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Fourth Sunday of Easter - April 26, 2026

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:02:18 GMT

"Voices from Gaza: Witnessing genocide, Surviving and Hope" with Prof. Iyas Salim Abu-hajiar. Join us in person or online at 10:30 am.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James on the Fourth Sunday in Easter:

Marsha Hay Snyder will welcome us.
Wendy Bergeron will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Shelly Eckford will read the scripture, John 10:1-10.
Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will share "The 23rd Pslam" as a Gift of Music. The choir's arrangement of "The 23rd Psalm" is based on a 1990 recording by Bobby McFerrin in which McFerrin records all the vocal parts by overdubbing his own voice.The song was written as a tribute to his mother, Sara McFerrin.
The setting for "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" for this week's organ prelude is by Douglas A. Wagner. The setting highlights a deep 16' solo stop combination for the melody.
"Fanfare For A Festive Occasion" is by Lani Smith,a prolific American organist and composer whopublished music under at least seven names.

Here is the bulletin for the service which allows you to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can stream the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube .

Join in on the online offering plate for Mission & Service, Outreach & other GSJ operational needs! If donating online or via e-transfer, you can indicate on where you want your gift to be dedicated (our operating fund, capital fund, music fund, or other charity). E-transfers can be sent to treasurer@glebestjames.ca .

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Third Sunday of Easter - April 19, 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:06:47 GMT

"Were not our hearts burning within us?" Join us on the figurative Road to Emmaus in person or online at 10:30 am.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James on the Third Sunday in Easter:

David Cubbage will welcome us.
Teresa Burnett-Cole will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
April Yorke will read the scripture, Luke 24:13-35.
Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will share "Stay with Us" as a Gift of Music. The choir anthem comes from an Easter cantata of the same name composed by Ron Klusmeier, a former music director at GSJ, with lyrics by Walter Farquharson,written in 1989 and based on the Emmaus Walk story from Luke 24.
The organ prelude, "When He Cometh," is a setting by Gordon Young (1919-1998), an American composer and organist, of the traditional children's hymn on the tune JEWELS. The registration makes use of the somewhat uncommon French Horn stop to highlight the melody.
The organ postlude, "Postlude in G," is by Henry Kihlken (1939-2017), a Lutheran organist and composer from Ohio.

Here is the bulletin for the service which allows you to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can stream the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube .

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Second Sunday of Easter - April 12, 2026

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:08 GMT

"There is something about showing up—about placing ourselves, as best we can, in the company of others who are seeking, questioning, hoping—that matters deeply." Join us in person or online at 10:30 am.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James on the Second Sunday in Easter:

Julia Barry will welcome us.
Ruth Burnett-Cole will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, will lead us off with "Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks To The Risen Christ" by Donald Fishel.
This week's organ prelude, "Come Away to the Skies," is by John Leavitt (b.1956), a Kansas-based composer, conductor and pianist. The tune is MIDDLEBURY,o riginally published in A Supplement to the Kentucky Harmony, c. 1821. The piece is part of "A Little Easter Suite."
The organ postlude, "A Resurrection Fanfare," is by Lani Smith (1934-2015), an American organist best known for his prolific compositions. He published under at least seven pseudonyms.

Here is the bulletin for the service which allows you to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can stream the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube .

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Hilda Sabadash - Remembrance Gathering

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:27:22 GMT

In lieu of flowers please bring contributions for Ottawa's Food Banks.

On Tuesday, April 7, our sister Hilda left us all with the benefit of – as she said – "the timely blessing of MAID" (Medical Assistance in Dying).

Hilda lived a life of service to others even as she lived with a debilitating and painful disease for 53 years. Her commitment to others and sense of humour buoyed her spirits to the end.

We will be having a "Remembrance Gathering" for Hilda this Saturday, April 11 at 11:00am at Glebe-St. James United Church. Glebe-St. James was Hilda's spiritual home for 35 years. She was an active and contributing member at her church, serving on several committees and through her role as a Licenced Lay Worship Leader.

Children are welcome, and Hilda has chosen some hymns especially for them. There will be an informal lunch/reception in the church hall after the gathering.

Please dress comfortably.

In lieu of flowers please bring contributions for Ottawa's Food Banks.

From Hilda's siblings:
Eric and Marian Pitters and Dorothy Strachan

Easter Sunday - April 5, 2026

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:20:36 GMT

Hey - this tomb is empty! Please join us in celebration this Sunday at 10:30 in person or online !

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Easter Sunday:

Susan Palmai will welcome us.
David Brown will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and Bruce Taylor (viola) will lead us off with "Panis Angelicus” by Cesar Franck
Paul and the choir will lead us in music and song with several Gifts of Music including:
'My Master from a Garden Rose' by Gordon Young,
'Let Heavenly Music Fill this Place' also by Gordon Young,
'Lord I Believe in You', also by Gordon Young

Here is the bulletin for the service which allows you to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can stream the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube .

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Good Friday - April 3, 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:56:01 GMT

Good question. Come and join us Friday morning at 10:30 ( live or in person) and we can talk about it.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Good Friday:

Pam Fitch will welcome us, introduce us to this Tenebrae service consisting of 5 'Moments' in the Good Friday story and will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will lead us in music and song.
The Gift of Music will be 'And No Birds Sang' by Douglas Wagner with solo voices: Frank Duern, Maya Evans, and Martha Milne.
We will have also a special music by Julia Barry - The Next Right Thing by Kirsten Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Today’s Instrumental Music
Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love Tune: Chereponi
Ghanian Folk Song adapted by Tom Calvin
Organ setting by Robert J. Powell

Here is the bulletin for the service which allows you to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can stream the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube .

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Palm Sunday - March 29, 2026

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:46:11 GMT

"All or none: Christians, Jews, and Muslims support Justice, Love, and Peace."

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will welcome us, acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered, and lead the service.
Greg Hill will introduce us to Ottawa Public Foods.
Ruth Burnett-Cole will read the scripture from Mathew 21:1-11.
Our guest speaker, Diana Ralph, will offer a reflection on, "All or none: Christians, Jews, and Muslims support Justice, Love, and Peace."
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will lead us in music and song.
The Gift of Music will be, "Lift Your Voices, Wave the Palms," by Stan Pethel.
We will have also a special musical piece, "The Holy City," by Stephen Adams, featuring soloist Frank Duern.
Today’s Instrumental Music
"Hosanna, Loud Hosanna" (Tune: ELLACOMBE)-Gesangbuch der Herzogl, Hofkapelle. Setting by John Carter.
"All Glory, Laud and Honour" (Valet Will Ich Dir Geben)Tune: ST. THEODULPH. Tune by Melchior Teschner(1584-1635). Organsetting by Dale

Here is the bulletin for the service which allows you to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can stream the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube .

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Fifth Sunday in Lent - March 22, 2026

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:30:35 GMT

"You can follow every rule—and still miss the heart of God."

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Elizabeth Elton will welcome us.
Wendy Bergeron will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Ruth Burnett-Cole will read the scripture from John 8:2-11 and Mathew 23:23.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Here is the bulletin for the service which allows you to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can stream the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube .

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 15, 2026

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:21:48 GMT

“Let the little children come to me. Do not stop them. For it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.”

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Susan Palmai will welcome us.
Zoë Fortier will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Kelly Boehme will read the scripture from Deuteronomy 24:17-22 and Mathew 19:13-15.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "I Believe in the Sun."
"I Believe In the Sun" is arranged by Mark Miller (b. 1967), a Massachusetts-based African-American United Methodist Church composer. The words are attributed to a message scratched on a cellar wall by Jewish prisoners hiding during the Holocaust.

Today's music before and after service:

♪ "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" is an arrangement by Dale Wood (1934-2003) of American hymn writer and public music education founder Lowell Mason's 1820s hymn tune "HAMBURG." Wood, a Californian, called his compositions "Wood works for organ."

♪ "What Wondrous Love Is This" is an arrangement by Nashville-based Baptist hymn writer John E. Carter of the American folk hymn "WONDROUS LOVE" that emerged from the Appalachian shape-note tradition in the early 1800s.

Here is the bulletin for the service which allows you to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can s tream the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube .

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Third Sunday in Lent - March 8, 2026

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:36:02 GMT

Not because we had plenty.

But because we shared what we had.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Babara Coyle will welcome us.
Pam Fitch will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Donna Fay Mailhot will read the scripture from Mark 6:32-44.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "O Love" by Elaine Hagenberg with text adaptation by George Matheson.
"O Love" is by Elaine Hagenberg (b. 1979), a contemporary Iowa-based choral composer. The lyrics were inspired by the hymn "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go" by Scottish minister George Matheson in 1882 in response to hardships he suffered after being blinded at the age of nineteen. The original hymn was set to the tune "ST. MARGARET."

Today's music before and after service:

♪ "A Way to Calvary Leadeth" is an arrangement by Dale Wood (1934-2003) of Swedish composer Carl Liander's 1880s hymn tune "VIA DOLOROSA." Wood, a Californian, called his compositions "Wood works for organ."

♪ "The Church's One Foundation" is an arrangement by Lani Smith (1934-2015) of prolific English hymn writer Samuel Wesley's 1860s hymn tune "AURELIA." Lani Smith was an American organist credited with over 1,000 organ and choral pieces.

Here is the bulletin for the service which allows you to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can stream the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube .

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us this Sunday, March 1st, for both our Sunday service and our Annual Congregational Meeting

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:49:43 GMT

This Sunday, the second Sunday in Lent, our worship service will incorporate our Annual Meeting , starting at 10:30 followed by a potluck lunch. You can be with us in person, or participate via a zoom link . There will be no livestream on YouTube.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday which will include various Annual Meeting motions within the Order of Service:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Wendy Bergeron will welcome us and introduce the first of three motions needed for the Annual Meeting
David Brown will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Barb Colye will read the scripture from Luke 7:36-50.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "I Dream a World" with Geoff McGuire (trumpet) and special guest Irene Grose (violin). "I Dream a World" is the final number from the musical "A Vision Unfolding" by Kyle Pederson, a Minneapolis composer. The text is a poem by U.S. poet, playwright, activist and leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes. This selection commemorates the conclusion of Black History Month.

Today’s Instrumental Music (Prelude and postlude)

"Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley" is an arrangement of an African-American spiritual by Dale Wood, a California-based church music composer. Wood calls his compositions "Wood works for organ."

"Carillon Toccata" is by Douglas Wagner (b. 1952), a high school teacher, church musician and composer from Indianapolis. The organ setting highlights flute and bell sounds, and includes an appearance by the zimbelstern, a novelty stop consisting of a revolving star-shaped wheel adorned with randomly tinkling bells.

Here is the bulletin for the service which incorporate the agenda for the Annual Meeting and allows you to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30 am on zoom ; after the service ends, we will try to save it as a recording.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

2026 Annual Congregational Meeting - March 1st

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:56:46 GMT

Next Sunday, March 1st, the ACM will be integrated into the service . Expect a different type of worship!

Notice of Annual Congregational Meeting - March 1, 2026

This year, the ACM will be combined with our Sunday Worship Service in order to invite the Spirit more directly into the essential "business" of the church. The service will be available on zoom, rather than the usual live streaming platform. Here is the zoom information:

Topic: March 1, 2026 - GSJ Worship and ACM Service
Time: Mar 1, 2026 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88506488263?pwd=9XOyZqqfsabbJnqWtXCanBKRHGvxeV.1

Meeting ID: 885 0648 8263
Passcode: 572712

All are welcome as we report on our programs and finances for 2025, confirm our Council leadership team for 2026 and review and approve our budgets for 2026. Please note that arrangements have been made for Children's Church to be available from the start of the service. We will celebrate together after the service by sharing a potluck lunch.

If we have your e-mail on our distribution list, you will likely have a copy of the handouts already. If not, there are copies in the Narthex or send Jennifer an e-mail and she will send you the handouts electronically. And if you really need them, they are also available here:

GSJ Draft Annual Report 2025

GSJ Draft Budget 2026

GSJ Leadership Team 2026

GSJ Annual Report 2025 Final (new)

March 1st Luncheon

Following the meeting, we welcome the congregation to enjoy a potluck lunch in Fraser Hall. Please join us and if able to bring food here is the recommendation. Be sure to label your dishes with your name. And remember no nut products please.

If your surname begins with the letters:

A to M - please bring a side dish/appetizer/salad/or bread
N to Z - please bring a main dish (crock pot items welcome, and if something needs to be heated in the oven provide directions)
Choir - desserts

The usual drinks will be provided by the coffee hour folks.

February 22nd, first Sunday in Lent. Please join us!

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:35:17 GMT

Glebe St James welcomes you in person or online as we celebrate the first Sunday in Lent starting at 10:30 am at 650 Lyon St. South

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
We will celebrate communion in this service so if you are watching from home, prepare a cracker and some red beverage and celebrate with us!
Pam Fitch will welcome us.
David Brown will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Liz Elton will read the scripture from John 2:1-11.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "Gather us In" with Liz Elton (flute).

Today’s Instrumental Music

♪ "Juliet's Waltz" was composed in 2025 by Grant Horsley (b. 1959), a UK-based composer, ballet accompanist, teacher and classical/jazz/rock performer. The song is named after Juliet from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

♪ "My Song Is Love Unknown" is an arrangement by Dale Wood (1934-2003), California-based composer, teacher and editor, of the traditional Welsh hymn tune "Rhosymedre," written by Rev. J. D. Edwards in 1840.

♪ Today's communion-themed anthem, 'Gather us in' is a 1982 hymn by Minneapolis-based Marty Haugen, an influential hymn writer who has worked in the Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and United Church of Christ denominations.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube; after the service ends, it will be available to watch as a recording.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

February 15, 2026 - Black History Sunday

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:34:34 GMT

Please join us this Sunday at 10:30 am, either in person or on-line , as we celebrate Black History at Glebe St James

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Susan Palmai will welcome us.
Teresa Burnett-Cole will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Ruth Burnett-Cole will read the scripture from Matthew 5:13-20.
Rev. Charmain Bailey wrote the reflection read by Rev. Teresa. The reflection refers to a virtual exhibition called " From the Beginning ".
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "Like a River in my Soul” (Traditional African-American spiritual arranged by Tim Osiek, edited by Dan Forrest).
Paul will also play a prelude (music before the service) and postlude (music after the service) with these notes: Prelude 1: "O What Sorrow, O What Joy" is the first movement ("Ni Huzuni, Ni Furaha") of Three African Tunes for Organ (2003) by Carl Reine, a Seattle composer who celebrates global diversity with settings of world music for organ and other instruments. This movement is from a Tanzanian Haya-language hymn by Joas Kijugo. It incorporates an asymmetric metre in an attempt to capture the additive, non-binary rhythms of African drumming.
Prelude 2: "Idyll," highlighting the organ's solo clarinet stop, is by Norman Warren (1934-2019), English composer, author, theologian, and Anglican priest.
Postlude: "Toccata" is by Andrew Gant (b. 1963), British composer, author, teacher and politician.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube ; after the service ends, it will be available to watch as a recording.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

February 8th, 2026 - February is Black History month!

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:08:18 GMT

This is the fifth Sunday after Epiphany - please join us in person or online as we gather to converse, to listen, to sing and to ponder salt and light. Our service starts at 10:30.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Maya Li Evans will welcome us.
Teresa Burnett-Cole will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Ruth Burnett-Cole will read the scripture from Matthew 5:13-20.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You” by Jay Althouse.
In the prelude, Paul will play: Blessed Jesus, We Are Here - Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier (III), BWV 706. A chorale prelude by Johann Sebastian Bach (1865-1750). This registration highlights the organ's Baroque flute stops.
Be Still and Know - Hymn prelude by Andrew Moore (b. 1954), English composer and Catholic priest. This arrangement makes use of the organ's orchestral sounds.
In the postlude, Paul will play: The Bishop's Fanfare - Christopher Tambling (1964 - 2015), British composer, organist and choirmaster. This registration highlights the organ's powerful reed stops including the Bombarde 16' in the pedals.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube ; after the service ends, it will be available to watch as a recording.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

The roof at Glebe St James needs your help!

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:09:48 GMT

Our lovely arts and crafts roof with the lantern and turrets is leaking and needs your help!

Some of you who attend or have visited the Sanctuary (main worship space at Glebe St James) may have noticed a black bucket on the podium at about the place where our Minister (Rev. Teresa) sits during the service on Sunday. When it rains outside, it rains inside right at that spot. We have traced where that water gets in and it is at the junction of one of the round turrets right where it meets the roof line. See the pictures below. This has caused and will continue to cause damage to our building and it will only get worse as time goes on. However, the height and shape of the roof at the location of the infiltration is such that it requires an expensive 'boom truck' rental to access for the repair.

The GSJ Church Council (and Trustees) have decided to proceed with necessary repairs. Now is the time for you to help out; we need cash donations (e-tranfers, cheques, cash) and pledges (for the next two years) to pay costs in the vicinity of $300,000 (we will borrow $150,000 from the United Church of Canada and pay that amount back over two years). To meet UCC loan deadlines, we need to raise $91,000 right away in the month of February so your donations now and pledges for 2027 and 2028 are needed by February 25th .

It is important to note that United churches operate like small, non-profit, charitable, organizations and they do not have regular funding from other church or municipal sources. All funds derive from congregational givings, bequests, space rentals and fundraising like the GSJ Bazaar in November or the Great Glebe Garage Sale. We are fortunate to have a generous congregation and a rich partnership with the Glebe Montessori School which occupies the lower level of the church building. The Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group is also an important building user.

You can donate by e-transfer if you are comfortable with that. If donating via e-transfer, please indicate that your donation is for the roof project! E-transfers can be sent to treasurer@glebestjames.ca . Cheques and cash can also be left with Jennifer, our church administrator, in the office at Glebe St James. All donations received are CRA tax deductible.

Thank you so much for your support!

February 1st, 2026 - Happy February!

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:10:27 GMT

Today, we commemorate and celebrate the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ as expressed in the Sermon on the Mount - we know it as the Beatitudes. Please join us in person or on-line starting at 10:30 AM.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Jim Louter will welcome us.
Wendy Bergeron will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Jim Louter will read the scripture from Micah 6:6-8 and Matthew 5:1-12.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "We are Called" by David Haas and arranged by Mark Hayes with flute accompaniment by Liz Elton.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube ; after the service ends, it will be available to watch as a recording.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Third Sunday After Epiphany - January 25, 2026

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:08:07 GMT

What might it look like to embrace this cruciform faith amid the divisive landscape of today? Please join us in person or online at 10:30 am EST.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Kelly Boehme will welcome us.
Pam Fitch will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Donna-Fay Mailhot will read the scripture from John 1:29-42 and 1 Corinthians 1:1-9.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be the Mary MacDonald arrangement of "There Is A Saviour" by Greg Nelson, Bob Farrell and Sandi Patty.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube ; after the service ends, it will be available to watch as a recording.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Second Sunday after Epiphany - January 18, 2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:37:15 GMT

"The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus." Please join us in person or online at 10:30 am EST.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Wendy Bergeron will welcome us.
David Brown will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Barb Coyle will read the scripture from John 1:29-42 and 1 Corinthians 1:1-9.
Our Minister of Music, Paul Grose, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "Jesus is the Light of the World" by Don Besig & Nancy Price.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

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Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

January 4, 2026 - Happy New Year!

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:21:35 GMT

Welcome to the first service of the New Year and welcome to our new Minister of Music. Please join us in person or on-line .

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Pam Fitch will welcome us.
Ruth Burnett-Cole will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Rev. George LeDrew will read the scripture from Matthew 2:13-18
This is our first service with our new Minister of Music, Paul Grose! He and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube ; after the service ends, it will be available to watch as a recording.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

You can also sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church by filling out the form in the footer below.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Christmas 2 - December 28th 2025 at 10:30

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:39:25 GMT

Please join us for this service in the season of Christmas starting at 10:30 led by Hilda Sabadash.

Welcome to Glebe St James United Church. Peace be with you. Please join us December 28 at 10:30 for this second Sunday in the season of Christmas. You can join us in person or online via our livestream on YouTube.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Hilda Sabadash, one of our Licenced Lay Worship Leaders will lead the service.
Liz Elton will welcome us and will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People.
Sarah Westbrook will lead the music but all present are encouraged to be the choir!

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30 am on YouTube ; after the service ends, it will be available to watch as a recording.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

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Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service 7:30

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:44:50 GMT

Please join us for this special Christmas Eve Service! There will be music and light and sound, and hope, peace, joy and love.

Welcome to Glebe St James United Church. Peace be with you. Please join us Christmas Eve at 7:30 to celebrate this highpoint in the church's calendar. You can join us in person or online via our livestream on YouTube.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Pam Fitch will welcome us and will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People.
Marilyn Hamilton will read the scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Our Minister of Music, James Caswell, and the choir will lead us in music and song and present several Christmas anthems including "Echo Carol", an Old French Carol Tune, arr. Dr. Alfred Whitehead; "Mary Sings A Lullaby" by David Lantz III; "Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Noel Regney & Gloria Shayne, arr. Harry Simone. Julia Barry will sing a solo "O Holy Night" by Adolphe Adam, arr. John Rutter.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can join the service live at 7:30 pm on YouTube ; after the service ends, it will be available to watch as a recording.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

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Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Christmas Eve Family Service at 4:30

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:41:27 GMT

Please join us for this Christmas Eve Family Service at 4:30

Whether you are with us in person or online, welcome! We are happy you are here. For those with children or who are children at heart, this service is for you.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service but she expects participation from everyone!

She will say "Welcome, friends, to Christmas at Glebe-St. James! We meet this Christmas Eve on the land of the Algonquin, and we thank them for caring for this land, its plants and animals. I invite you to listen to the story of the birth of Jesus as told through the Christmas ABC’s. You’ll need to pay close attention. Every time that I say the word “Shepherds,” the Shepherds will hold up their signs and say “Let’s go see!” Every time I say the word “Angel,” the angels will hold up their signs and shout, “Hallelujah! And every time I say the words “Wise Ones,” the Wise Ones will hold up their signs and say, “Look, a star!” Are you ready to begin?"

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can join the service live at 4:30 pm on YouTube ; after the service ends, it will be available to watch as a recording.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

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Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Fourth Sunday in Advent - Love - December 21, 2025

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:02:15 GMT

Please join us in person or on-line for this service in week 4 in Advent starting at 10:30.

It’s the fourth week of Advent, the count down to the big day coming later in the week. We are full of anticipation!

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Jim Louter will welcome us .
Rebecca Dalton will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Together we will enter into Advent 4 and light the fourth candle, the candle of Love.
Brad Munro will read the scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Our Minister of Music, James Caswell, and the choir will lead us in music and song and present the anthem: The Yearning with words by Susan Bentall Boersma and music by Craig Courtney. Julia Barry will sing "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion" from Handels Messiah.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs, and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:25 am on YouTube ; after the service ends, it will be available to watch as a recording.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

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Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Third Sunday in Advent - JOY - December 14, 2025

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:24:59 GMT

Come and join us this Sunday, the third Sunday in the season of Advent starting at 10:30. This is also Pageant Sunday! Whoopee! Join us in person or online as you are able.

It’s the third week of Advent, part of that big wheel of time that every year turns us from the waiting of Advent to the joy of Christmas, to the waiting of Lent to the joy of Easter, to the waiting of Eastertide to the joy of Pentecost, to the joy of life in ordinary time and back again. For children and those young at heart, this week the service includes the ever popular 'Pop up Pageant'!

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Wendy Bergeron will welcome us.
Ruth Burnett-Cole will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Together we will enter into Advent 3 and light the third candle, the candle of Joy.
Our Minister of Music, James Caswell, and the choir will lead us in music and song and play some parts in the traditional Christmas pageant!

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Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Second Sunday in Advent - December 7, 2025

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:11:26 GMT

We would be pleased if you could join us on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. either in person or online for this service.

It’s the second week of Advent, the beginning of the church year, that big wheel of time that every year turns us from the waiting of Advent to the joy of Christmas, to the waiting of Lent to the joy of Easter, to the waiting of Eastertide to the joy of Pentecost, to the joy of life in ordinary time and back again. This Sunday, we welcome special musical guests Stephen Brooks (clarinet) and Liz Elton (flute) with James Caswell (piano) for the Prelude and Postlude.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Liz Elton will welcome us.
Pam Fitch will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Together we will enter into Advent 2 and light the second candle, the candle of Peace.
George LeDrew will read the scripture from Matthew 11:1-11.
Our Minister of Music, James Caswell, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "Jesus, Emmanuel" with Words: Philip Dorridge and Music: K. Lee Scott and "Thou shalt know him" by Mark Sirett.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

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Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

First Sunday in Advent - November 30, 2025

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:22:34 GMT

Join us on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. either in person or online for this service.

It’s the beginning of Advent, the beginning of the church year, that big wheel of time that every year turns us from the waiting of Advent to the joy of Christmas, to the waiting of Lent to the joy of Easter, to the waiting of Eastertide to the joy of Pentecost, to the joy of life in ordinary time and back again.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Pam Fitch will welcome us.
Rebecca Dalton will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Together we will enter into Advent and light the first candle, Hope.
Brad Munro will read the scripture from Matthew 24:36-44.
Our Minister of Music, James Caswell, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "Come, Messiah!" by Lloyd Larson.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

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Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Reign of Christ & New Members Sunday

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:30:02 GMT

Join us on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. either in person or online for this service.

In 1925, as the world was being gripped by nationalist, secularist, anti-Semitic, authoritarian, fascist dictators, Pope Pius XI instituted Christ the King Sunday to refocus us on why we are here – to be icons of God’s love in this world.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Jim Louter will welcome us.
Wendy Bergeron will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Together we will celebrate five new members of our community.
Ruth Burnett-Cole will read the scripture from Luke 23:33-43.
Our Minister of Music, James Caswell, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "Lord of life and King of glory" by Michel Angelo Grancini, edited Richard Proulx.

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Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Baptism & Quilting Sunday - November 16, 2025

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:29:02 GMT

Join us on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. either in person or online for this service.

The sacrament of baptism proclaims and celebrates the grace of God.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Wayne MacWhirter will welcome us.
David Brown will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Together we will celebrate the baptism of Lilah Joan Story.
We will also honour the work of the many quilters, many from Glebe St. James, who have prepared baby quilts for St. Mary's Home . Here is a short video of the quilts that were on display .
April Yorke will read the scripture from Luke 21:5-19.
Our Minister of Music, James Caswell, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "O Sing Joyfully" by Adrian Batten.

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Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Remembrance Sunday - November 9, 2025

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 02:32:06 GMT

Join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. either in person or online for this service.

Today, we gather in solemn remembrance to honour those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. As we reflect on the cost of liberty, let us also consider the profound lessons from scripture that challenge and inspire us —specifically, the story of the centurion’s faith in Luke 7:1-10.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
George LeDrew will welcome us.
Pam Fitch will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
Elizabeth Elton will read the scripture from Luke 7:1-10.
The Theme Conversation will reflect Remembrance Day.
Our Minister of Music, James Caswell, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "When a Child Lights a Candle" by Nancy Telfer.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice!

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Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

All Saints' Sunday - November 2, 2025

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:18:45 GMT

Join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. either in person or online for this service on All Saints' Sunday

Since the earliest days of Christendom, the faithful have gathered to give thanks for the life and ministry of the saints – women and men whose witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ has been a blessing in every generation.

Here's what you can expect at Glebe St-James this Sunday:

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service.
Wendy Bergeron will welcome us.
Ruth Burnett-Cole will acknowledge that the land on which we gather and work is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Algonquin People, unceded and unsurrendered.
David Brown will read the scripture from Luke 6:20-31.
The Theme Conversation will reflect All Saints' Day.
Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be an arrangement of the old Irish hymn "Be Thou My Vision" by Bob Chilcott.

Check out our weekly announcement slides . Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice! Sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church (scroll down to the bottom of this page to sign up).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments, or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us for this Service dedicated to World Food Day, Sunday, October 26 at 10:30

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:54:01 GMT

Please join us this Sunday at 10:30 either in person or on-line for this service on World Food Day

This Sunday we welcome Dennis Hanson from the Centretown Community Food Centre . Dennis will be joining us for Coffee Time following the service. Please join us in Fraser Hall. Dennis and Rev Teresa will be in conversation for the 'message' part of the service.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Susan Palmai will welcome us, and Pam Fitch will offer the land acknowledgement. Barb Coyle will read the scripture: Luke 16:19-31. Carol McCloud will lead the Theme Conversation based on 'Have you Filled a Bucket Today?'. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be 'Lead Me, Lord' by Samuel Sebastian Wesley.

Join in on the online offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated (our operating fund, capital fund, music fund, or other charity). Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund or charity you wish your donation to go to).

You can now view the weekly announcement slides or on our "What's Happening?" page. Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice! Sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us this Sunday, Oct 19 for our Café Church Service at 10:30 in Fraser Hall

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:37:36 GMT

Please join us in person (or on-line) for this service. In person preferred if you wish to join in on the discussion in small groups.

The format of this informal service will be different from what we are used to - you can get up and get coffee whenever you wish! After the message from Rev. Teresa, there will be three 'circle' discussion groups led by Liz, Marsha and Pam to chat and reflect on what Glebe St James means to you (What do you love about GSJ? What Keeps You Here?; What roles/tasks have you taken on in the past?; What keeps you from volunteering now? What could you do now?).

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Pam Fitch will welcome us, and Wendy Bergeron will offer the land acknowledgement. Brad Munro will read the scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song from among the people.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. The video for this service did not go well but we have a 38 minute clip to share with you .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Thanksgiving 2025 - Please join us this Sunday, Oct 12 at 10:30

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:37:34 GMT

You can join us in person or on-line this Sunday as we express our thanks for all the good things God has given us!

Canadian Thanksgiving isn’t the Pilgrims and Indians story we get flooded with every year by American media. Canadian thanksgiving is intercultural. It’s Indigenous roots go deep – way back before Europeans were here on Turtle Island. Most, if not all, Indigenous communities had rites of thanksgiving that were woven into their practices around the fall harvest. We like the idea that Canadian thanksgiving began with the deep cycle of the earth’s bounty recognized as life-giving by the Indigenous people who, here in this region, are the Algonquin who have never unceded or surrendered this land, and who continue to care for her.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Liz Elton will welcome us, and Rev. Teresa will offer the land acknowledgement. Edith Gardell will read the scripture: Psalm 26. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be 'For the Beauty of the Earth' (John Rutter).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us this October 5 for World Wide Communion Sunday

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:36:44 GMT

Happy October! Whether in person or on-line, you are welcome to be with us as we celebrate this important event. Join us starting at 10:30.

This week, on October 5 at 10:30, we celebrate World Communion Sunday. World Communion Sunday is an annual Christian observance held on the first Sunday of October that promotes unity and ecumenical cooperation among churches. Initiated in 1933 by Presbyterian pastor Dr. Hugh Thompson Kerr, it celebrates the Eucharist as a symbol of the global Christian community, emphasizing that Christians worldwide are connected by their common faith in Jesus Christ.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Susan Palmai will welcome us, and David Brown will offer the land acknowledgement. Liz Elton will read the scripture: Psalm 104:1-13, 24a. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song. Of course we will also be celebrating communion so it you are watching from home, please be prepared with some bread or cracker and a beverage so that you can join with us.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Join us for Orange Shirt Day at Glebe St James, September 28th at 10:30

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:48:48 GMT

Please join us this Sunday, in person or on-line. Service starts at 10:30 or can be viewed later on YouTube.

This week, on September 30, we celebrate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, all the missing children, the families left behind, and the Survivors of these institutions.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Wendy Bergeron will welcome us, and Pam Fitch will offer the land acknowledgement. Barb Coyle will read the scripture: Luke 16:19-31. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Sweetgrass and Candle" by Ron Klusmeier.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Join us for the Third Sunday in Creation at Glebe St James, September 21st at 10:30

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:24:25 GMT

Please join us this Sunday, in person or on-line. Service starts at 10:30 or can be viewed later on YouTube.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Wendy Bergeron will welcome us, and Edith Gardell will offer the land acknowledgement. April Yorke will read the scripture: Luke 18:1-9. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "If ye love me" by Thomas Tallis.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Join us for Welcome Back Sunday at Glebe St James, September 14th at 10:30

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:01:07 GMT

Please join us this Sunday, in person or on-line. Service starts at 10:30 or can be viewed later on YouTube.

This week, we welcome back Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole from her sabbatical leave. Liz Elton will welcome us, and Andy Hamilton will offer the land acknowledgement. Our new Children's Church Leader, Kayla Cseh, will give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Brad Munro will read the scripture: Luke 15:1-10. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell, and the choir will lead us in music and song. The anthem will be 'With a Voice of Singing' by Martin Shaw.

We will also celebrate communion, so please prepare a beverage of your choice and some bread or cracker so that you are included.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Join us for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost at Glebe St James, September 7th at 10:30

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 20:45:56 GMT

Please join us this Sunday, in person or on-line, as we return to our regular schedule. Service starts at 10:30 or can be viewed later on YouTube.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is on her sabbatical leave until next week's service.

In Rev. Teresa's absence, this Sunday service will be lead by a returning member of the Licensed Lay Worship team, Maureen Stark. Liz Elton will welcome us and offer the land acknowledgement. Wendy Bergeron will read the scripture: Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 6:14-15; and Luke 6:37. We welcome back our Minister of Music, James Caswell, and the choir, who will lead us in music and song. The anthem will be 'Change my heart, O God' by Eddie Espinosa.

During the service, a video from the Rt. Rev. Dr. Carmen Landsdowne, Moderator of the United Church, will be played; the video is 2:40 in duration. If you are watching from home, your audio and video experience may be better by watching the video directly from your device (mute the service momentarily if you are watching the Moderator's video directly).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us on Sunday, August 24th at 10 AM!

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:23:29 GMT

Happy Summer and Happy Pride. Join us this Sunday at 10 AM and yes we hope to have a livestream as well.

The Reverend Sue Toller will be leading this service (this will be her last service at Glebe St James as our Minister of Christian Education and Pastoral Care). We also welcome our friends from Southminster United Church and St. Giles Presbyterian to be among us.

We extend a warm thank you to Sarah Westbrook (organ/piano), and to Keri Hugh and members of our own choir for leading music this morning.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:00 am at this YouTube link ; after the service ends it will be available to watch as a recording.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Join us this Sunday, August 10 at 10 am at Glebe St James

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:00:56 GMT

Please be welcomed among at Glebe St James United for this 10 am joint summer service with St Giles Presbyterian and South Minster United

Good morning. Please join us this Sunday as we gather in worship together with our neighbours at St Giles and South Minster churches. Our service starts at 10 am and will be led by the Rev. Sue Toller with musical guests Heather Rice (Music Director at St. Giles Presbyterian) and Katie Gratton (Vocalist at St. Giles Presbyterian).

The scripture reading will be from Luke 10:38–42

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

2025 Edition of the Patchwork Pilgramage is coming!

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:21:16 GMT

Lets make fabric from scraps! Crumbs, strings, slabs, bricks, orphan blocks and more! Turn them into something useful. September 26-28 2025

We are quilters—beginners to experts—who gather each fall to spend a weekend sewing, learning, sharing, and enjoying the colours of the Gatineau Hills and the quiet lakeside. Our quilting retreat weekend is spent creating projects for ourselves and baby quilts for St. Mary’s Home. New techniques and skills are taught and shared; friendships are renewed and strengthened. All are welcome.

Here is the offical brochure including map!

Payment must be received by September 15 . Please make cheques payable to Glebe-St. James United Church.E-transfer possible. (No refunds can be made after September 19.)

Note: Some financial assistance is available. If you require it, or would like to contribute to it, please let us know ASAP. (All requests and donations are confidential.)

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED REGISTATION FORM AND PAYMENT TO GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH

650 Lyon St. S., Ottawa K1S 3Z7, BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2025.

For further information, contact:

Judy Wolanski (613) 567-8183 / judy@wolanski.ca

Gracefield Christian Camp & Retreat Centre: http://gracefieldcamp.ca

Joint Summer Service at Glebe St James, Sunday July 13th at 10:00am

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:31:34 GMT

We welcome our neighbours from St. Giles Presbyterian and Southminster United. Service starts at 10:00am or can be viewed later on YouTube.

We are sharing summer services with our neighbouring churches in the Glebe area — St. Giles Presbyterian and Southminster United. Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is on her sabbatical leave until September. Rev. Sue Toller will preside. Hilda Sabadash will welcome us and read the scriptures: Luke 10:25-37 and Colossians 1:1-14. Our chair of council, Wendy Bergeron, will offer the land acknowledgement. We welcome Jeff Holdsworth, Rev. Sue's husband, who will play for us on his guitar.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Celebrating Pride and Inclusivity at Glebe St James, June 29th at 10:30

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:28:12 GMT

Please join us this Sunday, in person or on-line, as we celebrate our diverse community. Service starts at 10:30 or can be viewed later on YouTube.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is on her sabbatical leave until September.

In Rev. Teresa's absence, this Pride Sunday service will be lead by one of our Licenced Lay Worship Leaders, Edith Gardell. Hilda Sabadash will welcome us, and Rebeccah Dalton will offer the land acknowledgement. Brad Munro will read the scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 and 1 Corinthians 13:11-13. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be 'A Rainbow is Dancing' by Mary-Ellen Kish and Gwen Chapman.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us this Sunday, June 22nd for our Indigenous Sunday Service

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:34:53 GMT

Yes we back in the Sanctuary after our 100th anniversary service with EOORC last week. Join us in person or on line at 10:30. We will be happy to see you.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is on her sabbatical leave until September.

