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From:Sent:Rev. Cheryl cgaver@cogeco.ca Friday, January 31, 2020 3:17 PMSubject:Rev. Cheryl's February Newsletter for OttawaVolume IV February 2020February Newsletter for OttawaWhen I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon,my soul expands in the worship of the creator.(Mahatma Gandhi)Why Wait? - Available Now!One of the key messages Jesus proclaimed was that thekingdom of God is at hand - or, as some translations putit - the kingdom of God is near.We don't have to wait until the Second Coming toexperience God's kingdom in our own lives. EverythingJesus taught in his parables - the miracles he did - theway he interacted with people - they all createdopportunities for people to experience God's kingdom intheir own lives, even if only for a moment or two.Today, it's so easy to become depressed by the bitter divisions that are tearing America apart andthreatening our own denomination. It's easy to proclaim our position and say, "this is where we draw theline."But the Gospel is not about who is right and who is wrong, or what is right and what is wrong. The Gospelis a word of hope, a promise that it is possible to experience God's kingdom for ourselves. We may notdo the miracles that Jesus did, but we can still create places of welcome - places of safety - places wherepeople can experience the love of God for themselves.How we do this will vary from congregation to congregation, but the Leading with Care policy and ourchurch's policy for dealing with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment are important precisely becausethey allow people to experience a place of peace, where they can be free from fear.1
Mark it on your calendars - Workshop on Sexual Abuse and SexualHarassment (SASH) will be held at St. Paul's, Winchester, on Saturday,March 7th - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To register, contact me at cgaver@cogeco.caCherylPresbytery Ministry Animator(https://www.cherylgaver.ca/PMA/)(And here is the link to this month's PDF).Helpers NeededBarrhaven Moms & TotsBarrhaven Presbyterian offers a safe space forMoms & Tots to come together and supportone another. There are Early Learning activitiesand Fellowship for parents.The program is a success but Barrhaven needsyour support. If you are willing - or know youngpeople who might be interested in helping please contact. Rev. Shahrzad Kandalaft rev.shahrzad@hotmail.com.Out of the Cold / Centre 120The program involves about 200 volunteers who come from within the congregation, from GracePresbyterian (Orleans), St. Andrew's (Ottawa), St. Andrew's (Kars), St. Giles (Ottawa) and St. Stephen's(Ottawa), and many others.The purpose of the program is to welcome disadvantaged members of the community into our churchand to serve them a hot meal each Saturday night during the cold months (November-March). Anaverage of 120 people are served each week.More Info.Upcoming February EventsFebruary 1 8:30 a.m. - Men's Fellowship Breakfast. St. Andrew's, Aylmer. Ifyou want to help prepare the breakfast, show up from 7:30 a.m. on. 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Out of the Cold. Knox, Ottawa. Join us for a warmevening of fun, food and great conversation. Doors open at 4:00p.m. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m.February 2 11:00 a.m. - Annual Meeting. St. Andrew's, Richmond. 12:30-2:00 p.m. - Knox Book Club. Knox, Ottawa. MalcolmGladwell's book, Talking to Strangers, will be discussed. 3:00 p.m. - Induction Service for Rev. Dr. Cheryl Gaver. St.Luke's-Knox, Finch. 7:00 p.m. - Induction Service for Rev. Christopher Clarke. Westminster, Ottawa.2
February 4 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Moms & Tots. Barrhaven, Barrhaven. If youare a parent or caregiver for children 0-3 years old, drop on in.This share and play time offers early learning activities andfellowship for parents. Snacks are provided. 12:00-2:00 p.m. - Tuesday Quiet Reflect Space. St. Giles,Ottawa. The door on Bank Street is open for anyone to come in for a time of quiet reflection in thepews. 12:00 noon - Women's Association. St. Andrew's, Aylmer. Bring your own lunch. All churchwomen are invited.February 5 5:30 p.m. - Dinner @ Gourmet. St. Andrew's, Richmond. 7:00-9:00 p.m. - Study Group. St. Andrew's, Richmond. Discussiongroup on different topics such as the upcoming debate within the UnitedMethodist Church, U.S.A.; the use of the Bible in justifying the oppressionof others; the history of the Protestant Reformation, etc. Topic to bedecided by group.February 7 9:00-11:00 a.m. - Preschool and Caregivers Street Retreat. St. Giles,Ottawa. St. Giles' program for Moms, Dads and Caregivers with preschoolers Friday mornings.Members of the church with current Police Records Checks supervise the program but adultsbringing children are expected to stay and supervise their children. Healthy snacks and drinksprovided. Toys and gated play areas are available. 9:30 a.m. - Café Connections. St. Timothy's, Ottawa. A little bit of coffee and a lot of love.February 8 8:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast @ Miller's Oven. Knox, Manotick. 9:30-11:00 a.m. - Women's Bible Study: Setting Limits. Westminster.February 9 12:30 p.m. - Chili Luncheon. St. Andrew's, Ottawa.February 11 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Moms & Tots. Barrhaven, Barrhaven. If youare a parent or caregiver for children 0-3 years old, drop on in.This share and play time offers early learning activities andfellowship for parents. Snacks are provided. 12:00-2:00 p.m. - Tuesday Quiet Reflect Space. St. Giles,Ottawa. The door on Bank Street is open for anyone to come in for a time of quiet reflection in thepews.February 12 1:00 p.m. - 2020 Christmas Craft Workshops. Trinity, Kanata. It's never too early to startthinking about the Holly Berry Bazaar. Join us to make painted tea lights. 5:30 p.m. - Dinner @ Gourmet. St. Andrew's, Richmond. 7:00-9:00 p.m. - Study Group. St. Andrew's, Richmond. Discussion group on different topicssuch as the upcoming debate within the United Methodist Church, U.S.A.; the use of the Bible injustifying the oppression of others; the history of the Protestant Reformation, etc. Topic to be3
