Trivia Night | January 31
Saturday, January 31
Teens and adults are invited to join in a fun evening of Trivia and invite friends (no need to be an expert or form a team) at 7 PM on Saturday, January 31 in the Stiller Hall. There is no cost, but attendees are welcome to bring treats to share.
Contact the church office admin@peterpaulottawa.com if you have any questions or need more information. Please register below by January 28.
Discipleship Course | January 22 to March 26
This Epiphany and Lent, Pastor Ben will be leading a 10-week discipleship course focused on The Sermon on the Mount. The course will be held on Thursdays, from 6 to 8 PM, from January 22 to March 26.
The course will be open to all who are interested in growing as disciples of Jesus and making disciples of Jesus. Our time together will be a mix of teaching, discussion, and prayer. There will be light refreshments. A free study guide will be provided.
The curriculum will be:
Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount January 22
Christian Character – Matthew 5:3-12 January 29
Christian Identity – Matthew 5:13-16 February 5
Christian Ethics (I) – Matthew 5:17-30 February 12
Christian Ethics (II) – Matthew 5:31-48 February 19
Christian Spirituality – Matthew 6:1-18 February 26
Christian Worship – Matthew 6:19-34 March 5
Christian Ethics (III) – Matthew 7:1-12 March 12
Two ways to Live (I) – Matthew 7:13-20 March 19
Two ways to Live (II) – Matthew 7:21-29 March 26
Men’s Breakfast | January 24
Saturday, January 24
All men and older teens (16 and above) of the parish are invited to the next Men’s Breakfast on January 24. Roy Kearley will be our speaker. Coffee will be served at 8:30 AM, and breakfast will begin at 9 AM.
The cost is $12.50, and the catered breakfast is included. The deadline to register is Wednesday, January 19. Contact the church office admin@peterpaulottawa.com if you have any questions or need more information. Please register below
Women’s Potluck Breakfast | January 17
Saturday, January 17 at 9:30 AM
The women of the parish are invited to a potluck breakfast on Saturday, January 17 at 9:30 AM. Karen Walker will be our speaker. Please join us for food, fellowship, and inspiration. Please register below.
Midweek Eucharist Service
Join us for our Midweek Eucharist Services on Wednesday at 12:15 PM. This is a spoken service and is a great way to spend some time in worship in the middle of your busy work week. Some of our major feast days (Saints' Days) are celebrated at these services. Everyone is welcome.
Parish Update
COLLECT FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY
Almighty God, whose Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Friends, Happy New Year and Happy Epiphany!
On December 7, 2025, the parish voted to proceed with a capital campaign this year, so that we can secure our building envelope, complete a number of projects that we did not complete in our previous renovation, and launch a number of new ministries that could help us live out our mission to share God’s transforming love from the heart of Ottawa so that more people would come to know Jesus.
We have recruited a Campaign Team who will be working closely with Horizons Stewardship consultants David Whiting and Amanda Woods. The Campaign Team has already started meeting and preparing for the public launch that will happen on April 12 and go for 5 consecutive Sundays.
Please pray for this new season of our life together as a parish:
· Lord Jesus, we commend into your hands the Campaign Team, David, and Amanda as they meet over the next few months to prepare for the public phase of the campaign.
· Lord Jesus, we thank you for each person who calls St Peter & St Paul’s their spiritual home. Give each of us grateful, generous hearts, that we might participate in your mission of making disciples of all the nations.
· Lord Jesus, open our eyes to see that all we have is a gift from you, and give us the wisdom to know how best to steward the resources you give us.
· And Lord Jesus, we acknowledge you as the light of the world, who illuminates our hearts, through Word and Sacrament. Fill us with your light that we might radiate your glory, and that you would be known, worshipped, and obeyed by those who live in Ottawa to the ends of the earth.
Praise God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, for all that He has done, all that He is doing, and all that He will do in the future, in and among and through the parish of St Peter & St Paul’s!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts,
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
UPCOMING EVENTS – Mark Your Calendars
January 17: Women’s Potluck Breakfast. Register here.
January 18: Sunday service at 10:30 AM with Jr Church. (Streamed online)
January 22 to March 26: Discipleship course every Thursday at 6 PM. Register here.
January 24: Men’s Breakfast at 8:30 AM. Register here.
January 31: Trivia Night at 7 PM. Register here.
May 29-31: Parish Retreat at Camp IAWAH
Discipleship Course
This Epiphany and Lent, Pastor Ben will be leading a 10-week discipleship course focused on The Sermon on the Mount. The course will be held on Thursdays, from 6 to 8PM, from January 22 to March 26.
The course will be open to all who are interested in growing as disciples of Jesus and making disciples of Jesus. Our time together will be a mix of teaching, discussion, and prayer. There will be light refreshments. A free study guide will be provided. To register, click here
Women’s Potluck Breakfast: January 17
The women of the parish are welcomed to our next women’s potluck breakfast on Saturday, January 17 at 9:30 AM. Karen Walker will be our speaker. Please register here.
Brothers of St P&P - Men’s Breakfast - Saturday, January 24
All men and older teens (16 and above) of the parish are invited to the next Men’s Breakfast on January 24. Roy Kearley will be our speaker. Coffee will be served at 8:30 AM, and breakfast will begin at 9 AM.
