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All Saints' Westboro
Ottawa
ON
K2A 0E7
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Who we are
All Saints’ Westboro, located at 347 Richmond Road in Ottawa, is a parish of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, a diocese of the Anglican Church of Canada, and a part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
We are a progressive, inclusive, and affirming community of Christians on a journey of spiritual growth. We seek compassion and justice for all by:
Worshipping God
Welcoming all
Nurturing each other
Working for social justice
Reaching out to the world
We call ourselves “a Christian community in action.” We celebrate God’s love for the world by reaching out to our neighbours, both near and far.
Anglicans are members of a worldwide family of churches, 44 regional, national or member churches tracing their descent from the church in England. The Anglican Church of Canada is one of these member churches, self-governing in its decision-making but working together with others in the family of churches called the Anglican Communion.
We are a progressive, inclusive, and affirming community of Christians on a journey of spiritual growth. We seek compassion and justice for all by:
Worshipping God
Welcoming all
Nurturing each other
Working for social justice
Reaching out to the world
We call ourselves “a Christian community in action.” We celebrate God’s love for the world by reaching out to our neighbours, both near and far.
Anglicans are members of a worldwide family of churches, 44 regional, national or member churches tracing their descent from the church in England. The Anglican Church of Canada is one of these member churches, self-governing in its decision-making but working together with others in the family of churches called the Anglican Communion.
Street Address
347 Richmond Road
Ottawa,
ON
K2A 0E7
Canada
Phone: 613-725-9487
Fax: 613-725-3990
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Church Pastor
The Venerable Kathryn Otley
Incumbent
347 Richmond Road
Ottawa,
ON
K2A 0E7
Canada
Phone: 613-725-9487
Fax: 613-725-3990
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Quote of the Day
Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Denomination
Anglican Church
Anglican Churches in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Leadership
Leader Name:
The Venerable Kathryn Otley
Leader Position:
Incumbent
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The Venerable Kathryn Otley
Incumbent of All Saints’ Westboro and Archdeacon of West Ottawa
I was born in Montreal. My siblings and mother now live in Nova Scotia and Ottawa – the Maritimes are like a second home to me and I go there every summer. I love to spend time with family and friends. All three of my children and their partners live in the Ottawa area and we love playing board games together. I am an avid reader, stitcher, kayaker, camper and golfer. Madigan, Maebh and I (my dog and cat) enjoying spending time in the great outdoors.
I came to Ottawa in my twenties to attend Carleton University. I earned degrees in Classics and started a family. When my children were all in school I returned to university, this time in a response to a different call. I was accepted as a postulant of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa and graduated from St Paul University and ordained in 2006.
I served in an inner-city parish (St. John the Evangelist), a rural parish (Fitzroy Harbour) and a suburban parish (Christ Church Bells Corners). Each parish has taught me more about faith and community in new and different ways. I am passionate about learning from others, continuing education and sharing what I have learned in creative and innovative ways. During the COVID lockdowns I attended workshops and conferences online, honing different skills and developing awareness.
It is my joy to serve and worship, teach and learn with you at All Saints in the village of Westboro.
From the very beginning I felt a call to respond to human need with compassion and a helping hand up. I am a dedicated advocate for social justice issues – they are the heart of my call to serve as a Christian and my call to ordained ministry. Homelessness, Human Trafficking, Street Youth Issues, Food Justice, Anti-Racism and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples are particular areas of focus.
I completed the School for Parish Development in Vancouver over a two-year period and developed many skills. These include the ability to create a detailed survey and assessment of a parish. This can lead to the collaborative development of Strategic Directions which reflect the engaged heart of the parish as it looks to the future.
Caring for the needs of the members of the parish who are shut in or suffering is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my call to ministry. A pastoral, listening presence is one of my strengths. In addition, I have training in conflict mediation, complex grief situations, palliative care response and suicide prevention. Lately I held a leadership role in trail initiative called HELP (Healthy End of Life Planning). We assessed needs and created comprehensive programs and workshops on grieving, caring for the caregiver, estate planning and more. I look forward to sharing this and more with the parish as we serve God together in this community at this time.