In Rev. Teresa's absence, this Indigenous Sunday service will be lead by the Rev. Dr. Steve Moore of Rideau Park United Church. This is the last service that Rev. Steve will lead with us so we will bid him goodbye in the Service. We will also honour Rev. Susan Toller as she will be leaving us at the end of August (Rev. Sue will still be leading three summer services, shared with other churches in the Glebe, that will be hosted by Glebe St James). Hilda Sabadash will welcome us, and Konrad Hurrelmann will offer the land acknowledgement. George Ledrew will read the scripture: Genesis 32: 9-12; 22-32 - 33: 1-4. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Gracious Spirit, dwell with me", arr. by K. Lee Scott.

Stay after the service for our annual Strawberry Social!

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us this Sunday, June 8th at 10:30, either in person or on-line

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:23:31 GMT

This is Penecost Sunday - be welcomed with us as we celebrate this milestone in the Church calendar. Wear something red!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is on her sabbatical leave until September.

This Penecost Sunday service will be lead by the Rev. Dr. Steve Moore of Rideau Park United Church. Hilda Sabadash will welcome us, and Edith Gardell will offer the land acknowledgement. April Yorke will read the scripture: John 14: 8-17, 25-27. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be O Holy Spirit by Ron Klusmeier (Ron is a former Minister of Music at Glebe St James).

Please look over the 'thoughts before worship' that are printed in the bulletin for the service.

Note also that we will celebrate communion in this service so if you are viewing it from home, be prepared with a cracker or bread and some red coloured beverage of your choice!

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us this Sunday, June 1st for our service starting at 10:30

Fri, 30 May 2025 15:50:13 GMT

Our service this Sunday will be led by the Revs Sharon Moon and Howard Clarke

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is on her sabbatical leave until September.

Julia Berry and Geoff McGuire will a sing a duet as the Prelude: Come to the waters by F.G. Handel.

This 7th Sunday of Easter service will be lead by the team of Revs. Sharon Moon and Howard Clarke (Howard and Sharon were interim Ministerial staff at GSJ a few years ago). Liz Elton will welcome us, and Rev. Sue Toller will offer the land acknowledgement. Donna Fay Mailhot will read the scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19 and John 5:1-9 from The Message. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell is away and we will have Roland Graham lead the choir and will lead us in music and song; Julia Berry, soprano, and Geoff McGuire, tenor, will provide the gift of music: Pachelbel's Canon of Peace.

The service will touch on the Healing Pathway Program which is overseen by the Healing Pathway Society of the United Church of Canada. It was created to encourage people to develop the gifts and skills of energy-based healing within the Christian tradition, and to foster the development of healing ministries within faith communities.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Join us for the Sixth Sunday of Easter & Baptisms, May 25th at 10:30am

Sat, 24 May 2025 02:34:42 GMT

Please join us either in person or on-line at 10:30am for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, and to celebrate two baptisms!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is on her sabbatical leave until September.

This Sixth Sunday of Easter service will be lead by the Rev. Dr. Steve Moore of Rideau Park United Church. Pam Fitch will welcome us, and Rebecca Dalton will offer the land acknowledgement. Alexa de Grandmont will read the scripture: John 14: 23-29. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Give Us Peace" by Joseph M. Martin.

This Sunday, we are celebrating two baptisms — a beautiful reminder of God's grace and the joy of new life in Christ! Join us in welcoming Anna and Constance into our family of faith.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. Unfortunately, we had an unexpected absence of AV helpers for this service and the recording of it did not happen. Sorry about that.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Join us for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18th at 10:30am

Sun, 18 May 2025 18:33:06 GMT

Please join us either in person or on-line at 10:30am for the Fifth Sunday of Easter.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is on her sabbatical leave until September.

This Fifth Sunday of Easter service will be lead by the Rev. Dr. Steve Moore of Rideau Park United Church. Wendy Bergeron will welcome us, and Pam Fitch will offer the land acknowledgement. Rev. Sue Toller will give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Barbara Coyle will read the scriptures: John 20: 15-16, 27-28; John 21: 4-7a; and Luke 24: 28-33a.

Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether" by Harold W. Friedell.

Today, we will encounter the risen Christ through the eyes of those who first saw Him — Mary, Thomas, the disciples, and the travelers to Emmaus — and reflect on how He meets us in our doubt, sorrow, and everyday moments. Come experience how Jesus reveals Himself in personal and powerful ways that open hearts and change lives.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Join us for Christian Family Sunday, May 11th at 10:30am

Sun, 11 May 2025 19:18:46 GMT

Please join us either in person or on-line at 10:30am for Christian Family Sunday.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is on her sabbatical leave until September.

This Christian Family Sunday service will be lead by the Rev. Sue Toller. Hilda Sabadash will welcome us, and Marilyn Hamilton will offer the land acknowledgement. Rev. Sue Toller will give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. John LeDrew will read the scripture: Psalm 23.

Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "The 23rd Psalm (dedicated to my mother)" by Bobby McFerrin.

Today, we will reflect on Psalm 23 and how its comforting imagery of a shepherd's care speaks to God's constant presence in our lives, especially in times of fear and uncertainty. Through this passage, we'll explore how divine love reaches us through both spiritual and human connections, offering rest, guidance, and protection.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Join us for the Third Sunday of Easter, May 4th at 10:30am

Sun, 04 May 2025 14:48:55 GMT

Please join us either in person or on-line at 10:30am in commemoration of Red Dress Day.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is on her sabbatical leave until September.

This Third Sunday of Easter service will be lead by the Rev. Sue Toller. Hilda Sabadash will welcome us, and Wendy Bergeron will offer the land acknowledgement. Rev. Sue Toller will give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Jim Louter will read the scripture: John 21:1-19.

Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Alleluia" by Ralph Manuel.

Today, we will reflect on Red Dress Day and our shared calling to feed, tend, and care for one another in the spirit of Jesus' message to his disciples. As we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous wo men, girls, and two spirit people, we are reminded that every act of kindness, justice, and solidarity helps build a more loving and compassionate world.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Join us for Earth Sunday, April 27th at 10:30

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:52:08 GMT

We would be happy if you could join us either in person or on-line at 10:30 for this service of love for the planet we live on!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is on her sabbatical leave until September.

This Earth Sunday service will be lead by the Rev. Sue Toller. Liz Elton will welcome us, and David Brown will offer the land acknowledgement. Rev. Sue Toller will give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Donna-Fay Mailhot will read the scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "A Song of Joyful Praise".

Today, we will reflect on the phrase "care for the earth" and whether it is still adequate to describe the role of all of us, including faith groups, in relation to our planet in the face of 'global heating'.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

April 20 - Easter Sunday - Please join us at 10:30 am on line or in person

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:06:27 GMT

He is risen! Please join us as we celebrate the risen Christ!

Happy Easter! We are thrilled that you are able to join us today!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship. Hilda Sabadash will welcome us; Pam Fitch will provide the Land Acknowledgment. The reading will be from John 20:1-18 read by Brad Munro. The choir, led by Roland Graham, will sing the anthem: 'On the Third Day' from “At the Ninth Hour” by Allen Pote. Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for Children and Adults.

We will also celebrate communion so if you are worshipping from home, please prepare a beverage of your choice and some bread or cracker so that you are included.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers.

You can join the service live at 10:25 am at this YouTube link ; after the service ends it will be available to watch as a recording.

We want to thank Wayne MacWhirter for his gift of the flowers in the Sanctuary; they are in honour of his parents.

Also of note: We wish Rev. Teresa well! She leaves on Sabbatical tomorrow and will return to the pulpit in early September. Rev. Dr. Steven Moore will join Rev. Sue Toller, May 17th through June 29th here at Glebe-St. James. Stay tuned for the schedule of summer services to follow.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

April 18 - Good Friday Service - Please join us at 10:30 am

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:34:27 GMT

Good Friday - join us in person or on-line for our commemoration of this solemn day in Holy Week

This service will be led by the Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole; Pam Fitch will give the welcome and Andy Hamilton will deliver the land acknowledgment. Alexa De Grandmont will read the scripture: Luke 22:39-71 and Luke 23:39-43.

In James Caswell's absence (he is away with his Canterbury HS choir in Europe), the choir will be led by Roland Graham (welcome Roland!). The choir will sing three pieces from "At the Ninth Hour" by Allen Pote; Julia Barry will also sing a solo for us "The Next Right Thing" by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The Reflection will be given by Joëlle Morgan and Rev. Sue Toller.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

April 17 - Please join us for this short Maundy Thursday Evening Service at 7:00 PM

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:22:11 GMT

Whether in person or on-line we would be happy if you could join us for this short evening service with communion

Holy Week begins with Maundy Thursday, the Last Supper. In this short evening service we will contemplate bread broken and feet washed.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. You can join the service live at 7:00 PM at this YouTube link ; after the service ends it will be available to watch as a recording.

Also in this service we will celebrate communion so if you are participating with us from home, please prepare a cracker (or bread) and some appropriate beverage to eat and drink with us.

Join in on the online offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated. Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund you wish your donation to go to).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us this Palm Sunday, April 13 at 10:30 AM

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:49:21 GMT

Yes it is Palm Sunday! Come celebrate with us this Sunday at 10:30 (in person or on-line as you are able).

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Susan Palmai will welcome us, and Rev. Sue Toller will offer the land acknowledgement. Rev. Sue will also give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Elizabeth Elton will read the scripture: Luke 19:29-40. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; Frank Duern will be our soloist singing 'There is a balm in Gilead'.

Welcome to Holy Week, friends. It begins with shouting!

This Holy Week story is life. This story is our lives. Joy. Love. Fear. Grief. Betrayal. Pain. Even the ordinary: eating, drinking, washing. This place, beloved, is where we learn both joy and grief, celebration and pain: in church. During Holy Week. Here, we see our ordinary lives echoed in the life and love of Jesus Christ, the Eternal. We see our imperfect lives reflected in the perfect and saving love of Christ. And in it, may you, too, find some seed of hope.

This story is our story.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Volunteering for coffee time, scripture reader, land acknowledgement, announcements, ushers or Children's Church?

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:23:48 GMT

Interested in helping out in our services? Here are the sign up sheets!

Here are the signup sheets for volunteering for coffee time (preparation before service), scripture reader, land acknowledgement, welcoming announcements, ushers or Children's Church. If you have any questions, please contact our office administrator Jennifer . Thank you!

Coffee Time

Scripture (Bible) Reader

Land Acknowledgement

Welcoming and Announcements

Ushers

Children's Church

Please join us for the fifth Sunday of Lent - April 6 2025 at 10:30

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:31:00 GMT

Happy April and welcome to Glebe St James for this fifth Sunday of Lent - join us in person or on-line as you are able. Peace be with you. REMINDER: there is a potluck after church for all that extra food you prepared for last weeks cancelled service! And games!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Ruth Burnett-Cole will welcome us, and Rebecca Dalton will offer the land acknowledgement. Rev. Sue Toller will give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. April Yorke will read the scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 and Luke 19:1-10. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "I Give You a New Commandment" by Peter Aston.

It seems that we have to brace ourselves everyday when we listen to the news emanating from south of the border. The blatant exercise of force, prioritizing the wealthy few over the rest, is hard to take. But todays Gospel reading tells a story of transformation that may offer hope - of a man not only short in stature, but also in moral status among his neighbours who is changed through his encounter with Jesus. Lets listen to this message.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:25 am at this YouTube link ; after the service ends it will be available to watch as a recording. Reminder there is a potluck and board games after church! Bring that extra food you prepared for last week and your favourite board game. Lets have fun!

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Glebe St James Annual Congregational Meeting March 30 2025 will be via zoom

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:07:48 GMT

Documents and Links for GSJ ACM - March 30 2025 - Virtual meeting on zoom starting at 1:00 PM

Below you will find the documents for the 2025 Annual Congregational Meeting, as circulated by email. Join for the service starting at noon then stay for the Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting will be held virtually on zoom on March 30th starting at approximately 1PM with early sign in encouraged for socializing! Given the weather the decision was taken that the ACM will be a virtual meeting only.

Zoom Link:

Join Zoom Meeting ; Meeting ID: 613 236 0617 Passcode: 2360617

The meeting begins at 1pm; the link will open shortly before the meeting starts at 12:30pm.

Linked Documents:

ACM 2025 Agenda

2024 Annual Report

2024-March 17 Annual Congregational Meeting Minutes (updated with changes as discussed at ACM, March 30, 2025)

2024 Budget Document for ACM

2025 Nominations

Draft Agenda: Glebe-St. James Annual Congregational Meeting

March 30, 2025, 1:00 pm

Opening Prayer Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole

Election of Chair and secretary

Motion: That Pam Fitch chair the meeting with Zoë Fortier as secretary

Attendance

Motion: That during this meeting the adherents of Glebe-St. James be allowed to vote in accordance with section B.3.7.2 of the 2025 United Church Manual

Approval of the Meeting Agenda

Motion: That the agenda be approved as circulated

Approval of Minutes of 2024 Annual Meeting

Motion: That the minutes of the 2024 annual meeting, be approved, as circulated

Approval of the 2024 Annual Report

Motion: That the 2024 Annual Report be approved as circulated and submitted to the Eastern Ontario and Outaouais

Regional Council

Reading of the Membership Roll David Brown

Council Report Pam Fitch

Nominations David Brown & Pam Fitch

Motion: That the list of nominations to fill with vacancies be approve and that the Acting Chair of Nominating Committee and the Chair of Council, in consultation with members of the Nominating Committee, make additional adjustments to the list of nominees, as needed

Treasurer’s Report Wendy Bergeron & Dudleigh Coyle

2025 Budget Wendy Bergeron & Dudleigh Coyle

Motion: That the draft 2025 Budget be approved as tabled

Mission and Service Target 2025 Susan Palmai

Motion: That the Mission and Service goal for Glebe-St. James be set at $30,000

2023-24 Community of Faith (Living Ministry) Profile

Motion: That the congregation authorize Pam Fitch, in consultation with the Building Sustainability Working Group and Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole, to finalize the BSWG Congregational Profile report and submit it to the Eastern Ontario and Outaouais Regional Council (EOORC) Office as Glebe-St. James’ 2025 Community of Faith (Living Ministry) Profile

Give Thanks and Praises Elizabeth Elton

Closing Prayer Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole

Please join us virtually for the Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 30th at noon on zoom

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:55:47 GMT

Join us on-line, be welcomed among us as we gather for the Fourth Sunday in Lent at noon on zoom

Due to the poor weather, Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead a shortened service on zoom beginning at noon. The program may vary from what we have published in the order of service but originally: Pam Fitch will welcome us, and Rev. Sue Toller will offer the land acknowledgement and the Theme Conversation for children and adults. George LeDrew will read the scripture: Luke 15: 1-10. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "I Give You a New Commandment" by Peter Aston.

Today we will reflect on the "foolishness" of Jesus' parables about the lost sheep and the lost coin, challenging our conventional wisdom with a radical, reckless love that seeks out the lost without hesitation. Join us as we explore how this divine foolishness calls us to embrace vulnerability and joyfully extend love to all, especially those who are often overlooked.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. We will record the service and make it available on YouTube.

The service will be followed by the Annual Congregational Meeting . Not to be missed if you want to participate in the inner workings of Glebe St James!

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us for the Third Sunday in Lent - March 23rd at 10:30 am

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 17:42:36 GMT

Either in person or on-line, be welcomed among us as we gather for the Third Sunday in Lent

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Pam Fitch will welcome us, and Marsha Hay Snyder will offer the land acknowledgement. Rev. Sue Toller will give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Donna-Fay Mailhot will read the scripture: Luke 13: 6-9. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Thou Knowest, Lord" by Henry Purcell.

Today, we will reflect on the importance of seizing our "second chances" to make meaningful changes in our lives. Jesus reminds us that life is fragile, and rather than speculating on why tragedy strikes, we should focus on ourselves and repent, embracing the opportunity to live more fully and love more deeply.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Choral Celebration at GSJ next Saturday

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:11:12 GMT

Saturday May 31st at 7:00PM!

It's been 5 years since Covid shut down all choirs and public events. Join us for a celebration of song with four choirs and special guest, Dr. Mark Wilkinson.

Special fundraising concert for GSJ featuring:

• Glebe-St. James Choir

• Glebe Montessori School Choir

• Canterbury High School Vocal Ensemble

• Canterbury Trebles Women’s Ensemble

Special guest, Dr. Mark Wilkinson, Baritone and Music Educator

$20 — Tickets at livefromtheglebe.yapsody.com

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Marie Wilson - North of Nowhere book launch

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:38:50 GMT

March 25th 5:30-7:00pm - registration required

You are invited to hear parts of the incomparable first-hand account of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada told by one of the commissioners who led it.

Part vital public documentary, part probing memoir, North of Nowhere breathes fresh air into the possibilities of reconciliation amid the persistent legacy of residential schools. It is a call to everyone to view the important and continuing work of reconciliation not as an obligation but as a gift.

Join us as we share in this gift. Registration required.

Please join us for the Second Sunday in Lent - March 16th at 10:30 am

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:40:59 GMT

Either in person or on-line, be welcomed among us as we gather for National Affirming / PIE Day and the Second Sunday in Lent

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Susan Palmai will welcome us, and Wendy Bergeron will offer the land acknowledgement. Rev. Sue Toller will give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Brad Munro will read the scripture: Luke 10: 38-42. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days" by Zebulon M. Highben.

Today, along with celebrating National Affirming / PIE (Public. Intentional. Explicit.) Day, we will reflect on the story of Martha and Mary, where Jesus disrupts our assumptions about faithfulness and hospitality. Will you choose the better part today and allow God's Word to reshape your heart?

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us for the First Sunday in Lent - March 9th at 10:30 am

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:57:59 GMT

Either in person or on-line, be welcomed among us as we gather and for International Women's Day and the First Sunday in Lent

Ruth Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Marsha Hay Snyder will welcome us, and Jim Louter will offer the land acknowledgement. Janet Nield will give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Alexa de Grandmont will read the scripture: Luke 10: 25-37. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and special musical guests, the Canterbury Trebles Women's Ensemble, will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "What Happens When a Woman?" by Alexandra Olsavsky of Artemisia.

Today, along with celebrating International Women's Day, we will reflect on the transformative power of mercy as we explore the story of the Good Samaritan, reminding us that true neighbourliness knows no boundaries.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us for Transfiguration Sunday - March 2nd at 10:30 am

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 15:15:29 GMT

Either in person or on-line, be welcomed among us as we gather and celebrate Transfiguration Sunday

Welcome to March and Transfiguration Sunday, the final Sunday following Epiphany, and before Lent (yes, Lent is around the corner!). All three of the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) tell a story of Peter, James, and John accompanying Jesus to the top of a holy mountain. There, before their eyes, Jesus is transfigured or transformed into a dazzling brightness.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Liz Elton will welcome us, and Edith Gardell will offer the land acknowledgement. Rev. Sue Toller will give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Barb Coyle will read the scripture: Luke 9: 28-36. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Shine, Jesus Shine" by Graham Kendrick.

We will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion, so please have your “wine and bread” ready.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Blanket Exercise Thank You!

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:59:45 GMT

Thank you to all who organized, led and participated in this past Sunday's (Feb 23rd) Blanket Excercise

Thank you, miigwech, to everyone who joined us on Sunday for the Kairos Blanket Exercise. This was an important step on our journey to learning more about the history of this land we call Canada through the eyes and lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples.

On behalf of the congregation, the ReconciliAction Working Group wants to express our gratitude to Jolene Commanda for the delicious Indigenous feast ahead of the workshop and to John Henri and Julien Commanda for their facilitation expertise and guidance.

We sincerely hope that you found the exercise insightful and useful in your personal journeys of reconciliation.

Please join us this Seventh Sunday of Epiphany - February 23rd at 10:30 am

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:36:54 GMT

Either in person or on-line, be welcomed among us as we gather and reflect on the seventh Sunday of Epiphany

This is also the Sunday in which many of us will participate in the Kairos Blanket Exercise after service. There were still a few places left as of Thursday evening - contact Dudleigh Coyle if you haven't signed up yet.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Pam Fitch will welcome us, and Marsha Hay Snider will offer the land acknowledgement. The Rev. Sue Toller will give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. George Le Drew will read the scriptures: Luke 6: 27-38. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "I waited for the Lord" from Lobgesang by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.

In today's message, Rev Teresa will remind us of the scripture 'Love your enemies, be good to those who hate you'.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Update: Blanket Excercise - February 23rd at 12:30

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:34:11 GMT

This is an update: there are a few places left for the blanket exercise!

Our February 23 Blanket Exercise is fast approaching and as of today's update, a couple of spots have opened up so if you are not yet registered and are interested in attending, please speak to Dudleigh Coyle or send him an email at dudleighcoyle@gmail.com. This is a wonderful and unique learning experience so grab the opportunity to join us.

Here are some important details about the happenings surrounding this learning event. Lunch is being offered to everyone in the congregation as part of our regular 11:30 "coffee time" timeslot, whether or not you are joining us for the Blanket Exercise. We are looking forward to a delicious lunch being offered by our Indigenous caterer, Jolene Commanda, of moose stew, wild rice salad, vegan shepherd's pie, and bannock.

If you are participating in the workshop, please be aware that parking permits are available to allow for additional time beyond that usually allowed on the streets surrounding the church. You will need to pick up a permit after church and move your car to a new spot with the parking permit clearly displayed. Finally, please bring indoor shoes to wear during the Blanket Exercise. The workshop is scheduled to start at 1pm and typically lasts between 2 ½ and 3 hours.

If you have any questions, please reach out to any member of the ReconciliAction Working Group.

UPDATE: Church service is cancelled this Sunday, February 16

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:07:12 GMT

Due to the weather, the service tomorrow (Feb 16) is cancelled.

Due to the weather and concern for those who might find travelling to a snowed-in church service tomorrow morning challlending, the service is cancelled.

But welcome back Rev Teresa! And if you are so inclined we still need your prayers and pennys for our community!

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please be welcomed to join us this February 9th at 10:30

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:56:21 GMT

This is the fifth Sunday in the season of Lent; join us as we celebrate Black History. You can come in person or join our livestream at 10:30.

Rev. Dr. Teresa is away this week providing care for her parents. Joëlle Morgan and Rev. Sue Toller will lead the service. So, as Joëlle and Sue have a unique perspective on Black History, be prepared for something different!

Marsha Hay Snider will welcome us, and Pam Fitch will offer the land acknowledgement. April Yorke will read the scriptures: Lamentations 3:17-18 and Luke 5:1-11. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Take now my voice" (Douglas Nolan).

In today's message, Joëlle will ask us to reflect on our United Church that has ignored the presence of people of African descent and the gifts they bring. We just need to open our eyes and see the abundance of women, men, youth and babies who share a common Christianity, and offer us new insights through prayer, music, preaching, food and fellowship. This will involve audience participation!

During the service, people present in the sanctuary will be invited to view these videos. If you are at home, you can watch by clicking on these links: Spoken word: So I Wait by Jonisha Lewinson

Dance video: The Black Journey by Brianna Lane

Indigenize Music video by Jah Kota

Join in on the online offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated. Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund you wish your donation to go to).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us this Sunday, February 2nd at 10:30 am

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:18:28 GMT

This Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Epiphany - join us in person or on-line as you are able starting around 10:30 am

This week and next, Rev. Dr. Teresa will be away providing care for her parents. Ruth Burnett-Cole, one of our licensed lay worship leaders, will lead us in today's service.

Ruth Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Liz Elton will welcome us, Andy Hamilton will offer the land acknowledgement and Rev. Sue Toller will give the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Donna Fay Mailhot will read the scriptures: Luke 4:21-30. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "The Gift of Love" an American folk tune, arr. Hal H. Hopson. Elizabeth Elton will accompany on the flute.

In today's message, a continuation of the message from last week (Jesus first sermon in the synagogue at Nazareth), Ruth Burnett-Cole reminds us that God calls us to work where and when God pleases. If the scripture is to be fulfilled, it must be in our hearing it, our embodying it, our acting upon it – literally, our being it. And to become the fulfillment of the Word of God, we need to let go of all notions that Jesus, the hometown kid, is ours, and begin to figure out what it means that “we are his.” He has a special claim on us, not we on him.

Join in on the online offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated. Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund you wish your donation to go to).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us this Sunday, January 26 for the Third Sunday of Epiphany

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:37:07 GMT

We would be pleased if you would join us, either in person or on-line, for the Third Sunday of Epiphany. The service starts at 10:30 am.

Today we will explore Jesus' powerful declaration of his mission in the synagogue at Nazareth, where he claims the ancient prophetic words of Isaiah as his own. As the Body of Christ, we are called to live out this mission—bringing good news, freedom, healing, and justice to all. Join us as we reflect on how we, too, can fulfill this calling in our lives today.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Julia Barry will welcome us, Rev. Sue Toller will offer the land acknowledgement and lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Andy Hamilton will read the scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a and Luke 4:14-21. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "We Are the Body of Christ" by Emily Lund.

Join in on the online offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated. Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund you wish your donation to go to).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Blanket Excercise - February 23rd at 12:30

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:07:11 GMT

SOLD OUT! Glebe St James will host a blanket excercise on February 23.

Sorry about that... but there has been unprecedented interest in the February 23 Blanket Exercise mentioned in the e-update and during the Sunday service on January 19th. In fact all 50 places are now spoken for but we are establishing a waiting list in case of any cancellations. If you have registered but are unable to attend, please let Dudleigh know and we can offer your place to someone on our waiting list. His email is dudleighcoyle@gmail.com

The popularity of this event is a testament to our need for education and the sincerity of our GSJ community's interest in reconciliation. It is our hope that other churches in the SE Ottawa cluster and others will also take the initiative to host a Blanket Exercise.

As background and thanks to a grant from the UCC’s Healing Fund, the ReconciliAction Working Group will be hosting the KAIROS Blanket Exercise after coffee hour in Fraser Hall, starting at 12:30 on Sunday, February 23.

What is the KAIROS Blanket Exercise? Here is a short video clip of one held a few years ago including some shots from Glebe St James!

The Blanket Exercise is based on using Indigenous methodologies and the goal is to build understanding about our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada by walking through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and resistance. During this 2-to-3-hour workshop, everyone is actively involved as they step onto blankets that represent the land, and into the role of First Nations, Inuit and later Métis peoples. By engaging on an emotional and intellectual level, the Blanket Exercise effectively educates and increases empathy.

Thank you.

Please join us this Sunday, January 19 for the Second Sunday of Epiphany

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:46:29 GMT

We would be pleased if you would join us, either in person or on-line, for the Second Sunday of Epiphany. The service starts at 10:30 am.

Today we will explore the first miracle of Jesus at the wedding in Cana, where, through a simple act of turning water into wine, he reveals his divine power. In this moment of Epiphany, Jesus not only manifests his connection to God but also invites us to recognize and embrace the transformative presence of God in our own lives. As we reflect on this story, let us open our hearts to the wonder of God's revelation and the calling to share his light with the world.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Susan Palmai will welcome us, Wendy Bergeron will offer the land acknowledgement, and Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. The scripture reading will be John 2:1-11. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Veni Sancte Spiritus" by Jerry Estes.

Join in on the online offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated. Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund you wish your donation to go to).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us this Sunday, January 12 for our Cluster Epiphany Service

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:06:24 GMT

Welcome visitors from Emmanuel, Rideau Park, Riverside, and Southminster!

Today is the annual Southeast Ottawa Cluster Epiphany Service. We welcome our visitors from the cluster churches of Emmanuel, Rideau Park, Riverside, and Southminster. Our five churches are working to find ways to work together and break down the separation between us.

The service will be co-led by Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole, Rev. Paul Dillman (RUC), Rev. Dr. Frank Emanuel (SUC), Re. Dr. Steve Moore (EUC), Rev. Grant Stuckless (EUC), and Rev. Susan Toller.

Pam Fitch (GSJ) will welcome us, and Marsha Hay Snyder (GSJ) will offer the land acknowledgement.

The scripture readings will be Isaiah 60:1-6, and Matthew 2:1-12, by Barbara Coyle (GSJ), Sharon Emanuel (SUC), Karen Percy (RUC) and Richard Johnston (EUC).

Minister of Music, James Caswell (GSJ) and the massed cluster choir will lead us in music and song; the service will also feature solo gifts of music by Frank Emanuel and Sue Reive (SUC). Many thanks as well to music directors Wayne Irschick (RUC), Joan Foster Jones (EUC), Iain Macpherson (RP), and Sarah Westbrook (SUC).

Join in on the online offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated. Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund you wish your donation to go to).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us this Sunday, January 5 for our New Year's Celebration Service

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:35:58 GMT

Join us for the first Sunday of 2025!

Although we may have already packed away our Christmas stuff, may we strive not to pack away the associated spirit of kindness and generosity along with it. Offering meals for those at risk and who live daily with food insecurity, visiting a neighbour who otherwise lives in isolation, financially supporting broader community projects in Canada and around the world, are opportunities to practice generosity and grow deeper in our faith. This is the blessing that we get to take part in through our generous gifts to the Mission and Service of the United Church. Mission and Service works to transform lives, inspire meaning and purpose, and helps in the building of a better world.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Edith Gardell will offer the land acknowledgement, and Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. The scripture reading will be Luke 21:1-4. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Star of the East" by Alan Bullard.

Join in on the online offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated. Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund you wish your donation to go to).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Join for for the first Sunday in the season of Christmas! Dec. 29 @ 10:30

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:28:47 GMT

Join us for the first Sunday of Christmas - come let us sing!

Today we celebrate the First (and only) Sunday of Christmas in which we place emphasis on Joy.

Hilda Sabadash, one of our licenced Lay Worship Leaders, will preside. Jim Louter will provide the Land Acknowledgment . Robert Palmai will be leading the music and Liz Elton will be reading some selections of scripture reflecting on Joy.

Join in on the online offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated. Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund you wish your donation to go to).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Christmas Eve - Lessons and Carols at 7:30

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:30:44 GMT

Join us in person or on-line for our evening service of Lessons and Carols

We have saved a seat for you! Please join us in person at 650 Lyon St or on line on our YouTube channel. What a joyous time of year! May the peace of Christ be with you.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will be presiding. Liz Elton will welcome us and Andy Hamilton and will offer the land acknowledgement. There will be readings and lots of music! Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song but the congregation is also expected to play a part. Stay to the end as the lights are dimmed and candle-light fills the sanctuary for 'Silent Night, Holy Night'!

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. You can join the service live at 7:30 PM at this YouTube link ; after the service ends it will be available to watch as a recording.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Christmas Eve Family Service at 4:30 PM

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:03:50 GMT

Join us in-person or on-line for our Christmas-Eve afternoon family service at 4:30

Christmas Eve is a special time for everyone but if you have children and would appreciate an afternoon service, this is for you! Please join us in person at 650 Lyon St at 4:30 or join us via our livestream on YouTube at 4:30! A recording of the service will also be available at the same YouTube link after this time. Ruth Burnett-Cole will do the welcome, Andy Hamilton the Land Acknowledgment, and Rev. Sue Toller will read the gospel (Luke 2:1-7) and the children's activity.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Kwe Kwe Update for December 18, 2024

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:53:08 GMT

Avalanche of plushies for One Plane Away!

Here are the gifts we received on Giving Sunday last week all destined for One Plane Away for families in Nunavut!

Thank you to all the "santas" who answered our appeal to donate "plushies" on Giving Sunday to send to the moms and babies in Nunavut who we support through our partnership with One Plane Away. As you can see, your generosity has resulted in a big warm heartload of plushies.

SAVE THE DATE - FEBRUARY 23rd, 2025.

In other exciting breaking news, we will be hosting a Blanket Exercise in Fraser Hall on Sunday afternoon, February 23rd, after the church service. If you are unfamiliar with the Blanket Exercise, it is a really impactful way of getting the big picture of the past 500+ years of the relationship between Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples in this place we call Canada. Stay tuned for more details.

Nakurmiik (thank you in Inuktituk).

Welcome to the fourth Sunday of Advent on December 22 2024

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:27:50 GMT

Please join us, in person or on-line, for the fourth Sunday of Advent at 10:30 am. Joelle will be presiding and will speak about Mary and Elizabeth: Witnesses to the Reign of Peace, hope, joy, and love that is Justice in the World

Today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent in which we place emphasis on Love.

Dr. Joëlle Morgan will preside and speak about Mary's encounter with her cousin Elizabeth. Pam Fitch will welcome us and Andy Hamilton and will offer the land acknowledgement. The Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song. The Gift of Music will be 'Magnificat in f minor' by Derek Holman.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Welcome to Giving and Pageant Sunday - December 15 2024

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:10:33 GMT

Please join us in person or online at 10:30 AM as we celebrate Giving Sunday (also Pageant Sunday) this third Sunday of Advent

Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent in which we place emphasis on Joy. We also call this Giving Sunday as we accept gifts for One Plane Away . AND, we are having the annual childrens Christmas Pageant where, in the words of a former Minister, "anything can happen and it most certainly will!". So wear your bath robe or your shepherd outfit or angel halo (there will be some appropriate garb as you enter the sanctuary!).

Rev. Doc. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside. Marsha Hay Snyder will welcome us and Teresa Burnett-Cole and will offer the land acknowledgement. The Revs. Sue Toller and Janet Nield will lead the pageant for children AND adult participants. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir (with the congregation) will sing with us from the pews with LOTS of carols to illustrate the Christmas story in the Pageant.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

December Gifts for One Plane Away

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:17:08 GMT

Reminder - this Sunday, December 15th, we are celebrating Giving Sunday with a focus on One Plane Away

Reminder - this Sunday, December 15th, we are celebrating Giving Sunday. We are asking you to donate new small soft washable plushies (no buttons, zippers or hard bits please) and/or cash. These gifts will go to One Plane Away, an organization that we have been proud to support over the past year, that provides essential baby supplies to Inuit moms and their babies in Nunavut. We are looking for small-size toys (removed from any packaging) that will squish into small shipping boxes to keep shipping costs down. Cash donations will be sent to the organization to purchase what they need. Nakurmiik (thank you in Inuktituk).

Please join us for the Second Sunday of Advent for our Christmas Café!

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:26:12 GMT

If you are able, please join us in person this Sunday, December 8th for our Christmas Café (Second Sunday of Advent). Of course, livestreaming will also be an option for those who can't make it in person.

Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent in which we place emphasis on Peace. Our service will take place in the more informal setting of Fraser Hall as we sit at tables in small groups and the choir will sit among you! AND there will be carols sung from our Christmas carol book with requests from the floor!

Rev. Doc. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside. Susan Palmai will welcome us, Wendy Bergeron and will offer the land acknowledgement. The Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Donna Fay Mailhot will read the scripture: Luke 3:1-6. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song as usual; the Gift of Music will be "Prepare ye the way of the Lord" (Schwartz - Godspell version!).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us for the first Sunday in Advent! December 1st 2024

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:29:49 GMT

Yes the season is upon us! Let us celebrate with Hope! Join us either in person or via our livestream starting at 10:30 am

Today we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent in which we place emphasis on Hope. The first Sunday of Advent reminds us that we are not in control. It also provides direction and reassurance amid the chaos and confusion. This first Sunday of the church’s calendar year invites us to suspend our linear notions of time. The season of Advent reminds us of Kairos time: deep time. A time that requires us to suspend the false control of Chronos time. It asks us to move away from dependence on false narratives. We are invited to make meaning of narratives that call on us to wait for God’s realm.

Ruth Burnett-Cole will preside. Jim Louter will welcome us, and Edith Gardell will offer the land acknowledgement. The Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Wayne MacWhirter will read the scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 21:25-36. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the Gift of Music will be "My Lord, what a mornin’" an African-American Spiritual, arr. H.T. Burleigh.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com.

Please join us this Sunday, November 24 as we celebrate Reign of Christ Sunday

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:04:20 GMT

We would be pleased if you would join us, either in person or on-line, as we celebrate Reign of Christ Sunday. The service starts at 10:30 am.

Today we celebrate the Reign of Christ Sunday – the last Sunday before Advent begins. We often think of Sundays like this as being ancient holidays, however, this one dates from 1925. Pope Pius XI, writing in the aftermath of World War I, stated that true peace can only be found under the Kingship of Christ as "Prince of Peace". "For Jesus Christ reigns over the minds of individuals by his teachings, in their hearts by His love, in each one's life by the living according to His law and the imitating of His example."

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Elizabeth Elton will welcome us, and Rev. Sue Toller will offer the land acknowledgement and lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Alexa de Grandmont will read the scripture: John 18:33-37. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and special guests, the Canterbury Trebles Women's Ensemble, will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty / He Reigns Forever".

Also in this service we will celebrate communion so if you are participating with us from home, please prepare a cracker (or bread) and some appropriate beverage to eat and drink with us.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us this Sunday, November 17 as we celebrate Quilting Sunday

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 21:26:56 GMT

We would be pleased if you would join us, either in person or on-line, as we celebrate Quilting Sunday. The service starts at 10:30 am.

Today, we celebrate and bless the many quilts that are heading to little people who need them. We also begin to prepare for our turn toward Advent. In the scripture, it says of the temple, not a stone will be left on stone, and the language gets quite apocalyptic in describing the future. The takeaway message is we live as resident aliens in a spiritual country, not our own, always looking ahead to our life in God’s peaceable kin-dom.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Marsha Hay Snyder will welcome us, and Rev. Sue Toller will offer the land acknowledgement and lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Brad Munro will read the scripture: Mark 13:1-8. Our Minister of Music Emeritus, Robert Palmai and the choir will lead us in music and song; Julia Barry, our soloist this morning, will provide the Gift of Music: Sing with Grace in Your Heart (G.F. Handel).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us this Sunday, November 10 as we observe Remembrance Sunday

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:52:00 GMT

We would be pleased if you would join us, either in person or on-line, as we observe Remembrance Sunday. The service starts at 10:30 am.