decided by group.February 14 9:00-11:00 a.m. - Preschool and Caregivers Street Retreat. St. Giles,Ottawa. St. Giles' program for Moms, Dads and Caregivers withpreschoolers Friday mornings. Members of the church with current PoliceRecords Checks supervise the program but adults bringing children areexpected to stay and supervise their children. Healthy snacks and drinksprovided. Toys and gated play areas are available. 9:30 a.m. - Café Connections. St. Timothy's, Ottawa. A little bit of coffeeand a lot of love.February 15 4:30 p.m. - Kid's Church. St. Andrew's, Ottawa. Kid's Church is a time where preschoolers,siblings, parents and grandparents all come together. for a special worship time in the sanctuary,and then craft time and simple meal together in St. Andrew's Hall. This is a time for growth,friendship and learning for children and their families.February 16 10:00 a.m. - Black History Service & Luncheon. St.Timothy's, Ottawa. Led by St. Timothy's AfricanChorus and followed by a luncheon featuring Africancuisine. 12:30-2:00 p.m. -Lunch & Learn: Project Naming.St. Andrew's, Ottawa. Beth Greenhorn from Library &Archives Canada talks about this project that givesIndigenous people the opportunity to identifyphotographs in the Library's collection. 2:00 p.m. - Trinity Group Outing - 67's vs. Windsor. Trinity, Kanata. Carpooling from Trinityafter the Sunday worship service. Cost 23. For more information contact Church office.February 18 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Moms & Tots. Barrhaven, Barrhaven.If you are a parent or caregiver for children 0-3 years old,drop on in. This share and play time offers early learningactivities and fellowship for parents. Snacks are provided. 12:00-2:00 p.m. - Tuesday Quiet Reflect Space. St.Giles, Ottawa. The door on Bank Street is open for anyoneto come in for a time of quiet reflection in the pews. 1:30-3:00 p.m. - Senior's Fellowship Group.Westminster.February 19 5:30-8:00 p.m. - Messy Church. Gloucester. 5:30 p.m. - Dinner @ Gourmet. St. Andrew's, Richmond. 7:00-9:00 p.m. - Study Group. St. Andrew's, Richmond. Discussion group on different topicssuch as the upcoming debate within the United Methodist Church, U.S.A.; the use of the Bible injustifying the oppression of others; the history of the Protestant Reformation, etc. Topic to bedecided by group.4
February 20 Noon-2:00 p.m. - CHEERS! Luncheon.Grace, Orleans. If you are 50 years young andolder, join us! Guest speakers and lunchprovided at no cost. All welcome.February 21 9:00-11:00 a.m. - Preschool and CaregiversStreet Retreat. St. Giles, Ottawa. St. Giles' program for Moms, Dads and Caregivers withpreschoolers Friday mornings. Members of the church with current Police Records Checkssupervise the program but adults bringing children are expected to stay and supervise theirchildren. Healthy snacks and drinks provided. Toys and gated play areas are available. 9:30 a.m. - Café Connections. St. Timothy's, Ottawa. A little bit of coffee and a lot of love.February 22 3:00-5:30 p.m. - In From the Cold @ Parkdale United Church. St. Trinity, Kanata. Free-willoffering. 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Coldest Night of the Year Walk. St. Andrew's, Ottawa. Join the St. Andrew's AllSaints Team for this event. Funds raised go towards those who are hungry, homeless and hurting/ Ottawa Mission. For more information, contact Rob S. or go to standrewsottawa.ca/cnoy toregister.February 23 11:30 a.m. - Pot-luck Lunch & Annual General Meeting. Westminster.February 25 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Moms & Tots. Barrhaven, Barrhaven. If you are aparent or caregiver for children 0-3 years old, drop on in. This share andplay time offers early learning activities and fellowship. Snacks areprovided. 12:00-2:00 p.m. - Tuesday Quiet Reflect Space. St. Giles, Ottawa. The door on Bank Street isopen for anyone to come in for a time of quiet reflection in the pews. 1:00 p.m. - Annual General Meeting. Calvin Hungarian, Ottawa. Meeting is at Gloucester. 5:30 p.m. - Parkwood Pancake Supper. Parkwood, Ottawa.February 28 9:00-11:00 a.m. - Preschool and Caregivers Street Retreat. St. Giles, Ottawa. St. Giles'program for Moms, Dads and Caregivers with preschoolers Friday mornings. Members of thechurch with current Police Records Checks supervise the program but adults bringing children areexpected to stay and supervise their children. Healthy snacks and drinks provided. Toys andgated play areas are available. 9:30 a.m. - Café Connections. St. Timothy's, Ottawa. A little bit of coffee and a lot of love.February 29 5:00 p.m. - Annual Congregational Meeting Potluck. Parkwood, Ottawa.Upcoming 2020 Events5
May 15-18Women's Gathering: Through the Waters. - Thefourth National Presbyterian Women's Gathering will beheld at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill.Some of the women providing leadership at this year'sevent include Dr. Marie Wilson (TRC), Jennifer Henry(KAIROS), Susan Aglukark (Singer-Songwriter) andAnna Carter Florence (Columbia TheologicalSeminary). In addition to keynote speakers, thegathering will include forums and workshops.For more information, check out ng/.Presbytery of Seaway-Glengarry/Ottawa c/o Rev. Dr. Cheryl Gaver, 276-751, Prescott,Ontario K0E 1T0 Canada6
9:00-11:00 a.m. - Preschool and Caregivers Street Retreat. St. Giles, Ottawa. St. Giles' program for Moms, Dads and Caregivers with preschoolers Friday mornings. Members of the church with current Police Records Checks supervise the program but adults bringing children are expected to
