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MINISTRY
What good is it, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith.
James 2:14-18 The Cathedral community works through six areas of ministry: Jointly and severally, the Ministries enable the Cathedral to offer:
 Worship Glorifying God through liturgy and music 
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name: worship the Lord in the splendour of His holiness.Psalm 29:2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:2 ▪ Regular Services
▪ Special Services
▪ Diocesan Services
▪ Ecumenical Services
Music Giving Witness
The Music Ministry, primarily a Worship ministry, contributes significantly to all areas of Cathedral ministry and is a distinguishing component of the Cathedral's offering and reputation.
The Music Ministry is dedicated to advancing excellence in sacred music. Its full and unique complement demonstrates that dedication.  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.Colossians 3:16-17 Sing to the Lord, you servants of His; give thanks for the remembrance of His holiness. Psalm 30:4 O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous works among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. Honour and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Psalm 96 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Psalm 98:4 Choirs Choir of Men and BoysBoy's Choir Girls' Choir Organs Chancel OrganPortativ Organ Gallery Trumpets Pastoral Care Supporting each other in faith  All of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:2,10 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labour. If they fall down, they can help each other up. But pity those who fall and have no one to help them up! Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Programs & Activities
Through the Pastoral Care Ministry, Cathedral Clergy, specially-trained lay personnel and volunteers support people dealing with all types of challenges, difficult situations and crises. The Pastoral Care Ministry delivers programs and support actions - for individuals, families and groups - for youth, adults and seniors. Prayer, care and counsel are provided to support people through difficulties related to relationship, family, emotional, spiritual, health, bereavement, and job/job-loss challenges. The Clergy and Pastoral Care volunteers pray with and for fellow parishioners. A Prayer List is compiled by the Clergy; a group of Prayer Intercessors prays daily for people on that list. Calls and visits are made to people who are alone or isolated, ill, or unable to travel to the Cathedral for worship and fellowship. Visits are made to homes, retirement residences, nursing homes and hospitals. To share Christmas and Easter joy, flowers are delivered to those parishioners not able to participate in services at the Cathedral. Holy Communion is brought to parishioners. And, parishioners who are not physically able to attend the Cathedral on a regular basis are brought to the Cathedral for Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving 'Back Home' Eucharists... followed by lunch and a period of fellowship. The Pastoral Care Ministry's programs encourage access by people in want or need of support. However, the Ministry is ultimately unprogrammed as it addresses the unique and highly personal needs of those who call upon it. Spiritual Development Building faith through learning  Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.Hebrews 11:1 If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. I will be found by you, says the Lord. James 3:17 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 Learning by study
Learning through experiences
Education and learning to build faith and spirituality take many forms at the Cathedral. Education can be formal and/or informal. Learning can be gained by study and/or experience.
Life-long learning opportunities at the Cathedral begin at an early age. The Sunday School works with children five years and older. A Nursery receives younger children. Youth are involved in all aspects of our community life in worship and service. Choristers receive a strong Christian education along with superb music instruction. Baptism and confirmation preparation is offered. For adults, baptism preparation provides formation for those seeking initiation into the Body of Christ for themselves or their children. Anglican Faith, Bible Study and Book Review sessions, and Guided Reading Series are held regularly throughout the Liturgical Year.
Cathedral Labyrinth 
A replica of the Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth is permanently painted on the floor of Cathedral Hall. This makes Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa part of an international movement to bring this ancient symbol of prayerful discernment and integration into contemporary spiritual practice.
"The Labyrinth represents a mini-version of life's pilgrimage and a microcosm of the Cathedral's purpose as a whole." Robert Ferré, master labyrinth builderThe Cathedral's Labyrinth was produced through the skill and dedication of artists and Veriditas-certified labyrinth facilitators Barbara Brown and Dr. Vanessa Compton and their volunteer team. The Labyrinth is available as a site and a tool of church life, celebration, events and education for a variety of groups and individuals within and beyond the Cathedral community.
Fellowship Serving with each other  God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.2 Corinthians 9:8 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and those members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Romans 12:4-6 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 
Cathedral Groups
All Cathedral groups are open to all people interested in the Group and its activities. Visitors are sincerely invited and warmly received! Joiners are most welcome!
Cathedral Life Cathedral Directory Special-Mandate Groups For a complete listing and contact information, please visit the links below:Cathedral Life Cathedral Trust and Music Trust Restoration Committee and Joint Venture Property Development Committee Community Involvement Reaching out to serve others 
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.1 Peter 4:10-11 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Philemon 1:6 Jesus said, "From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." Luke 12:48 Whoever is kind to the needy honours God. Proverbs 14:31 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. Proverbs 31:8 Outreach 1
Provide a forum for thought and discussion, and offer a program of arts to promote awareness and stimulate dialogue on social issues and current events
Outreach 2 Give practical support and serve with social services, relief and development agencies
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