Remembrance Sunday —the Sunday closest to November 11th— is kept with great solemnity as an annual reminder of the evil of war and the sacrifice of those who have given their lives for their nation and for the cause of justice and freedom. Many people on this day attend worship, visit cemeteries, and wear it poppy flower on their lapels in commemoration of the day and what it represents.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Ruth Burnett-Cole will welcome us, Pam Fitch will offer the land acknowledgement, and Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Donna-Fay Mailhot will read the scripture: Judges 4:1-10;23-24. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Al Shlosha" by Allan E. Naplan.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us this Sunday, November 3 as we celebrate All Saints' Sunday

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 20:05:54 GMT

We would be pleased if you would join us, either in person or on-line, as we celebrate All Saints' Sunday. The service starts at 10:30 am.

Today we celebrate All Saints' Day — a time to acknowledge those in our lives who lead us closer to the Holy by their example. If you are joining us online, please have a candle ready to light for the Time of Remembrance during the service.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Hilda Sabadash will welcome us, Marsha Hay Snyder will offer the land acknowledgement, and Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Geoff McGuire will read the scripture: John 11:32-44. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "There Will I Be" by Craig Courtney.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

A Conversation wtih Future Indigenous Leaders

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 01:48:26 GMT

Sorry - this event is cancelled for this evening. We hope to reschedule it in the near future.

Please join us for an evening of learning and listening with future indigenous leaders on November 12 from 7 to 8 PM

A Conversation with Future Indigenous Leaders

What is a Pretendian? How do false claims to Indigenous identity promote racism?

Mackayla Taylor will talk about the results of her research into the impact on the Indigenous community and what we can do to support authentic Indigenous voices.

How does polluted water lead to youth suicide? Eli Dunlap will make the link based on their research into the experience of the Grassy Narrows First Nation.

Join us for a virtual conversation with these two young Indigenous scholars as they challenge us to act on their research findings.

WHEN : Tuesday Nov.12, 2024 from 7-8pm EST

HOW: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6132360617?pwd=QlJZdlp0dW9aczBYdjFYNVo3QTdmZz09&omn=84661549380

Meeting ID: 613 236 0617

Passcode: 2360617

Research: funded by the United Church of Canada’s Indigenous-Racialized Youth Scholars program.

Event: hosted by the ReconciliAction Working Group of Glebe-St. James United Church as part of our Investing in the Future program.

Glebe - St. James would like to hear from you!

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:01:11 GMT

Pam is inviting you to let her know what you think about the past and future of our community. What brought you to Glebe-St. James?

Pam Fitch, chair of Glebe-St James United Church Council invites us to reflect and comment on the past and future of this community! She asks an innocent question: 'what brought you here to Glebe St James?' and yes we include members of our virtual community to watch us here faithfully every week. Have a listen!

You can call her, email her (plf350 at gmail.com) or speak to her at coffee hour after service.

Thanks very much.

Please join us this Sunday, October 27 as we celebrate Reformation Sunday

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:05:41 GMT

We would be pleased if you would join us, either in person or on-line, as we observe Reformation Sunday. The service starts at 10:30 am.

Reformation Sunday? What's that? Today we remember the Protestant Reformation which is considered to have begun on October 31st, 1517, when the Roman Catholic monk, Martin Luther, nailed his 95 theses (criticisms) to the wooden front door of the castle church in Wittenberg, Germany. This is a way of saying I have a few problems with how the church is behaving. Furthermore, he felt that the church authority were blind to the concerns of the laity. Others felt similarly, and soon a reformation of the way people worshiped and thought about God was underway and the Protestant Reformation was born and continues to this day!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Wayne MacWhirter will welcome us, Jim Louter will offer the land acknowledgement, and Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Barb Coyle will read the scripture: Mark 10:46-52. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "And the Father will Dance" by Mark Hayes.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us on October 20, for World Hunger Sunday

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:41:20 GMT

Whether in person or on-line, join us this Sunday at 10:30 as we observe World Hunger Sunday

It is certainly appropriate and ironic, that the Sunday after Thanksgiving, we observe World Hunger Sunday! Welcome to Glebe St. James as we gather together to worship and consider this basic human need.

Do you know about the Three Sisters? Many Indigenous People on Turtle Island have cultivated three plants together: squash, beans and corn; and they are known as the Three Sisters. The Three Sisters remind us about reciprocity, that each of us can share our gifts and benefit from each other.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Marsha Hay Snyder will welcome us, Rev. Sue Toller will offer the land acknowledgement, and she will also lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Brad Munro will read the scripture: Job 38:1-7, 34-41. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Bless the Lord, O My soul" by Mikail Ippolitof-Ivanof.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Happy Thanksgiving! Please join us this Sunday, Oct. 13 at 10:30.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:38:15 GMT

Please join us as you are able, either in person or on-line at 10:30 as we give thanks for all we have, our church, our community, our families.

Happy Thanksgiving!

At some point we may find ourselves eating a grand meal and a prayer will be offered: as we say grace, we trust that some will ask: Who is this God to whom we offer our thanks on this day?

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Pam Fitch will welcome us, Andy Hamilton will offer the land acknowledgement, and Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Donna Fay Mailhot will read the scripture: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be "Kuimba assante" (Sing Thanks! in Swahili) by Dave and Jean Perry.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us at 10:30am on October 6th for World Communion Sunday!

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:42:35 GMT

Please join us at 10:30am on October 6th for World Communion Sunday!

In this service we will be observing World Communion Sunday, which celebrates our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters around the world. If you are participating with us from home, please prepare a cracker (or bread) and some appropriate beverage to eat and drink with us.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. Liz Elton will welcome us, Marsha Hay Snyder will offer the land acknowledgement, and Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Geoff McGuire will read the scripture: John 17:18-24. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the choir will sing "Break Now the Bread of Life" (Francis Macphail) as the Communion Motet.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Glebe St James and Glebe Montessori reflect on Orange Shirt Day

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:17:54 GMT

Teaching our children about Indian Residential Schools

On Orange Shirt Day, September 30th 2024, Glebe Montessori students and Glebe-St.James worked together to create new orange felt t-shirts to replace the faded shirts on the Dream Catcher on the east side of the church building.

The kids at Glebe-St. James started this project during Children's Church, after reading Phyllis Webstad's story about having her orange shirt taken away at residential school, and they placed some new shirts on the Dream Catcher.

Rev. Sue Toller planned a lesson for the Montessori casa (preschool) and junior students, and Margo Williams led the lesson in Fraser Hall on Monday morning . We discussed the meaning of Orange Shirt Day, read Phyllis Webstad's "Phyllis’s Orange Shirt" and the children talked about how they felt and why 'every child matters'. The children were attentive and many added valuable insights to our conversation. They cut out new felt t-shirts, and together with their teachers, clipped the t-shirts on the Dream Catcher. After school, many students were excited to show their parents the t-shirts they had hung to remember Indigenous children who were sent away from their families to live at residential school. Sue and Margo helped to explain and invited anyone interested to hang up more shirts.

Please be sure to have a look at the Dream Catcher - Rev Dr Teresa designed the Dream Catcher in 2014, Mike's Ironworks created the hoop and feathers, and Teresa and Ruth strung the wire web. We have installed a sign and we hope the refreshed orange t-shirts are noticed by everyone!

Please join us this Sunday for our annual Truth and Reconcilation Service

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:52:44 GMT

Please join us this Sunday, September 29 starting at 10:30 and wear your orange shirt!

Reminder that we will be honouring Orange Shirt Day during our church service. We hope that as many as possible will wear an orange shirt on Sunday as a personal commitment to honouring residential school survivors and their families. Our friends and colleagues attending the Quilting Retreat this weekend will be doing the same. And hopefully many of you online in our virtual GSJ community will join us as well in wearing an orange shirt.

Edith Gardell, one of our licenced lay worship leaders, will preside and will read the message written by Rev. Susan Toller, Susan Palmai will welcome us, Wendy Bergeron will offer the land acknowledgement, and Edith will also lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults ( a video about orange shirt day) . Barb Colye will read the scripture: Luke 18:15─17. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; Geoff McGuire, our soloist this morning, will provide the Gift of Music: Look at the World (John Rutter).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Orange Shirt Day 2024 - wear yours at the September 29th service

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:21:00 GMT

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day, also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Reminder that we will be honouring Orange Shirt Day during our September 29 church service . We hope that as many as possible will wear an orange shirt on Sunday as a personal commitment to honouring residential school survivors and their families. Our friends and colleagues attending the Quilting Retreat this weekend will be doing the same. And hopefully many of you online in our virtual GSJ community will join us as well in wearing an orange shirt.

The orange shirt has become a symbol of hope, reconciliation and our commitment to a better future. To learn more about Orange Shirt Day, please visit the Orange Shirt Society's website.

Suggestions of where to buy an appropriate Orange Shirt inlcude "Beaded Dreams" on Bank Street or "Maker House" on Wellington St. West or check one of the retailers at the link below:

https://orangeshirtday.org/merchandise/

Please join us this Sunday, September 22 2024, the Third Sunday of the Season of Creation

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:50:54 GMT

Join us as you are able, in person or on-line, this Sunday, September 22 starting at 10:30am

Thank you for joining us for service on this Third Sunday of the Season of Creation! Today we will explore how Jesus redefines greatness through servanthood and humility, challenging us to embrace the values of love and service in a world often driven by status and power.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, Marsha Hay Snyder will welcome us, Marilyn Hamilton will offer the land acknowledgement, and Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Wayne MacWhirter will read the scripture: James 5:13-20, and Mark 9:30-37. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the choir will sing "Thou Art God" (Lionel Bourne) as the Gift of Music.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us this Sunday, September 15 2024 (Moderator's Visit)

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:15:42 GMT

Join us as you are able, in person or on-line, this Sunday, September 15 starting at 10:30am

Thank you for joining us for service on this Second Sunday of the Season of Creation! We welcome the Moderator of the United Church of Canada, The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, and members of the Flourishing Team.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, and The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne will give the reflection, which can be found here . Dylan Fox-Altherr will welcome us, and Rev. Sue Toller will offer the land acknowledgement and lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Brad Munro will read the scripture: Psalm 19. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the choir will sing "And are We Yet Alive?" (Mark A. Miller) as the Gift of Music.

Also in this service we will celebrate communion so if you are participating with us from home, please prepare a cracker (or bread) and some appropriate beverage to eat and drink with us.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Moderator Carmen Lansdowne visit in Ottawa, September 14, 15, 2024

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:57:28 GMT

Mark your calendars: Saturday, Sept 14 at Emmanual UC and Sunday, Sept 15 at Glebe St James UC

The Moderator of the United Church of Canada the Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne will be in Ottawa on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday September 15.

On the 14th from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, EOORC will be holding an in person workshop at Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road that will be attended by the Moderator. Spend a day with the Moderator, engaging in reflection and energizing activities towards dream-oriented action for our churches and communities. Registration is recommended.

All around the world – from universities to the United Nations, from corporations to community organizations – people are talking about flourishing. Rooted in belonging, flourishing means living with purpose and joy, and bringing bold collaborative solutions to our world’s challenges. The Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, wants to bring that conversation to The United Church of Canada. She invites us to connect to one another in hope, with a deep conviction by a belief that, despite all the challenges of church life in this day and age, we can move from despair to transformation – from languishing to flourishing.

On Sunday, at Glebe St. James, the Moderator will be participating in the worship service which will start around 10:30 but you might want to come early if you want to get a seat! All are welcome.

Please join us this Sunday, September 8 2024 (Welcome Back!)

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:57:37 GMT

Join us as you are able, in person or on-line, this Sunday, September 8 starting at 10:30am

Thank you for joining for our Welcome Back service on this First Sunday of the Season of Creation!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, Pam Fitch will welcome us, and Rev. Sue Toller will offer the land acknowledgement and lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Donna-Fay Mailhot will read the scripture: Mark 7:24-37. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the choir will sing "For the beauty of the earth" (Andrew Carter) as the Gift of Music.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us this Sunday, September 1 2024 (Happy Labour Day!)

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 20:10:03 GMT

Join us as you are able, in person or on-line, this Sunday, September 1 starting at 10:00am

Thank you for joining us for our service this Labour Day!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, and Rev. Sue Toller will offer the land acknowledgement and lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. James Caswell, our Minister of Music, will provide musical leadership. The scripture readings will be Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, and 21-23.

As part of the sermon, Rev. Teresa will speak to us about green thumbs, of seeds, and of the art of gardening and how this relates to the Kingdom of God.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. You can join the service live at 9:55 am at this YouTube link ; after the service ends it will be available to watch as a recording.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us for our August 25 shared summer service at Glebe St James

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:52:48 GMT

Please note this service starts at 10 am. Please join us in person or on-line

On August 25th, we will celebrate and worship God together with our brothers and sisters in Christ in our neighbourhood (St. Giles Presbyterian, and Southminster United) and of course any other visitors who drop in. In addition there will be others who watch the service on line. All are most welcome! Our service will start at 10 AM at 650 Lyon St. in Ottawa or on-line (as you are able).

Rev. Sue Toller will preside and will speak about Solomon's Temple and Gods Dwelling Place. The scripture readings will be 1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43. Solomon is the son of David. In today’s reading we see how Solomon has taken on the desire of his father, in building a temple for the Lord. David had wanted to do this himself, but God decided this work would not be done during David’s life. So Solomon took on this task over the period of seven years.

We will be led in music by Sarah Westbrook who is the Director of Music at Southminster United. Welcome Sarah!

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us for our August 18 shared summer service at Glebe St James

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:54:52 GMT

Please note this service starts at 10 am. Please join us in person or on-line

On August 18th, we will celebrate and worship God together with our brothers and sisters in Christ in our neighbourhood (St. Giles Presbyterian, and Southminster United) and of course any other visitors who drop in. In addition there will be others who watch the service on line. All are most welcome! Our service will start at 10 AM at 650 Lyon St. in Ottawa or on-line (as you are able).

Rev. Sue Toller will preside and will speak about 'how we experience awe'! The scripture readings will be Psalm 111 and John 6:51-58. We will be led in music by Sarah Westbrook who is the Director of Music at Southminster United. Welcome Sarah!

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

August 8 update - Reconciliation Journey at Glebe St James

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:43:02 GMT

Pikwakanagan First Nation Pow Wow on August 17 and 18.

Did you miss the chance to attend the Kitigan Zibi pow wow in June? Here's another opportunity to learn about the rich traditions and ceremonies of the Algonquin Nation. All are invited to the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Pow Wow on August 17 and 18.

If you are unfamiliar with the location of their territory, the nearest village is Golden Lake. For more information, click on the link below.

Pikwakanagan on the web.

Pikwakanagan Pow Wow - August 17-18, 2024 (on Facebook)

Join us July 14 2024 at 10 am for our shared summer service

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:06:09 GMT

Welcome to Glebe St James at our shared summer service with St. Giles Presbyterian and Southminster United starting at 10 AM.

On the 14th of July, we will celebrate and worship God together with our brothers and sisters in Christ in the Glebe neighbourhood (St. Giles Presbyterian, Southminster United) and of course any other visitors who drop in. In addition there will be others who watch the service on line. All are most welcome! Our service will start at 10 AM at 650 Lyon St. in Ottawa or on-line (as you are able).

Rev. Sue Toller will preside. The scripture readings will be 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19. Music will be provided by Sue's husband, Jeff Holdsworth.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join with us with our friends at St Giles Presbyterian at 10 AM

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 21:44:02 GMT

Sunday July 7 we'll be at St. Giles Presbyterian at Bank and First at 10 AM

This Sunday will be the first of our joint summer services - please join us at St. Giles (Bank and First) at 10 AM. We are uncertain whether there is a live-streamed service option but S t. Giles YouTube channel is here .

For more information please see https://stgilesottawa.org/joint-summer-services/

Please join us on Pride Sunday, June 30 2024

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:19:18 GMT

This Sunday, is Pride Sunday and we are so happy you can join us! Service starts around 10:25

On the 30th of June, we will celebrate Pride Sunday - please join us in person at 650 Lyon St. in Ottawa or on-line (as you are able) starting around 10:25 am. A reminder also that next Sunday, July 7th, St. Giles Presbyterian (Bank and First Aves) will host the first of the joint summer services in the Glebe starting at 10:00 am.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, Pam Fitch will welcome us and will offer the land acknowledgment. The scripture readings will be Psalm 150 read by Brad Munro. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in song and will sing "A Rainbow is Dancing" by Mary Ellen Kish & Gwen Chapman in the Gift of Music.

As part of the reflection, Rev. Teresa will reflect on Pride Sunday, her own personal journey and about 'what the queer community should have told us' - a poem by Kai Cheng Thom.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us for our National Indigenous Day of Prayer Service

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:53:38 GMT

Join us in person (650 Lyon St) or via our livestream this Sunday, 23rd of June for this service of prayer and reflection starting at 10:25

On the 23rd June, we will celebrate National Indigenous Day of Prayer - please join us in person at 650 Lyon St. in Ottawa or on-line (as you are able) starting around 10:25 am.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, Hilda Sabadash will welcome us and Edith Gardell will offer the land acknowledgment. Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. The scripture readings will be Matthew 5:14-16 read by Jim Louter. James Caswell and the choir will lead us in song and will sing "Litany to the Holy Spirit" by Peter Hurford in the Gift of Music.

As part of the reflection, Rev. Teresa will speak to us about remembering: "Linger here for a moment as we recall the moment in time when we remember the creator saying to us, 'I have called you by name; you are mine'".

And then, after service, there will be a strawberry social!

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Kwe Kwe Message June 23 - Strawberry Social!

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:45:03 GMT

Please join us on June 23 after service!

Kwe Kwe Message week of June 17, 2024

Did you know that the wild or natural strawberry is an important food and medicine in many Indigenous cultures in North America? Often referred to as the heart berry because of its shape, it helps Indigenous people understand the connection between the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Just as the berry is connected to the strawberry plant by a vast system of leaves, runners, and roots, so is the heart connected to all the organs and parts of the human body. The heart is at the centre of the human. During the strawberry harvest in June, many communities hold annual feasts, welcoming everyone home, and letting go of differences, judgment and self-righteousness.

Think about the deeper message of the strawberry whenever we enjoy this early summer treat – at home or at the Glebe-St. James Strawberry Social on June 23. (source: Wabano Strawberry Teachings)

Please join us this Sunday, June 16 2024 (Happy Fathers Day to all!)

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:45:41 GMT

Join us as you are able, in person or on-line, this Sunday, June 16 starting around 10:25

It’s Father's Day and wish all Fathers and those who practice fathering a fabulous day!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, Liz Elton will welcome us and David Brown will offer the land acknowledgment. Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. The scripture readings will be Mark 4:26-34 read by Hilda Sabadash. James Caswell and the choir will lead us in song and will sing "Thanks be to God forever" by F.J. Haydn, and arr. by Hal H. Hopson in the Gift of Music.

As part of the sermon, Rev. Teresa will speak to us about green thumbs, of seeds, and of the art of gardening and how this relates to the Kingdom of God.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us this Sunday, June 9, 2024 as we celebrate the 100th year of Union!

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:29:27 GMT

This Sunday we begin celebrating the 100th year since the beginning of the United Church of Canada. Congratulations!

It’s Union Sunday – the beginning of the countdown to the United Church of Canada’s 100th birthday (the actual date of the Union is June 10,1925). Today we reflect on some of the words preached by the Rev. Samuel Rose in his sermon on June 10, 1925, "The Cross at the Heart of Life."

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, Hilda Sabadash will welcome us and Wendy Bergeron will offer the land acknowledgment. Rev. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. The scripture readings will be John 12:20-28 read by Liz Elton. James Caswell and the choir will lead us in song and will sing "Lead Me, Lord" (Samuel Sebastian Wesley) as the Gift of Music.

As part of the sermon, Rev. Teresa will ask us to ponder 2 questions and to write down our responses. If you want to give them some advance thought, here they are:

What do we as a congregation need to celebrate and then let go of? What needs to die? What resources have we been given that we are hoarding?

2. What hopes and joys are we called to plant in this world today? How are we called to plant the seeds of the gospel in our time and place?

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

June 5 Update - Reconciliation Journey at Glebe St James

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:05:57 GMT

Kwe Kew message: June is Indigenous History Month

Reminder: June is Indigenous History Month and June 21 ^st is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. How will you be marking this time that has come to be recognized because of the advocacy and leadership of First Nations people?

There are lots of opportunities locally to learn more about Indigenous cultures and ceremonies, including the annual Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival taking place at Madahoki Farm on the weekend of June 22 and 23. More information can be found in the following link.

Madahoki Farm Festival: https://summersolsticefestivals.ca/

Please join us this Call and Vision Sunday, June 2nd 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 16:11:10 GMT

We will be happy to welcome you to this service of Call and Vision starting at about 10:25 - you can attend either in person or via our livestream

Welcome to our service for Call and Vision! Today we reflect on the new United Church of Canada vision and purpose statment. Congratulations to Susan Toller who will be commissioned this evening as a Diaconal Minister.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, Marsha Hay Snyder will welcome us and Elizabeth Elton will offer the land acknowledgment. Rev. ( yes, Reverend! ) Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. The scripture readings will be John 2:1-11 and I Corinthians 12:1-11. James Caswell and the choir will lead us in song and will sing "Spirit Come with Gifts for Giving" (Klusmeier) as the Gift of Music.

The service will also consist of a reflection on the new vision and purpose statements of the United Church of Canada; these are key elements of a strategic plan designed to shape the next three years. The Vision reads:

Called by God, as disciples of Jesus, The United Church of Canada seeks to be a bold, connected, evolving church of diverse, courageous, hope-filled communities united in deep spirituality, inspiring worship, and daring justice.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Thank you Crystal!

Fri, 31 May 2024 15:11:57 GMT

There they go!

Now and again someone steps through our doors at Glebe St James and, like a leavening agent in bread, causes the whole loaf to rise. Someone who said yes to almost everything she was asked, from being on Council, singing in the choir (trans-sectionally), taking many photographs, and wrestling our website out of the 90's into the present. With her apt name, she was transparent with her enthusiasm for our GSJ community and must have said something to someone because more people started showing up at service. Crystal Maitland we will miss you immensely! However, we are all happy and rooting for you and Kyle in your new joint household in a new city and in a new job! We are confident you will blossom there as you did here, touching the lives of many. Your students will be enriched, important paper conservation research will be conducted and any community you join will be so glad you showed up at their door.

With much love and respect from your family at Glebe St James.

May 29 Update - Reconciliation Journey at Glebe St James

Wed, 29 May 2024 14:21:40 GMT

Kwe Kew message: June is Indigenous History Month

June is Indigenous History Month and June 21 ^st is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

How will you be marking this time that has come to be recognized because of the advocacy and leadership of First Nations people?

There are lots of opportunities locally to learn more about Indigenous cultures and ceremonies, including the Kitigan Zibi pow wow on the weekend of June 1 and 2 and the annual Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival taking place at Madahoki Farm on the weekend of June 22 and 23.

More information can be found in these links to the events or on their Facebook pages.

Kitigan Zibi pow wow: https://windspeaker.com/node/events/13551

Madahoki Farm Festival: https://summersolsticefestivals.ca/

Please join us this Sunday, May 26, for Trinity Sunday

Sat, 25 May 2024 16:44:46 GMT

Welcome to our service for Trinity Sunday with Glebe - St. James - live at 10:25 am (with announcements), or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Welcome to our service for Trinity Sunday! Today we celebrate a doctrine and a relationship between us and God.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is presiding at Knox United while special guest Rev. Andrew Jensen from Knox will preside at GSJ. Hilda Sabadash will welcome us and Andy Hamilton will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Brad Munro will read the scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the choir will sing "Holy, Holy, Holy" (G.F. Handel) as the Gift of Music.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

May 22nd Update: Reconciliation Journey at Glebe - St. James

Wed, 22 May 2024 18:53:46 GMT

Kwe Kwe message: Flannel Baby Quilts for Nunavut!

Thanks to Judy Wolanski we have an easy-to-make GSJ baby quilt pattern for our One

Plane Away project.

Are you interested in sewing one or more cosy flannel quilts or quilt

tops for babies in Nunavut? Judy will gladly share the pattern dimensions, details,

flannel fabric, and coaching. She has also offered to do one or more workshop(s) at the

church if there is sufficient interest and space available. Miigwech Judy!

If you don’t have Judy’s contact information, please ask Jennifer in the church office.

Please join us this Sunday, May 19, for the Celebration of Pentecost

Mon, 20 May 2024 00:13:01 GMT

Welcome to our service for the Celebration of Pentecost with Glebe - St. James - live at 10:25 am (with announcements), or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Welcome to the Celebration of Pentecost! Here we mark the descent of the Holy Spirit to the disciples following Christ's Ascension.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, Hilda Sabadash will welcome us and Sue Toller will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue will also lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Barb Coyle will read the scripture: Acts 2:1-21. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the choir will sing "Veni Sancte Spiritus" (Jerry Estes) as the Gift of Music.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:25 am at this YouTube link ; after the service ends it will be available to watch as a recording.

Also in this service we will celebrate communion so if you are participating with us from home, please prepare a cracker (or bread) and some appropriate beverage to eat and drink with us.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us this Sunday, May 12, for the seventh Sunday of Easter

Sun, 12 May 2024 17:32:32 GMT

Welcome to our service in this seventh Sunday of Easter with Glebe - St. James - live at 10:25 am (with announcements), or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Welcome to this final service of the Easter season! In this service we will celebrate Ascension and Mother's Day; we will also be reminded of the importance of patience in difficult situations.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, Hilda Sabadash will welcome us and Marsha Hay Snyder will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. George LeDrew will read the scripture: Acts 1:1-11,15-17,22-26. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the choir will sing "There Is A Saviour" (Mary McDonald) as the Gift of Music.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Mother's Day is coming soon! Help moms and babies in Nunavut

Wed, 08 May 2024 18:27:36 GMT

Please do what you can to help GSJ support families in Nunavut!

Mother’s Day is coming soon! This year you can support moms and babies in Nunavut while you celebrate the amazing mothers in your life. Support One Plane Away (OPA) with any amount, or cover the $37.28 cost (includes tax) of a pre-paid shipping box.

There are two ways to donate:

1) Make a donation in honour of someone you love directly through oneplaneaway.ca and OPA will send them an ecard letting them know the difference their gift is making - and send you a tax receipt for your support!

2) Make a donation through Glebe-St.James (via the website, e-transfer or cheque) and note that the donation is for the WIG project with OPA.

One Plane Away's goal is to reach even more babies in Nunavut, and provide much-needed essentials that are often so difficult to get in Northern communities.

Please join us this Sunday, May 5, for the sixth Sunday of Easter

Sun, 05 May 2024 17:08:15 GMT

Welcome to our service in this sixth Sunday of Easter with Glebe - St. James - live at 10:25 am (with announcements), or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Welcome to this service that continues in the season of Easter! In today's service we will commemorate Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, Hilda Sabadash will welcome us and Wendy Bergeron will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Brad Munro will read the scripture: John 15:9-17. Our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song; the choir will sing "Without Seeing You" (David Haas) as the Gift of Music.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30 am at this YouTube link ; after the service ends it will be available to watch as a recording.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-spirit Peoples - May 5

Sun, 05 May 2024 14:51:00 GMT

Let's do what we can to keep pressure on our government to live up to our commitments to Indigenous Peoples.

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-spirit Peoples. It’s been more than four years since the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released 231 calls for justice . Those calls tackled 18 areas needing reform, including education, justice and health.

As reported in the attached CBC 2023 Report Card, only two of the 231 calls have been completed — and more than half haven’t even been started, according to CBC’s analysis.

Let's do what we can to keep pressure on our government to live up to our commitments to Indigenous Peoples.

CBC 2023 Report Card on Status of Recommendations from National Inquiry on MMWIG

Please join us this Sunday, April 28, for the fifth Sunday of Easter

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:43:04 GMT

Welcome to our service in this fifth Sunday of Easter with Glebe - St. James - live at 10:25 am (with anouncements), or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Of all the things you could be doing on a Sunday morning, we are so happy that you chose to be here with us in person or online to participate in song, prayer and worship for this fifth Sunday of Easter. The message today concerns Philip and his conversation with an official from the Court of the Queen of Ethiopia. Philip follows in the footsteps of Jesus and shows radical acceptance of people that others in the church would have a hard time accepting.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, Ruth Burnett-Cole will welcome us and Susan Toller will offer the land acknowledgment. She will also lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Alexa De Grandmont will read the scripture: John 15:1-8. James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song. Special musical guest Mikayla Jensen-Large, soprano, will sing from G.F. Handel Theodora " As with rosy steps the morn ". Welcome Mikayla!

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us this Earth Day Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Easter, April 21 at 10:30

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:45:09 GMT

This Earth Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Easter; please join us in person or via our livestream, as you are able, at 10:30 or view the recording at a later time.

On this Earth Sunday, as we see spring happening all around us, flowers popping out and birds singing, we are so happy that you found us. Please join us in person or online to participate in song, prayer and worship for this fourth Sunday of Easter. Jesus Christ can make the lame man walk and heal the lepper; he can wake Lazarus; he can heal the wounds of our small planet. He calls us on Earth Day to look at our role and our footprint on creation.

Edith Gardell will preside, Hilda Sabadash will welcome us and Wendy Bergeron will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Zöe Fortier will read the scripture: Acts 4:5-12. Robert Palmai will bless us with his musical talents and James Caswell and the choir will also lead us in music and song.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube . If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please join us this Sunday, April 14, for the third Sunday of Easter

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:15:06 GMT

Welcome to our service in this third Sunday of Easter with Glebe - St. James - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Of all the things you could be doing on a Sunday morning, we are so happy that you chose to be here with us in person or online to participate in song, prayer and worship for this third Sunday of Easter.

Hilda Sabadash will preside, Jim Louter will welcome us and David Brown will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Marsha Hay-Snyder will read the scripture: Acts 3:12-19. Special musical guest Malcolm Horava will be present with his trumpet and will accompany our own Julia Barry in 'Let the bright seraphim' from G. F. Handel, Samson.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us for this service dedicated to Regional Council's (EOORC) Campaign for Indigenous Multifaith Housing

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:40:25 GMT

In this first Sunday after Easter, April 7, 2024, join us as we focus on efforts to address homelessness among indigenous peoples

Welcome to this service that continues in the season of Easter! In today's service we will focus on the issue of homelessness among indigenouous peoples and the efforts of our Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council to support the Multifaith Housing Initiative , to create a housing solution.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Marsha Hay-Snyder will welcome us and Ross Snyder will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Donna Fay Mailhot

will read the scripture: Luke 9:51-62. The choir will sing "Hodie!" (Natalie Sleeth) as the Gift of Music.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

April 3rd Update - One Plane Away

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:05:46 GMT

There is still an ongoing need for good, used baby clothes for babies in Nunavut

Please keep the baby clothes coming! As the need for winter gear comes to an end, this is a good time to ask your family and friends if they have outgrown, like-new, winter baby clothing and small blankets to donate to One Plane Away for babies in Nunavut. We are looking for sizes 9 mo to 2 years and ask that the items be washed, in very good condition, no stains or rips, and suitable for cold weather. Please contact Laura Tanner at tannerl@rogers.com to arrange for delivery.

For more information, about One Plane Away see their active Facebook page .

Join us! Maundy Thursday with GSJ, March 28th, 2024 @ 7:00pm

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:25:18 GMT

We complete our Lenten journey here at Glebe - St. James with our Maundy Thursday service - live at 7:00 pm, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Holy Week begins with Maundy Thursday, the Last Supper. In this short evening service we will contemplate bread broken and feet washed.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will preside, Ruth Burnett-Cole will read the scriptures: John 13:1-11, 21-30 and Matthew 26:17-30.

Also in this service we will celebrate communion so if you are participating with us from home, please prepare a cracker (or bread) and some appropriate beverage to eat and drink with us.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us for Good Friday with GSJ, March 29th, 2024 @ 10:30am

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 23:46:32 GMT

We continue our Holy Week journey here at Glebe - St. James with our Good Friday service - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Holy Week continues with Good Friday, the darkest chapter of our Lenten journey. In this service we will experience a different take on the Stations of the Cross, through the eyes of Peter.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us! Palm Sunday with GSJ, March 24th, 2024

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 20:02:22 GMT

Welcome to our service in this Lenten season with Glebe - St. James - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Welcome to Palm Sunday! In today's service we will celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with processions and palm branches.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Ruth Burnett-Cole will welcome us and Edith Gardell will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. George LeDrew

will read the scripture: John 12:12-16. The choir will sing "Lift Up Your Heads" (Samuel Coleridge-Taylor) as the Gift of Music.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us! Easter Sunday with GSJ, March 31st, 2024

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:01:15 GMT

Hallelujah! Our Lenten journey concludes with the risen Christ. Join us March 31 at 10:30am, in person or online, as we celebrate!

We are so thrilled that you are here with us in person or online to witness and celebrate this joyous event in the life of Christ!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Hilda Sabadash will welcome us and Marylin Hamilton will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Jim Louter

will read the scripture: Luke 24:1-12.

Also in this service we will celebrate communion so if you are participating with us from home, please prepare a cracker (or bread) and some appropriate beverage to eat and drink with us.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us! The fifth Sunday in Lent with GSJ, March 17th, 2024

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:19:54 GMT

Welcome to our service in this Lenten season with Glebe - St. James - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Welcome to the fifth Sunday in Lent! In today's service we will think about the importance of forgiveness in our relationships with each other, and with God.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Pam Fitch will welcome us and Edith Gardell will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Chelsea Boehme

will read the scripture: Matthew 18:15-22. The choir will sing "Create in me a clean heart, O God" (John Carter) as the Gift of Music.

**Reminder! Join us after service for the Annual Congregational Meeting. Zoom link and documents for the meeting can be found here. The zoom link should open after 12:30pm, and the meeting should commence at 1pm.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Glebe St James 2024 Annual Congregational Meeting

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 01:00:29 GMT

Documents and Links for GSJ ACM - March 17, 2024

Below you will the documents for the 2024 Annual Congregational Meeting, as circulated by email. The meeting will be held on March 17th starting at approximately 1PM in a hybrid format, with possibilities to attend both in person, or on zoom. The event will start after an in person lunch of Irish Stew (in honour of St. Patrick's Day!)

Zoom Link:

Join Zoom Meeting ; Meeting ID: 818 2008 4019; Passcode: 6505966

The meeting begins at 1pm; the link will open shortly before the meeting starts at 12:30pm.

Linked Documents:

2023 Annual Report

2023-March Annual Congregational Meeting Minutes

2023-May Congregational Planning Meeting Notes

2023 Treasurer's Report

2024 Budget (also includes music budget, proposed M&S targets)

Meeting Agenda, and linked documents:

Opening Prayer
Election of Chair and Secretary
Attendance
Approval of the Meeting Agenda
Report from Council - Pam Fitch
Approval of Minutes of 2023 Annual Meeting
Approval of Minutes of Congregational Planning Meeting
Approval of the 2023 Annual Report
Board of Trustees - David Brown
Nominating Committee Report - David Brown
ReconciliAction - Wendy Bergeron
Treasurer’s Report - Karen
2024 Music Budget - Liz Elton
Mission and Service Target - Susan Palmai
2024 Budget - Karen Walker
2023-24 Community of Faith (Living Ministry) Profile
Business of the Church
Vote of thanks - Liz Elton
Closing Prayer - Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole

Join us! The fourth Sunday in Lent with GSJ, March 10th, 2024

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 17:53:43 GMT

Welcome to our service in this Lenten season with Glebe - St. James - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Welcome to the third Sunday in Lent! In today's service we will think about the famous phrase "Get behind me, Satan!"

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Hilda Sabadash will welcome us and Marsha Hay Snyder will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue will also lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Marsha

will read the scripture: Matthew 16:21-23. James Caswell and the Canterbury Trebles Women's Ensemble will lead us in music and song. We will also be celebrating PIE (Public, Intentional, Explicit) Day .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

March 6th Update - One Plane Away

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:58:41 GMT

One Plane Away - Update from WIG and GSJ ReconciliAction Working Group

One Plane Away - Update

Nakurmiik/Thank you - a message to Glebe-St. James from Celeste Gotell, Executive Director of One Plane Away

We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you once again for your support of One Plane Away.

I thought you might like to know what we were able to purchase because of your generous donation.

Shoppers Drug Mart purchases included: six boxes of size 7 diapers and 12 sets of 3 First Essential Bottles
Carters purchases included: 100 Fleece Type Sleepers; 60 other items that included everything from socks, two piece outfits, hoodies, and more.

Nakurmiik/Thank you!

Join us! The third Sunday in Lent with GSJ, March 3rd, 2024

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 15:49:02 GMT

Welcome to our service in this Lenten season with Glebe - St. James - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Welcome to the third Sunday in Lent! In today's service we will think about what foundations we build our lives upon

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Marsha Hay Snyder will welcome us and Wendy Bergeron will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue will also lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Brad Munro

will read the scripture: Matthew 16:13-20. James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song and Liz Caswell and Pam Fitch will offer the gift of music: "Will there really be a “morning?”" by Craig Hella Johnson.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

February 28th Update - One Plane Away

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:36:00 GMT

One Plane Away - Update from WIG and GSJ ReconciliAction Working Group

One Plane Away - Update

Last Sunday (Feb. 25th), we (Womens Intergenerational Group and ReconciliAction) packed another 9 boxes of baby winter clothes, knitted hats and sweaters and baby blankets for delivery to Inuit moms and babies in Nunavut. This brings our total to 19 boxes to date. And love was packed into every 5 kg box. Thank you to all of you who have collected and donated these essential items to keep babies warm through the Nunavut winter. And thanks to the folks that helped us to pack the boxes and write the greeting cards.

On Sunday, March 3, the parents of Caris Madsen, who founded the organization, One Plane Away, will join us for worship and stay for coffee. We will use this opportunity to hand-deliver the cheque for $2000 which is part of the GSJ donation to One Plane Away. We are looking forward to meeting the Madsens and learning more about this wonderful organization.

Join us! The second Sunday in Lent with GSJ, February 25th, 2024

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 19:47:14 GMT

Welcome to our service in this Lenten season with Glebe - St. James - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join.