Incumbent of All Saints’ Westboro and Archdeacon of West Ottawa
I was born in Montreal. My siblings and mother now live in Nova Scotia and Ottawa – the Maritimes are like a second home to me and I go there every summer. I love to spend time with family and friends. All three of my children and their partners live in the Ottawa area and we love playing board games together. I am an avid reader, stitcher, kayaker, camper and golfer. Madigan, Maebh and I (my dog and cat) enjoying spending time in the great outdoors.
I came to Ottawa in my twenties to attend Carleton University. I earned degrees in Classics and started a family. When my children were all in school I returned to university, this time in a response to a different call. I was accepted as a postulant of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa and graduated from St Paul University and ordained in 2006.
I served in an inner-city parish (St. John the Evangelist), a rural parish (Fitzroy Harbour) and a suburban parish (Christ Church Bells Corners). Each parish has taught me more about faith and community in new and different ways. I am passionate about learning from others, continuing education and sharing what I have learned in creative and innovative ways. During the COVID lockdowns I attended workshops and conferences online, honing different skills and developing awareness.
It is my joy to serve and worship, teach and learn with you at All Saints in the village of Westboro.
From the very beginning I felt a call to respond to human need with compassion and a helping hand up. I am a dedicated advocate for social justice issues – they are the heart of my call to serve as a Christian and my call to ordained ministry. Homelessness, Human Trafficking, Street Youth Issues, Food Justice, Anti-Racism and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples are particular areas of focus.
I completed the School for Parish Development in Vancouver over a two-year period and developed many skills. These include the ability to create a detailed survey and assessment of a parish. This can lead to the collaborative development of Strategic Directions which reflect the engaged heart of the parish as it looks to the future.
Caring for the needs of the members of the parish who are shut in or suffering is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my call to ministry. A pastoral, listening presence is one of my strengths. In addition, I have training in conflict mediation, complex grief situations, palliative care response and suicide prevention. Lately I held a leadership role in trail initiative called HELP (Healthy End of Life Planning). We assessed needs and created comprehensive programs and workshops on grieving, caring for the caregiver, estate planning and more. I look forward to sharing this and more with the parish as we serve God together in this community at this time.
Other Church Leaders:
The Reverend Chung Yan Lam (Associate Incumbent)
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Administration
Admin Name:
Helen Norman
Admin Position:
Parish Administrator
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613-725-3990
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Driving Directions to All Saints' Westboro
Travel/Directions Tips
We are serviced by routes 2 and 159 (Route 159 runs on weekdays outside of rush hour)
Parking
Frontline Financial Credit Union: Weekends and evenings only
Professional Building at 376 Madison Ave: A loose understanding with the manager of this building allows parking on Sundays. You are parking at your own risk. Individual tenants have a right to their parking spots at all times
Street Parking: No parking on the north side of Madison Ave during business hours, Monday to Friday, you will be ticketed. This area available weekends and evenings.
Churchill Seniors' Centre. No parking at any time - tickets will be issued.
Lane west of All Saints'/First United parking lot - no parking at any time
Professional Building at 376 Madison Ave: A loose understanding with the manager of this building allows parking on Sundays. You are parking at your own risk. Individual tenants have a right to their parking spots at all times
Street Parking: No parking on the north side of Madison Ave during business hours, Monday to Friday, you will be ticketed. This area available weekends and evenings.
Churchill Seniors' Centre. No parking at any time - tickets will be issued.
