St. Mary's Home (Patchwork Pilgrimage)
Refugee Support (FACES - First Avenue Churches and community Embracing Sponsorship; OMRA (Ottawa Mennonite Church's OMRA Shelter Alternatives Corporation) grocery card program)
Partner organizations: Carleton Interfaith Chaplaincy Centre, Carlington Community Chaplaincy, Centre 507, Centretown Churches Social Action Committee (CCSAC), Odawa Native Friendship Centre
Reconciliation: Indigenous Study Group; Red Dress Project; Sacred Garden; Land acknowledgement and annual reparation

Outreach

Behind-the-scenes work to keep GSJ running smoothly, being careful stewards of our resources