Worship, Weddings, Baptisms & Funerals
Worship
We are so pleased that you have considered to worship God with us. Every week, we come together to offer prayers, express gratitude to God.
Weddings
Weddings are enchanting affairs, where love’s melody dances in the air, uniting hearts in a symphony of joy. They weave dreams into reality.
Baptisms
Christian baptisms are sacred rites, where faith blooms in the waters of grace, uniting souls in divine embrace. They symbolize rebirth.
Funerals
Funerals honor lives lived, embracing cherished memories. They offer solace amidst tears and laughter, guiding souls into eternal peace.
Worship
We are so pleased that you have considered to worship God with us. Every week, we come together to offer prayers, express gratitude to God.
Weddings
Weddings are enchanting affairs, where love’s melody dances in the air, uniting hearts in a symphony of joy. They weave dreams into reality.
Baptisms
Christian baptisms are sacred rites, where faith blooms in the waters of grace, uniting souls in divine embrace. They symbolize rebirth.
Funerals
Funerals honor lives lived, embracing cherished memories. They offer solace amidst tears and laughter, guiding souls into the eternal embrace of peace.
Worship Schedule
We are so pleased that you have considered to worship God with us.
Every week, we come together to offer prayers, express gratitude to God, and partake in the Holy Eucharist following the Anglican tradition. If you’re a first-time visitor, you can easily follow the proceedings via the overhead projection, or simply immerse yourself in this sacred moment.
As a united worshiping community, we support one another, and if you’re uncertain about any aspect, you’ll be seated with individuals ready to assist you. Everyone is invited to join in the Eucharist, and if you require a gluten-free wafer, please feel free to request one.
It’s important to note that full communion is recognized whether or not you choose to receive the wine from the chalice. If preferred, you can also ask for a blessing instead. All are welcome.
Holy Eucharist – Sunday Mornings at 8:00 a.m. (Online, By Phone, and In-Person)
This is a quiet, reflective service that uses the Book of Alternative Services. There is no music at this service. At the entrance of the sanctuary is a child-friendly play space with toys and a book shelf for children to play with if they get restless at the pew or to take to the pew with them.
Holy Eucharist – Sunday Mornings at 10:00 a.m. (Online, By Phone, and In-Person)
A joy-filled and intergenerational service sourced from the Book of Alternative Services. The Order of Service is projected on a large screen and is also distributed via email for those who participate on-line or by phone. The music varies week over week, ranging from a small choir supported by guitars or keyboard and string instruments. On certain occasions there is a larger choir. Once a month refreshments are served at the back of the sanctuary. *** Children are very welcome at all of the services ***
Holy Eucharist – Thursday Mornings at 10:00 a.m. (In-Person Only)
A casual week-day gathering. There is often a short conversation about the scripture text.
Join a Service On-Line
On-Line Worship – Live Services
To Participate via Computer: Join the Service via Dialpad *** Works best with Google Chrome ***
To Participate via Phone: (613)-800-8019
Weddings
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! Julian of Norwich is happy to be part of your wedding. Please contact our church office at least 60 days before your proposed date. Marriage preparation courses are available through the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa:
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QWho can be married at the parish?
AOpposite-Sex and Same-Sex couples may be married at Julian of Norwich. There are, however, some requirements and conditions as set out below. We have a very busy parish and most of the marriages that take place at the parish are couples who have a family or community relationship with the parish. You must agree to be married according to the rites of the Anglican Church of Canada (this is both a church and a legal requirement). The rites of the church are set out in the Book of Alternative Services, beginning on page 526.
To see a sample service for a marriage in which one person is a Christian and the other is a person of another faith, follow this link.
An Anglican priest must preside. It is not possible for priests, pastors, or ministers ordained in traditions other than the Anglican Church, nor for Civil Celebrants, to conduct a marriage in the church or anywhere on the church property.
You do not need to live in the parish area. Most often marriage celebrations at the church are with those who have a relationship with the church community already. If one or both partners to the marriage have been married previously, and are divorced, this will not prevent you being married in our church but it will be part of the pre-wedding conversations with the priest.
The Anglican Church of Canada requires that one party to the marriage must be baptised in the Christian tradition – the baptism may have been conducted in any recognised Christian church or denomination.
Couples must take a Marriage Preparation Course. Information can be found on the Diocesan Website.
QWhat do we do first?
APrior to the first meeting couples are invited to attend a Sunday service and introduce yourself to the parish priest. After the service, if you are still considering having your wedding at one of the parish churches, a meeting should be booked with the priest, via email at . Apart from meeting and discussing marriage, and taking the opportunity to find out a bit about those being married in our church, another purpose of this meeting is to get copies of the application.