Welcome to the second Sunday in Lent! In today's service we will hear about surviving stormy waters.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Jim Louter will welcome us and Sue Toller will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue will also lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Geoff McGuire

will read the scripture: Matthew 14:22-33. James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song and will sing "And are we yet alive?" by Mark A. Miller in the Gift of Music (the words appear in the service bulletin linked below).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us! The first Sunday in Lent with GSJ, February 18th, 2024

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:08:42 GMT

Welcome to worship with Glebe - St. James - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join!

Welcome to the first Sunday in Lent! In today's service we will reflect on the discipleship of Peter: Jesus called upon Peter to leave his fishing business behind and to join him in the mission to fish for people. Christ is calling you to follow him. He’s asking to use you and your boat. So, to what are you called? Where are you called to go? Who are you called to serve?

Also in this service we will celebrate communion so if you are participating with us from home, please prepare a cracker (or bread) and some appropriate beverage to eat and drink with us.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Pam Fitch will welcome us and Andy Hamilton will offer the land acknowledgment. Sue Toller will lead the Theme Conversation for children and adults. Barb Colye will read the scripture: Psalm 25:1-10 and Luke 5:1-11. James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song and will sing "To Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul" by Sergei Rachmaninoff in the Gift of Music.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

February 18th Update: Reconciliation Journey at Glebe - St. James

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:13:36 GMT

February 18th - GSJ on a learning journey towards Reconciliation - Joint Womens Intergenerational Group (WIG) and ReconciliAction Meeting on Climate Change

On Sunday, after service on February 18 - Congregation is Invited! Bring a lunch.

Wet'suwet'en and Climate Change: Womens Intergenerational Group (WIG) and ReconciliAction Meeting.

As a conclusion to the Climate Change conversations Sue Toller has been leading on Tuesday evenings, she will lead a discussion about the Wet'suwet'en opposition to pipeline construction and its relationship with climate change. This conversation will replace the WIG meeting, is open to anyone who may be interested, and will be held after church on Sunday, February 18.

Please bring a lunch and we'll watch a video and discuss ways to show solidarity, which may include writing letters and signing petitions. If you would like to watch the video ahead of the meeting, you can find it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3R5Uy5O_Ds

We would also like to make you aware that there are other perspectives of the situation on the Wet'suwet'en land; for example, please see the CBC reporting

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/coastal-gaslink-fully-installed-1.7013274

Join us! Celebrate Transfiguration Sunday with GSJ, February 11th, 2024

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:59:36 GMT

Welcome to worship with GSJ - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join!

Welcome to February and Transfiguration Sunday, the final Sunday following Epiphany, and before Lent (yes, Lent is around the corner!). All three of the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) tell a story of Peter, James, and John accompanying Jesus to the top of a holy mountain. There, before their eyes, Jesus is transfigured or transformed into a dazzling brightness.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Liz Elton will read the scriptures (2 Kings 2:1-12 and Mark 9:2-9) and Susan Toller will offer the land acknowledgment and the theme conversation. The choir will sing "Shine on Us" (Victoria Schwarz) as the Gift of Music.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us! Celebrate the 5th Sunday in Epiphany with GSJ - February 4th, 2024

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:38:19 GMT

Welcome to worship with GSJ - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join!

Welcome to February and the fifth Sunday in the season of Epiphany - a celebration of light come into the world. Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Zoe Fortier will provide the welcome, Donna Fay Mailhot will read the scripture (Mark 1:29-39) and Susan Toller will offer the land acknowledgment and the theme conversation. The choir will sing "There is a balm in Gilead" (Harry T. Burleigh) as the Gift of Music.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30am at this YouTube link ; after the service ends it will be available to watch as a recording.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us! Celebrate the 4th Sunday in Epiphany with GSJ - January 28, 2024

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:00:56 GMT

Welcome to worship with GSJ - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join!

This final Sunday in January is the fourth Sunday in the season of Epiphany - a celebration of light come into the world. Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Hilda Sabadash will provide the welcome, Brad Munro will read the scripture (Mark1:21-28) and Susan Toller will offer the land recognition and the theme conversation.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30am at this YouTube link ; after the service ends it will be available to watch as a recording.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Welcome! Celebrate the 3rd Sunday in Epiphany with GSJ - January 21, 2024

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 16:05:02 GMT

Welcome to worship with GSJ - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join!

Be welcome at the third Sunday in the season of Epiphany - a celebration of light come into the world. Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Susan Palmai will provide the welcome, Liz Elton will read the scripture (Mark 1:14-20) and Susan Toller will offer the theme conversation.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30am at this YouTube link ; after the service ends it will be available to watch as a recording.

A reminder that WIGs this week is open to all, and will be on Zoom ( join this link 12:15pm-1:30pm)- it's a chance to learn more about the outreach project WIGs spearheaded (and the whole congregation participated in) to pack boxes of baby goods to send to the north: Celeste Gotell, Executive Director of One Plane Away (OPA), has offered to speak to us about the work of the organization and answer any questions we may have. This is an ongoing project (baby hats are currently being knit!), so this will be a great chance to learn more about OPA.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Happy New Year! Come observe the 2nd Sunday in Epiphany with GSJ - January 14, 2024

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:32:05 GMT

Welcome to worship with GSJ - live at 10:30 am, or recorded here for whenever you're best able to join!

Be welcome at the second Sunday in the season of Epiphany - a celebration of light come into the world. This will be a communion service, so if you are joining us from home, please consider bringing a small piece of bread, or a cracker, as well as a cup of something to partake. Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole will preside, Pam Fitch will provide the welcome, Wayne MacWhirter will read the scripture (John 1:43-51) and Susan Toller will offer the theme conversation.

Here is the bulletin for the service to follow along with the words of texts, hymns, songs and prayers. You can join the service live at 10:30am at this YouTube link ; after the service ends it will be available to watch as a recording.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us on New Years Eve morning for the last service of 2023

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:12:03 GMT

Join us for our last service of 2023, at 10:30 am.

Join us one more time while it is still 2023 for a shiny, blank canvas, full of promise, hopeful, looking forward service of thanks for the memories and here's to 2024. Hilda Sabadash will preside, Susan Palmai will provide the welcome and Marsha Hay-Snyder will read the scripture (Luke 2:21-38). The scripture tells the story of Jesus’ being brought to the temple in Jerusalem by his parents and the reception they received in the temple. This story is illustrated in the stained glass window in the front of the sanctuary at the top of the ramp.

Here is the program for the service. At the time of this writing we are not sure there will be a livestream or not but if there is it will be at this link on YouTube .

You have one last chance to support Glebe St James financially in 2023. Join in on the online offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated. Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund you wish your donation to go to).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Finally! Christmas is here! Rejoice with us this Christmas Eve Morning

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:16:57 GMT

Merry Christmas! Join us in person or on-line for this Christmas Eve Morning Advent Carol Sing at 10:30 am

Christmas Eve is here and we are celebrating the start of the day with a 10:30 am Advent Carol/Hymn Sing. Join us in person or on line.

Your essential play list is here (program and list of hymns (with words) that we will sing together (ignore the typo in the second line of the program - should be December 24th). If you are at home, please join us on line on our YouTube channel .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Christmas Eve is here for the family service too! Join us at 4:30 PM

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:04:31 GMT

Join us in person or on-line for our Christmas Eve Family Service at 4:30

Christmas Eve is here and we are celebrating in the afternoon with a 4:30 pm Family Service. Join us in person at 650 Lyon St. south or on line at the link below.

Here is the program if you are watching from home or from the pews. If you are at home, please join us on line on our YouTube channel.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols - Dec 24th at 7:30 PM

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:31:03 GMT

Yes, the day has finally arrived. It's Christmas Eve!

Join us in person or via our livestream at 7:30.

And now for the grand finale of Advent and our third service of the day: its Christmas Eve and time for our Lessons and Carols Service at 7:30. The choir will sing and their will be candles! Merry Christmas!

Your order of service is available here. Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole and our Minister of Christian Development and Pastoral Care, Susan Toller, will lead us in the service while our Minister of Music, James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song. If you are at home, please join us on line on our YouTube channel.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Love! This is the fourth Sunday in Advent - December 17th 2023

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 19:19:13 GMT

Join us, in person or via our livestream, this Sunday, December 17th at 10:30 as we continue on our Advent journey and reflect on love in a weary world

Join us as we continue with the fourth Sunday of the advent season of waiting and anticipation. This Sunday is the Sunday of Love and we will be singing stories of hope.

We're asking the question this advent: "How does a weary world rejoice?"

Please feel free to join us in person or on YouTube for our 10:30 am service. Dylan Fox-Altherr will welcome us to worship. Our service will be led by our co-ordinating Minister, the Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole; the scripture will be Luke 1:45-55 and will be read by Donna-Fay Mailhot. James Caswell and the choir will be leading us in music and song including "The Yearning" (Craig Courtney), “How lovely are the messengers” from St. Paul (Felix Mendelssohn), and “And the Glory” from Messiah (G.F. Handel).

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

December 11 Update - GSJ on a learning journey towards Reconciliation

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 03:08:50 GMT

News from the Glebe St James ReconciliAction Working Group

We are all on the road to truth, and through truth, to reconciliation, together.

Putting the action into reconciliAction, one onesie and one snowsuit at a time.

Thanks to everyone who contributed baby clothing, blankets and other items on Giving Sunday. We packed 10 5kg boxes of baby items for mailing to Northern Beginnings/ One Plane Away in Nunavut. It’s amazing how much can be stuffed into boxes the size of a portable sewing machine! Through your generosity we also raised over $480, which more than covered the cost of the prepaid boxes from Canada Post.

Our plan is to keep sending boxes of clothing and blankets to moms and babies in need in Nunavut. If you have baby clothing (0 to 2years only, suitable for wear in winter months, no logos or holiday-related themes) or baby blankets to donate, please make arrangements to deliver them to Laura Tanner ( tannerl at rogers.com ) or Marisa Romano ( mlsromano at yahoo.ca ).

Additional financial contributions will be needed to purchase more mailing boxes and, if possible, send a donation to One Plane Away so they can buy heavier goods. Cheques or e-transfers should be made out to Glebe-St. James United Church, with a note that you would like the funds directed to the WIG project. We’ll keep you updated on our progress.

Miigwech.

Joy! This is the third Sunday in Advent - December 10th 2023

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:10:08 GMT

Join us, in person or via our livestream, this Sunday, December 10th at 10:30 as we continue on our Advent journey. This is also Pageant Sunday and Giving Sunday!

Join us as we continue with the third Sunday of the advent season of waiting and anticipation. This Sunday is the Sunday of Joy and we will also observe 'Giving Sunday' (formerly 'White Gift Sunday') and will also watch or participate in the Pageant.

We're asking the question this advent: "How does a weary world rejoice?"

Please feel free to join us in person or on YouTube for our 10:30 am service. Hilda Sabadash will welcome us to worship. Our service will be led by Margo and Janet as they narrate us through a 'Pop Up Christmas Pageant' but will be looking for volunteer actors to play the usual roles of shepherds and angels.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Peace! This is the second Sunday in Advent - December 3rd 2023

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:22:23 GMT

Join us, in person or via our livestream, this Sunday, December 3d at 10:30 as we continue on our Advent journey.

Join us as we continue with the second Sunday of the advent season of waiting and anticipation. This Sunday is the Sunday of Peace.

We're asking the question this advent: "How does a weary world rejoice?"

Please feel free to join us in person or on YouTube for our 10:30 am service. Our service will be led by the Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole. Susan Palmai will welcome us to worship. The scripture reading will be read by Pam Fitch and is from Luke 1:24-45. James Caswell and the choir will lead us in worship and help us lift our hearts and voices in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Celebration of Life for Martin Carney

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:56:59 GMT

Saturday, December 2nd at 2:00 PM

Glebe - St. James United Church, 650 Lyon St. S, in Ottawa

Livestreaming also available

Martin Ian Carney, November 16, 1964 – November 20 , 2023

A service celebrating the life of Martin Carney will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, at Glebe St. James United Church - 650 Lyon Street South in Ottawa at 2:00 pm .

For those who are unable to attend in person but want to join in the celebration of Martin's life, a live stream will be available and can be watched from this link. A recorded version of the service can be found at the same link after the services has ended.

Martin's wife, Tanya Lary, writes: Martin was born in Coventry, England. His father worked for Massey Ferguson and his family lived in Lebanon, Italy, Wales, Cypress, and Holland. From his father he inherited a love of soccer, wine, good food, and travel, and from his mother, the art of cooking and a deep caring for family. He and sister Rachel were passionate music lovers, and she would sneak into his room to borrow his punk tapes. He worked for the British Council for many years, in London, Manchester, South Africa, Brazil, and Kazakhstan. During the last stint in Kazakhstan we met in an Irish bar. We got to know each other swimming at Almaty’s Olympic pool, and on a four day hike into Kyrgyzstan. After two years of travelling back and forth between Ottawa and Manchester, we married and settled in Ottawa. He worked for a while in international development, building on his British Council experience. When our son Jack was one, and Misha was on the way, Martin decided to stay home with them, and looked after them until they were both in school. He ran our household, enjoying the daily shopping and errands, making amazing meals and keeping our house to an alarming standard of tidiness. He also became a devoted hockey father and, despite never really learning how to skate, he became a trainer and loved being on the bench. He completed the sommelier course at Algonquin; he then did wine pairings events and ran a wine delivery business. He had a gift for friendship, and his many friends returned his affection and love.

He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2022, and went through chemo from January to June. He continued to walk the dog, go for runs with the boys, and manage our household. In June he and Jack went to England, where they saw family and friends and walked in the beautiful Lancashire moors, descending to the pub for beer and a chip butty. In July we went to Vancouver to visit family; he did the Grouse Grind, and swam at Kitsilano Beach and in the Nanaimo River. His mother, sister and cousin came to visit in September. He got gradually weaker, and on November 11th, a sudden decline set in. He died in hospice on November 20th surrounded by love. He will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Ottawa Riverkeeper or Indspire .

November 28 Update - GSJ on a learning journey towards Reconciliation

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:55:18 GMT

News from the Glebe St James ReconciliAction Working Group

We are all on the road to truth, and through truth, to reconciliation, together.

ReconciliAction in Action – How Can You Help?

As you know from last week’s e-update, the Women’s Intergenerational Group (WIG) is initiating a project that will supply baby items to new Moms in Nunavut through the organization Northern Beginnings / One Plane Away. The opportunity to support Nunavut moms and babies in need by supplying baby clothing and essential supplies will also

open our eyes to some of the challenges facing young families in the North due to lack of access or prohibitive costs.

How Can You Help?

By donating new or gently worn winter-weight baby clothing (indoor and outdoor wear) and blankets (6-month to size 2 only). Handmade items are treasured by the mothers; and/or
By contributing money to cover shipping costs. Our immediate fundraising goal is to raise $400 that would be used to buy large pre-paid shipping boxes. Buying in bulk (12 large boxes for $400) will afford significant cost savings and will allow us to continue the project beyond the Christmas period.
Once we have reached our shipping target, additional funds will be given to One Plane Away so that they can purchase bulky or heavy items such as diapers and formula through their organization’s Amazon account which offers them free shipping.

Donated items can be brought to the church on December 10th for Giving Sunday or dropped off with Laura Tanner (tannerl@rogers.com) or Marisa Romano (mlsromano@yahoo.ca).

Contributions of money will also be gratefully accepted by cheque or e-transfer to Glebe-St. James United Church. Please specify that you would like the funds directed to the "WIG project - Northern Beginnings / One Plane Away".

Miigwech.

Walk with us on this Advent - Sunday, November 26th @ 10:30 - Advent 1: Hope

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 23:32:33 GMT

This is the first Sunday of the

Church liturgical year - you are most welcome!

Join us this Sunday as we begin the advent season of waiting and anticipation. This Sunday is the Sunday of Hope. We're asking the question this advent: "How does a weary world rejoice?"

Please feel free to join us in person or on YouTube for our 10:30 am service. Our service will be led by the Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett Cole. Hilda Sabadash will welcome us to worship. The scripture reading is from Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19. James Caswell with special guests the Canterbury Trebles will lead us in worship and help us lift our hearts and voices in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

November 22nd Update - GSJ on a learning journey towards Reconciliation

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 21:04:14 GMT

News from the Glebe St James ReconciliAction Working Group

We are all on the road to truth, and through truth, to reconciliation, together.

The Women’s Intergenerational Group (WIG) helps to put the “action” in ReconciliAction

Did you know that, in Nunavut, nearly 70% of Inuit homes are food insecure and access to essential services such as healthcare or clean water is a constant struggle. The same is true for access to essential goods where, because of the harsh weather and remoteness of the communities, physical access is “fly-in” only and prices are astronomical. One of the groups most directly impacted by this reality is mothers and babies.

Starting with a Christmas project, WIG is hoping to make a difference by supporting an Iqaluit-based organization, “Northern Beginnings/One Plane Away”. This organization, based in Iqaluit and completely volunteer-led, was created to help remedy the situation by providing clothes and essential supplies to babies and moms in need.

Stay tuned for how you can help. For more information about this organization, have a look at

this CBC video clip from 2022. One Plane Away - CBC interview from 2022

Join us on this Sunday, November 19th @ 10:30 - Reign of Christ & Quilt Sunday

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:56:09 GMT

This is the final Sunday of the

Church liturgical year - you are most welcome!

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Reign of Christ Sunday - the last Sunday of the liturgical year before we begin anew with the advent season of waiting and anticipation. Please feel free to join us in person or on YouTube for our 10:30 am service. This week, you will also be able to see the beautiful work of the quilting guild arrayed throughout the sanctuary. Watch for a number of "star blankets" - these were the patterns learned at this year's Patchwork Pilgrimage in September. These baby quilts will be donated to St. Mary's Home , supporting young parents in our Ottawa community - Judy Wolinsky will tell us more about this in the Theme Conversation.

Our service will be led by Susan Toller, our minister of Pastoral Care and Christian Development. Dylan Fox-Altherr will welcome us to worship. The scripture reading is from Psalm 100 and will be read by Brad Munro. James Caswell and the GSJ choir will offer a gift of music and help us lift our hearts and voices in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us on this Sunday, November 12th @ 10:30 - A Service of Remembrance

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 15:50:02 GMT

We invite you to walk together with us through Acts of Remembrance, and contemplate what Remembrance Day can mean about our service in the world.

Join us this Sunday as we sing together and also reflect on Remembrance Day. Join us in person or on YouTube for our 10:30 am service.

Remembrance Sunday takes on extra weight this year as many tragedies unfold in the world - both here at home and in the wider world.

Our service will be led by Susan Toller, our minister of Pastoral Care and Christian Development. Pam Fitch will welcome us to worship. Hilda Sabadash, David Brown and Wayne MacWhirter will lead us through the Acts of Remembrance, with Trumpet by Geoff McGuire. The scripture reading is from John 15:9-17 and will be read by Hilda Sabadash. James Caswell and the Senior Vocal Class of Canterbury High School will offer the gift of music, and the GSJ choir will offer a choral blessing and help us lift our hearts and voices in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us on this Sunday, November 5th @ 10:30 - Season of Saints

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:57:40 GMT

Be with us this Sunday, in person or on-line, as we sing, pray and reflect together on the Season of Saints.

Join us this Sunday as we sing together and also reflect on this Season of Saints Sunday. Join us in person or on YouTube for our 10:30 am service.

Let us also not forget the many tragedies and events that are happening in our world.

As Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole is away, liscenced lay worship leader Hilda Sabadash will lead us in worship. The scripture reading is from 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 and will be read by Brad Munro. James Caswell and the choir will help us lift our hearts and voices in music and song; the Gift of Music will be 'God's love is flowing like a river', composed in 1982 by Jill Galina.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

November 1st Update - GSJ on a learning journey towards Reconciliation

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:23:34 GMT

News from the Glebe St James ReconciliAction Working Group

We are all on the road to truth, and through truth, to reconciliation, together.

As you know from the last two e-updates from the ReconciliAction Working Group, the RWG is currently learning about land acknowledgements. Why do we do land acknowledgements? What can we learn from them? How can land acknowledgements be part of our journey to reconciliation?

In this video from Sandi Boucher, the last in her series of three videos about land acknowledgements, she challenges us with a discussion of what NOT to do in our land acknowledgement.

Sandi Boucher - RIP UP that land acknowledgement

Join us on this Sunday, October 29th @ 10:30 - Reformation Sunday

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 15:32:20 GMT

Be with us this Reformation Sunday, in person or on-line, as we sing, pray and reflect together.

Join us this Sunday as we sing together and also reflect on this Reformation Sunday. Join us in person or on YouTube for our 10:30 am service.

An important outcome of the Protestant Reformation was the rediscovery of the doctrine of grace – the unmerited, unconditional love of God that reaches out to us even before we reach out to God. And as the great Reformer, John Calvin, once wrote, the knowledge of God begins with knowledge of ourselves.

Let us also not forget the other tragedies and events that are happening in our world.

Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole will lead us in worship. The scripture reading is from Mathew 22:23-46 and will be read by Wayne MacWhirter. James Caswell and the choir will help us lift our hearts and voices in music and song; the Gift of Music will be 'The Gift of Love', an American Folk Tune, arr. Hal H. Hopson with Elizabeth Elton, playing the flute.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

On Friday the 20th of October, Arthur Reiner Hollbach passed away peacefully at his home in Ottawa at the age of 96. Glebe-St. James extends their deepest sympathy to his wife, Natasha and to their children Andrew and Susan.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

October 25 Update - GSJ on a learning journey towards Reconciliation

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:06:04 GMT

News from the Glebe St James ReconciliAction Working Group

We are all on the road to truth, and through truth, to reconciliation, together.

In the last e-update from the ReconciliAction Working Group, we let you know that the RWG is currently learning about land acknowledgements. Why do we do land acknowledgements? What can we learn from them? How can land acknowledgements be part of our journey to reconciliation?

We shared the first of a series of three videos from an indigenous woman, Sandi Boucher, about land acknowledgements that talked about the “why”. Follow the link below for the second video in this series. This one challenges us with the question “What is the one key thing we have to do in a land acknowledgement”.

Sandi Boucher: How to create a good land acknowledgement

Join us on Sunday, October 22nd @ 10:30

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:51:53 GMT

Be with us this Sunday, in person or on-line, as we sing, pray and reflect together.

Join us this Sunday as we sing together and also reflect on the fun, education and value of board games and what they can teach us! Let us also not forget what is happening in our world. Join us in person or on YouTube for our 10:30 am service.

Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole will lead us in worship. The scripture reading is from Matthew 22:14-22 and will be read by Pam Fitch. James Caswell and the choir will help us lift our hearts and voices in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

MMIWG Advent Calendar from First United Church (Vancouver)

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:50:25 GMT

An Advent Calendar that invites reflection and truth telling from our friends at First United in Vancouver

Our friends at First United on the eastside of Vancouver have put together an advent calendar that the Glebe St James community may wish to reflect upon. From First United's website:

“This Christmas season, you’re invited to join us for a justice-themed Advent. The Spiritual Care team has put together an Advent Calendar to help us start the work of Call to Justice 18.17 from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls .

Call 18.17 states: “We call upon all governments, service providers, and educators to fund and support the re-education of communities and individuals who have learned to reject 2SLGBTQQIA people, or who deny their important history and contemporary place within communities and in ceremony, and to address transphobia and homophobia in communities (for example, with anti-transphobia and anti homophobia programs), to ensure cultural access for 2SLGBTQQIA people.

The calendar runs from December 3 to January 5 and features daily actions to help us along the journey to fulfilling Call 18.17. This important work is part of our commitment to putting reconciliation into action and advocating for justice for MMIWG and 2SLGBTQQIA.”

October 18 Update - GSJ on a learning journey towards Reconciliation

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:57:39 GMT

News from the Glebe St James ReconciliAction Working Group

We are all on the road to truth, and through truth, to reconciliation, together.

The ReconciliAction Working Group (RWG) is kicking off its Fall agenda by examining land acknowledgement statements. We want the land acknowledgment in our worship services to continue to be authentic, relevant, and ever green. We want to use this in an intentional way to provide meaningful and thankful acknowledgment to the Algonquin Peoples whose land we occupy. The RWG will be examining how to move beyond acknowledging the past wrongs to what actions we might take to walk with respect and in partnership with Indigenous people, so we can follow a path of right relations.

Join us in our learning journey about land acknowledgements:

Here is the first of a series of three short (and blunt) videos from an indigenous woman, Sandi Boucher, about land acknowledgements. In this first video, Sandi Boucher talks about “Why Do” land acknowledgements. Stay tuned in future e-updates for the other two videos in this provocative series about land acknowledgements.

“Addressing CRAPPY Land Acknowledgements!’: https://youtu.be/mWJXaDGvUwk

Join us on Sunday, October 15 @10:30 am - World Food Sunday

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:39:36 GMT

Be with us this Sunday, in person or on-line, as we commemorate World Food Sunday

With Thanksgiving celebrated last week, it is fitting that we also observe the ongoing, continuing need for food in our community and our world this Sunday. And with the world again in turmoil in the middle east, the need for justice and the need for food will again be brought to the forefront. Join us in person or via our livestream on YouTube for our 10:30am service.

Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole will lead us in worship. The scripture reading is from John 6:1-15 and will be read by Brad Munro. James Caswell and the choir will help us lift our hearts and voices in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

October 11 Update - GSJ on a learning journey towards Reconciliation

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:54:53 GMT

News from the Glebe St James ReconciliAction Working Group

We are all on the road to truth, and through truth, to reconciliation, together.

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. We will examine such topics as our Sunday morning land acknowledgement statement(s); our land use fee; our educational events and activities. We will examine the question of “whose land/territory is it”? Who are the Algonquin Nations on whose traditional territory our sanctuary stands? Who were they then, who are they now? We will learn more about the different non-profit indigenous organizations who provide Ottawa-based services for Indigenous people from many different cultures.

You will have the opportunity to join us on our learning journey over the next few months through such means as our e-updates, church website, or attending our meetings. We hope you find this information useful to your personal growth and reflections on the path to reconciliation.

The ReconciliAction Working Group meets monthly, on the second Tuesday of the month. If you would like to obtain more information, please contact our church administrator, Jennifer Reid at admin@glebestjames.ca or by phone at 613-236-0617 ext. 21 and Jennifer will redirect you to the appropriate contact at Glebe-St. James.

We are all on the road to truth, and through truth, to reconciliation, together.

Sunday Oct. 8th - Join us in worship as we celebrate Thanksgiving!

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:39:44 GMT

We hope you can join us @ 10:30am either in person or online.

With Thanksgiving we contemplate the change of the seasons, and give thanks for the bounty of the harvest - a fitting way to move out of the Season of Creation as we continue to pass through the liturgical year. Join us in person or via our livestream on YouTube for our 10:30am service.

Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole will lead us in worship. The scripture reading is from Deuteronomy 8:7-18, and will be read by Brad Munro. James Caswell and the choir will help us lift our hearts and voices in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Sunday Oct. 1st - Join us in worship! It's Orange Shirt Day, the Feast of St. Francis and Worldwide Communion Sunday

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:01:36 GMT

This Sunday is the 4th Sunday of Creation, the first Sunday in October and we have many observances planned. We hope you can join us @ 10:30am!

Daphne Odjig

1919–2016

Welcome to the season of Creation at Glebe St James! Join us in person or via our livestream on YouTube for our 10:30am service. This first Sunday of October, we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Creation with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, while also observing Orange Shirt Day in honor of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Additionally, it is also World Wide Communion Sunday! If you are celebrating with us from home, consider bringing a cracker or a piece of bread, in addition to a beverage to symbolize the communion wine.

Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole will lead us in worship. The scripture reading is from Luke 17:11-19, and will be read by Geoff MacGuire. James Caswell and the choir will help us lift our hearts and voices in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Celebrate Creation 3 with us the Sunday, Sept. 24 at 10:30

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:16:23 GMT

Be with us in person or via our livestream (starting around 10:25) as we journey through the season of Creation - listening, learning, singing, prayer, reflection in community with Glebe-St. James!

Daphne Odjig

1919–2016

Welcome to the season of Creation at Glebe St James! We are back to our regular service time starting at 10:30 . Join us in person or via our livestream on YouTube.

This week, Deitlind Gardell, one our our licensed lay worship leaders will reflect on the idea of Ankosé - that everything is connected. The scripture reading is from Matthew 20:1-16, and will be read by Brad Munro. James Caswell and the choir will lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Celebrate Creation 2 with us the Sunday, Sept. 17 at 10:30

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 21:27:11 GMT

Be with us in person or via our livestream (starting around 10:25) as we journey through the season of Creation - listening, learning, singing, prayer, reflection in community with Glebe-St. James!

Welcome to the season of Creation at Glebe St James! We are back to our regular service time starting at 10:30 . Join us in person or via our livestream on YouTube .

The scripture reading is from Matthew 18:21-35, read by Donna-Fay Mailhot; James Caswell AND the choir will lead us in music.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us the Sunday, Sept. 10 at 10:30 for Welcome Back Sunday!

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 19:56:06 GMT

Be with us in person or via our livestream (starting around 10:25) as we welcome you back for another season of listening, learning, singing, prayer, reflection and community at Glebe St James!

Welcome to September and our special service and introduction to the new season at Glebe St James! We are back to our regular service time starting at 10:30 . Join us in person or via our livestream on YouTube as we reflect on the meaning of 'where two or three are gathered in my name' and what that means for our society where social-inequity seems to persist and has even grown larger. What hope can we bring?

The scripture reading is from Matthew 18:15-20 and will be read by Jim Louter; James Caswell AND the choir will lead us in music.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us on September 3rd at 10:30 AM - in person or on-line!

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:13:54 GMT

Join us September 3rd for the first Sunday in the season of Creation starting at 10:30

Welcome to September and to our worship service time starting at 10:30 . Join us in person or via our livestream on YouTube as we reflect on the story of the burning bush. Susan Toller will be leading the service.

The scripture reading is from Exodus 3:1-15 and will be read by Wayne MacWhirter; James Caswell will lead us in music.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us this Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 10 AM, for Pride Sunday!

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:25:38 GMT

Join us in person or on-line at 10 AM, this Sunday, August 28th.

Join us in person or via our livestream on YouTube starting at 10 AM.

Every service at Glebe St. James begins with a welcoming message that says 'Glebe-St. James is an Affirming Community of Faith in the United Church of Canada. Everyone and their gender, race, ethnicity, abilities, and sexual orientation is welcome and celebrated in our worship.' Today, Pride Sunday, we really want to make that message come alive. It is important that we share our welcome as an Affirming Congregation. We have good news and we need to share it! GSJ will be joining the other local Affirming congregations to march in the PRIDE parade after service. It is a wonderful time to support the local 2SLGBTIAQ+ communities. Arrive no later than 1:30 pm at staging area on Laurier between Nicholas and Elgin and look for the Glebe St. James banner.

The Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole, our Co-ordinating Minister, will lead this service. The scripture reading is from Acts 15:5-13 and will be read by Hilda Sabadash. James Caswell will lead us in music.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Come celebrate with us this Sunday, August 20, at 10 AM, as we gather, listen and sing.

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:07:41 GMT

Join us in person (at 10 AM) or through our livestream this Sunday, August 20 as we are led by Rev. Dr. Junior Smith and invited to listen, sing and pray together

Join us in person or via our livestream on YouTube starting at 10 AM as we reflect on the story of Jesus as the 'first born of all creation'.

The Rev. Dr. Junior Smith, our Associate Minister, will lead this service. The scripture reading is from Colossians 1:15-28. James Caswell will lead us in music.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us in person or via our livestream on August 13 at 10 AM

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:17:32 GMT

This will be a joint summer service with our sister churches in the Glebe and Old Ottawa South starting at 10 am. Welcome!

Join us in person or via our livestream on YouTube starting at 10 AM as we continue to reflect on the story of Jesus in this, the 11th Sunday after Pentecost.

The Rev. Dr. Junior Smith, our Associate Minister, will lead this service and will speak about "We Thank God for You". The scripture reading is from Colossians 1:1-14. James Caswell will lead us in music and Pam Fitch will provide the Gift of Music (Touch the hand of love. Blossom Dearle, arr. Edgar Meyer).

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us this Sunday, August 6 2023 at 10 AM

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:52:04 GMT

Glebe St James welcomes our sister congregations for this joint summer service at 10 AM led by Liz Elton and Rev. Dr. Junior Smith

Join us in person or via our livestream on YouTube starting at 10 AM as we continue to reflect on the story of Jesus in this post Pentecost period.

Liz Elton and the Rev. Dr. Junior Smith will join together to lead this service. The scripture reading is from Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 (the mission of the seventy).

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Celebration of Life for Jenifer (Jeni) Aitken

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:16:06 GMT

Saturday, July 22nd at 11:00 AM

Glebe - St. James United Church, 650 Lyon St. S, in Ottawa

Livestreaming also available

Jenifer Eelin Aitken 1962-2023

A service of thanksgiving for the extraordinary gifts Jeni brought to all she touched will be held on Saturday, July 22, at Glebe St. James United Church - 650 Lyon Street South in Ottawa at 11:00 am . The service will be followed by a reception in the Church, one that she considered a second home, and to which she gave selflessly and with grace. Here is a link to the full text of the obituary from the family.

For those who are unable to attend in person but want to join in the celebration of our dear Jeni, a live stream will be available and can be watched from this link. A recorded version of the service can be found at the same link after the services has ended.

If desired, we know Jeni would be touched by contributions to the Glebe St. James outreach fund , or a charity that means something to you.

Patchwork Pilgrimage 2023

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:03:47 GMT

We Quilt Again!

Quilters from 2022's retreat - the first retreat since the beginning of the pandemic!

Glebe-St. James United Church invites you to the 15th Annual Patchwork Pilgrimage at Gracefield Christian Camp & Retreat Centre Gracefield, Quebec ( map ) this Fall!

Here is the brochure for this year’s quilt retreat, so you can print it out, complete and return the registration (or complete it electronically and email it to the office), and start packing!

The retreat will be held from September 22 to 24, 2023

Lone Star Baby Quilt – This year we are excited to present a special project. We will be making a Lone Star baby quilt. You can make one for your own favourite baby, or make one to donate to St. Mary’s Home. Big Lone Star quilts can be quite a complex thing, but we think we have toned it down with a simple version of a baby quilt-sized Lone Star. Make sure you open the attached Lone Star Colouring Page to help you plan yours.

Early-bird Quilters Arrive on Thursday – Something else new this year is the option to arrive at camp on Thursday afternoon and have your own personal 24-hour retreat to do whatever you want. Read? Sew? Quilt? Swim? Hike???? We have been asked about doing this by several people in the past, so we thought we would give it a try. The cost for three meals and accommodations (in White Pine Lodge only) will be $140 for early-bird quilters, in addition to the regular retreat fee of $230 for the rest of the weekend.

Yes, like everything else it seems, the fees for the retreat are higher to reflect the higher costs at the camp. The $230 represents only a very small margin over costs so there need to be at least 20 paying quilters to break even. If it looks like we won’t make that number, we will make a decision in early September to cancel rather run a deficit (and, of course, any fees received by then will be returned). If you know you are likely to be able to attend, please RSVP early to help with planning.

Wishing you all the very best for the summer.

Cheers,

Chris Burbridge

Judy Wolanski

Come celebrate Indigenous Day of Prayer & the fourth Sunday after Pentecost: June 25, 2023

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:53:19 GMT

Be welcome! Our Sunday service is @ 10:30am - in person, or by livestream

Join us in person or via our livestream as we continue to reflect on the story of Jesus in this 'post-Easter' period.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole and Susan Toller will join together to lead this service. Susan will offer the Reflection this week, telling stories of her recent visit to the Unist’ot’en house group of the Wet’suwet’en people in northern British Columbia. The scripture reading is from Luke 9:1-6, and will be read by Wayne MacWhirter. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

This will be our last Sunday of pre-Summer worship this year at GSJ. In the coming weeks, we will be joining in shared services with our sister congregations. More details can be found on the front page of the website.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted and we need to re-start with a new link, you should both get a notification, or you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

We celebrate Father's Day & the third Sunday after Pentecost: June 18, 2023

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:37:52 GMT

Be welcome! Our Sunday service is @ 10:30am - in person, or by livestream

Join us in person or via our livestream as we continue to reflect on the story of Jesus in this 'post-Easter' period.

In this service, we will be led by the Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole exploring parameters of God's love for us: a long fuse, a short memory, a thick skin, and a big heart. The scripture reading is from Psalm 103:8-13. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

We also mourn the loss of the Rev. George Clifford, our long-time emeritus Minister of Pastoral Care. George was beloved by many. A service will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 1 pm here at Glebe-St. James.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted and we need to re-start with a new link, you should both get a notification, or you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Celebration of Life for the Rev. George Ernest Clifford

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:59:25 GMT

Saturday, June 17 at 1:00 PM at Glebe - St. James United Church, 650 Lyon St. S, in Ottawa.

The Reverend George Ernest Clifford died peacefully on June 3, 2023, at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family.

Rev. George (as we called him at GSJ) was called to the Ministry, and was ordained in the United Church of Canada in 1960 after having earned his Bachelor of Divinity from McGill University. George served as a minister in many unique and meaningful ways all the days of his life. His journey in ministry began in Campbell's Bay Quebec, and proceeded to Rideau Park in Ottawa, St. Paul's United in Cornwall, Wall Street United in Brockville, and then finally, to City View United in Ottawa, where he retired in 1997. After retirement, George joined Glebe-St. James United Church in Ottawa, and assisted there as the Minister of Visitation (Pastoral Care). Many recall his remarkable ability to remember names, especially the names of the elderly parents of his congregants and their various aches and pains. Recently he participated during COVID as a 'friendly caller' and worked his way through the church directory several times! Many who drove him to his medical appointments in recent years recall car conversations that were like a spiritual cleansing. As said in his obituary "George spent his life in service to others. He was deeply interested in people and their lives and stories, always offering a kind word and support when needed. A patient, loving, and gentle man, he always saw the best in people. He was devoted to his family, and his congregants. He had a great appreciation of the old-time music of his era, particularly the big bands of the 1940s and the 'Gospel Classics'. Oh and did he love to sing! George was called to ministry with a firm belief in the Christian faith, and he lived it every day with an open heart and great compassion." We can say a loud "AMEN" to that!

