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    • The Power of Planning (2025-02-01)Trinity Presbyterian Church, Kanata will be hosting an informative seminar entitled “The Power of Planning” on Saturday, February 21, 2026, beginning at 1 PM. Our guest speakers will discuss various aspects of financial planning, wills and estate planning, as well as funeral planning — come and discover how pre-planning final arrangements can provide both you and your loved ones with peace of mind. All are welcome to this free event.
    • Gracefield Christian Camp and Retreat (2025-01-25)As we prepare for the upcoming camp season, we are seeking the support of partner churches who share our heart for reaching the next generation. Financial gifts from churches help keep camp accessible, support training young adult staff, maintain safe and welcoming facilities, and ensure that no child is turned away due to financial need.

      Registration is now open for various summer camp adventures. See poster at the side entrance for rates and dates. Subsidies are available upon request. Please contact Reverend Paul Wu for more details

    • Corner Stone Donations (2025-01-25)
      The St Giles Women give a donation in June and December to local charities. This time we have chosen Corner Stone – a shelter for women., located on Booth Street. As we are a small group, we invite anyone in our church family to add to our donation. These contributions will be received by Kaye Tate. and the deadline will be the end of February. Thank you in advance for joining in this project.
    • Mission Related Giving at December 31/25
      Mission                                Donations So Far                2025 Goal
      Operating Account              $81,600.59                     $83,000.00
      Special Sundays                         5,390.75                            7,500.00
      Presbyterian Sharing              4,034.00                          12,000.00
      PWS&D                                          3,180.00                                          n/a
      Presbyterian College             2,580.00                             5,000.00
    • Presbytery Youth Event (2026-01-11)Join us on Saturday, January 31st from 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Church, Ottawa (82 Kent Street) for an afternoon to bust the winter blues and exam stress. Come and try a Winterlude Scavenger Hunt with friends old and new.  Snacks and hot chocolate provided for warming up afterwards at St. Andrew’s. Parking is available at the Supreme Court or on the street. Youth groups can enter through the green doors on Kent Street. Waivers must be signed in order to attend.For your convenience a physical waiver can be found on the side entrance bulletin board and a digital waiver can be found at the following link.  https://forms.gle/gZZ9chogz1z9V2zYA 
    • Presbyterian College (2026-01-11)
      The Presbyterian College is offering a six-week online course, starting March 10, 2026, on Pastoral Visiting and Care. This study will introduce you to important themes around care, visiting, grief, life transitions, in order to build your comfort and confidence in visiting and care for others. For more information, please contact the Rev. Paul Wu (or check out this link: https://presbyteriancollege.ca/2025/12/15/pastoralvisiting/)
    • Talk Film, Talk Faith (2026-01-11)
      An opportunity to gather with other members of the downtown Presbyterian community (Knox, St. Giles, St. Andrew’s). This month, The Choral, a film set in England during the Great War and starring Ralph Fiennes, offering a reminder of the importance of community and the power of music to strengthen souls in troubled times https://www.bytowne.ca/movies/the-choral/ Friday January 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Bytowne Cinema on Rideau Street. Discussion will follow in the home of Andrew Johnston, a ten minute walk from the Bytowne. Please RSVP by Thursday January 15, to Andrew at talkfilmtalkfaith@gmail.com
    • Year End Reports (2026-01-04)
      Anyone who has a report or other input for the St Giles Annual Report should provide a digital copy to the church office no later than Wednesday, February 04, 2026. Please edit your submission before sending it. Contact the church administrator at office@stgilesottawa.org if you have any questions.
    • Ottawa Police Service (2026-01-04)
      In order to increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has launched a significant update to its Community Safety Data Portal, giving residents a clearer and more accessible way to explore local safety information. Public can access the portal by visiting data.ottawapolice.ca.
    • Lansdowne Renewal (2026-01-04)
      The City of Ottawa has committed to the Lansdowne 2.0 project, with the goal to revitalize and modernize the publicly owned assets. Preparatory works for the new Event Centre has already commenced in early December. Visit ottawa.ca/LansdowneRenewal to stay informed of upcoming work, and how it may impact traffic around the construction site.
    • Christmas Carol Sing-along (2025-12-21)
      On Christmas Eve, Wednesday December 24, we will have a Christmas Carol Sing-along at 7:10 p.m., 20 minutes before our 7:30 p.m. service. Katie Gratton, our vocalist, will lead the singing. Come join in the singing and hear a little bit of the history of our Christmas carols. 