The Marriage Canon requires that at least six week’s notice be given to the proposed celebrant before the marriage takes place. Couples desiring to be married at the church should contact the parish office to check that the time and date desired is available. Please note that most wedding dates are discussed with the Priest first and are often determined almost a year in advance. Please do not put a deposit on a wedding reception venue for a particular date until you have confirmed with the Priest that your wedding ceremony can take place on your preferred date.
QWho will lead the service?
AThe celebrant for your wedding will normally be one of the parish clergy. Where couples have an existing relationship with another Anglican priest they may seek permission from the Rector to invite that priest to conduct their marriage; however, this would be quite rare.
Please note that an Anglican church may only be used for the purposes of Anglican worship with an Anglican priest presiding. It is not possible for the church to be “hired out” or “used” for other purposes, nor is it possible for clergy (priests, ministers or pastors) from churches other than the Anglican Church to conduct marriages at Julian of Norwich.
Ordained ministers of other Christian churches may, however, assist and participate, usually at the point of the homily (sermon) and/or prayers. Couples desiring this must contact the Priest to discuss this and to obtain approval to do so, before inviting another minister to participate.
QDo we need to do a Marriage Preparation course?
AYes, it is a mandatory requirement of marriage in our Church and the link is found above.
QCosts?
AOur fees are set by the Parish Council. The fees include: The celebrant, for the rehearsal and wedding (250.00). A professional musician (organist, and co-ordinator of the music used during the ceremony) (300.00). A donation to the church for the use of the church for the rehearsal and ceremony (300.00). This donation is a contribution to the ministry of the church. All payments must be made two weeks prior to the rehearsal.
QWhat about the Rehearsal?
AThe rehearsal normally takes place during the week prior to the wedding. Typically, the rehearsal will take about 45 minutes. The main purpose of the rehearsal is to practise the entry of the couple and their attendants into the church, and to give the bride and the groom some practical instructions about where things happen and how the service proceeds. The time and date of the rehearsal is arranged in consultation with the Priest.
Holy Baptism
Holy Baptism is the sign of new life in Christ, a full sacramental initiation into Christ and the Church.
Baptismal preparation involves an introductory session with the priest and rehearsal in the church. Services of Holy Baptism take place during Sunday Eucharist; most usually during the celebrations of Pentecost, All Saints, Baptism of the Lord, and Easter.
If you wish to be baptized, or to bring your child for baptism, please contact the Reverend Monique Stone at to discuss.
“Confirmation, reception and reaffirmation are various modes of response to baptism. Whether they involve making promises on one’s own behalf, seeking membership within a particular branch of the Church, or reaffirming promises made long ago, each is directly related to the covenant made in baptism.” (BAS 149)
Our Bishop presides at Confirmation services in Christ Church Cathedral each Pentecost Sunday (in late May).
Confirmation preparation courses are available as needed. Contact the parish office for more information (613-224-7178).
Baptism FAQ’s
Q What is the difference between baptism and christening?
A Nothing. These are two different terms for the same thing. The Anglican church prefers to use the term baptism which is the language used in the Bible and throughout Christian history for this rite.
Q Do I need to be a member of the church in order to have my child baptised?
A No. The Parish is pleased to accept requests from anyone desiring to arrange for a baptism in our church.
Q When can I schedule the baptism for?
A Typically, a baptism for a young child is scheduled 2 – 3 months in advance. For adult baptismal candidates, 3 – 4 months is desirable to allow time for formation meetings.
Q How do I go about requesting a baptism?
A Call the Rector at the parish office (613-224-7178) or email the Rector at . An initial meeting will be scheduled and at that meeting you will be able to discuss a potential date for baptism in the months ahead and schedule approximately 2 subsequent formation meetings (at least one of which will included the godparents as participants).
Q Do I or my partner need to be baptised?
A Yes. One of the parents presenting a child for baptism must themselves be baptised. If neither of you are, however, please speak to the Rector about this.
Baptism Package
You might care to view our Baptism Package in PDF format.
Funerals
“Funerals … belong to the circle of family and friends of the person who has died and, when that circle is Christian, they find an appropriate setting in the larger Christian fellowship.” (Book of Alternative Services – BAS 567)
May the souls of the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Funeral liturgies at Julian of Norwich may be followed by burial or committal of ashes to their final resting place, such as a niche in the Julian of Norwich Columbarium Monument at the St’ John’s Anglican Cemetery (1876 Merivale Road) or in The Columbarium at Christ Church Cathedral.
Please consult as early as possible with The Reverend Deacon Elizabeth December-Lovell at for funeral planning.