A funeral service was held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Glebe-St. James United Church, 650 Lyons St. S., in Ottawa. A recorded version of the service can be found on our YouTube channel .

George in his younger Ministerial role.

Establishing an autonomous indigenous organization within the United Church of Canada

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:02:53 GMT

About the decision to support the establishment of an autonomous indigenous organization within the United Church of Canada

The photo above depicts the Two Row Wampum Belt, known as Teioháte Kaswenta in the Mohawk language. It marked the first treaty between Europeans (Dutch) and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in 1613.

Reconciliation journey at Glebe-St. James (June 2023)

One of the exciting outcomes from the Glebe-St. James Annual Congregational Meeting in March 2023 was the creation of an adhoc working group to examine our reconciliation journey at Glebe-St. James and report back at the 2024 Annual Congregational Meeting.

At its inaugural meeting in April 2023, the “ ReconciliAction Working Group ” established its priority areas for action. The first was to examine ways to support the establishment of an indigenous organization within the United Church of Canada – this is the subject of the “remit” process underway in pastoral charges across the country.

What is a “remit”?

A remit is a vote by regional councils and communities of faith that is required for any proposed changes to the Basis of Union, the agreement between the denominations that came together to found the United Church in 1925. The current remit asks if the church will agree to remove structural barriers that would inhibit the development of an autonomous National Indigenous Organization within the United Church.

On June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, the GSJ Church Council accepted the ReconciliAction Working Group recommendation and voted YES to the remit for the establishment of an indigenous organization within the United Church of Canada.

What are the next steps?

The Eastern Ontario and Outaouais Region of the United Church (EOORC) leadership, with the support of the EOORC Righting Relations Network, is developing a process to ensure that the remit documentation and background resources have been received by all the communities of faith within the region. The ReconciliAction Working Group is considering how we at GSJ can demonstrate leadership within the broader region by offering our

support and assistance to this process.

How can you learn more about this important topic?

The remit process provides us all with the opportunity to better educate ourselves on the history of UCC and its relationship with its indigenous members. If you would like to learn more, either about the history of the indigenous church within the United Church of Canada, or about the remit process currently underway, please have a look at the following publications and videos:

A video of an Information Session from October 4, 2023 in which Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly, Executive Minister for EOORC, ECORC and CrNRC and The Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole, lead a discussion on Remit 1: Establishing an autonomous national indigenous organization. The discussion includes the history behind the Remit, the implications for voting, and what is being asked of your community of faith. October 4, 2023 Information Session on the Remit
articles in the June 2023 Good News in the Glebe Newsletter .
a video presentation given by Rev Dr Teresa Burnett-Cole at a May 2023 meeting of the ReconciliAction Working Group.
a video produced by the UCC on common Questions and Answers on the remit.

If you would like to obtain more information, please contact our church administrator, Jennifer Reid at admin@glebestjames.ca or by phone at 613-236-0617 ext. 21 and Jennifer will redirect you to the appropriate contact at Glebe-St. James.

~Your ReconciliAction Working Group

Be welcomed with us this Sunday, June 11, the second Sunday after Pentecost

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:28:18 GMT

Join with us in person or via our livestream this Sunday, June 11, at 10:30 am, the second Sunday after Pentecost

Join us in person or via our livestream as we continue to reflect on the story of Jesus in this 'post-Easter' period.

In this service, we will be led by the Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole and in the message, she will be asking the question: How do we get proximate to the heartache of the world? The scripture reading is from Matthew 9:9-13 and 18-26. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube . If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted and we need to re-start with a new link, you should both get a notification, or you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Come celebrate wtih us this Sunday, June 4, 2023 - Trinity Sunday

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:35:56 GMT

Whether in person or via our livestream, we welcome you to our service of celebration this Trinity Sunday, June 4 2023 as we also welcome the

Rev Dr Junior Smith

Join us in person or via our livestream as we continue to reflect on the story of Jesus in this 'post-Easter' period. Following closely on the heels of Pentecost, we now find ourselves at the celebration of the Trinity. We have just heard about Jesus, the son, ascending to heaven and then the Holy Spirit descend as a flame over the heads of his followers. This is the day in the church year when we ponder the mystery of the Triune God, how God is Three in One and One in Three. Hmmmm. The major point about the Trinity to lift up in this service is this: God is social, and so are we.

In this service, we will also welcome the Rev Dr Junior Smith who will lead the service while Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will deliver the message. Donna Fay Mailhot will read our scripture reading from Matthew 28:16-20. James Caswell, our Minister of Music will be away. The choir will be lead by a guest director to lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted and we need to re-start with a new link, you should both get a notification, or you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

The Celebration of Pentecost - Sunday, May 28, 2023

Sat, 27 May 2023 02:04:18 GMT

Welcome to worship at Glebe-St. James!

Join us in person or via our livestream as we continue to reflect on the story of Jesus in this 'post-Easter' period. Following closely on the heels of Ascension Sunday, we now find ourselves at the celebration of Pentecost. Pentecost comes to us from the greek meaning "fiftieth", as it's fifty days after Easter. Here we mark the descent of the Holy Spirit to the disciples, following Christ's Ascension.

Hilda Sabadash will read the welcoming message, and Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship. Pam Fitch will read our scripture reading from John 20:19-23, with a readers theatre based off of Acts 2:1-21. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted and we need to re-start with a new link, you should both get a notification, or you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Ascension Sunday - May 21, 2023. Welcome to worship!

Sun, 21 May 2023 20:11:22 GMT

We invite you to join our service @ Glebe-St. James, whether in person or online.

As the liturgical (and calendar!) years wind on, we find ourselves at the end of the Easter Season - on the 40th day of Easter, in fact. This makes it the Sunday we call "Ascension Sunday".

Join us in person or via our livestream as we continue to reflect on the story of Jesus in this 'post-Easter' period and a reflection of one of the teachings of Jesus.

Liz Elton will read the welcoming message, and Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship. Barb Coyle will read our scripture reading from Acts 1:6-14. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted and we need to re-start with a new link, you should both get a notification, or you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us in Worship - Sunday, May 14, 2023. We celebrate both the Sixth Sunday of Easter & Mothers' Day!

Sun, 14 May 2023 23:43:07 GMT

You are most welcome to Glebe-St. James, whether in person or online

We find ourselves nearing the end of this Easter season, now on the sixth Sunday after the Resurrection as we continue on the path towards Pentecost. This week, we wiill meditate on a theme of love, in the context of Mothers' day.

Join us in person or via our livestream as we continue to reflect on the story of Jesus in this 'post-Easter' period and a reflection of one of the teachings of Jesus.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship. The reading will be from John 14:15-21 read by Julia Barry. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us in Worship - Sunday, May 7, 2023, the Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sun, 07 May 2023 10:14:58 GMT

This is the fifth Sunday of Easter at Glebe-St. James.

You are most welcome in this place whether in person or online!

We find ourselves in the middle of this Easter season, now on the fourth Sunday after the Resurrection, and we have a beautiful narrative of sheep and shepherds.

Join us in person or via our livestream as we continue to reflect on the story of Jesus in this 'post-Easter' period and a reflection of one of the teachings of Jesus. Are we sheep or 'sheeple' is the question!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship. The reading will be from John 14:1-14 read by Wayne MacWhirter. James Caswell, our Minister of Music, will lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us in person or via our livestream this Sunday, 30th April 2023

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 14:07:32 GMT

This is the fourth Sunday of Easter and the last Sunday of April. You are welcome in this place whether in person or from afar!

We find ourselves in the middle of this Easter season, now on the fourth Sunday after the Resurrection, and we have a beautiful narrative of sheep and shepherds.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship. The reading will be from John 10:1-10 read by Jim Louter. James Caswell, our Minister of Music, will lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us this Sunday, April 23rd - Third Sunday of Easter

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:51:46 GMT

Whether in person or via livestream, we would be pleased if you could join us! This is the third Sunday of Easter.

We find ourselves in the middle of this Easter season, now on the third Sunday after the Resurrection, and we have a beautiful narrative of how new life breaks into the midst of shattered hopes.

Join us in person or via our livestream as we continue to reflect on the story of Jesus in this 'post-Easter but pre-ascension' period of an event that happened while walking on the road to Emmaus.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship. The reading will be from Luke 24:13-35 which tells the story of two disciples walking on the road to Emmaus when they meet someone. James Caswell, our Minister of Music, will lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, f ind the service bulletin linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us this Sunday, April 16, 2023 for a celebration of the Earth

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 18:50:29 GMT

Please join us in person or via our livestream this Sunday, Earth Sunday, April 16 2023.

As we witness first hand the rebirth of spring, we are so thrilled that you are here with us in person or on-line to witness and celebrate how God is revealed in the Earth and the world around us and also by recognizing what we can do in an era of climate justice. We will also witness and celebrate a baptism, Maeve James Birch, daughter of Lisa Elizabeth Stinson and David Michael Birch.

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship. The reading will be from John 20:19-3. James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and the choir will lead us in music and song; the anthem will be 'Without Seeing You' by David Haas.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Please Join us this Easter Sunday, April 9 2023. There will be music!

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 18:33:39 GMT

Our Lenten journey concludes with the risen Christ. Join us April 9 at 10:30, in person or on-line, as we celebrate! There will be a joyful noise as we worship with the choir accompanied by special guest wind and percussion instrumentalists!

We are so thrilled that you are here with us in person or on-line to witness and celebrate this joyous event in the life of Christ. Along with the choir, we will have special musical guests: Malcolm Horava (trumpet), Matthew McCrady (trumpet), Kristin Ranshaw (French horn), Kyle Orlando (trombone), Audray Boivin-Laframboise (tuba) and Ralph O'Connor (timpani). James Caswell, our Minister of Music, brings all that music together!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship. The reading will be from John 20:1-18. We will also celebrate communion so if you are worshipping from home, please prepare a beverage of your choice and some bread or cracker so that you are included.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Good Friday, April 7 2023. Join us. Fauré's Requiem will be part of the service

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 22:13:50 GMT

Join us in person or via livestream on Good Friday at 10:30. We will be presenting Faure’s Requiem in D minor as part of the service.

There are few choral works that transcend and plumb the depths of Good Friday quite like Faure’s Requiem in D minor. As with all of this French composer’s work, each soaring phrase mirrors the text perfectly. For choral singers, there is nothing quite like the experience of singing this entire work in one sitting because all the textures and nuance of rest and consolation are brought into one exquisite aural and embodied experience.

On April 7th at 10:30 am, the Glebe-St. James United Church choir along with members of the Canterbury Trebles and Centennial Choir will join with Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole in presenting Faure’s Requiem within the Good Friday service.

A requiem is a formal setting of a mass for the dead usually celebrated in the context of a funeral. By presenting Faure’s Requiem in its entirety, participants will hear all the parts of this liturgical prayer. There are seven movements with soprano and baritone soloists, mixed choir and organ. Faure suggested that this work “is dominated from beginning to end by a very human feeling of faith in eternal rest.”

If you seek a quiet center, consider attending this remarkable service.

Here is a link to the livestream on YouTube .

And also a link to the service bulletin.

Lastly, if you wish, you may also contribute to our service via our online offering plate for Mission & Service, Outreach or GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated. Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund you wish your donation to go to).

Join us in our Lenten Journey this Palm Sunday, April 2nd 2023 - Hosanna!

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:48:42 GMT

Welcome to worship at Glebe-St. James!

A warm welcome to all who gather here online, or in person in the sanctuary at 650 Lyon Street S.: we’re so glad you've joined us here in worship!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole, our coordinating Minister will lead the service. Susan Toller will offer the Theme chat for adults and children alike. James Caswell, our minister of music, the choir, will lead us in song; the Gift of Music this week will be 'Gospel Hosanna' by Jack Schrader. The scripture readings will be from Matthew 27:11-66 and will consist of theatrical reading by well known actors and members of the choir.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Guide for Guest Speakers

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:06:06 GMT

Tips for being a guest speaker at Glebe St. James

Glebe – St. James (GSJ) United Church

Guide for Guest Speakers

To understand and make the best use

of our Livestreaming System

(aka: What to do and NOT do while on our Chancel ��)

Welcome to Glebe-St. James (GSJ)!

We are thrilled to have you as a presenter in our Sanctuary. As you are probably aware, GSJ installed a livestreaming system at the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic. This document is to help you make your best impression if you are going to be livestreamed using the system.

If you have any questions about this information, please contact our Co-ordinating Minister, Teresa Burnett-Cole or our Office Administrator, Jennifer Reid. Their contact information is available on our website. If you need more detailed technical information, please contact our Technology Director, Eric Dormer.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

If you have not viewed one of our Services on-line, we strongly suggest you go to our website at www.GlebeStJames.ca and click on the blue “Worship Online” button in the middle of the first page. That will take you to a listing of our services including a video archive of them. Take a few minutes to look at what our Congregation is used to seeing on our livestream feed. Select a Service and start to watch. Fast forward past the silent announcement PowerPoint slides until the Service starts (audio of voices and music). This will take you to our YouTube channel.

Things to do and not to do while speaking on our Chancel

Our aim is to make the Livestream feed as Worshipful as being in the Sanctuary in person. To that end, we follow these simple guidelines while filming the Service:

Be yourself! Don’t change anything you would normally do while presenting and try to forget the cameras are there.
Please don’t make any hasty moves! We use 4 cameras and “switch” between them. Please know that we don’t move the camera that is showing you to the audience. That camera is always kept still. This means that if you walk quickly, you may walk out of the field of view and we may not have another camera ready to show you as you continue to walk. If you want to walk or change positions, please tell the livestreaming team before the Service starts so we can be ready for your walk. For instance, if you would like to talk from the lectern, and then go down the stairs to the main floor, we need to know in advance.

If you wish to show a video or have slides displayed on the side walls (and shown to the Livestream audience) please let Teresa know and she will send you a template to use for the slide show. The positioning of text and graphics/pictures on the slides is important to make sure everyone can see around the large wooden beams in our Sanctuary. For slides, we use Microsoft PowerPoint on a Windows 11 laptop to project the slides, however if you can’t send us a Windows PowerPoint file, we can convert pretty much any file type you send us (PowerPoint for Mac, Google Slides, etc.) For videos, MP4 works best, but we can also convert anything you would like to send us.

Thank you!

Join in our Lenten Journey: Sunday, Mar. 26th, the Fifth Sunday of Lent

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:22:23 GMT

Welcome to worship at Glebe-St. James!

A warm welcome to all who gather here online, or in person in the sanctuary at 650 Lyon Street S.: we’re so glad you've joined us here in worship!

Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole, our coordinating Minister will lead the service. Susan Toller will offer the Theme chat for adults and children alike. James Caswell, our minister of music, the choir, and soloist soprano Martha Milne will lead us in song. The scripture readings this week for this week begin with Ezekiel 37:1-14 (dry bones!), and then continue with our Journey through the book of John, with a reading from chapter 11:1-45.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts, prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here.

You can now view the weekly announcement slides on our "What's Happening?" page. Scroll through at your own pace, or let them auto-play - your choice! Sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

This week, join our Annual Congregational Meeting by zoom after service - about 12:30pm. Find the documents and links to join here.

Join in our Lenten Journey: Sunday, Mar. 19th, the Fourth Sunday of Lent

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:14:08 GMT

Welcome to worship at Glebe-St. James!

A warm welcome to all who gather here online, or in person in the sanctuary at 650 Lyon Street S.: we’re so glad you've joined us here in worship!

We welcome guest preacher Rev. Steve Zytveld from our community partner, the Carlington Community Chaplaincy (CCC). Steve is an ordained vocational deacon in the Anglican Church of Canada(minister at St. Barnabas Anglican Church) and, in addition to his role as Chaplain for the CCC, is the Coordinator of Anglican Pastoral Services at the Ottawa Hospital. Susan Toller will offer the Theme chat for adults and children alike. James Caswell, our minister of music, the choir, and soloist soprano Martha Milne will lead us in song. The scripture reading this week continues our passage through the book of John with John 9:1-41.

If you'd like to read along the sermon texts (when Teresa is preaching), prayers, hymn lyrics and even the children's story, find the service bulletin linked here. The bulletin also contains key announcements for the week . Sign up for our e-Update to keep up on more of the life and work of the church.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated. Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund you wish your donation to go to).

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Glebe St James 2023 Annual Congregational Meeting

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:56:07 GMT

Documents and Links for GSJ ACM - March 26, 2023 @ 12:30pm

Below you will the documents for the 2023 Annual Congregational Meeting, as circulated by email. The meeting will be held on March 26th starting at 12:30PM in a hybrid format, with possibilities to attend both in person, or on zoom.

Zoom Link:

Join Zoom Meeting ; Meeting ID: 613 236 0617 Passcode: 6279310

The meeting link will open shortly before the meeting starts (ca. 12:20pm).

Note you will start in a waiting room, to permit attendance to be taken.

Linked Documents:

Meeting Agenda (see below as well)

2022 Annual Report

2022 ACM Meeting Minutes - Mar 6, 2022

May Planning Meeting Minutes - May 1, 2022

July Congregational Meeting Minutes - CDPC Search - July 17, 2022

The Living Faith Story - 2023 Draft

Budget Documents for 2023

2023-2025 Council Nominations

2023 Volunteer List

Meeting Agenda, and linked documents:

Opening Prayer (Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole)
Welcome (Jenifer Aitken and Pam Fitch)
Election of Chair and Secretary ( motion )
Attendance
Motion to permit voting by Adherents ( motion )
Approval of the Meeting Agenda ( motion )
In Memoriam 2022 (Brad Munro)
Report from Council (Jenifer Aitken)
Treasurer’s Report (Karen Walker)
Approval of Minutes of March 6, 2022 Annual Congregational Meeting ( motion )
Approval of Minutes of May 1, 2022 Congregational Planning Meeting ( motion )
Approval of the Minutes of the July 17, 2022 Congregational Meeting - CDPC Search Committee ( motion )
Approval of the 2022 Annual Report ( motion )
Trustees - Resignation and Election ( motion )
Nominating Committee Report and Approval of Council Members ( motion )
Stewardship Presentation (David Brown and Dudleigh Coyle)
Approval of the 2023 Music Budget (Liz Elton) ( motion)
Approval of 2023 Budget ( motion )
Land Use Fee ( motion )
Mission and Service Target (Susan Palmai) ( motion )
2023-24 Community of Faith Profile ( motion )
Vote of Thanks (Crystal Maitland)
Closing Prayer

Join in our Lenten Journey: Sunday, Mar. 12th, the Third Sunday of Lent

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:22:31 GMT

Welcome to worship at Glebe-St. James!

A warm welcome to all who gather here online, or in person in the sanctuary at 650 Lyon Street S.: we’re so glad you've joined us here in worship!

Our service this week will be led by the Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole, Susan Toller will host a theme chat, and James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

The scripture reading this week are found in John 4:5-42, telling the story of the woman at the well.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join in our Lenten Journey: Sunday, Mar. 5th, the Second Sunday of Lent

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 23:37:41 GMT

Welcome to worship at Glebe-St. James!

A warm welcome to all who gather here online, or in person in the sanctuary at 650 Lyon Street S.: we’re so glad you've joined us here in worship!

Our service this week will be led by one of our LLWL, Hilda Sabadash, as our coordinating minister the Rev. Dr. Teresa Burnett-Cole is away. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

The scripture readings this week are found in Genesis 12:1-4 and in John 3:1-17.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us / Rejoignez-nous! In person or on-line this Sunday, Feb. 26th for the First Sunday of Lent / premier dimanche de carême

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 16:33:32 GMT

The first Sunday of Lent will be a special occassion as we not only begin this new season but also celebrate Black History Month with our friends from Eglise Unie Saint-Marc and musical guests, the Chorale de Toronto.

A special welcome to our Eglise Unie Saint-Marc guests and others from Toronto and Montreal. We’re delighted you’re here with us today! Une bienvenue spéciale à nos invités de l'Église Unie Saint-Marc et aux autres personnes de Toronto et de Montréal. Nous sommes ravis que vous soyez parmi nous aujourd'hui! We will also celebrate communion this Sunday, so if worshipping from home, please prepare a cracker/bread and a beverage so that you can participate with us. If you attend in person, please stay for lunch as our guests have prepared food to share!

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole and Demanya Kofi Akoussah. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song along with a children's choir from Saint-Marc and guest choir, the Chorale de Toronto. Susan Toller, Florence Mepoubong and Isaac Kamta will also help to lead worship.

If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

The scripture readings this week, are found in Matthew 4:1-11/ Matthieu 4:1-11

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us for February 19, 2023 - Transfiguration Sunday

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:09:04 GMT

Please join us in person or via our livestream this Sunday, the 19th of February when we will celebrate Transfiguration Sunday.

We warmly welcome those of you joining us here via livestream, as well as those joining in person for this Transfiguration Sunday which is also the last Sunday of Epiphany. If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below. After the service from 12:30 to 1:30, the Women's Intergenerational Group will host a zoom discussion based on a documentary "Deconstructing Karen" (see 'what's happening' on the home page).

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. The reflection will offer some thoughts about finding Jesus in miraculous places and people - and also the importance of Sunday worship! James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song including a solo by a newish choir member, Geoff McGuire (Ev'ry time I feel the spirit).

The scripture readings this week, are found in Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17:1-9.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us for the 6th Sunday in Epiphany - February 12, 2023

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:10:27 GMT

Join us in person or via our YouTube livestream channel

on Sunday, Feb 12, 2023

We warmly welcome those of you joining us here via livestream, as well as those joining in person for this, the Sixth Sunday in Epiphany - the season of light! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. The (pre-valentine) Reflection will offer some thoughts about listening to your heart and God's heart and that 'God IS love'. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

The scripture readings this week, are found in Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Matthew 5:21-37.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us for the Fifth sunday in Epiphany - February 5, 2023

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:51:03 GMT

Join us in person or via our YouTube livestream channel

on Sunday, Feb 5, 2023

We warmly welcome those of you joining us here via livestream, as well as those joining in person for this, the Fifth Sunday in Epiphany - the season of light! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole talking about some 'enlightening' subjects like: "Why we are here" and "salt" and "light". James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song. The anthem will be "This little light of mine" arr. Joel Raney.

The scripture readings this week, are found in Isaiah 58:1-9 and Mathew 5:13-20.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Fourth Sunday in Epiphany - January 29, 2023

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 19:51:32 GMT

Join us in person or via livestream for worship at 10:30am on Sunday!

We warmly welcome those of you joining us here via livestream, as well as those joining in person for this, the Fourth Sunday in Epiphany - the season of light! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole, with the familiar text of the Beatitudes....the "Blessed are they....." passages from Jesus' sermon on the Mount. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

The scripture reading this week, the Beatitudes, is found in Matthew 5:1-12.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Third Sunday of Epiphany - January 22, 2023

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 17:21:29 GMT

Join us in person or via livestream for worship at 10:30am on Sunday!

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream for this third Sunday in Epiphany - the season of light! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole, meditating on a theme of repentance. We celebrate with Teresa the successful defense of her Doctoral dissertation this past week! James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

The scripture reading this week is from Matthew 4:12-23.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again, as the link address may have been updated to address technical difficulties. Alternately, consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

GSJ Affirm United Graphics

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:01:00 GMT

The Affirm United website describes their policy for graphics use: "Any Affirming ministry is entitled and encouraged to use the AU/SE logo! Use it publicly and proudly in any way that suits your needs– but only if you are an Affirming ministry or about to hold your celebration."

Affirm files for download:

GSJ files that use the affirm logo:

Banner with transparent text (. psd )
Banner with photo to side ( .jpg, .psd )
Banner with photo background ( .jpg , .psd)

GSJ Letterhead files:

Header (.png)
Footer (.png)
Word template (.docx)

GSJ Graphics

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:52:18 GMT

Sketch of church

2005 Website

2012 Website

Celtic Cross, heart and dove

2019 YouTube/Website

2019 YouTube/Website with tower image

GSJ has used a variety of images and graphics over the years; these files are available in lower or higher resolution, depending on the time period.

Files for Download

Sketch of church (small)
2005 Website Banner (stylized GSJ with stained glass)
2012 Website Banner (stained glass with Celtic cross, dove and heart)
Celtic Cross, heart and dove
small logo, from letterhead
2019 YouTube/Website Logo - with image ; without image (both jpg)

(note: other versions of this graphic that use the affirm logo can be found here ).

United Church of Canada Graphics

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:52:44 GMT

The United Church website describes the history and symbolism of the crest , its 1944 origins, its 1980s update to include the french language, and its 2012 update include the colours of the medicine wheel.

They also include guidelines for use, noting that "Use of The United Church of Canada's crest must be approved by the General Secretary. Requests, preferably by e-mail, should be sent to Alison Jordan, Legal Assistant, at ajordan@united-church.ca . Once approval has been granted by the General Secretary, a copy of the crest will be sent by the graphics department by e-mail together with guidelines for use."

In November 2019 we received the following authorization for website-based use: "On behalf of Nora Sanders, General Secretary of The United Church of Canada, permission is hereby granted to use The United Church of Canada Crest on the website for Glebe-St. James United Church."

Files for download:

Crest_Guidelines
Jpeg file
EPS file (note: our website does not support this file format)
Mission and Service Logo

Second Sunday of Epiphany - January 15, 2023 at 10:30 am

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 20:37:31 GMT

Join us in person or via livestream for worship on this,

the second Sunday in Epiphany

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream for this second Sunday in Epiphany, January 15th, 2023. We're going to keep wishing you Happy New Year for at least this one more week! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song, with a special music duet by Elizabeth Caswell and Pam Fitch. The scripture readings this week are from Isaiah 49:1-7 and John 1:29-42.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. *we have been having some issues with livestreaming to YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again. The link address may have been updated* Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Ottawa Public Foods - A Community Fridge Program

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 01:54:07 GMT

Located at 415 MacLaren St. , Ottawa Public Foods is a Community Fridge Project is similar to others across the country built on a "Take what you need - leave what you can" principle. With both a refrigerator and a pantry shelf section, perishable foods and pantry staples are both welcome for donation!

Read more about the project on their website , donate funds through the GSJ donate button (specify "Ottawa Public Foods"), or follow along the journey on Social media ( Facebook or Instagram )

To find out more, contact Marisa Romano , leave a message on Facebook, or the Church Office.

Epiphany Sunday January 8 2023 at 10:30 am

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:56:45 GMT

Join us in person or via livestream for this first Sunday in Epiphany

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream for this first Sunday in Epiphany, January 8th, 2023. Happy New Year! This Sunday we will also celebrate communion so if you are joining us via livestream, please prepare yourself with a beverage and cracker/bread to celebrate with us. If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

New Years Day Service - Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023- 10:30am

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 17:23:29 GMT

Celebrate New Years Day with the Central Ottawa Cluster of Churches

New Year’s Day Service –

The urban cluster of churches (Emmanuel, Rideau Park, Riverside, Southminister, and Glebe-St. James United) that has been working together on various outreach programs is gathering for a joint workshop service on New Year’s Day at 10:30 a.m.

The service will be hybrid - you can join in person hosted at Riverside United (3191 Riverside Dr.) at 10:30am.

For online attendance, join zoom at the link below, or find the broadcast on the Riverside United YouTube Channel.

Service Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/142492427?pwd=WWNKQzZxKzRTbEgybHBFRElLRS9oQT09

Riverside YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@riversideunitedchurchottawa

Epiphany Sunday (Jan 8th) – we are back into our regular routine of 10:30 a.m. services streamed online or attended in person.

Christmas Day Service - Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022- 10:30am

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 01:43:40 GMT

Celebrate the season with us in worship and song, in person or on-line

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this very special Sunday - the Sunday of Christmas Day! We worship together this Sunday, December 25th, 2022 at 10:30 am. If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Evening Christmas Eve Service 2022 - 7:30pm

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 01:33:50 GMT

Celebrate the season with us in worship and song, in person or on-line

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream for our very special candlelight Christmas Eve Service, December 24th, 2022 at 7:30 pm - and to those who are tuning in to the recorded services later in the week! If you'd like to read the service texts, prayers and even the carol lyrics, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Merry Christmas! Know that we are also worshiping tomorrow morning, at our normal Sunday Worship time of 10:30am. We hope to see you there (online or in person!).

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Family Christmas Eve Service 2022 - 4:30pm

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 01:23:58 GMT

Celebrate the season with us in worship and song, in person or on-line

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream our family Christmas Service. and to those who are tuning in to the recorded services later in the week! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Full of stories and favorite Christmas songs, our service will be lead by our Minister of Christian Development and Pastoral Care, Susan Toller, and our Minister for Music, James Caswell.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. We have been having some issues with livestreaming to YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again. The link address may have been updated. Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 18 2022

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:19:20 GMT

Celebrate the season with us in worship and song, in person or on-line

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this fourth Sunday of Advent, December 11th, 2022 at 10:30 am - and to those who are tuning in to the recorded services later in the week! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below. The words of the Cantata are also linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song and a special Christmas Cantata " Journey to the Light ".

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube . *we have been having some issues with livestreaming to YouTube. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again. The link address may have been updated* Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Zoom Coffee Hour:

As an experiment until the end of December, the popular weekly Zoom coffee hour will take place at 11:30 am right after the service, instead of 1:00 pm. The Zoom host will be at a computer in Fraser Hall at the in-person coffee time, and people who are there can stop by to say hello to the Zoomers. As a reminder, if you're joining us remotely, the link is Zoom coffee hour and should start right after the service livestream is completed - around 11:30 am.

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us for the third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 11 2022 - Pageant Sunday

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:21:29 GMT

Come in person or on-line for this third Sunday of Advent where we will also have the annual Christmas Pageant

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this third Sunday of Advent, December 11th, 2022 at 10:30 am - and to those who are tuning in to the recorded services later in the week! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

On Sunday, we will have the children participate with us in the service as we listen to and sing with them and the choir in the Christmas Pageant.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. * note: we had a YouTube Issue. If you had trouble getting on to the first link, please click again. The link address has been updated* Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Zoom Coffee Hour:

Let us know how we are doing! If you have any ideas, comments or feedback about the online (or in person!) worship experience, please contact the worship committee at: worship.gsj@gmail.com .

Join us on Sunday, December 4 2022 for the 2nd Sunday of Advent

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:03:06 GMT

Come in person or on-line, it is your choice, for this second Sunday of Advent

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this second Sunday of Advent, December 4th, 2022 at 10:30 am - and to those who are tuning in to the recorded services later in the week! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Susan Toller will be leading the children out of the sanctuary for stories, games and crafts following “A time for all God’s Children” during the service. Please contact Susan for more information and/or to confirm your child's participation (especially for children under 2, as we may need additional assistance). She looks forward to meeting with them!

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. Our scripture reading will from Luke 1:26-38 and will be read by David Lee. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Zoom Coffee Hour:

Advent Discussion Group 2022

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:54:07 GMT

Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 PM during Advent (Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20)

Rev. Teresa is offering an Advent Reflection Group based on the poem, The Midwife’s Story . This poem is also the basis for the chlidren’s pageant that will be offered on the third Sunday in Advent. We will gather on Tuesday evenings for one hour (7 to 8 PM) Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, and 20 to reflect on the poem in light of our advent experiences. This is a gentle way to prepare for Christmas. Everyone is welcome!

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84072843493?pwd=OHpnMzVFd1pSbEduaVlsL1NRaGRHdz09

Sunday, November 27 2022 - First Sunday of Advent

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:21:14 GMT

Join us this Sunday for the first Sunday of Advent in person or on-line - 10:30 am

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this first Sunday of Advent, November 27th, 2022 at 10:30 am - and to those who are tuning in to the recorded services later in the week! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below. Today we are also celebrating communion, so if you are at home, please prepare yourself with an appropriate beverage and bread or cracker.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. Our scripture reading will from Matthew 1:1-17 and will be read by Wayne MacWhirter. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube . Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Zoom Coffee Hour:

Sunday, November 20th, 2022 - Reign of Christ Sunday

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:36:08 GMT

Join us in person or via our livestream on Sunday, November 20 - Reign of Christ Sunday

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this Sunday, November 20th, 2022 at 10:30 am - and to those who are tuning in to the recorded services later in the week! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below. Today we are celebrating Reign of Christ Sunday.

Our service this week will be lead by our guest Minister, Dana Doucette, Minister for Youth and Young Adults (YAYA) at the United Church of Canada. Our scripture reading will be read by Brad Munro and comes from Psalm 46 and Jeremiah 23:1-6. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

Zoom Coffee Hour:

As an experiment until the end of December, the popular weekly Zoom coffee hour will take place at 11:30 am right after the service, instead of 1:00 pm. The Zoom host will be at a computer in Fraser Hall at the in-person coffee time, and people who are there can stop by to say hello to the Zoomers. If you're joining us remotely, please consider joining the fellowship of Zoom coffee hour right after the livestream is completed - around 11:30.

Janice Vennos - A Celebration of Life

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 03:02:38 GMT

On Tuesday, November 15th @ 2pm EST, w e come together as family, friends and community of Janice Vennos to share stories, to mourn, to laugh and to cry . You are welcome to join the celebration of life in person at Glebe-St. James United Church at 650 Lyon Street, or, by streaming here online on YouTube .

Sunday, November 13, 2022 - Blessing of the Quilts

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:31:40 GMT

You are welcome to join us in person or via our livestream this Sunday!

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 10:30 am - and to those who are tuning in to the recorded services later in the week! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below. Today we are celebrating the work of the quilters (mostly) from Glebe St James who have completed dozens of quilts that will be donated to St. Mary's Home. Many of the quilts were made at the annual Patchwork Pillgramage that was held on September 16-18 this year in Gracefield QC. Here is a short video of the quilts made in 2019.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. Our scripture reading comes from Job 40:15-24, read by Brad Munro. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Zoom Coffee Hour:

If you're joining us remotely, please consider joining the fellowship of Zoom coffee hour at 1pm!

Remembrance Sunday: November 6, 2022

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 21:57:57 GMT

We invite you to join us in person or via our livestream this Sunday as we meditate on themes of Remembrance

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this Sunday, November 6th at 10:30 am - and to those who are tuning in to the recorded services later in the week! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. Our scripture reading comes from James 3:13-18, read by Barb Coyle. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Zoom Coffee Hour:

If you're joining us remotely, please consider joining the fellowship of Zoom coffee hour at 1pm!

All Saints: Sunday, October 30, 2022

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:07:26 GMT

You are welcome to join us in person or via our livestream this Sunday!

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this Sunday, October 30th at 10:30 am - and to those who are tuning in to the recorded services later in the week! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. Our scripture reading comes from Luke 6:20-31, read by Ruth Burnett-Cole. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song. Soprano Julia Barry will provide a musical offering.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Zoom Coffee Hour:

If you're joining us remotely, please consider joining the fellowship of Zoom coffee hour at 1pm!

Baptism Sunday, October 23, 2022

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:57:59 GMT

You are welcome to join us in person or via our livestream this Sunday!

"Lord my God, when Your loved spilled over into creation You thought of me. I am from love, of love, for love."

- Jacqueline Bergan and S Marie Schwann

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this Sunday, October 23rd at 10:30 am - and to those who are tuning in to the recorded services later in the week! We particularly welcome the extended community of the Musgrave family, joining us in the celebration of the sacrament of Baptism. If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. Our scripture reading comes from Luke 18:9-14, read by Brad Munro. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Zoom Coffee Hour:

If you're joining us remotely, please consider joining the fellowship of Zoom coffee hour at 1pm!

World Food Sunday, October 16, 2022

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 02:08:25 GMT

You are welcome to join us in person or via our livestream this Sunday!

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this Sunday, October 16th at 10:30 am - and to those who are tuning in to the recorded services later in the week! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. Our scripture reading comes from Luke 18:1-8, read by Wayne MacWhirter. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join us this Thanksgiving Sunday, October 9, 2022

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:04:50 GMT

You are welcome to join us in person or via our livestream this Sunday as we celebrate Thankgiving!

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this Sunday, October 9th at 10:30 am for Thanksgiving Sunday. If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. Our scripture reading comes from Deuteronomy 26:1-11, read by Donna-Fay Mailhot. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to. Gifting by means of e-transfer is now accepted using the email: treasurer@glebestjames.ca (please indicate to which fund you wish your donation to go to).

World Wide Communion Sunday - October 2nd, 2022

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:09:09 GMT

Join us in person or via our livestream on October 2nd, for World Wide Communion Sunday

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this Sunday, October 2nd at 10:30 am for World Wide Communion Sunday. If you are joining via livestream, please prepare with a beverage and cracker (or alternatives) so that you can celebrate commuion with us. If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Also, Children's Church resumes! Children’s Church will be starting this Sunday, October 2nd. Susan Toller will be leading the children out of the sanctuary for stories, games and crafts following “A time for all God’s Children” during the service. Please contact Susan for more information and/or to confirm your child's participation (especially for children under 2, as we may need additional assistance). She looks forward to meeting with them!

Our service this week will be lead by our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. Our scripture reading comes from Luke17:5-10, read by Wayne MacWhirter. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Celebration of Life for Beth Scothorn - October 1st at 2:00 PM

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:03:13 GMT

All are welcome as we celebrate the life of Elizabeth (Beth) Scothorn on October 1 at 2:00 at Glebe St. James

H. Elizabeth (Beth) Scothorn (nee McGuirk), born in MacTier, Ontario December 1, 1924 died in her home in Ottawa of natural causes on February 15, 2020. She was a soloist with the Glebe-St. James Church choir in the 1960's and 70's. A Memorial Service will take place at Glebe-St. James United Church on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 2 p.m. Please join us.