Lane west of All Saints'/First United parking lot - no parking at any time
All Saints' Westboro Ottawa Service Times
Weekly Services
Sunday
8:00 am Eucharist
9:30 am Church School
9:30 am Sung Eucharist
Wednesday
10:30 am Eucharist
Service Times last updated on the 21st of May, 2024
Sunday
8:00 am Eucharist
9:30 am Church School
9:30 am Sung Eucharist
Wednesday
10:30 am Eucharist
Service Times last updated on the 21st of May, 2024
Worship Languages
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Youth Groups
Local outreach & community activities:
Food Bank
GranAid
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Multi-Faith Housing Initiative
GranAid
PWRDF
Multi-Faith Housing Initiative
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All Saints' Westboro History
All Saints’ was originally a rural church, built for merchants and civil servants living along Richmond Road outside the city of Ottawa. With the construction of a sawmill by James Skead in 1871, a few houses and businesses were built near the church. The settlement was known as Skead’s Mills, and the name changed to Westboro in 1899. In 1905, the area acquired police village status, with a population of 500. Construction of homes continued as the population rose steadily.
Construction began on the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, All Saints’ Westboro in 1865. It has been used for meditation, prayer and worship ever since.
Westboro Village was then in Nepean, Ontario along the bank of the Ottawa River where a number of sawmills once stood. The Chapel was built as a church for this community and marks in the floor were reported to have been made by the hobnails of the lumberjacks.
The design in the Gothic Revival style, was by Thomas Fuller who also designed the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and other churches in this region. His pictorial rendering of the stone building shows a small belfry in a spire which does not exist and a wooden framed entrance porch which is actually built of stone. The construction took some time as funds were short.
All Saints’ – circa approximately 1912. The inner doors of the entrance are finished in grained paintwork which is believed to be original. The double diagonal design of the planking of the inner and outer doors and the vestry door forms a pattern reminiscent of the exposed roof joists and the window arches. The outer doors were restored in 1998 and again in 2018/19.
The stained glass windows are relatively new and dedications and dates can be seen in them. When visiting the Chapel, please note the dove and Holy Spirit in the west wall.
With the growth of the congregation, a larger worship space was needed and the adjoining larger church was constructed in the period 1952 to 1954. The larger church and the parish hall are contiguous with two walls of the chapel so that the windows on the north and east are no longer on exterior walls.
In 1998 the parish of All Saints’, as part of its renewed vision as a “Christian Community in Action” committed significant resources to making the Chapel of the Holy Spirit available to the community at large as a place of renewal and spiritual nurture. A variety of programs, concerts and special liturgies are offered.
Construction began on the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, All Saints’ Westboro in 1865. It has been used for meditation, prayer and worship ever since.
Westboro Village was then in Nepean, Ontario along the bank of the Ottawa River where a number of sawmills once stood. The Chapel was built as a church for this community and marks in the floor were reported to have been made by the hobnails of the lumberjacks.
The design in the Gothic Revival style, was by Thomas Fuller who also designed the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and other churches in this region. His pictorial rendering of the stone building shows a small belfry in a spire which does not exist and a wooden framed entrance porch which is actually built of stone. The construction took some time as funds were short.
All Saints’ – circa approximately 1912. The inner doors of the entrance are finished in grained paintwork which is believed to be original. The double diagonal design of the planking of the inner and outer doors and the vestry door forms a pattern reminiscent of the exposed roof joists and the window arches. The outer doors were restored in 1998 and again in 2018/19.
The stained glass windows are relatively new and dedications and dates can be seen in them. When visiting the Chapel, please note the dove and Holy Spirit in the west wall.
With the growth of the congregation, a larger worship space was needed and the adjoining larger church was constructed in the period 1952 to 1954. The larger church and the parish hall are contiguous with two walls of the chapel so that the windows on the north and east are no longer on exterior walls.
In 1998 the parish of All Saints’, as part of its renewed vision as a “Christian Community in Action” committed significant resources to making the Chapel of the Holy Spirit available to the community at large as a place of renewal and spiritual nurture. A variety of programs, concerts and special liturgies are offered.
All Saints' Westboro Historical Photos
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