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St George's (Ottawa) - Anglican Network in Canada

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<strong>St</strong> George’s (<strong>Ottawa</strong>)


<strong>St</strong> George’s (<strong>Ottawa</strong>)David Crawley, rectorJennifer Wickham, associate priest


<strong>St</strong> George’s (<strong>Ottawa</strong>) Congregation formed <strong>in</strong> 1885 Jo<strong>in</strong>ed ANiC <strong>in</strong> October 2008 Average 250 parishioners on Sundaymorn<strong>in</strong>g Vision: Transform<strong>in</strong>g broken lives <strong>in</strong>toworld-chang<strong>in</strong>g disciples


<strong>St</strong> George’s (<strong>Ottawa</strong>)Located <strong>in</strong> downtown <strong>Ottawa</strong>, near Parliament build<strong>in</strong>gs.


<strong>St</strong> George’s (<strong>Ottawa</strong>)Parishioners come from all over the world and allover <strong>Ottawa</strong> – even from distant communities.Historically, parishioners help found m<strong>in</strong>istries suchas <strong>Anglican</strong> Church Women.


<strong>St</strong> George’s (<strong>Ottawa</strong>)M<strong>in</strong>istries <strong>in</strong>clude: children, junior and senior youth,Alpha, home groups, weekly drop-<strong>in</strong> centre,Christmas d<strong>in</strong>ner, low <strong>in</strong>come hous<strong>in</strong>g, and partner<strong>in</strong> Centretown Churches Social Action Committee.


<strong>St</strong> George’s (<strong>Ottawa</strong>)Also tithe 10% to missions and social justice causes,encourage parishioners to engage <strong>in</strong> short-term missions,and support refugees.


<strong>St</strong> George’s (<strong>Ottawa</strong>)Focus for this year: Renew parish council to facilitate m<strong>in</strong>istrydevelopment Emphasize m<strong>in</strong>istry through “Purpose Areas”(car<strong>in</strong>g, service, witness, grow<strong>in</strong>g, worship) Undergird all activity with prayerWhat we are trust<strong>in</strong>g God for: Direction and any battles ahead Provision for our needs, and strength for the task

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