Worship with us this Sunday, September 25 2022 - Truth and Reconciliation Sunday

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:12:03 GMT

Join us in person or on-line for this service dedicated to Truth and Reconciliation

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this Sunday, September 25 at 10:30 am for a service centred around Truth and Reconciliation. If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by our new Minister of Christian Education and Pastoral Care, Susan Toller with special guest preacher Albert Dumont ("South Wind"). Albert is a Poet, Storyteller, Speaker, and an Algonquin Traditional Teacher. Our scripture reading comes from Luke 18: 15-17, read by Brad Munro. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Worship with us this Sunday, September 18 2022!

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:58:14 GMT

In person or on-line, it is your choice to worship with us this Sunday!

Be welcomed!

A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this Sunday, September 18 at 10:30 am. If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Since this is the weekend of the 'Patchwork Pillgrimage', our service this week will be lead by one of our licensed lay worship leaders, Dietlind Gardell, with a message about "Three Footprints" (three images) followed by a video "The Story of the Haida". Our scripture reading comes from Luke 16:1-13, read by Pam Fitch. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube c

hannel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Welcome Back Sunday - September 11, 2022

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 01:03:10 GMT

Join us in person or via livestream this Sunday, September 11.

Either way, be welcomed!

Welcome back - we missed you! A very special warm welcome to those of you joining us here in person or via livestream this Sunday, September 11 at 10:30 am. Of note for those watching the livestream, communion will be celebrated in this service so have an appropriate beverage and cracker handy. In this service we will also welcome back Susan Toller so this will be a double welcome! Susan is Glebe St James new Minister of Pastoral Care and Christian Education and we are excited to have her with us. In this service we will also observe the 'blessing of backpacks and briefcases'! If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the children's story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole, with a message about what it means to be truly 'Welcoming'. Our scripture reading comes from Luke 15:1-10, read by Joyce Wagland. James Caswell, our Minister of Music and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube c

Summer Shared Worship Services 2022

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 01:45:21 GMT

Shared Summer Services with our Sister Congregations

Each summer four neighborhood congregations share in ecumenical summer services! Join your GSJ community and our sister congregations each Sunday for a new experience. The links below take you to each of the church websites, which will take you to their iteration of a live-streamed service. While most services are at 10:30, note that the services at Fourth Avenue Baptist are at 10:45.

Check the e-Updates or the links below for new details as they arise!

July 3, 10, 17th 10:30 am at Glebe-St. James United

Online at www.glebestjames.ca or in person (see COVID protocols below) - there will be posts for each service with the YouTube and bulletin links available each week by clicking on the blue " Worship Online " button on the homepage!

July 24, 31st at 10:45 am at Fourth Avenue Baptist - more details at www.fourthavebaptist.ca

In person: Fourth Avenue is open to 75 people. Please enter using the Bank Street entrance, and exit using the Fourth Avenue doors. Note that masks are required, and it is requested that you sanitize your hands on arrival. Social distancing (2 metres) is in effect.

Online: We continue to record services and stream them on Facebook Live on Sunday mornings at 10:45am. You can view past services on Facebook and YouTube anytime.

August 7th at 10:30 am at Southminster United Church - www.southminsterunitedchurch.com

In person at 10:30 am at Southminster United Church our very own Hilda Sabadash will be leading the service. It will also be available online, with links to be found on the Southminster website.

August 14, 21, 28, September 4th at 10:30 am at St. Giles Presbyterian - www.stgilesottawa.org

Glebe-St. James COVID protocol f or those attending in person:

Masks must be worn inside the Church building including in the sanctuary during Sunday worship
We strongly encourage everyone to get all vaccinations for which they are eligible; we will no longer require proof of vaccination at the door
Physical distancing is strongly encouraged. Please respect the comfort zone of others. Ask before sitting beside someone.
We will include congregational singing in worship. Please wear a good quality mask if you plan to sing and sit in the centre section of the Sanctuary
Not ready to sing – seating is available in the balcony and in the chairs - on the east side of the Sanctuary

Summer Service 3 - Creation Sunday

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 16:29:48 GMT

Join us in our Shared Summer worship services this Sunday, July 17, 2022

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

A warm welcome to those of you joining us here. We particularly extend a welcome to members of our sister congregations who may be joining us for our shared summer services. If you'd like to read the sermon, prayers and even the story, the Service Bulletin is linked below.

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole, with a message about some of the lessens the Celtic Saints can teach us today. Our scripture reading comes from Mark 4:35-41, read by Donna-Fay Mailhot. James Caswell, our Minister of Music will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

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Following the service there will be a brief congregational meeting to review the report from the CDPC Search Committee and to vote on their recommendations. Members of Glebe-St. James are invited to join this zoom link to participate in the conversation and the vote.

Summer Service 2 - God's Gift of Water

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:52:13 GMT

Join us in our Shared Summer worship services this Sunday, July 10, 2022

The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.

– from The Four Waters of Prayer, Teresa d’Avila

Update from last week: Despite our intention to offer last week's service hybrid-style, we ran into come technical hiccups at the last minute! Our livestream audio feed cut off almost before we got started. However, Eric and Rev. Teresa have re-recorded her sermon, and it is now available on YouTube , in case you missed it last week!

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Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube c

Summer Service 1 - Celtic Sunday

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 20:38:18 GMT

Join us in our Shared Summer worship services this Sunday, July 3, 2022

If you want to understand the Creator seek to understand created things. – St. Columba

Update: Despite our intention to offer this service hybrid-style, we ran into come technical hiccups at the last minute! Our livestream cut off almost before we got started. However, Eric and Rev. Teresa have recorded her sermon, and it is now available on YouTube , or in the player below.

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Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole, with a message about some of the lessens the Celtic Saints can teach us today. Our scripture reading comes from Genesis 1:26-31, read by Hilda Sabadash. James Caswell, our Minister of Music will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Patchwork Pilgrimage 2022

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 21:20:44 GMT

We Quilt Again!

After a pandemic pause… Glebe-St. James United Church invites you to Patchwork Pilgrimage at Gracefield Christian Camp & Retreat Centre Gracefield, Quebec ( map )!

Here is the brochure for this year’s quilt retreat at Gracefield Christian Camp and Retreat Centre, so you can print it out, complete and return the registration, and start packing! The retreat will be held from September 16 to 18.

A few things have changed at Gracefield. Like everything else these days, the prices are up a little. We try to break even so have to pass that along to participants and this year’s fees are $200 for two nights and six meals. We will also be supplying a project kit for English Paper Piecing.

The camp will provide one pillow and bottom sheet for each bed. You will need to bring bed linen and a blanket for your bed. Why not bring a quilt for show and tell that will keep you warm at night?

Unfortunately we cannot have young children at the retreat this year. However, older children (10 and up) are welcome to stay with their parent or guardian and learn how to sew and quilt.

We are looking forward to seeing all your lovely faces after such a long pandemic pause. Stay safe this summer and we’ll see you in September.

Cheers,

Chris Burbridge & Judy Wolanski

Join us this Sunday, June 26th as we celebrate Pride Sunday

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:59:53 GMT

Happy Pride! Join us this Sunday, in person or on-line, as we join together in worship.

Happy Pride Sunday! Today we celebrate and reflect on diversity, inclusion and the whole family of God. Pride is a positive stance against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender-fluid people. Pride is also a chance to promote self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and fundamental human rights, and to celebrate in a safe environment.

We continue to worship in a hybrid fashion with some joining in person in the Sanctuary, and some coming together online via livestream or watching the recording at a later time. A warm welcome to those of you joining us here!

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole, with a message that is very personal and a childrens message on the life of Harvey Milk. Our scripture reading comes from 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1. James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube. Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube c

National Indigenous Day of Prayer - June 19, 2022 at 10:30

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:03:43 GMT

Join us in person or via livestream this Sunday, June 19, for a service dedicated to healing, restoration and hope for our indigenous peoples

Happy Sunday! Today we celebrate and reflect on indigenous issues and the need for healing, restoration and hope as part of the National Indigenous Day of Prayer. We will have a video reflection by our long-time friend, Morgan Hare from the Cree Nation.

Our service this week will be led by one of our licenced lay worship leaders, Dietlind Gardell, with a message that is close to her and a video reflection from Morgan Hare. Our scripture reading comes from Psalm 106:1-5. James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Join us on Sunday, June 12, 2022 for Trinity Sunday

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:46:52 GMT

Please join us either in person or via livestream (YouTube) this Trinity Sunday at 10:30

Happy Sunday! Today we celebrate and reflect on the three aspects of God as embedded in the concept of the Trinity.

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole, with a message about the Trinity. Trinity Sunday celebrates the mystery, the majesty, of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All three persons are tied together in today’s gospel words of Jesus. Our scripture reading comes from John 16:12-15. James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Sandra MacMillan - Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 11 at 2:30

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:47:06 GMT

Sandra (Sandy) MacMillan - GSJ Church Administrator 1992 - 2015

Our beloved Sandra "Sandy" MacMillian has passed away at her daughters home on May 31st at the age of 71. We will miss her. Please join us if you are able, at Glebe St. James United Church, 650 Lyon St. in Ottawa on Saturday, June 11 at 2:30 for a Celebration of her life. The Rev. Tom Sherwood will be presiding. Reception to follow in Fraser Hall. There is more information on Sandy's family in the obituary published in the Ottawa Citizen. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Pancreatic Cancer Canada would be appreciated by the family. Flowers are also welcome - except for lilies which, according to Sandy, "are beautiful but they stink."

Pentecost Sunday - June 5, 2022 - Join Us!

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:27:21 GMT

Join us in person or via livestream on YouTube for this Pentecost Sunday

Happy Sunday! Today we celebrate Penecost and we will also have Communion (so if watching from home, please have a bisuit/cracker or bread available and a beverage ready).

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole, with a message about the familiar story of Penecost. Our scripture reading comes from John 14:8-17, 25-27. James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and the choir will lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Celebration of Life for J. Kenneth Torrance - June 4, 2022 at 2:30

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:36:08 GMT

Please join us in person (registration required) or on-line for the celebration of life for Kenneth (Ken) Torrance.

Peacefully at home on December 10, 2021, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Margaret for more than 56 years, father of Heather (Mark Reynolds) and Jon and loving grandfather of Kristin and Jacklyn. Predeceased by parents, Harold and Lillian Torrance and sister, Joyce Warner.

Following a BSc degree at University of Guelph, Ken received MSc and PhD degrees from Cornell University, (Ithaca, NY) and a 2-year NATO Post Doctoral Fellowship to the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (Oslo) for LEDA Clay Research.

Returning to Canada in 1970 with infant, Heather, he accepted a position in Geography and Environmental Studies at Carleton University . In 1975 Ken received an OCUFA Teaching Award and he supervised/mentored at least 24 graduate students. He served twice as Department Chair and continued mentoring till 2021.

Ken, Margaret and family had wonderful adventures around the world including 5 sabbaticals and scholarly annual conferences where they lived and visited the US, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, et al.

Please join Ken's family at Glebe-St. James United Church at 650 Lyon St. corner of First Avenue, Ottawa at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 for a Celebration of Ken's Life followed by a Reception and Storytelling opportunity. For entry, please RSVP, to admin@glebestjames.c a with names of all those attending and confirmation of your double vaccination status. Masks needed. Starting around 2:15, on-line viewers can see the service on YouTube (the recording of the service will also be available).

Memorial donations to Glebe-St. James United Church or any of the 5 Torrance Scholarships at Carleton University are appreciated.

Ascension Sunday - May 29th 2022

Fri, 27 May 2022 15:44:19 GMT

Join us in person or via Livestream (YouTube) on Sunday, May 29 as we celebrate Ascension Sunday

Happy Sunday! Today we celebrate the ascended Christ and a sanctuary that actually has power!

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole, with a message about the importance of telling the truth. Our scripture reading comes from Acts 1:1-11 read by David Brown. Robert Palmai, our emeritus Minister of Music, and the choir will lead us in music and song. Pam Fitch will be providing the Gift of Music.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 22, 2022

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:56:32 GMT

Join us in person or via livestream on Sunday, May 22nd!

Happy Sunday! Christ is Risen, and today we celebrate the sixth Sunday of the season of Easter.

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole, with a message about three aspects of heavenly life: heaven is a community; heaven is a place of healing; and heaven is a place of vision. Our scripture reading comes from Revelation 21:10, 22:1-5. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by the choir to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Coffee Hour: Every Sunday at 1 pm, you are invited to our virtual Coffee Hour! Click here to join by Zoom. But this week (for those of us in Ottawa!), even if you are not yet comfortable joining us indoors for worship, consider joining the outdoor post-service coffee hour. Starting ca. 11:30am, there will be coffee, treats and a chance to meet and greet one another in person. Public health will be top of mind. Many thanks to the WIGs for organizing! We hope to see you there!

GSJ Refugee Sponsorship Program

Wed, 18 May 2022 15:50:02 GMT

Refugee Sponsorship @ GSJ

UPDATE (October 7, 2022):

Ahmadis arrived successfully in Ottawa!

There are still lots of hands on / financial ways to get involved in welcoming the family. Contact Don Hall to get involved.

Glebe St. James United Church has a history of supporting refugees. Between 2015 and 2020 we sponsored eight refugee families from Syria, Iraq, the Congo, Sudan and Liberia in partnership with two other Ottawa churches. The partnership, now largely disbanded, was called "FACES." You can read a story about one of the sponsored families in a recent Glebe Report, six years after their arrival in Ottawa.

The need continues; there are currently 26.4 million refugees worldwide: the highest number ever. Accordingly, Glebe-St. James is re-launching our refugee sponsorship program to continue to provide whatever assistance we can.

Our aim is (1) to bring in a new refugee family this year, and (2) establish a foundation for future sponsorships. We will go through Canada’s Blended Visa Office Referred (BVOR) stream. BVOR refugees are considered by the UNHCR to be the most vulnerable refugees. BVOR refugee processing times are a few months (instead of years). And thanks to Government cost-sharing, sponsor costs are lower. The cost per four-person family is about $30,000.

The focus right now is raising money. When we are at the threshold for a family, we will submit an application, selecting a needy family from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada “ matching list ,” which is updated every two weeks. When they arrive the focus will shift to re-settling the family in Ottawa, and help will be needed from welcoming them at the airport to helping with accommodations, health needs, language training, school registration, applying for Government benefits, getting a job, and providing emotional and moral support. We will put out a call for re-settlement help when the time comes.

Meanwhile, you are invited to donate through the “ Donate Button ” on the church website. This will connect you to PayPal. After typing in your amount, click on "+ Operating, building, refugees, other?" and type in the box REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP. Fill in the remaining fields. You will receive by email (1) a receipt from PayPal, (2) a note from the Church acknowledging your gift to the Refugee Sponsorship Program, and (3) in February 2023 your official tax receipt from the Church for your 2022 income tax return. Other ways to donate are described below.

How to Donate to the GSJ Refugee Sponsorship Program

100% of your donation goes to the refugee family.

Financial administration is provided by Glebe-St. James United Church in Ottawa, and all sponsorship and settlement related work is done by volunteers.

Official tax receipts for the full amount of your donation

will be mailed out by Glebe St. James United Church in February.

Donation and administrative address:

Glebe-St. James United Church,

650 Lyon St. S., Ottawa,

ON, K1S 3Z7.

Jennifer Reid, Church Administrator, is in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Contact her with any questions about your donation: (613) 236-0617 ext. 21, or admin@glebestjames.ca.

Donate by e-transfer. Go into your on-line banking. Add a new payee (or select Glebe-St. James if we are already there). Use the e-mail address: treasurer@glebestjames.ca. At the bottom of the screen, type "Refugee Sponsorship." Auto deposit is enabled, so you will not need a security question.

Donate by cheque. Cheque should be made payable to Glebe-St. James United Church. Write "Refugee Sponsorship" on the memo line. Drop the cheque through the Glebe-St. James United Church Lyon Street door mail slot, or mail it to Glebe-St. James United Church (click to see mailing address ).

Donate through the “ Donate Now ” button on the church website. This will connect you to PayPal. You can use a credit card when paying through PayPal (you do not need a PayPal account). Watch for the faded grey pencil icon to direct your money. Click on the pencil and type "Refugee Sponsorship."

Donate with cash. Drop off your cash donation with Jennifer Reid, Church Administrator, during her office hours (see above). It is best to call beforehand so that you know she is at her desk. She will write you a receipt.

Donate monthly through pre-authorized remittance (PAR). If not signed up already, you can sign up for PAR at Glebe-St. James United Church by contacting Jennifer Reid, Church Administrator. She will provide you with a form to fill out and request a cancelled cheque, the monthly amount that you wish to donate, and the period of the donation (e.g., 1 year, 2 years, etc.). You can also leave the termination date open. You can cancel your PAR at any time. PAR payments can also be made with a credit card.

Make a donation to the United Way, for example through your organization’s annual United Way drive – and designate it for Glebe-St. James United Church, Refugee Sponsorship. The tax receipt will be issued by the United Way (not by Glebe-St. James).

To find out more, contact Don Hall ( donhall2020@gmail.com ).

Fifth Sunday of Easter: May 15, 2022

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:22:05 GMT

Worship with us in person or on-line (via YouTube)

as we continue to celebrate the Season of Easter!

Happy Easter! Christ is Risen, Risen indeed!

We continue to worship in a hybrid fashion with some joining in person in the Sanctuary, and some coming together online via livestream or recording. A warm welcome to those of you joining us here!

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole, with a message about the barriers and fences (sometimes invisible) that separate us one from the other. Our scripture reading comes from Acts 11:1-18 James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by the choir to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Good Shepherd & Mother's Day Sunday: May 8, 2022

Sun, 08 May 2022 23:41:59 GMT

Worship with us in person or on-line (via YouTube)

as we continue to celebrate the Season of Easter!

Happy Easter! Christ is Risen, Risen indeed!

We continue to worship in a hybrid fashion with some joining in person in the Sanctuary, and some coming together online via livestream or recording. A warm welcome to those of you joining us here!

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole, in celebration of both Good Shepherd Sunday and Mother's Day. Our scripture reading comes from John 10:22-30. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by the choir to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Coffee Hour: Every Sunday at 1 pm, you are invited to our virtual Coffee Hour! Click here to join by Zoom.

We're Hiring!

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:45:58 GMT

Minister of Christian Development and Pastoral Care

Ottawa, ON

Glebe-St.James United Church is seeking a dynamic and creative ordained, diaconal or designated lay minister to join our ministry team in a half-time position as Minister of Christian Development and Pastoral Care . We believe that our thriving congregation will benefit from a theologically trained leader to complement the work of our coordinating minister and the staff team.

Things that are key to us:

being a welcoming and accessible community,
living out a faith committed to social justice,
inspirational learning and sharing a thought-provoking and music-rich worship.

The successful candidate will have the skills needed to use technology for virtual programming and service content and be comfortable working with an Affirming congregation which is committed to celebrating and learning from the Algonquin people, acknowledging it is their traditional unceded lands on which we live and worship. They will create or support opportunities for children, youth, families and adults allowing growth in Christian faith and relationship building within our church community, and provide pastoral care for the congregation. The coordinating minister will continue to provide individual pastoral care for more confidential, acute and crisis situations.

Note for potential candidates: If you are in the process of getting your candidacy profile on Church Hub approved, then please let us know that you intend to apply for the position prior to the deadline for application (June 17) and indicate that your Church Hub profile is still pending.

Thank You.

Our complete profile and position description is linked here, and also on ChurchHub .

Please send questions and applications to gsj.search2022@gmail.com by June 17, 2022.

Third Sunday of Easter Sunday: May 1, 2022 - Love: Agape & Philia

Sun, 01 May 2022 13:52:55 GMT

Worship with us in person or on-line (via YouTube)

as we continue to celebrate the Season of Easter!

Happy Easter! Christ is Risen, Risen indeed!

We continue to worship in a hybrid fashion with some joining in person in the Sanctuary, and some coming together online via livestream or recording. A warm welcome to those of you joining us here!

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole, with a meditation on the nuances of different words for Love. Our scripture reading comes from John 21:1-19, where Jesus asks Simon-Peter three times: "Do you love me?". James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by the choir to lead us in music and song. The congregation will be invited to join in singing, while masked.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Congregational Meeting:

Don't forget the 1pm congregational meeting! It will also be hosted hybrid-style: come in person, or join via Zoom. Meeting documents and links can be found here.

Glebe St James 2022 Congregational Planning Meeting - May 1st

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:10:57 GMT

Documents and Links for GSJ Planning Meeting - May 1, 2022 @ 1pm

Congregational Planning Meeting

Below you will find some important documents for the 2022 GSJ Congregational Planning Meeting, as were also circulated by email. The meeting will be held on May 1st starting at 1 PM in a hybrid format. You can attend in person (masked) or join in on zoom (link below) as we join together to discuss the life and work of the church. While a less formal meeting than our annual congregational meeting, there will still be motions to approve the work of the council nominating committee.

Zoom Link:

Zoom link for ACM (Meeting ID: 842 3490 9972; Passcode: 6279310).

The meeting link will open at about 12:45pm.

Note you will start in a waiting room, to permit attendance to be taken.

Meeting Topics:

Nominations Committee: approval of congregation to fill Council vacancies (motion).

Proposed Council Membership ; new members and vacancies in bold.
Full Volunteer, Group and Committee List

Highlights from various committees and groups on ongoing and proposed projects:

Accessibility Team
Outreach
Refugee Ministry at Glebe-St. James - renewal and partnerships
Music and the new digital organ

The Second Sunday of Easter Sunday: April 24, 2022 - Earth & Water

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:19:19 GMT

Worship with us in person or on-line (via YouTube)

as we continue to celebrate the Season of Easter!

Happy Easter! Christ is Risen, Risen indeed!

We have returned to hybrid worship, with some joining in person in the Sanctuary. As always, however, the livestream (and later the recorded) version of the service will be available through the links below. A warm welcome to those of you joining us here.

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole - for Earth Sunday, she will take us through a meditation on water. Our scripture reading comes from Mark 4:35-41. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by the choir to lead us in music and song. The congregation will be invited to join in singing, while masked.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Holy Week 2022: Easter Sunday: April 17, 2022

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:45:50 GMT

Worship with us in person or on-line (via YouTube)

as we celebrate Easter!

Happy Easter! Christ is Risen, Risen indeed!

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole. Our scripture reading this Easter comes from John 20:1-18. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by the choir to lead us in music and song. The congregation will be invited to join in singing this week, while masked.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Holy Week 2022 - Good Friday : April 15, 2022

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:33:24 GMT

Worship with us in person or on-line (via YouTube)

as we walk through Holy Week together

We welcome you to this most somber of services. Our Good Friday service begins at 10:30am either in person or by livestream/recording available through the links below.

The service will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole. The scripture reading for the service comes from John 19:1-30. James Caswell, Minister of Music, and the choir will lead us in music.

The service bulletin with hymns and texts are linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Holy Week 2022 - Maundy Thursday : April 14, 2022

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 01:29:05 GMT

Worship with us in person or on-line (via YouTube)

as we walk through Holy Week together

Our Maundy Thursday service begins at 7pm either in person or by livestream/recording available through the links below. If you are joining us online and wish to participate in the Sacrament of Holy Communion, please have your 'bread and cup' close by.

The service will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole. The scripture reading for the service comes from John 13:1-17. James Caswell, Minister of Music will lead us in music; congregation members are invited to join in song.

The service bulletin with hymns and texts is linked here. Note that we will have a simpler one camera setup for this service, so you will most certainly want to follow along with hymns, song lyrics and prayers in the bulletin. They will not be as completely incorporated into the livestream.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube . Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Palm / Passion Sunday: April 10, 2022

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:18:07 GMT

Worship with us in person or on-line (via YouTube)

as we celebrate Lent together

A warm welcome as we enter the last week of our Lenten Journey. Palm Sunday beings the last week before Easter. We have returned to hybrid worship, with some joining in person in the Sanctuary. As always, however, the livestream (and later the recorded) version of the service will be available through the links below.

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole. Our scripture reading this week comes from Luke 19:28-40. For those not participating in Maundy Thursday or Good Friday services, the Passion reading is Luke 22:14-23:56. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by the choir to lead us in music and song. The congregation will be invited to join in singing this week, while masked.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

The Fifth Sunday in Lent: Sunday, April 3, 2022

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 13:00:43 GMT

Worship with us in person or on-line (via YouTube)

as we celebrate Lent together

A warm, spring-like welcome to all joining us for this service for the fifth Sunday in Lent: Sunday, April 3, 2022. We have returned to hybrid worship, with some joining in person in the Sanctuary. As always, however, the livestream (and later the recorded) version of the service will be available through the links below.

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole. Our scripture reading this week comes from John 12:1-8. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by the choir to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Join us this Sunday, March 27 for the fourth Sunday in Lent

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:22:09 GMT

Worship with us in person or on-line (via YouTube) as we celebrate Lent together

Spring has officially arrived so welcome to all joining us for this service for the fourth Sunday in Lent, March 27, 2022. We have returned to hybrid worship, with some joining in person in the Sanctuary. As always, however, the livestream (and later the recorded) version of the service will be available through the links below. And, for the first time in two years, the FULL choir will be leading the singing! We will also be welcoming Janet Meryl Graham who will join us through the sacrament of baptism! Welcome Janet!

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole. The reflection will focus on the story of the prodigal son. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by the full choir to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Third Sunday in Lent - March 20, 2022 - Join us in person or by livestream

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:55:40 GMT

You are worthy! Please join us in person or via livestream (YouTube) this Sunday, the third Sunday in Lent

I heard the spring birds singing! Spring is coming folks so welcome to all joining us for this service for the third Sunday in Lent, March 20, 2022. We have returned to hybrid worship, with some joining in person in the Sanctuary. As always, however, the livestream (and later the recorded) version of the service will be available through the links below.

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole. The service will focus on the two year anniversary of the covid pandemic as recounted by 4 story tellers from the congregation: Rebecca Dalton, Greg Roger, Hilda Sabadash, and Ron Totten. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members Pam Fitch, Jim Louter, Donna-Fay Mailhot, Elizabeth Elton, Karen Walker and Jill Kidd to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Second Sunday in Lent - March 13, 2022

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:17:37 GMT

Join us either in person or via livestream for this second Sunday in the season of Lent.

I can hear the spring birds singing! Spring is coming folks so welcome to all joining us for this service for the second Sunday in Lent, March 13, 2022. We have returned to hybrid worship, with some joining in person in the Sanctuary. As always, however, the livestream (and later the recorded - in case you forget to set your clock one hour ahead on Saturday night!) version of the service will be available through the links below.

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole. The service will focus on the image of the 'mothering hen' and the power of being under God's wing. The scripture passage, Luke 13:31-35 will be read by Brad Munro. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members Julia Barry, Brad Munro, Crystal Maitland, Jim Louter, Pamela Fitch, and David Brown to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Just Peace Task Force report to 43rd General Council

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:16:42 GMT

Reports and statements from the 2022 43rd UCC General Council regarding Israel and Palestine

The United Church of Canada’s 44th General Council will consider a number of reports and proposals. Among these is GCE04 Just Peace in Palestine and Israel: A Call to Costly Solidarity from the Executive of the 43rd General Council following up on the report received from the Just Peace Task Group entitled “In Support of Just Peace in Palestine and Israel: A Call to Costly Solidarity.” Here is a message from the UCC on the 'Just Peace' report.

There are a number of other documents to share with you including a response from Canadian rabbis:

Responding to our global partner Kairos Palestine

Just Peace in Israel and Palestine: A call to costly solidarity and a related proposal

A living commitment to the Kairos Palestine "Cry for Hope"

A Rabbinical statement on the United Church of Canada proposals

GSJ is convening a study group to review this report. Contact Teresa or the office to get involved.

First Sunday in Lent - March 6, 2022

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:59:51 GMT

Join us in worship, either by livestream or in-person, for the first Sunday in Lent

A very warm welcome to all joining us for this service for the first Sunday in Lent, March 6, 2022 in which we will also celebrate Communion. We have returned to hybrid worship, with some joining in person in the Sanctuary. As always, however, the livestream (and later the recorded) version of the service will be available through the links below.

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole. The service will focus on the temptation of Jesus as he fasted in the desert for 40 days. The scripture passage, Luke 4:1-13, will be read by Hilda Sabadash. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members Elizabeth Elton, Karen Walker, Jim Louter, Pamela Fitch, Donna Fay Mailhot, Jill Kidd and Brad Munro to lead us in music and song. We will also celebrate Communion so if you are at home, please prepare a suitable beverage and cracker/bread before the service.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube . Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

Glebe St James 2022 Annual Congregational Meeting

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 02:06:18 GMT

Documents and Links for GSJ ACM - March 6, 2022 @ 1pm

Below you will find some important documents for the 2022 Annual Congregational Meeting, as were also circulated by email. The meeting will be held on March 6 starting at 1 PM in a hybrid format, with possibilities to attend both in person, or on zoom. The zoom link is below. In person attendance will require proof of vaccination, masking and physical distancing.

Key Documents:

2021 Annual Report (Draft)

Thriving Churches Report

Zoom Link:

Zoom link for ACM (Meeting ID: 856 1740 7899; Passcode: 6279310).

The meeting link will open at 12:45pm. Note you will start in a waiting room, to permit attendance to be taken.

Meeting Agenda, and linked documnets:

Opening Prayer
Welcome
Election of Chair and secretary - motion
Attendance
Motion to permit voting by Adherents - motion
Approval of the Meeting Agenda - motion
In Memoriam 2021 (see page 8 of the annual report)
Report from Council
Treasurer’s Report (see 2021 Treasurer's Report )
Approval of the 2021 Annual Report - motion
Approval of Minutes of 2021 Annual Meeting - motion
Approval of Minutes of the Congregational Planning Meeting - motion
Report of the Task Force on Christian Development and Pastoral Care (see Task Force Report ) - motion
Trustees - Resignation and Election (see Trustees Announcement ) - motion
Nominating Committee Report and Approval of Chair Elect - motion
Approval of 2022 Budget - motion
Land Use Fee - motion
Mission and Service Target - motion
2022-23 Community of Faith (Living Ministry) Profile - motion
Vote of thanks
Closing Prayer

Worship with us this Transfiguration Sunday!

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 15:48:25 GMT

Join us - online or in person - this Sunday, February 27, 2022

A very warm welcome to all joining us for this service for Transfiguration Sunday on February 27th, 2022. We have returned to hybrid worship, with some joining in person in the Sanctuary. As always, however, the livestream (and later the recorded) version of the service will be available through the links below.

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole. The entire service will focus on exploring some of the realities of walking through life as a person with Black skin, on this, the final Sunday of Black History Month. The scripture passage, Exodus 34:29-35, will be read by Marilyn Hamilton. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members Julia Barry, Martien de Leeuw, Shelley Eckford, Elizabeth Elton, Pamela Fitch, and Crystal Maitland to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube . Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

After the service, there will be a zoom coffee hour at noon and the hymn sing will begin at 1pm. See the end of the service bulletin for the links, and also for special notes of how to join in as Jesse Stewart leads hymn sing participants in a collective interactive improvisation!

Join us for the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:45:29 GMT

Worship with us online this Sunday, February 20, 2022

A very warm welcome to all joining us for this service for the seventh Sunday after Epiphany, February 20th, 2022. This week's service will only be available online, but watch for news about return to hybrid in-person/online worship in the coming days.

Our service this week will be lead by Coordinating Minister, Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole. Her message wrestles with the "Golden Rule" and the Gospel of Luke, picking up where we left off last week with chapter 6:27-38. The scripture passage will be read by Elizabeth Elton. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members Frank Duern, Shelley Eckford, Elizabeth Elton, Jim Louter, Wayne MacWhirter, and Martha Milne to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

After the service, there will be a zoom coffee hour at noon - see the service bulletin for the link.

Join us for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:27:06 GMT

Worship with us digitally this Sunday, February 13, 2022

A very warm welcome to all joining us for this service, which will only be available on-line, for the sixth Sunday after Epiphany, February 13th, 2022.

We are delighted that Susan Toller, our Pastoral Care Intern will lead this weeks service as part of her journey towards becoming a diaconal minister with the United Church. Her message explores how Luke's gospel telling of the "Sermon on the Plain" can provide insights to help in sorting through the complexity of the current state of affairs in Ottawa. Meanwhile, Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole is excited to experience her first live-streamed GSJ service from home! The scriptures will be Luke 6:17-26 read by Pam Fitch. Special Music will be provided by Bruce Taylor on viola. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members Pam Fitch, Jim Louter, Crystal Maitland, Martein de Leeuw, Elizabeth Elton and Shelley Eckfort to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

After the service, there will be a zoom coffee hour at noon - see the service bulletin for the link.

Odawa Native Friendship Centre

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:29:34 GMT

Odawa Native Friendship Centre is now settled in the Rideau Community Hub (former Rideau High School building) at 815 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa. They also run a drop-in at 510 Rideau St. GSJ is also assisting in a partnership between Odawa and Église Unie St-Marc on Elgin Street, to support renovations towards a location for Odawa's Aboriginal Criminal Courtworker Program.

During the Pandemic, Odawa Native Friendship Centre and the Centre 510 drop-in are providing modified service for clients who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Specific needs have been mentioned, primarily items for personal hygiene, or items like hand sanitizer. Check with the office to see what is currently being collected. Monetary donations can be made through our Donate button , through the church office or through Canada Helps . You can designate part of your weekly offering to be directed towards Odawa, as well!

News about Odawa is found on their Website , Twitter , or Facebook pages.

Land Use Fee

One of the ways that GSJ tries to walk the path to reconciliation is to acknowledge that the land that our church building rests on, as well as the land where many of our congregants live and work is the traditional unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabeg. For the last several years, our annual budget includes a land use fee that is sent to Odawa for use in their programing as they best see fit.

Join us for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 03:22:57 GMT

Worship with us virtually this Sunday, February 6, 2022

A very warm welcome to all joining us for this service, which will only be available on-line, for the fifth Sunday of Epiphany, February 6th, 2022.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service with a message exploring the times in life when we have the feeling: “I’m not very good at this. I don’t think this is working!” The scriptures will be Isaiah 6:1-8, 9-13 read by Karen Walker. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members Jim Louter, Crystal Maitland, Donna-Fay Mailhot, Martha Milne, Frank Duern and Karen Walker to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

After the service, there will be a zoom coffee hour at noon - see the service bulletin for the link.

Partage-Share Ottawa

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:35:34 GMT

Partage-Share Ottawa is an exciting project born in 2021 out of the Central Ottawa Outreach Cluster and the work of Claire Savage, bringing the ideas of the Stone Soup Network in Toronto here to Ottawa!

Find more details on their website ( https://www.partageshare.org/ ), or touch bases with Susan Palmai, one of their team members.

The project goal is "to create a long-term impact by helping to build healthier, more inclusive communities. We connect local businesses, other donors and individual community members in need, helping to ensure that those have a little to give can make sure it goes directly to those who need it". It's about building relationships.

Want to get involved? Check out the Donate and Get Involved tabs on their webpage!

Join us for the fourth Sunday after Epiphany - January 30, 2022

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:16:18 GMT

Worship with us virtually this Sunday, January 30, 2022

A very warm welcome to all joining us for this service, which will only be available on-line, for the fourth Sunday of Epiphany, January 30th, 2022.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service with a message centered on religious symbols and Islamophobia. The scriptures will be Jeremiah 1:4-10 read by Julia Barry. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by three choir members: Jim Louter, Crystal Maitland and Julia Barry to lead us in music and song (in light of the increase in Covid risk, the choir had cut back its participation to three members per service).

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

After the service, there will be a zoom coffee hour at noon - see the service bulletin for the link.

Worship with us this Sunday, January 23, third Sunday after Epiphany

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:59:12 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service this Sunday, January 23rd

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service, which will only be available on-line, for the third Sunday of Epiphany, January 23, 2022.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service with a message centered on Jesus early teaching in the temple and his astounding conclusion from reading the prophesy of Isaiah. The scriptures will be Luke 4: 14-21 read by Jim Louter. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by three choir members: Pam Fitch, Crystal Maitland and Elizabeth Caswell to lead us in music and song (in light of the increase in covid risk, the choir had cut back its participation to three members per service).

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube . Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

After the service, there will be a zoom coffee hour at noon - see the service bulletin for the link.

Second Sunday after Epiphany - January 16, 2022

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 23:22:24 GMT

Join us for our 'livestream-only' service this Sunday, January 16 on YouTube

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service, which will only be available on-line, for the second Sunday of Epiphany, January 16, 2022.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service with a message centered the importance of a name. The scriptures will be Isaiah 62:1-5 read by Jenifer Aiken. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by three choir members: Pam Fitch, Julia Barry and Jess Simpson to lead us in music and song (in light of the increase in covid risk, the choir had cut back its participation to three members per service).

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube . Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

After the service, there will be a zoom coffee hour at noon - see the service bulletin for the link.

Worship with us on Baptism of Jesus Sunday, January 9th, 2022

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:47:32 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Baptism of Jesus Sunday

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service, which will only be available on-line, for our second service of 2022 - Baptism of Jesus Sunday.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service with a message centered on the importance of water! The scriptures will be Isaiah 43:1-7. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by three choir members: Jim Louter, Liz Elton and Donna-Fay Mailhot to lead us in music and song (in light of the increase in covid risk, the choir had cut back its participation to three members per service).

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If you are attending in person, offering plates are available in the Narthex (front hall) of the Sanctuary. If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube . Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

After the service, there will be a zoom coffee hour at noon - see the service bulletin for the link.

Happy New Year - Epiphany Sunday - January 2nd, 2022

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:39:51 GMT

Worship with us for our livestreamed service - January 2nd, 2022 - Epiphany Sunday

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service, which will only be available on-line, for our first service of 2022 - Epiphany Sunday. We will also be celebrating communion in this service so viewers are kindly requested to have a favourite beverage and cracker/bread available so that we can partake together (even if apart).