The cost is $12.50, and the catered breakfast is included. The deadline to register is Wednesday, January 21. Please contact Kris Nanda at kkhnanda@hotmail.com if you have any questions or need more information. Please register here.
Trivia Night at St P&P’s - Saturday, January 31 at 7 PM
Teens and adults are invited to join in a fun evening of Trivia and invite friends (no need to be an expert or form a team) at 7 PM on Saturday, January 31 in the Stiller Hall. There is no cost, but attendees are welcome to bring treats to share. Contact Kris Nanda at kkhnanda@hotmail.com if you have any questions or need more information. Please RSVP by January 28 for planning purposes. Sign up here
Meal Ministry
Do you like to cook or buy and deliver meals? Our Meal Train Ministry is looking for people to cook and deliver meals. Providing meals is a practical way of supporting others during a challenging time. It is a real blessing to receive a meal following surgery or recovering from an illness. It is also a wonderful gift to young families after the birth of a new baby. If you are interested in joining the team or learning more about this ministry please email the church office at admin@peterpaulottawa.com.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Our Nursery Blessings continue the unit Jesus’ Childhood. This week the children hear the story of Jesus in the temple. The teachers of the law at the temple in Jerusalem meet twelve-year-old Jesus and they are amazed at how much he knows about God the Father.
This week our Chapel Lambs looks back to review the stories of Jesus’ Childhood and looks ahead to the upcoming unit on Jesus’ ministry. In this way, we hope to connect the baby Jesus of Christmas to the man who comes with power and wisdom and strength to rescue us from our sin. As Jesus continues to grow into a man, He becomes stronger and wiser. His focus is on pleasing God the Father, and as a result of that He perfectly keeps the law and is obedient to His parents and lives a life that pleases others.
Kingdom Kids continue to explore the Question: What is the Gospel? Answer: The Gospel is the good news of God loving and saving his people through his Son, Jesus Christ. This Sunday, our third week in the unit, the group will learn about Salvation through Christ. God the Father sent His Son Jesus to rescue this world from sin and bring God’s people into His Kingdom now and forever.
The Lions of Judah continue to look at the Apostles’ Creed. This week the focus is on the Trinity. The group will be working on pennants declaring what we believe. These will be displayed on our Children’s Ministry bulletin board in the front entrance stairwell.
Registration Forms
Junior Church registration for the 2025/2026 school year can be found here.
Junior Church is for children born between 2014-2021.
Nursery registration for Nursery can be found here.
Nursery is for children born between 2022-2026.
Playgroup on Wednesdays
Playgroup started up again this past Wednesday. We will continue to gather on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the Nursery. Playgroup is for parents and caregivers of children up to the age of 5. This has become an important time of connecting during a season of life that can be isolating.
Online Thursday morning Bible Study - Thursdays at 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM
The Thursday morning Bible Study is studying the Book of Judges. We meet online via Zoom every Thursday from 10:45 AM to 12 PM. If you are interested in joining, please contact the church office at admin@peterpaulottawa.com
Online Morning Prayer Monday - Saturday at 8 AM
Join us every morning (Monday - Saturday) at 8 AM to take part in Morning Prayer over Zoom. We gather virtually for about a half hour to worship the Lord, read Scripture, pray, and enjoy Christian fellowship. It is a wonderful way to begin the day. We use the 2019 Book of Common Prayer as our guide, but you do not need to own a prayer book to participate; all the words are on the screen. If you are interested in joining, please contact the church office at admin@peterpaulottawa.com
Volunteer Opportunities
Hospitality Team
Thinking you would like to volunteer somewhere, but are afraid of making a regular commitment? The Hospitality Team may be for you!
The Hospitality Team hosts Hospitality Hours after church, receptions, potlucks, and other parish events in Stiller Hall. You are welcome to join us once a year, once in a blue moon, or every time we host an event. You are welcome even if baking is not your thing. You can set out dishes, plate cookies, put jugs of water in the fridge, bring dirty dishes into the kitchen, help load or unload the dishwasher –there are lots of different things to do. You will receive an email when there is an upcoming event and you can respond or ignore, depending on your availability. Join the team by signing up here.
A Place To Go
For those looking for more of a regular commitment, our church runs a weekly drop-in on Friday evenings from 7 PM to 9 PM called A Place To Go.
A Place To Go is in need of people who are willing to make sandwiches once a month; who are willing to make a large batch of soup once a month; and who are willing to volunteer at the church from 6 PM to 9:30 PM once a month.
If you would like to learn more about A Place To Go or volunteering, please click here or speak with Pastor Michelle.
CHURCH RESOURCES
Church Office: The church office is open from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM Tuesdays through Thursdays. You can reach the office by phone at 613-235-1636 or by email at admin@peterpaulottawa.com.
Worship: We gather together for worship at 10:30 AM on Sundays, both in-person at the church and online on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/StPandPOttawa/)
Please use the Worship Guide to follow along with the service. You can join us in person at 152 Metcalfe Street.
Parking: There is a paid lot directly behind the church on Gloucester Street that offers all-day parking at a flat rate on Sundays. For street parking, please check posted signs and pay stations.
Online: Check out our Facebook page for livestreams of our services, audio recordings of our sermons, and other news and posts. You can listen to our Parish podcast and sermons on your favourite podcast app by searching for “peterpaulottawa” and subscribing. And there is also our Website where you can listen to our sermons and podcasts, sign up for events, and read an extended cut of the weekly parish update.