    • Christmas Tableau (2025-12-21)
      At the end of the Christmas Eve service, we are putting together a ‘Christmas Tableau’. The word originates with the French “tableaux vivant” or living pictures, but the concept may go back much further to the early Christian period some 2,000 years ago. A Christmas tableau is different from a Christmas pageant, because there is no acting or movement. Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, kings, angels, and animals simply take their places quietly before the scene is illuminated as if it were a painting or carving. In that moment, we are able to travel back in time to be witnesses to the Birth of Christ. Volunteers are needed to take part in the Tableau. Please contact Laura for more details. 
    • The Mission Tree (2025-12-21)
      The Mission Tree has been found and set up in the narthex. Donations of socks, hats or mitts can be put on the tree Christmas Eve and December 28th. All donations go to the Ottawa Mission.
    • Cameron Christmas Concert Review (2025-12-21)
      We have received a very positive review on the December 5th Cameron Highlanders’ Christmas Concert at St. Giles, from Christopher Adam, the Editor of The Ottawa Churches Chronicle. This publication provides insightful and comprehensive reflections on the heritage, life & work of faith communities in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. Mr. Adam is particularly impressed with how the tradition of St. Giles is connected to the salvation history of Christianity, through the reading of the Prophet Isaiah—indeed, on them light has shined. Please check out his full article at: www.ottawachurches.ca
    • The Ottawa Safety Council Crossing Guards Needed (2025-12-21)
      The Ottawa Safety Council is requesting the congregation’s support in sharing a need for crossing guards starting in January 2026 and for the remainder of the school year. When the snow and ice arrive, the school children and drivers in our communities are at their most vulnerable. We are hopeful that through sharing this safety need with community members, neighbours, and friends, we might be able to fill the remaining vacant intersections in school zones across the City of Ottawa. Please see Poster on side-door bulletin or visit www.crossing-guard.ca
    • Mission Related Giving at November 30/25 (2025-12-07)
      Mission                                Donations So Far                  2025 Goal
      Operating Account              $73,994.59                     $83,000.00
      Special Sundays                         4,590.75                            7,500.00
      Presbyterian Sharing               3,747.00                          12,000.00
      PWS&D                                          3,005.00                                     n/a
      Presbyterian College               2,580.00                           5,000.00
    • St Giles Church Directory (2025-11-30)
      Our 2025 Church Directory has arrived. Members and adherents that had their pictures taken are to see the Sunday Duty Elder and pick up one directory per household. Any members and adherents that did not have their picture taken can still request one copy per household from their District Elders as we did order a few extras.
    • Becoming A Member of St Giles (2025-11-16)
      On Sunday December 14, the Congregation is planning to receive new members through a public liturgy of Baptism/Confirmation/Reception of new members. Please talk to Rev. Paul Wu if you are interested.
    • Mission Related Givings Up to October 31/25 (2025-11-02)
      Mission                                Donations So Far      2025 Goal
      Operating Account           $61,317.05               $83,000.00
      Special Sundays                 $ 4,590.75                     7,500.00
      Presbyterian Sharing       $ 2,860.00                  12,000.00
      PWS&D                                   $ 1,835.00                       N/A
      Presbyterian College       $  2,580.00                   5,000.00
    • Bible Study: 1 Samuel (2025/11/02)
      The Friday Bible Study will be resuming on November 14, at noon time, via Teleconference. We are starting the Book of 1 Samuel, looking into the transition of Israel from the time of judges to the time of kings. During this turbulent period, we will be focusing on the lives of three main characters: Samuel, Saul and David. We will look at how they were each called by God and served to further God’s reign. This is a book that helps us to reflect on how leadership is understood in the Bible, and what leadership means to us, the community of faith today. All are welcome, come and see. For more information, talk to the Rev. Paul Wu.
    • The Camerons Concert (2025/11/02)
      The Camerons Concert will be held on Friday December 5th at St. Giles. This very popular concert raises money and food donations for the Centertown Community Food Center. Let’s fill St. Giles for that event!
    • Christmas Fayre (2025/11/02)
      Our annual Christmas Fayre will be held on Saturday November 22nd! This is our only fundraiser for our church.
      We need everybody to bake, donate clothing, white elephant items, and/or help in many ways.
      If you would like to help at the Fayre, contact
      Laura Brandon at laura@laurabrandon.ca
      Or Kaye Tate at kayentate@hotmail.com
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