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. The scriptures will be Jeremiah 31:7-14 read by Brad Munro. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, Jim Louter, Brad Munro, Wayne MacWhirter, Elizabeth Elton, Pamela Fitch, Liz Caswell, Karen Walker and Shelly Eckford to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

You can watch the video of the service here on YouTube . Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

After the service, there will be a zoom coffee hour at noon - see the service bulletin for the link.

Sunday, December 26: Visit the Service Archives

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 22:47:58 GMT

Welcome to GSJ! There's no service this week.....but check out the archives!

Thank you for looking to join us in worship this week! Our ministry team, worship committee, choir and AV team all get to take a sabbath day today, so we are not hosting a livestream this morning. Please take a look back in our service archives for past worship services to join in on.

https://www.glebestjames.ca/Sundays#ServiceArchive

Merry Christmas!

Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve Service - 2021

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 22:41:04 GMT

A Candlelight Service of Songs and Readings

Welcome to Glebe-St. James' Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols. Hear the familiar nativity story unfold through selected readings and in the lyrics of the sung carols. Traditionally an evening candlelight service, we invite you to light a candle in your homes, particularly for the singing of Silent Night as the final hymn in the service.

You can follow along with the service bulletin here , though the hymn lyrics will also be included in the livestream.

We invite you to join the livestream beginning at 7pm . Once the service ends, the recording will remain available to view at your leisure in the viewer below, or can be found on our YouTube Channel.

Please join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

Merry Christmas!

Family Christmas Eve Service - 2021

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:26:17 GMT

The Story of Christmas

Welcome to our Children’s Christmas Eve Service. We’re glad you’ve joined us here! In order to be fully prepared, you’ll need some candles – one per child. Then l et’s get comfortable and enter into our worship service!

You can follow along with the service bulletin here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

The YouTube video of the service is viewable below, starting Christmas Eve morning, or it can be found on our YouTube Channel .

Sunday, December 19: Advent 4

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:18:52 GMT

Worship with us live-streamed at Glebe-St. James on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2021!

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service, whether in person or on line for the fourth Sunday of Advent . Our texts this week have us thinking about Mary's Song of Joy, which is sometimes called "The Magnificat" or "The Canticle of Mary." A beloved text, it has been set to music many, many times; there was an entire edition of CBCs " Choral Concer t" of Magnificats broadcast earlier this advent.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. The scriptures will be Luke 1:39-55. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, Eric Dormer, Elizabeth Elton, Pamela Fitch, Céline Godbout, Crystal Maitland, Robert Palmai and Karen Walker to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking the same link or by viewing in the video player below. Please consider 'subscribing' to the GSJ YouTube channel and use the 'notification' (the 'bell' symbol on the GSJ YouTube channel) to be notified when we go live. If, for any reason, the webcast is interrupted you should still be able to connect by looking for the red 'live' thumb-nail image .

After the service, meet and greet for coffee hour by zoom! Links are in the bulletin.

Christmas in a Minor Key: Blue Christmas - Dec 14th, 2021

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:47:03 GMT

A quiet, reflective online service

Welcome to this contemplative service that acknowledges that Advent and Christmas isn't always full of effortless joy for everyone - it can be a season of a lot of complicated emotions too. Bring a pen or pencil and a piece of paper, as well as a candle or two to chase away the darkness of the long winter nights. We'll use these items as part of liturgy in the service.

You can follow along with the service bulletin here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs .

Then, when you're ready to begin, the YouTube video of the service can be played below, or by clicking through to YouTube.

Sunday, December 12: Advent 3

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 03:11:52 GMT

Worship with us live-streamed or in person at Glebe-St. James on

Sunday, December 12: the Third Sunday of Advent!

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service, whether in person or on line for the third Sunday of Advent . This Sunday we continue meditating on themes around a poem by Will Allen Dromgoole called "The Bridge Builder"

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. The scriptures will be read by Susan Palmai (Luke 1:57-80). James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, Julia Barry, Eric Dormer, Jill Kidd, Pamela Fitch, Céline Godbout, Donna-Fay Mailhot, Crystal Maitland and Robert Palmai to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

After the service, meet and greet for coffee hour by zoom! Links are in the bulletin.

Sunday December 5: Advent 2

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:40:34 GMT

Worship with us Sunday, December 5: the Second Sunday of Advent!

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service, whether in person or on line for the second Sunday of Advent . This Sunday we continue meditating on theme around home, based around the story of Zechariah and the prophesy he speaks in the lead up to the birth of his son, John the Baptist.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

After the service, meet and greet for coffee hour by zoom! Links are in the bulletin.

Sunday November 28 - Advent 1

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 16:18:16 GMT

Worship with us Sunday, November 28: the First Sunday of Advent!

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service, whether in person or on line, on November 28th for the first Sunday of Advent . This Sunday we will reflect on the feeling of 'home sick' as it relates to the advent period of 'longing' (for justice, for peace, for _______) and the desire to 'come home'. We are not alone in this world. We will also have communion in the service so please be prepared and have your own beverage and cracker/bread.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. The scriptures will be read by Eric Dormer (LUKE 21:25-36). James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, Julia Barry, David Brown, Jim Louter, Shelley Eckford, Pamela Fitch, Crystal Maitland, and Karen Walker to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

After the service, join us on Zoom at 1:00 PM for our November hymn sing!

November 21 - Reign of Christ Sunday

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:28:23 GMT

Yes Christmas is coming! Join us this Sunday as we observe Reign of Christ Sunday and the Liturgical calendar. We will also have the 'blessing of the quilts'!

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service, whether in person or on line, on November 21st for Reign of Christ Sunday. This week we will observe the importance of this day within the context of the liturgical calendar. Our service will also include the 'blessing of the quilts' - an annual tradition at Glebe St James in which baby quilts made over the past year will be dedicated and then gifted to St. Mary's Home in Ottawa.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead the service. The scriptures will be read by Barb Coyle and will include Luke 2:1-7, Isaiah 60:1-6, Luke 4:1-13, Luke 24:1-12, and Luke 9:12-17. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, Pam Fitch, Celine G, Jessica Simpson, Karen Walker, Jim Louter, Liz E, and Crystal Maitland to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

After the service, join the Women's Intergenerational Group at 1:00 pm to hear special guest Elizabeth Sterritt who will speak with us (by Zoom) on the topic: "How do we interact with our adult children? The message behind Intergenerational Mediation." Zoom link will be on the 'What's happening' web page.

Join us for Music Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 10:30 am

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:27:34 GMT

Please join us, in person at 650 Lyon Street in Ottawa (please have your proof of vaccination available), or on-line on YouTube for Music Sunday

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service, whether in person or on line, this Sunday, November 14th. This week we will observe the importance of music in our worship at Glebe - St. James.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will be away so the service will be led by Nancy Huggett with contributions from several members of the congregation and choir. The scripture is from Psalm 149 and will be read by Barb Munro. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, Elizabeth Elton, Pamela Fitch, Shelly Eckford, Jim Louter, David Brown, Julia Barry, and Crystal Maitland to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

After services, join us for a zoom coffee hour at 1:00 pm for a chance to meet and greet and touch bases. Remember that the zoom login information is new this fall! The link is listed at the end of the service bulletin, or in the what's happening section of the website.

Remembrance Day 2021: November 7th at 10:30 am

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:41:10 GMT

Please join us, in person at 650 Lyon Street in Ottawa (please have your proof of vaccination available), or on-line on YouTube, for our Remembrance Day Service

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service, whether in person or on line, this Sunday, November 7th. This week we will observe Remembrance Day - a Service of reflection as we prepare for the national observance of Remembrance Day on November 11 at 11 am.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship and prayer. The scripture is from Matthew 5:1-12 and will be read by Brad Munro. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, Elizabeth Elton, Pamela Fitch, Jill Kidd, Jim Louter, Bran Munro, and Karen Walker to lead us in music and song. Jesse Stewart and Charlie Watson will also add to our music ministry.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

All Saints: October 31, 2021

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 22:07:17 GMT

Welcome to the Glebe-St. James Sunday Worship Service!

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service! This week we consider the text of the Beatitudes, and join as a community to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship and prayer. The scripture is from Luke 6:20-31 , read by Heather Stinson . James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, Julia Barry, Shelley Eckford, Pamela Fitch, Jim Louter, Donna-Fay Mailhot, and Jessica Simpson to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

World Food Sunday: October 24, 2021

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 21:53:07 GMT

Welcome to the Glebe-St. James Sunday Worship Service!

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service! This week we meditate on the theme of World Food Day , thinking about food sovereignty the world over.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship and prayer. The scripture is from Matthew 13:1 - 9, read by Pam Fitch . James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, E lizabeth Elton, Zo ë Fortier, Karen Walker and Pam Fitch to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

New Members Sunday: October 17, 2021

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:51:47 GMT

Welcome to the Glebe-St. James Family!

This group shot of the Glebe-St. James congregation was taken in November 2019

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service! This week we will particularly celebrate new members who have been joining us in worship the GSJ family in recent months. Some of those being honoured have taken the formal step of transferring their membership to Glebe-St. James.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship and prayer. The scripture is from John 4:5-42, read by Donna-Fay Mailhot . James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, David Brown, Donna-Fay Mailhot and Karen Walker to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Thanksgiving Sunday: October 10, 2021

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:15:09 GMT

Sunday, October 10th - Creation invites: Depend upon me!

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service celebrating creation time! This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, with reflections of gratitude by members of our faith community. The photo above was taken in 2019 Thanksgiving's Sunday, with the bounty beautifully assembled and arranged by Laura Richardson.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship and prayer. The scripture is from John 1:1-18, read by Hilda Sabadash . James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, Liz Elton and Crystal Maitland to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Fourth Sunday of Creation - Wisdom

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 01:03:34 GMT

Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 - Creation Time 4 & Worldwide Communion

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service celebrating creation time! This week is world-wide communion Sunday - if you'd like to join from home, please have your 'wine & bread' ready at hand.

Our Minister, the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship and prayer, and with a reflection about the books of wisdom. The scripture is from Proverbs 8:22-31, read by Nancy Huggett . James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, Pam Fitch, David Brown and Crystal Maitland to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

Indigenous Education Series: The United Church & Residential Schools - A post-Kamloops Update

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 01:16:18 GMT

With Lori Ransom of Indigenous Ministries

The Live event was hosted by Glebe-St. James and the Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council - Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 7-9pm EST. Lori Ransom of Indigenous Ministires updated us on the latest information about residential schools in the post-Kamloops period.

The zoom session was recorded - to access the recording, use this link , with passcode: V0X?f@1B

You can also view Lori's presentation slides here .

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, September 26, for Creation 3 / Orange Shirt Day

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 01:31:07 GMT

Sunday, September 26th - Creation Time 3 / Orange Shirt Day

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service celebrating creation and honouring the cause of reconciliation!

Our Minister, the Rev Theresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship and prayer, and with a reflection about creation and reconciliation. The scripture is from Genesis 1:1-2:4a. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, Elizabeth Elton, Jim Louter and Julia Barry to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

After services, join us for a zoom coffee hour at 12:00 pm (note the NEW time for this week!) for a chance to meet and greet and touch bases. The zoom login information had changed! The new link is listed at the end of the service bulletin.

At 1:00 PM we will once again have a hymn sing (note that is not at 1:30 as indicated in the bulletin) - it will be led by several members of the choir in person! Please join us at this zoom link .

Join us for our livestream on September 19, 2021 -

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:36:08 GMT

Sunday, September 19. Creation Time 2

A warm welcome to all joining us for this service celebrating creation!

Our Minister, the Rev Theresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship and prayer, and with a second reflection about creation. The scripture is from Genesis 2:4b-25. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by choir members, Jess Simpson, Robert Palmai and Susan Palmai to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

After services, join us for a zoom coffee hour at 1:00pm for a chance to meet and greet and touch bases. The zoom login information had changed ! The new link is listed at the end of the service bulletin.

Glebe St James Livestream - Sunday, September 12

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:28:38 GMT

Welcome Back! This is the new season of creation on Sunday, September 12th.

A warm welcome to all joining us for this first service of the new season! Welcome back from whatever time and place has led you to be here this Sunday.

Our Minister, the Rev Theresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship and prayer, and with a reflection about creation. The scripture is from Psalm 8. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by Jim Louter, Julia Barry and Crystal Maitland to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

After services, join us for a zoom coffee hour at 1:00pm for a chance to meet and greet and touch bases. The zoom login information is listed at the end of the service bulletin.

Summer Shared Worship Services: September 5 at Glebe St James

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:08:14 GMT

Join us for our last shared summer service of the season at Glebe St James

Our Minister, the Rev Theresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship and prayer, and with a reflection about the healing of the Greek women's daughter. The scripture is from Mark 7: 24-37. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by Pam Fitch, Jill Kidd and Donna-Fay Mailhot to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

After services, join us for a zoom coffee hour at 1:00pm for a chance to meet and greet and touch bases. The zoom login information is listed at the end of the service bulletin.

Summer Shared Worship Services: August 29th @ GSJ

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:43:16 GMT

Welcome to Glebe-St. James! Join our livestream @ 10:30am.

Nancy Huggett, one of GSJ's licensed lay worship leaders will lead us in worship and prayer, with a reflection entitled "Listen Here". James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by Martien de Leeuw, Susan Palmai, Robert Palmai and Jessica Simpson to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

After services, join us for a zoom coffee hour at 1:00pm for a chance to meet and greet and touch bases. The zoom login information is listed at the end of the service bulletin.

Summer Shared Worship Services: August 22nd @ GSJ

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:53:37 GMT

Welcome to Glebe-St. James! Join our livestream @ 10:30am.

A warm welcome to visitors joining us from our sister congregations of Southminster United, Fourth Avenue Baptist and St. Giles Presbyterian here in Ottawa, or from whatever time and place has led you to join the congregation of Glebe-St.James (GSJ) in worship this Sunday. This week, we'd like to extend a particular welcome to members of Comox United Church on Vancouver Island who are completing the second half of our summer worship exchange by joining us here today!

Hilda Sabadash, one of GSJ's licensed lay worship leaders will lead us in worship and prayer, with a reflection on John 6:56-69. James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by Lawrence Cumming, Elizabeth Elton, Pamela Fitch to lead us in music and song.

Our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements is linked here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

After services, join us for a zoom coffee hour at 1:00pm for a chance to meet and greet and touch bases. The zoom login information is listed at the end of the service bulletin.

Summer Shared Worship Services: August 15th @ GSJ

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:27:47 GMT

Welcome to Glebe-St. James! Join our livestream @ 10:30am.

Nancy Huggett, one of GSJ's licensed lay worship leaders will lead us in Worship, with a reflection on singing and of "Making a Joyful Noise"! James Caswell, Minister of Music, will be joined by Julia Barry, Pam Fitch, and Crystal Maitland to help make some joyful noises (that is to say, lead us in music and song!)

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If donating online, you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to.

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

Join us for a zoom coffee hour at 1:00pm for a chance to meet and greet and touch bases. The login information is also listed at the end of the bulletin.

Summer Worship Exchange: August 1st @ Comox United

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:46:51 GMT

Worship Exchange on August 1

How long has it been since we’ve travelled? Too long? Exciting news: We’ve been invited to Comox, British Columbia this Sunday!

We have arranged a worship exchange with Comox United Church on Vancouver Island ( click here to read a bit more about them).

They will be hosting us this Sunday (August 1) and we will be hosting them on August 22nd. Their recorded service will be available on Youtube to watch at your convenience.

If Comox UC sounds familiar to you, it might be because a former GSJ member is now a very active member there. Joyce Wagland is co-chair of Comox’s Worship Committee. She has sent a letter of welcome which is attached.

Hope you are able to take part in this special service that we will share with church family from near and far.

Blessings,

Chris Burbridge (Chair, GSJ Worship Committee)

Summer Shared Worship Services: August 1st & 8th are hosted by Fourth Ave. Baptist

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:46:52 GMT

Shared services with Fourth Ave. Baptist - Aug 1 & 8

Shared services for the first two weeks in August will be hosted by Fourth Avenue Baptist, with Rev. Cheryle Hannah is presiding at 10:45am (note that this is 15 minutes later than most of our summer services1)

They have lots of options to connect:

It is live-streamed via Facebook Live (you don't have to be a Facebook member to watch!).
You can also view through their YouTube channel .
Videos are also posted to their website .

The service bulletin is weekly available through the 4th Avenue website .

Happy Sunday, and have a great week!

Summer Shared Worship Services: July 18 and 25th are hosted by Southminster

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:33:55 GMT

Shared services with Southminster United Church - July 18 and 25

Shared services for the last two weeks in July will be hosted by Southminster United Church via ' Facebook Live' (you don't need a Facebook account to see it). The Rev. Doc. Steve Moore is presiding. Services start at 10:30 am.

The service bulletin is available through the South Minster website and for July 18 is available right here !

Summer Shared Worship Services - July 4 and 11 @ St. Giles Presbyterian

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:01:18 GMT

July 4 and 11 - shared hybrid service with St. Giles Presbyterian

July 4 and 11 will be shared services with St. Giles Presbyterian church at Bank St and Glebe Ave; St. Giles offers both livestreamed and in-person worship:

Livestream:

The livestream occurs via Zoom using the link below; it becomes available about 30 minutes before the service. The service video is then transferred over to YouTube where it is usually available by 2 p.m.

https://zoom.us/j/98306295602?pwd=UU1FZG93WmpFOW5KRDhTUHY3YUQ3Zz09

Meeting ID: 979 1509 8164

Passcode: 978455

The service bulletin can be found here .

In-person:

St. Giles permits limited in-person worship (you must contact their church office administrator in advance). Attendance is limited to 62 persons (25% capacity). Priority will be given to members and adherents of the St. Giles congregation. You may pre-register to ensure seating through Pat, the church administrator (office@stgilesottawa.org)

Vigil to Honour and Remember Indigenous Children - Canada Day

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 21:56:43 GMT

Live-streamed from Glebe-St. James @ 11am on July 1, 2021

On Canada Day, join the community of Glebe-St. James United Church (Ottawa, Ontario) at 11am for a Virtual Vigil in honour of the 1,143 children found and to remember the more than 4,100 children identified as missing by their friends, families, and communities. Like many, we felt the need for some sober reflection this Canada Day and invite like-minded people to join us.

Click on the blue button below to join the vigil live-streamed on the Glebe-St. James YouTube channel at 11am on July 1st. A recorded version will remain available after the vigil is finished by scrolling down to the video player at the bottom of this page.

The photographs scrolling below are of living memorials inside and outside of Glebe-St. James at Lyon and First in the Glebe: 140 orange shirts (one for each residential school in Canada) wait to stand in remembrance as more children are found.

Images of the indoor and outdoor memorials at GSJ - one shirt for each of the 140 residential schools.

Summer Shared Worship Services

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 22:31:20 GMT

Shared Summer Services with our Sister Congregation

Each summer four neighborhood congregations share in ecumenical summer services! Join our sister congregations each Sunday for a new experience. The links below take you to each of the church websites, which will take you to their iteration of a live-streamed service. While most services are at 10:30 (including the August services @ GSJ), note that the first two weeks of August at Fourth Avenue Baptist are at 10:45.

Check the e-Updates or the links below for new details as they arise!

July 4 & 11 will be led by Rev Paul Wu, St. Giles Presbyterian @ 10:30 am
July 18 & 25 will be led by Rev. Steve Moore, Southminster United @ 10:30 am
August 1 & 8 - Rev. Cheryle Hannah, Fourth Avenue Baptist @ 10:45 am
August 15, 22. 29 & Sept 5 - Glebe St. James United @ 10:30 am

Stay tuned for postings that will include the bulletin and a link to the live-streamed service. We will also post information if hybrid services (a combination of in-person and live-streamed) are possible!

Sunday, June 27th, 2021 - PRIDE Sunday

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 22:12:08 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, June 27th.

Celebrate PRIDE with us at Glebe-St. James. Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will reflect on Psalm 150, interweaving themes of inclusion as well as those of joy and celebration that are represented in PRIDE celebrations by LGBTQ2S+ individuals, communities and allies.

James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and Julia Barry, Crystal Maitland and Liz Caswell will lead us in music and song.

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If you have pledged for the new digital organ fund, your pledges for 2021 are requested by June 30 (you can indicate on the 'paypal' page where you want your gift to be dedicated to).

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

The meeting will be followed by an early virtual coffee hour at 12:00pm (a Zoom link found in the service bulletin) and the June Hymn sing at 1pm. Click here to download the hymn lyrics and get to the zoom link.

A few summer notes:

This is our last regular worship service before summer! But we still hope to see you over the summer! Here's a few ways to keep in touch:

Zoom coffee break will continue at 1pm over the summer (the link stays the same as the one in the bulletin, above).
Summer services: links and information on shared summer services with our sister congregations (St. Giles Presbyterian, Southminster United and Fourth Ave. Baptist) will be here on the website, as well as in the e-Update.
Teresa, though on holidays, is still available by email for pastoral emergencies. Jennifer will be on summer hours: She will be in the office on Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm. She will also be checking e-mails on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Reach out to her if you'd like a copy of the up-to-date directory to keep in touch with other members of the congregation! Or, sign up for e-Updates to get summer news!

Sunday, June 20th, 2021 - National Indigenous Day of Prayer

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 20:10:12 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, June 20th.

For this Sunday, National Indigenous Day of Prayer, Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole has arranged for guest preachers from Toronto Native Ministry, who will be delivering "A Sermon in Three Parts":

Part 1: Sandra Campbell will speak on John 1:1-8
Part 2: Reverend Leigh Kerns on John 1:9-13
Part 3: Reverend Evan Swance-Smith on John 1: 14-16

James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and Donna-Fay Mailhot, Liz Elton, and Jessica Simpson will lead us in music and song.

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here .

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

The meeting will be followed by a a virtual coffee hour at 1:00, at a Zoom link found in the service bulletin, above.

Sunday, June 13th, 2021 - Third Sunday in the Season of Pentecost

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:40:03 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, June 13th.

The scripture reading for this Sunday is from Mark 4:26-34 - the parable of the mustard seed - and will be read by Donna-Fay Mailhot. The service will be led by the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole.

James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and Elizabeth Caswell, Donna-Fay Mailhot, and Karen Walker will lead us in music and song.

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here .

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

The meeting will be followed by a meeting of the Women's Intergenerational Group ( WIGs ) at 12 noon, and a virtual coffee hour at 1:00. Zoom links are in the service bulletin, above.

Sunday, June 6th, 2021 - 96th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:04:33 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, June 6th.

The scripture reading for this Sunday is from Mark 3:19-35 and will be read by Eric Dormer. The service will be led by the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole.

James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and Elizabeth Elton, Pam Fitch, Jim Louter will lead us in music and song.

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here .

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

This Sunday right after church there will a congregational meeting . Please join the meeting starting at 11:45 am- the meeting will get started right at noon! More details about the meeting are found in the bulletin.

The meeting will be followed by a virtual coffee hour at 1:00. Passcode is in the service bulletin.

Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Children found at Kamloops Residential School - June 5th, 2021

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 21:56:28 GMT

Human Rights Monument, Ottawa

Images of the hanging of 215 orange shirts to honour the memory of the 215 children found in unmarked graves in Kamloops. Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole rings a triangle, while Ruth Burnett-Cole and other vigil leaders hang the shirts on the Human Rights Monument in Ottawa, Canada. Image credits: Eric Dormer.

Session 3: Embodiment and Settler Decolonization with Dr. Denise Nadeau

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:37:17 GMT

Exploring links between white body supremacy, private property, and how they shape settler colonial attitudes and behaviour.

Hosted by Glebe-St. James and the Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council's "Reimagining Indigenous/Settler Relations" An Educational Series of Conversations - Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. EST.

What do our bodies have to do with decolonization? In this session we focused on how white body supremacy and the institution of private property shape settler colonial attitudes and behaviour. Decolonization of the body needs to be addressed before settlers can begin to engage with Indigenous ethics of relationality and reciprocity and what Indigenous sovereignty means.

Dr. Nadeau is an educator, writer and activist of mixed European ancestry from Quebec, currently living in unceded Lkwungen territory on Vancouver Island. She is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Religions and Cultures Department at Concordia University in Montreal. She is the author of the recently released Unsettling Spirit: A Journey into Decolonization( MQUP, 2020). Denise is a trained somatic movement therapist and this work informs her research and practice interests which include include Indigenous- settler relations, decolonization of the body, the politics of trauma and the deconstruction of whiteness and settler colonialism in Christianity.

To learn more, find a copy of Denise's recent book "Unsettling Spirit" at your local book store, library or online .

Sunday, May30th, 2021 - Trinity Sunday and Asian Heritage Sunday

Sun, 30 May 2021 15:22:06 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, May 30th.

The scripture reading for this Trinity - Asian Heritage Sunday is from Matthew 5: 21-26 and will be read by Jenifer Aiken. The service will be led by the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole with a message focus on recognizing Asian Heritage and reconciliation.

James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and Julia B., Jessica S. and Elizabeth E. will lead us in music and song.

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here .

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

This Sunday there will also be a virtual coffee hour at 1:00. Passcode is in the service bulletin.

Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 - Pentecost

Sat, 22 May 2021 18:24:42 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on May 23rd at 10:15 am - Pentecost Sunday

The scripture reading for this Pentecost Sunday is from John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15. The service will be led by the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole and will include Communion. Please prepare by having a cracker or piece of bread and a beverage of your choice with you.

James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and Jessica S., Martien de L. and Susan P. will lead us in music and song.

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs! If you have pledged for the new digital organ fund, your pledges for 2021 are requested by June 30.

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

This Sunday there will also be a virtual coffee hour at 1:00. Passcode is in the service bulletin.

Archive of June 2020 Services at Glebe St James

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:17:02 GMT

Archive of services held at Glebe St James United Church in June 2020

This is the last of the series of services (four) that we did not have a link to from our church's website from the month of June 2020 (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th). They were led by our lay worship leaders (Nancy H., Chris B., Dietlind G., Stephanie L.) and a deaconical Minister (Janet Nield) and feature solos from choir members. Don't miss "The Storm is Passing Over" and the organ/piano duet in the June 14 service! Nancy Best gave the message on June 21st, Aboriginal Sunday in 2020.

Archive of May 2020 Services at Glebe St James

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:46:33 GMT

Archive of services held at Glebe St James United Church in May 2020

Here is an archive of the 'pre-livestreamed' services from Glebe St James United church from May 2020 (including the first virtual video choir - a quartet to start from Liz, Pam, Crystal and James and virtual reading of the Lords Prayer!). This is the period in which Rev. Teresa started her sabbatical and therefore other worship leaders provided the message including Nancy Huggett, Whit Strong, Dietlind Gardell, Stephanie Langill and Janet Nield.

Archive of April 2020 Services at Glebe St James

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:37:23 GMT

Archive of services held in April 2020

Before 'livestreaming' became a thing, we made videos of segments of the service which were artfully pasted together by our Minister of Music into complete videos we could post on Youtube. Here are the services we held in April 2020 which includes Palm Sunday (April 5), Good Friday (April 10) and then Easter (April 12).

Archive of March 2020 Services at Glebe St James

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:20:28 GMT

Archive of video services from March 2020 (our first video services)

This is an archive of our first few months of video services - these were not 'livestreamed' but were made from video clips carefully stitched together by our Minister of Music, James Caswell, in the early days of the COVID pandemic. On March 15 2020, we were still allowed to hold a 'distanced' service (Robert and James did a piano-organ duet as the postlude)! How that changed!

Sunday, May 16, 2021 - Seventh Sunday of Easter

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:39:00 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, May 16th.

The scripture reading is from Philippians 4:4-20 (Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice...). Hopefully, Rev Teresa, recovering from dental surgery, will be leading us in worship! Pray for her speedy recovery!

James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and Julia, Karen and Crystal will lead us in music and song.

You will be find our s ervice bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs ! If you have pledged for the new digital organ fund, your pledges for 2021 are requested by June 30.

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service ; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

This Sunday there will also be a virtual coffee hour at 1:00. Passcode is in the service bulletin.

Sunday, May 9, 2021 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

Fri, 07 May 2021 16:29:53 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, May 9.

Happy Mothers Day!

The scripture reading is from Acts 10:44-48 in which Peter is speaking to a crowd of both Jews and Gentiles. Ruth Burnett-Cole, as part of her Lay Worship Leader training, will provide the reflection. She will reference the words of the Rev. Paul Douglas Walfall, who has written about the United Church of Canada and about systemic racism .

James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and Jim, Pam and Donna-Fay will lead us in music and song.

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

This Sunday there will also be a virtual coffee hour at 1:00. Passcode is in the service bulletin.

Session 2: Exploring Bill C15

Thu, 06 May 2021 00:55:30 GMT

UNDRIP in a Canadian Context and implementation of Bill C15
with Drs. Brenda Gunn and Alex Neve

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) is a template for the rights of Indigenous people globally. Bill C-15 is the Liberal government’s attempt at beginning to enshrine these rights into Canadian law. The Bill has supporters and critics. Drs. Brenda Gunn and Alex Neve will introduce the Bill and explore some of its benefits and challenges. Dr. Gunn is an Indigenous law professor at the University of Winnipeg, and Dr. Neve is a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor in international human rights law at the University of Ottawa and Dalhousie University. Dr. Neve served as Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada’s English Branch from 2000

to 2020.

At the beginning of the session, Dr. Gunn shared this Introductory Handbook on UNDRIP . This handbook provides:

A basic understanding of the history of the UN Declaration and how it applies in Canada
An introduction to some of the broad themes of rights recognized and protected in the UN Declaration
A basic description and analysis of what these rights can mean for Aboriginal people
Examples from Indigenous communities and legal systems around the world where various provisions of the UN Declaration have been implemented
A list of resources to learn more in-depth information about the UN Declaration

This is a link to the most recent version of Bill C-15 .

Sunday, May 2nd - Fifth Sunday of Easter

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:50:12 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, May 2nd.

Join us for our livestreamed service this Sunday.

The scripture reading is from Acts 8:26-40 where Philip interprets a passage in Isaiah for the Ethiopian official. Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship (Teresa recently celebrated her birthday!). James Caswell, our Minister of Music and David, Eric and Liz will lead us in music and song.

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

This Sunday there will also be a virtual coffee hour at 1:00. Passcode is in the service bulletin.

Sunday April 25th - Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:47:55 GMT

Join us for our live-streamed service on Sunday, April 25th @ 10:30am!

Pastoral scenes bring to mind one of the most beloved pieces of scripture: the 23rd Psalm. Combine this with a Gospel reading from John 10:11-18 on the "Good Shepherd", and join in worship this Sunday with Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole exploring themes of shepherds and sheep.

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

This Sunday there will also be a virtual coffee hour at 1:00 . Note that there is *NOT* a hymn sing this Sunday.

Sunday April 18th - Third Sunday of Easter

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:28:32 GMT

Join us for our live-streamed service on Sunday, April 18th @ 10:30am!

April 22nd is the annual observance of Earth Day, on which we will meditate this Sunday. Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship this Sunday, April 18th.

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

This Sunday there will also be a virtual coffee hour at 1:00 .

Sunday April 11th - Second Sunday of Easter

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:09:46 GMT

Join us for our live-streamed service on Sunday, April 11th @ 10:30am!

The joy of Easter continues! Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship this Sunday, April 11th, meditating on a theme of laughter. You can join the live-streamed at 10:30am.

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns, texts and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

This Sunday there will also be a virtual coffee hour at 1:00 .

We All Go Back to the Land: The Who, Why, and How of Land Acknowledgements

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:22:20 GMT

A conversation with author Suzanne Keeptwo

Orginally hosted by Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole as part of the Glebe-St. James United Church and the Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council's - An Educational Series of Conversations - on April 7, 2021.

Offering land acknowledgements prior to church services and other public events has become a regular practice. Some question whether it is a good idea. In this video, Suzanne Keeptwo, author of "We All Go Back to the Land", explores what makes an effective land acknowledgement.

Suzanne Keeptwo, Métis of Québec (Algonkin/French and Irish) is both an artist and professional educator who merges traditional Anishinaabe teachings and artistic expression to explore Indigenous historical truths and contemporary realities. She has worked across Canada as a professional facilitator and as a freelance writer, editor, and consultant. Her area of expertise is bridging cultural gaps of understanding between Indigenous and nonIndigenous peoples.

Sunday April 4th - Easter Sunday

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 01:21:13 GMT

Join us for our live-streamed service on Easter Sunday, April 4 @ 10:30am!

The joy of Easter! Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship this Easter Sunday, April 4, live-streamed at 10:30am.

You will be find our service bulletin with hymns and texts here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

This Sunday there will also be a virtual coffee hour at 1:00 .

Good Friday - April 2, 2021

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 01:21:15 GMT

Join us for our live-streamed Good Friday Services at 10:30am

Holy week now takes us on the somber path past the stations of the cross, in observance of Good Friday.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and texts here .

CLICK HERE for to join the live-stream on YouTube , starting at about 10:20am, or watch below after the stream has ended.

You can also join Moderator Richard Bott, and members of the General Council Executive (including Teresa and Ruth) for "From the Table to the Cross," a Good Friday service. We will gather online to remember stories of Jesus' final hour and sing and pray together. If you are able, please bring a glass of water, a flower, and a candle to help to set the table that reaches far beyond our own walls and screens. Available for streaming starting at 9:30 a.m. EDT on the United Church of Canada YouTube page .

Maundy Thursday - April 1, 2021

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 01:21:23 GMT

Our recorded Maundy Thursday Service becomes available at 12 noon

Our Holy Week journey towards Easter passes next through the observance of Maundy Thursday, with the scripture reading story from John 13:1-17, 31b-35 telling of Jesus washing the feet of the disciples.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and texts here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

CLICK HERE for the recorded video on YouTube, any time after 12 noon , or watch below:

Sunday March 28th - Palm Sunday

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:31:56 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, March 28 - Palm Sunday

The Rev Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship this Sunday, March 28, Palm Sunday.

Our scripture reading this week comes from Mark 11:1-11; 14:1-15:47

James Caswell, our Minister of Music, and members of the choir, Julia Barry, Crystal Maitland and Liz Caswell will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

This Sunday there will also be a virtual coffee hour at 12:00 (link in service bulletin) AND hymn sing at 1:00 .

Sunday, March 21, 2021 - Lent 5

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 22:13:47 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, March 21 - fifth Sunday in Lent

The Rev Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship this Sunday, the fifth Sunday in Lent (one week to go to Palm Sunday!). Reminder we will have our Annual Meeting after the service starting at about 12:45 (formal start is at 1 PM).

Our scripture reading this week comes from John 12:20-33.

James Caswell, our minister of music, and members of the choir, Susan Palmai, Jim Louter and Jessica Simpson will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs!

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

Glebe St James 2021 Annual Congregational Meeting

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:56:53 GMT

Documents and Links for GSJ ACM - March 21, 2021 @ 1pm

Here are some important documents for the 2021 Annual Congregational Meeting which will be held on March 21 starting at 1 PM. Note these documents have also been distributed to many members by email.

Agenda (see also laid out below)

Annual Report

Zoom connection for ACM (starting around 12:45).

0. Opening of Zoom link for sign-in (12:45 p.m.) (Meeting ID: 862 6486 1992, Passcode: 845118)

1. Opening prayer (Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole – 1:00 p.m.)

2. Welcome

3. Election of a chair and secretary (Jim Louter - motion)

4. Attendance

5. Motion to permit voting by Adherents

6. Approval of the meeting agenda (draft attached here )

7. In memoriam: 2019 and 2020 (Jim Richardson)

8. Report from Council (David Brown)

a. Developments during the COVID-19 pandemic

9. Approval of decisions taken by Council in lieu of a 2020 Annual Congregational Meeting (motions) ( background document here )

a. Council continuation

b. 2019 Annual report, including minutes of the 2019 ACM and 2018 Financial Review

c. 2020 Budget

d. 2020 Land Use fee

e. 2020 Mission and Service goal

Break

10. 2019 Financial Review (motion)

11. 2020 Treasurer’s financial report (motion)

12. 2020 Financial Review (motion)

13. Approval of the 2020 Annual Report (motion)

14. Moving forward

a. 2021-23 Nominations report (motion)

(ai) Nominations for members of the 2021-23 Glebe-St James Council

(aii) A complete list of members of Council committees, ministries and other Glebe-St James volunteer activities.

b. 2021 Budget (motion)

c. 2021 Land Use Fee (motion)

d. 2021 Mission and Service target (motion)

e. 2021-22 Living Ministry Profile (motion)

f. Organ renewal (motion)

g. Interim report of the Futures Task Force

h. Interim report of the Governance Working Group (motion)

15. Handover to the new Council and Council chair

16. Vote of thanks (Liz Elton)

17. Close (closing prayer – Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole)

Community of Faith Profile as approved at March 21, 2021 Annual Congregational Meeting.

Music at Glebe St. James: The Organ in Worship

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:43:07 GMT

Musc @ GSJ Podcasts

#1. Minister of Music, James Caswell, in the first in a podcast series for our organ renewal project!

#2. Liz Elton and James Caswell provide an update on the Digital Organ and a 'behind the scenes' view of the pipe chest! (October 2021)

Sunday, March 14, 2021 - Lent 4

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 15:05:15 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, March 14 - fourth Sunday in Lent

Upon the one year anniversary of the global pandemic, pictured above is the Glebe-St. James covid tree covered in blue ribbons to memorialize each person lost in Ottawa (446 as of this writing) due to this disease. Not only does each ribbon mark a lost life, but also a family, friends, neighbours, and caregivers who also grieve their loss.

The Rev Teresa Burnett-Cole will lead us in worship this Sunday.

Our scripture reading this week comes from Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-21.

James Caswell, our minister of music, and members of the choir, Crystal Maitland, Pam Fitch and Donna-Faye Mailhot will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs!

CLICK HERE for the livestream on YouTube at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service ; after the service you will be able to view a recording on YouTube by clicking below.

After the service join us for our Zoom coffee hour, at 1pm (details in e-update and the service bulletin linked above).

Also the Women’s Intergenerational Group (WIG) will meet: the zoom link is in the service bulletin above.

Join in anytime after 11:30 am for a 12 Noon start.

Topic: What makes us laugh

Facilitator: Hilda Sabadash

Sunday, March 7, 2021 - Lent 3

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:24:34 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service, Sunday March 7 (Lent 3).

Claire Savage to lead us in worship. Claire is the co- ordinator of the Central Ottawa Cluster’s Outreach Program wherein six United Churches in central Ottawa work togeth er to support the needs of our community. Claire is also a candidate for the Ministry.

Our scripture reading this week comes from John 2: 13-22 (Jesus cleansing the temple).

James Caswell, our minister of music, and members of the choir, Karen Walker, Susan Palmai and Jim Louter will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

The livestream at the YouTube link below starts at around 10:20 am (announcements) for the 10:30 am Sunday service; During the livestream using the link below, you'll be prompted to click through to watch the video right on YouTube. If you're watching the service video at a later time, it should play in the video player below.

After the service join us for our Zoom coffee hour, at 1pm (details in e-update and the service bulletin linked above).

Sunday, February 28, 2021 - Lent 2

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:57:46 GMT

Glebe-St. James' live-streamed worship service

Join us to share in our worship together, even though we are physically apart. Worship will be lead by GSJ coordinating Minister Teresa Burnett Cole, taking us on a journey through history in song to meditate on Black History Month. Our scripture reading this week comes from James 2:1-10, 14-17.

James Caswell, our minister of music, and members of choir, Julia Barry, Zoe Fortier and Jessica Simpson will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

The livestream at the YouTube link below starts at around 10:20am (announcements) for the 10:30am Sunday service; During the livestream using the link below, you'll be prompted to click through to watch the video right on YouTube. If you're watching the service video at a later time, it should play in the video player below.

After the service (as it is the last week of the month), rather than our Zoom coffee hour, join in on the 1pm Zoom Hymn sing (head to " What's happening? " to find the zoom link and the pdf of the songs). Friends and family members warmly welcome! Strangers too!

Sunday, February 21, 2021 - Lent 1

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:32:49 GMT

A joint Glebe-St. James and St. Paul's-Eastern live-streamed service

Join us to share in our worship together, even though we are physically apart. Today our team of worship leaders are joined by members of the St. Paul's-Eastern United Church as we enter together into the journey of Lent. Boyd Drake from SPE joins leadership with GSJ coordinating Minister Teresa Burnett Cole, providing the reflection on our scripture reading in Mark 1:9-15. As this week we will be celebrating the sacrament of communion, take a moment to gather a representation of the elements in preparation: perhaps a piece of bread or a cracker, and a cup of something to drink.

James Caswell, our minister of music, and members of both the GSJ and SPE choirs, Liz Caswell, David Brown and Geoff McGuire will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

The livestream at the YouTube link below starts at around 10:20am (announcements) for the 10:30am Sunday service; During the livestream using the link below, you'll be prompted to click through to watch the video right on YouTube. If you're watching the service video at a later time, it should play in the video player below.

After the service, join the Zoom Coffee Hour at 1pm for a time to touch bases or even to meet new people for the first time!

Sunday, February 14, 2021 - Transfiguration

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:05:24 GMT

Join us at Glebe-St. James for our Sunday live-streamed service!

This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday! Join us to share in our worship together, even if we are apart. Our coordinating Minister, Teresa Burnett-Cole, will lead us in worship and reflection on the scripture readings of the story of transfiguration found in Mark 9:2-9.

James Caswell, our minister of music, and members of the choir, Martien de Leeuw, Pam Fitch and Eric Dormer will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

The livestream at the YouTube link below starts at around 10:20am (announcements) for the 10:30am Sunday service; During the livestream using the link below, you'll be prompted to click through to watch the video right on YouTube. If you're watching the service video at a later time, it should play in the video player below.

After the service, join the Zoom Coffee Hour at 1pm for a time to touch bases or even to meet new people for the first time!

Sunday, February 7, 2021 - Fifth Sunday in Epiphany

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:45:06 GMT

Join us at Glebe-St. James for our Sunday live-streamed service!

This Sunday marks the fifth Sunday in the season of Epiphany. Join us to share in our worship together, even if we are apart. Our co-ordinating Minister, Teresa Burnett-Cole, will lead us in worship and reflection about what it can mean to the church out in the world.

The scripture reading will once again be from Mark, chapter 1 verses 29-39.

James Caswell, our minister of music, and members of the choir, Jim Louter, Jessica Simpson and Elizabeth Elton will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

The livestream at the YouTube link below starts at around 10:20am (announcements) for the 10:30am Sunday service; viewing directly from YouTube works best. You will also be able to watch the service video at a later time at your convenience from our website link below.

After the service, join the Zoom Coffee Hour at 1pm for a time to touch bases. Last week's Zoom hymn sing will continue the last Sunday of every month!

Sunday, January 31, 2021 - Fourth Sunday in Epiphany

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 01:32:23 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on Sunday, January 31, 2021

This Sunday marks the fourth Sunday in Epiphany. Join us to share in our worship together even if we are apart. Our co-ordinating Minister, Teresa Burnett-Cole, will lead us in worship and reflection on the presence of 'evil spirits' and the role of church.

The scripture readings will be from I Corinthians 8:1-13 and Mark 1:21-28

James Caswell, our minister of music, and members of the choir, Crystal Maitland, Robert Palmai and Susan Palmai will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

The livestream at the YouTube link below starts at around 10:15 am (announcements) for the 10:30am Sunday service; viewing directly from YouTube works best. You will also be able to watch the service video at a later time at your convenience from our website link below.

After the service, re-join us on zoom for a Hymn Sing at 1:00 PM . PDF song sheet available if you don't have a copy of Voices United or More Voices at home.

Sunday, January 24, 2021 - Third Sunday in Epiphany

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 03:03:38 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service, January 24 starting at 10:15. This will be the third Sunday in Epiphany.

Join us on Sunday, January 24th to share in our worship together even if we are apart. Our co-ordinating Minister, Teresa Burnett-Cole, will lead us using the transformative story of Jonah and the early Ministry of Jesus as recounted by Mark and linking these to events in recent days on this third Sunday in Epiphany.

The scripture will be from Jonah 3:1-5, 10 and Mark 1:14-20

James Caswell, our minister of music, and members of the choir, Karen Walker, Crystal Maitland and Donna-Fay Mailhot will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

Sunday, January 17, 2021 - Second Sunday in Epiphany

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:55:53 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service, January 17 - Second Sunday in Epiphany

The scripture will be from John 1:43-51

Join us on Sunday, January 17th to see how our co-ordinating Minister, Teresa Burnett-Cole, will muse on the imagery described in this passage on this second Sunday in Epipany.

James Caswell, our minister of music, and members of the choir, Jim Louter, Zoe Fortier and Pam Fitch will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

Baptism of Jesus Sunday - January 10th, 2021

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 22:50:59 GMT

January 10th, 2021 - Join us in celebrating the baptism of Jesus

Now that the great drama of Christmas is behind us, the question invariably arises - "Now what?" Join us on Sunday, January 10th to see how our co-ordinating Minister, Teresa Burnett-Cole,will address this question!

The scripture reading will be Mark 4:1-11. Robert Palmai, our emeritus minister of music, and members of the choir, Liz Elton, Erica Dormer and Jessica Simpson will lead us in music; Jessica will also be our soloist for the Gift of Music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

Epiphany Sunday - January 3rd 2021

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:00:10 GMT

Livestreamed Service - January 3rd 2021 - Epiphany Sunday

Join us this Sunday with our first service of the new year 2021, Epiphany Sunday. Since we will also celebrate communion, please have on hand a biscuit or cracker and your favorite beverage so that we can participate in our own space but all together.

We will be led by the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole who will lead the reflection on the true meaning of 'epiphany'. The scripture reading will be Matthew 2:1-12. Robert Palmai, our emeritus minister of music, and members of the choir Martien de Leeuw, Susan Palmai and Jim Louter will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

The livestream at the YouTube link below starts at around 10:15 am (announcements) for the 10:30am Sunday service. You will also be able to watch the service video at a later time at your convenience.

"Leftovers from Advent": December 27, 2020

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 21:16:42 GMT

Christmas 2: Sunday's Live-streamed service @ 10:30am with GSJ

With a Gospel reading about the loaves and fishes, Hilda Sabadash, one of our liscenced lay worship leaders, will lead the reflection entitled "The Leftovers from Advent". Robert Palmai , our emeritus minister of music, and members of the choir Pam Fitch, Julia Barry and Crystal Maitland will lead us in music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve Service

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 21:35:35 GMT

A Candlelight Service of Songs and Readings

Welcome to Glebe-St. James' Christmas Eve candlelight service of lessons and carols. Hear the nativity story unfold through selected readings and in song lyrics. Traditionally and evening service, we invite you to light a candle in your home.

You can follow along with the service bulletin here , and the YouTube video of the service will be posted below on the morning of December 24th such that you can view it at a time that best suits your Christmas Eve.

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

The YouTube video of the service is posted below, or can be found on our YouTube Channel .

The image above is the illumination the "Adoration of the Shepherds" in the mid 15th century Salzinnes Antiphonal , in the collection of St. Mary's University, Halifax

**Please note that while the announcement slides mention in-person worship on Sunday, December 27th, this has been altered by the recent provincial-level decision making. There are no in-person services scheduled at the moment. But live-streaming will continue: come worship with us online for the rest of December and January!

Family Christmas Eve Service

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 21:25:34 GMT

The Story of Christmas

Welcome to our Children’s Christmas Eve Service. We’re glad you’ve joined us here. In order to be fully prepared, you’ll need some candles – one per child. Then l et’s get comfortable and enter into our worship service!

You can follow along with the service bulletin here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

The YouTube video of the service is posted below, or can be found on our YouTube Channel .

The Fourth Sunday of Advent: December 20, 2020

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:08:58 GMT

Hope, Peace, Joy, and now Love: The Four Advent Candles
Join us for our live-streamed service @ 10:30am

Advent 4 is the Sunday of Love. God became one of us, out of love for all of us, then and now and forever. When we light the candle of Love, we stop in awe of God’s unending love.

Worship will be led by Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole, with our minister of Christian Development, Stephanie Langill, leading the children's time. James Caswell, our minister of music, and members of the choir Pam Fitch, Liz Caswell and Julia Barry, will lead us in music, along with Robert Palmai, emeritus minister of music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

Though some members of the congregation will be attending GSJ in person, the livestream at the YouTube link below starts at around 10:15 am (announcements) for the 10:30am Sunday service. If the link does not work, then go directly to YouTube and view it from there or from our Facebook page. You will also be able to watch the service video at a later time at your convenience on YouTube.

Third Sunday of Advent: December 13, 2020

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 18:15:55 GMT

Joy! Join us for our live-streamed service @ 10:30am

“If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it…life has some possibility left…

Joy is not made to be a crumb.” - Mary Oliver

Advent 3 focuses on Joy of the Season. Worship will be led by Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole, with our minister of Christian Development, Stephanie Langill, leading the children's time. James Caswell, our minister of music, and members of the choir Donna-Fay, Zoe, Crystal will lead us in music, along with Robert Palmai, emeritus minister of music.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

Join us for our livestreamed Children's service on December 6th, the second Sunday of Advent

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 14:19:22 GMT

The second Sunday of Advent focuses on Peace and will be led the our Minister of Christian Development and the children of Glebe St. James. This is also 'white gift' Sunday.

This week our service is brought to us by Christian Education and will feature an offering by the children and their “helpers.”

As with so many things during Covid-19, Christian Development is doing things differently than we ever have before and white gifts during the Children's Advent service is no exception!  This year we would like to join others at Glebe-St James asking you to contribute to Ottawa Innercity Ministries' Winter Survival Campaign by purchasing winter sleeping bags.  These bags cost more but they provide real relief when the homeless are facing extreme weather conditions.  If we all contribute a little, it adds up to a lot! See the announcement slides for the phone number to call.

Our minister of Christian Development, Stephanie Langill, will lead us in worship.

James Caswell, our minister of Music, and Julia, Jessica and David will lead us in music.

Stephanie Langill will have a children’s story.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

First Sunday of Advent: November 29, 2020

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 15:31:52 GMT

Join us for our livestreamed service on the first Sunday of Advent.

We welcome you to worship at Glebe - St. James United Church, on Sunday, November 29, the first Sunday of Advent and the first Sunday of the new liturgical year. On Sunday, we will consider H ope.

As we will be celebrating C ommunion also, we would invite you to make sure you have some bread or a cracker and a beverage to participate in the sacrament.

Our minister, the Reverend Teresa Burnett - Cole, will lead us in worship .

James Caswell, our minister of Music, and Susan, Karen and Pam will lead us in music.

Stephanie Langill will have a children’s story.

Susan will read the Scripture from Luke 2: 22 - 38.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

Reign of Christ: Sunday, November 22nd, 2020

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 16:33:15 GMT

GSJ Live-streamed Sunday Service
Announcements @10:15am; Service @10:30

In the Liturgical calendar, this Sunday is called "The Reign of Christ Sunday" - the last Sunday in the liturgical year, before we begin again with the season of Advent. This service will build on this week's gospel reading from Matthew 25:31-46. Chris Burbridge will take the service while Rev. Teresa is away. Stephanie Langill will provide the Children's Time, and music ministry comes from James Caswell and singers from the choir. You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs!

Though some members of the congregation will be attending GSJ in person , the livestream at the YouTube link below starts at around 10:15 am (announcements) for the 10:30am Sunday service. If the link does not work, then go directly to YouTube and view it from there or from our Facebook page . You will also be able to watch the service video at a later time at your convenience on YouTube.

Parable of the Talents: Sunday, November 15th, 2020

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:25:55 GMT

GSJ Live-streamed Sunday Service
Announcements @10:15am; Service @10:30

Our November 15th gospel reading is the "Parable of the Talents" (Matthew 25:14-30), forming the theme for the service led by the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole, with Stephanie Langill (Children's Time), Claire Savage (Minute for Mission) and of course, music led by James Caswell and singers from the choir.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here .

Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs!

Though some members of the congregation will be attending GSJ in person , you can still join us for the livestream at the YouTube link below starting around 10:15 am on Sunday. If the link does not work, then go directly to YouTube and view it from there or from our Facebook page . You will also be able to watch the service video at a later time at your convenience on YouTube.

Remembrance Sunday - November 8th, 2020

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 22:41:02 GMT

GSJ Live-streamed Sunday Service
Announcements @10:15am; Service @10:30

Our November 8th service will be an observance of Remembrance Sunday, led by the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole. The children's time is lead by Stephanie Langill and music is led by James Caswell and singers from the choir.

You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here . There will be two scripture readings this morning: Deuteronomy 6:4-7 and 1 Peter 1:3-7. Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs!

Join us for the livestream at the YouTube link below starting around 10:15 am on Sunday - if the link does not work, then go directly to YouTube and view it from there or from our Facebook page . You will also be able to watch the service video at a later time at your convenience on YouTube.

All Saints' Day - November 1st, 2020

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 15:35:54 GMT

Join us Sunday, November 1st, All Saints' Day, for our livestreamed service starting around 10:15 with announcements.

Our Sunday November 1st service will be led by the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole talking about All Saints' Day in the context of COVID, with music led by James Caswell and special guests from the choir. The blue ribbons in the tree above symbolize all those who have died in Ottawa because of COVID. You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here . Scripture reading is Matthew 5:1-12.

Donating at a Distance: Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs!

Join us for the livestream at the YouTube link below starting around 10:15 am on Sunday - if the link does not work, then go directly to YouTube and view it from there or from our Facebook page (just 'subscribe' to the Glebe St. James channel on YouTube). You will also be able to watch the service video at a later time at your convenience on YouTube.

The Season of Creation - Love thy Neighbour - October 25 2020

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:32:11 GMT

Join us Sunday, October 25th for our livestreamed service.

Our Sunday October 25th service will be led by the Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole talking about the 'greatest commandment' with music led by James Caswell and special guests from the choir. You can find our service bulletin with hymns and announcements here . Scripture reading is Matthew 22:34-46.

Donating at a Distance: Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

Join us for the livestream at the YouTube link below starting around 10:20 am on Sunday - if the link does not work, then go directly to YouTube and view it from there or from our Facebook page (just 'subscribe' to the Glebe St. James channel on YouTube). You are also able to watch the service video at a later time at your convenience.

Season of Creation - In the Image of God - October 18 2020

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:18:36 GMT

Join us for the livestreamed service at Glebe - St. James on October 18

This Sunday, Teresa Burnett-Cole leads us in livestreamed worship at Glebe St. James United Church starting at about 10:20 am and recorded for later viewing on YouTube.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:15-22

Bulletin: Follow along with announcements, texts and lyrics in our weekly bulletin .

Donating at a Distance: Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs !

Join our livestream @10:20 , or watch later at your own convenience!

When you click on the link below, you might get an error message. If so, just click through to “watch this video on YouTube”. This is one of those wrinkles we are still trying to iron out - changing one setting at a time each week to see what works for the most types of devices. Watch the comments section (below) for any updates or happenings on Sunday morning!

Thanksgiving Sunday - Oct 11

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 21:56:59 GMT

Sunday, October 11th, 2020 Worship @ GSJ

Join Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole and our live-stream ministry team (including the virtual choir!), in a celebration of Thanksgiving.

Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-20

Bulletin: Follow along with announcements, texts and lyrics in our weekly bulletin .

Donating at a Distance: Join in on th e virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs!

Join our livestream @10:30, or watch later at your own convenience!

If something goes astray with the player above, try linking right to our YouTube Sunday Playlist or Channel .

The Season of Creation - Fifth Sunday - Oct 4 - Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 19:37:01 GMT

Sunday, October 4th, 2020 Worship @ GSJ

The fifth Sunday of Creation, St. Francis of Assisi, and World Wide Communion: there are so many things to celebrate this week with Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole and our live-stream ministry team.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:25–34

Bulletin: Follow along with announcements, texts and lyrics in our weekly bulletin .

Donating at a Distance: Join in on th e virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs!

Join our livestream @10:30, or watch later at your own convenience!

When you click on the link below, you might get an error message. If so, just click through to “watch this video on YouTube”. This is one of those wrinkles we are still trying to iron out. Watch the comments section (below) for any updates or happenings on Sunday morning!

If something goes astray with the player above, try linking right to our YouTube Sunday Playlist or Channel .

The Season of Creation - Fourth Sunday (Sept 27) / Orange Shirt Day

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 16:10:55 GMT

Sunday, September 27th, 2020 Worship @ GSJ

Welcome back to livestreamed worship with Glebe-St. James! Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole will lead us in worship, together with a small onsite team. Sunday is also Orange Shirt Day, officially commemorated on September 30th - it opens the door to a global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind.

Scripture Reading: Job 38

Bulletin: Find our weekly bulletin with the texts of the service (including hymn lyrics!) and community announcements here .

Donating at a Distance: Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs!

When you click on the link below, you might get an error message. If so, just click through to “watch this video on YouTube”. This is one of those wrinkles we are still trying to iron out. Watch the comments section (below) for any updates or happenings on Sunday morning!

The Season of Creation - Third Sunday

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 20:38:08 GMT

Sunday, September 20th, 2020 Worship @ GSJ

Welcome back to worship with Glebe-St.James! Hilda Sabadash has stepped in on behalf of Rev. Teresa Burnett Cole to lead us in worship, together with a small onsite team.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:1-8

Bulletin: Find our weekly bulletin with the texts of the service (including hymn lyrics!) and community announcements here.

Donating at a Distance: Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs!

Many thanks to those of you who travelled through the journey of the livestream this morning! Technology can be a weird and wonderful world, and today there were more than a few bumps along the road. We're climbing a learning curve together - both from those of us trying to send the stream out, and those of you tuning in to join in worship. Thanks to everyone who chimed in in the comments section! We will definitely make use of that as a way to touch bases for any future technical glitches.

The livestream is still available on Facebook , but we have now also uploaded the recorded service to YouTube. Head right to our Sunday playlist (you can see past services there as well!), or watch it right here on our website:

The Season of Creation - Second Sunday

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 15:22:16 GMT

Sunday, September 13, 2020 Worship @ GSJ

Welcome back to worship with Glebe-St.James! Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole will once again lead us in worship, together with a small onsite team for the 10:30am live-stream worship .

Just like last week, the video below won't be active until just before 10:30am on Sunday morning . Note that we are still working out some kinks about how to link our website and the livestream (it's a little different for each type of device - mobile, tablet or computer). If you get an error, please click through to view the video directly on YouTube, or try the other links at the bottom of this page.

After the livestream concludes, the recorded version of the service will remain available through the same link. Approximately day later, YouTube publishes the video and it becomes available through our YouTube channel.

Scripture Reading: Job 12:7-12

Bulletin: Find the texts of the service (including hymn lyrics!), with community announcements at the end here .

Donating at a Distance: Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs!

.....though we are physically apart, let us join our hearts, minds and spirits in worship!

The Season of Creation - First Sunday

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 13:57:45 GMT

Sunday, September 6, 2020 Worship @ GSJ

Welcome back to worship with Glebe-St.James! After a summer of shared ecumenical services, we are pleased to welcome Rev. Teresa Burnett-Cole back from her sabbatical to lead us in worship. A small team will be onsite at GSJ to record the 10:30am live-stream worship .

This is our first Sunday testing out new technology on three fronts: new hardware, new software and a new streaming platform. Prayers of support are most welcome!

Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:1-25

Bulletin: Find both the text of the service with community announcements at the end here .

Announcement Slides: T he complete set of announcement slides can be found here .

Donating at a Distance: Join in on the virtual offering plate for M&S, Outreach & GSJ operational needs!

.....though we are physically apart, let us join our hearts, minds and spirits in worship!

If you have trouble playing the above video, head right to our YouTube Sunday playlist !

A Summer Test Drive

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 20:39:58 GMT

This is just a test....

The GSJ online worship committee is hard at work, trying to make things as seamless as possible for the fall. Call this post our "sandbox", if you will - a place to try out a couple of options to see what works best.

Facebook Option 1:

This is what it looks like if I embed the video *after* the live event has ended. Notes to future self: this is the IFrame rather than the JavaScript version.

Advantages: easy user experience, particularly if user is NOT a Facebook member. Clean aesthetic (though will have to double check that it rotates well on a phone screen - on the preview the edges are cut off).

Disadvantages: will require posting multiple times per service if we want to also have the "live" live-stream available. Slightly risky, as it relies on a unique URL, so would need to redo on the fly for any blips where live-streaming had to be restarted (the restart generates a different URL). No access to the comments on Facebook to "join the conversation".

Facebook Option 2:

embedded Facebook widget pointing direct to our live stream page

Advantages: Links to the generic livestream, so will point to whatever is the most recent video. This link could be used time and again, regardless of week. Likewise, could pick-up if there was ever a broadcasting blip that had us restart with a new streaming session.

Disadvantages: ....aesthetics are weak. This is as streamlined (and as large!) as it can be made inside our website editor. Users could be told in text to click on the blue facebook F to get to a larger window, but it's not necessarily intuitive to do so. The widget is also a bit slow to load.

Facebook Option 3:

Button or link pointing to facebook stream - scroll below to see screenshots of what a facebook user vs non-user would see for both during and after live-streaming

Disadvantages: user has to exit our page - the experience is possible for both FB members and non-FB members, but the user experience is a bit harder to predict. There will be a slightly different experience for each browser type.

Live - what a FB member would see:

Live - what a non FB member would see: (sorry for the content! It's just what happened to be a random live video that was playing!)

After live has ended: what a non-FB member would see. Note the problematic "Login" or "Create New Account" buttons at the bottom; though neither is necessary to click on and play the video, that is not necessarily transparent.

After Live has ended, what a FB member would see.

YouTube Playlist link:

The Parable of the Farmer & the Seeds

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 18:26:32 GMT

Sunday, July 12, 2020 Worship @ GSJ

Sunday, July 12th, 10am : We welcome back licensed lay worship leader Chris Burbridge and a small team of worship leaders to lead us in this, our second live-streamed summer worship service!

Once again, while the church building itself remains closed, we invite you to join us virtually (links below). Tune in right at 10am to join the service live; alternately you will be able to see the fully recorded video after the service has concluded.

We are pleased to once again extend a special welcome to members of our sister churches St. Giles Presbyterian, Fourth Avenue Baptist and Southminster United Church who join with us in an annual tradition of summer ecumenical sharing!

As this is the last week that Glebe-St. James will be hosting summer worship, please check out the details for joining in shared future summer services with our partner congregations in the weeks ahead.

Have a question or a comment ? Did something in the service make you think, or would you just like to say hello? Leave us a comment below (just keep scrolling down!), or over on the facebook link where you watch the video. We'd love to hear from you.

Live stream: Though now concluded, you can watch a recorded version of the facebook livestream here ! You don't need a facebook login to view.

Bulletin: Follow along with readings, hymns, prayers and the reflection in the bulletin .

Announcements: Double check on any of announcements slides here .

Donating at a Distance: To make an "at a distance" donation to Glebe-St. James (to the operating fund, to outreach, to M&S, etc.) or specifically our ongoing COVID-19 outreach fund, you have several options: the web donation button , by mail, by setting up PAR (pre-authorized remittance) or by using the mail-slot on the 650 Lyon Street South entrance door. In each case, you can specify where you would like the funds to be directed! See more on our " How can I Help? " page.

Mission & Service: Check out this week's minute for mission "Community Ministries Make a Difference!"

The term “partnership” can describe a wide range of relationships undertaken by the church. The work of the church is accomplished through working with others—some full ministries of the church, including community-based organizations, as well as through relationships with organizations and coalitions we know as national partners. Mission & Service supports partnerships with community ministries across Canada.

In addition to congregations, the church includes ministries such as camps, campus ministries, and community and social justice ministries that support people seeking basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, advocacy services, and spiritual guidance. There are over 60 community ministries.

Through partner relationships, the church engages in advocacy and justice, research and policy, education and theological reflection, congregational engagement for justice-making, and community support.

If Mission & Service giving is already a regular part of your life, thank you so much! If you have not given, please join me in making Mission & Service giving a regular part of your life of faith. Loving our neighbour is at the heart of our Mission & Service.

An Easy Yoke?

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 17:38:46 GMT

GSJ Worship - Sunday, July 5, 2020 - Summer Worship

We welcome licensed lay worship leader Chris Burbridge and a small team of worship leaders to lead us

in worship this Sunday @ 10am - the first of our live-streamed summer services !

We also offer particular welcome to members of our sister churches St. Giles Presbyterian, Fourth Avenue Baptist

and Southminster United Church who join with us in an annual tradition of summer ecumenical sharing!

Check out the schedule for future summer services here .

Live stream: The live stream has concluded! We had a wee wifi blip in the early part of the service, so for the short term please head to these two links to view the service: part 1 & part 2 .

Bulletin: Follow along with readings, hymns, prayers and the reflection in the bulletin .

Announcements: Double check on any of announcements slides here .

Mission & Service: Check out this week's video is about Camp Bimini's shift to online camp.

Compassionate Welcome

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 01:03:33 GMT

GSJ Worship - Sunday, June 22, 2020 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

We welcomed licensed lay worship leader Chris Burbridge to lead us in worship this Sunday - the last Sunday before Summer Worship services start! See details about how things will shift a bit for the Summer services on our "W hat's Happening " page.

We have two videos this week - first the service video, which will be posted just below on Sunday morning by about 8:30am. Secondly, check out this week's Minute for Mission.

Follow along with readings, prayers and the reflection in the bulletin . You can also double check the announcement slides or the most recent e-Update to see what's happening in our GSJ community.

Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together in worship!

Minute for Mission - June 28, 2020

This week's Minute for Mission is about a safe house in Nairobi, Kenya for LGBTQ persons fleeing Uganda.Lining up with our mission to be an affirming congregation, and in solidarity with Pride celebrations in some parts of Canada, this video describes work towards full inclusion. Capitol Pride take place in August this year!

If Mission and Service (M&S) is part of your regular givings, thank you! If not, consider making a specified M&S donation - head to the Donate portion of our "How can I help?" page.

Indigenous Day of Prayer

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 01:20:21 GMT

GSJ Sunday Worship - June 21, 2020 - A Virtual Happening

Third Sunday after Pentecost Scripture Readings

Genesis 21:8-21, Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Romans 6-1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39

We welcome both Deitlind Gardell and Rev. Nancy Best to lead us in worship as we join observations of the 2020 Indigenous Day of Prayer and 2020 National Indigenous Peoples Day .

The service video is posted just below, and the bulletin can be used to f ollow along with readings, prayers and the reflection in the bulletin , and Jim's announcement slides or the e-Update can keep you up-to-date on GSJ goings on.

Interested in making a donation to the virtual offering plate? Check out the " donate " section of our " How can I help? " page.

Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together in worship!

Do you have comments about the service? Join the conversation in the comments section below!

Help Wanted!

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 01:54:49 GMT

GSJ Sunday Worship - June 14, 2020 - A Virtual Happening

Second Sunday after Pentecost Scripture Readings

Genesis 18:1-15 (21:1-7); Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23)

We welcome both Chris Burbridge and Stephanie Langill to lead us in worship this Sunday.

The service video is posted just below, and the bulletin can be used to follow along with readings, prayers and the reflection in the bulletin, and Jim's announcement slides or the e-Update can keep you up-to-date on GSJ goings on.

Interested in making a donation to the virtual offering plate?

Check out the " donate " section of our " How can I help? " page.

Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together in worship!

What did you think? Join the conversation in the comments section below!

Standing in the Tragic Gap: Trinity Sunday

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 20:05:50 GMT

Sunday, June 7, 2020 Worship @ GSJ

Sunday, June 7, 2020 : We are pleased to welcome Janet Nield, Jack Nield and Nancy Huggett to lead us in worship this Trinity Sunday, trying to sort through some of the tumult of the world.

"Praise the Maker, Christ and Spirit: one God in community, calling Christians to embody oneness and diversity" Excerpted from VU312, Iona Community, 1985

Bulletin: Follow along with readings, hymns, prayers and the reflection in the bulletin .

Announcements: Double check on any of announcements slides here .

Have a question or a comment? Did something in the service make you think, or would you just like to say hello? Leave us a comment below - we'd love to hear from you.

Pentecost

Sun, 31 May 2020 20:18:24 GMT

Sunday, May 31, 2020 Worship @ GSJ

Where we recognize movements in the world that bring healing, hope, and abundant life for all creation,

there’s a pretty good chance that we’ve met the movement of the Holy Spirit. - Rev. Richard Bott

We are pleased to welcome Janet Nield to lead us in worship this Pentecost Sunday! Please have a small piece of bread or a cracker, as well as wine or juice to join with Janet in the celebration of communion.

Pentecost Sunday Scripture Readings: Acts 2:1-21; Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 20:19-23; John 7:37-39

Bulletin: Follow along with readings, hymns, prayers and the reflection in the bulletin .

Announcements: Double check on any of announcements slides here .

We celebrate with Rev. George Clifford, our minister of visitation, on his 88th birthday tomorrow, by singing Happy Birthday. Rev. George Clifford has lived the Gospel for 88 years, sixty of those as an ordained minister. His life and work have shown us discipleship in action, and so we dedicate our opening hymn to George!

See more on our " How can I Help? " page.

Have a question or a comment? Did something in the service make you think, or would you just like to say hello? Leave us a comment below - we'd love to hear from you.

Ascension Sunday

Sun, 24 May 2020 22:30:56 GMT

Sunday Worship, May 24th - A Virtual Happening

“Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain.” —Vivian Greene

Join LLWL Stephanie Langille in worship! Find an archived copy of the service here .

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Mon, 18 May 2020 02:08:25 GMT

Sunday Worship, May 17th - A Virtual Happening

This Sunday we are pleased to welcome another of our licensed lay worship leaders, Dietlind Gardell, to lead us in Worship.

Check out the archived service here !

Online with GSJ

Fourth Sunday of Easter - April 26, 2026

"Voices from Gaza: Witnessing genocide, Surviving and Hope" with Prof. Iyas Salim Abu-hajiar. Join us in person or online at 10:30 am.

Third Sunday of Easter - April 19, 2026

"Were not our hearts burning within us?" Join us on the figurative Road to Emmaus in person or online at 10:30 am.

Second Sunday of Easter - April 12, 2026

"There is something about showing up—about placing ourselves, as best we can, in the company of others who are seeking, questioning, hoping—that matters deeply." Join us in person or online at 10:30 am.

Hilda Sabadash - Remembrance Gathering

Easter Sunday - April 5, 2026

Hey - this tomb is empty! Please join us in celebration this Sunday at 10:30 in person or online !

Good Friday - April 3, 2026

Good question. Come and join us Friday morning at 10:30 ( live or in person) and we can talk about it.

Palm Sunday - March 29, 2026

"All or none: Christians, Jews, and Muslims support Justice, Love, and Peace."

Fifth Sunday in Lent - March 22, 2026

"You can follow every rule—and still miss the heart of God."

Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 15, 2026

“Let the little children come to me. Do not stop them. For it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.”

Third Sunday in Lent - March 8, 2026

Not because we had plenty.

But because we shared what we had. ﻿

Please join us this Sunday, March 1st, for both our Sunday service and our Annual Congregational Meeting

This Sunday, the second Sunday in Lent, our worship service will incorporate our Annual Meeting , starting at 10:30 followed by a potluck lunch. You can be with us in person, or participate via a zoom link . There will be no livestream on YouTube.

2026 Annual Congregational Meeting - March 1st

Next Sunday, March 1st, the ACM will be integrated into the service . Expect a different type of worship!

February 22nd, first Sunday in Lent. Please join us!

Glebe St James welcomes you in person or online as we celebrate the first Sunday in Lent starting at 10:30 am at 650 Lyon St. South

February 15, 2026 - Black History Sunday

Please join us this Sunday at 10:30 am, either in person or on-line , as we celebrate Black History at Glebe St James

February 8th, 2026 - February is Black History month!

This is the fifth Sunday after Epiphany - please join us in person or online as we gather to converse, to listen, to sing and to ponder salt and light. Our service starts at 10:30.

The roof at Glebe St James needs your help!

Our lovely arts and crafts roof with the lantern and turrets is leaking and needs your help!

February 1st, 2026 - Happy February!

Today, we commemorate and celebrate the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ as expressed in the Sermon on the Mount - we know it as the Beatitudes. Please join us in person or on-line starting at 10:30 AM.

Third Sunday After Epiphany - January 25, 2026

What might it look like to embrace this cruciform faith amid the divisive landscape of today? Please join us in person or online at 10:30 am EST.

Second Sunday after Epiphany - January 18, 2026

"The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus." Please join us in person or online at 10:30 am EST.

January 4, 2026 - Happy New Year!

Welcome to the first service of the New Year and welcome to our new Minister of Music. Please join us in person or on-line .

Christmas 2 - December 28th 2025 at 10:30

Please join us for this service in the season of Christmas starting at 10:30 led by Hilda Sabadash.

Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service 7:30

Please join us for this special Christmas Eve Service! There will be music and light and sound, and hope, peace, joy and love.

Christmas Eve Family Service at 4:30

Please join us for this Christmas Eve Family Service at 4:30

Fourth Sunday in Advent - Love - December 21, 2025

Please join us in person or on-line for this service in week 4 in Advent starting at 10:30.

Third Sunday in Advent - JOY - December 14, 2025

Come and join us this Sunday, the third Sunday in the season of Advent starting at 10:30. This is also Pageant Sunday! Whoopee! Join us in person or online as you are able.

Second Sunday in Advent - December 7, 2025

We would be pleased if you could join us on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. either in person or online for this service.

First Sunday in Advent - November 30, 2025

Join us on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. either in person or online for this service.

Reign of Christ & New Members Sunday

Join us on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. either in person or online for this service.

Baptism & Quilting Sunday - November 16, 2025

Join us on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. either in person or online for this service.

Remembrance Sunday - November 9, 2025

Join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. either in person or online for this service.

All Saints' Sunday - November 2, 2025

Join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. either in person or online for this service on All Saints' Sunday

Join us for this Service dedicated to World Food Day, Sunday, October 26 at 10:30

Please join us this Sunday at 10:30 either in person or on-line for this service on World Food Day

Join us this Sunday, Oct 19 for our Café Church Service at 10:30 in Fraser Hall

Please join us in person (or on-line) for this service. In person preferred if you wish to join in on the discussion in small groups.

Thanksgiving 2025 - Please join us this Sunday, Oct 12 at 10:30

You can join us in person or on-line this Sunday as we express our thanks for all the good things God has given us!

Join us this October 5 for World Wide Communion Sunday

Happy October! Whether in person or on-line, you are welcome to be with us as we celebrate this important event. Join us starting at 10:30.

Join us for Orange Shirt Day at Glebe St James, September 28th at 10:30

Please join us this Sunday, in person or on-line. Service starts at 10:30 or can be viewed later on YouTube.

Join us for the Third Sunday in Creation at Glebe St James, September 21st at 10:30

Please join us this Sunday, in person or on-line. Service starts at 10:30 or can be viewed later on YouTube.

Join us for Welcome Back Sunday at Glebe St James, September 14th at 10:30

Please join us this Sunday, in person or on-line. Service starts at 10:30 or can be viewed later on YouTube.

Join us for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost at Glebe St James, September 7th at 10:30

Please join us this Sunday, in person or on-line, as we return to our regular schedule. Service starts at 10:30 or can be viewed later on YouTube.

Please join us on Sunday, August 24th at 10 AM!

But because we shared what we had.