Additional News

January 24, 2022 — Multi-faith Housing Initiative partners with DREAM. NCC selects Dream team to set the tone for LeBreton Flats redevelopment. Dream, a Toronto-based real-estate firm, approached Ottawa’s Multifaith Housing Initiative last June about a partnership… More information.

January 21, 2022 – ONE WORKSHOP, THREE DIFFERENT TIMES – INVESTING THROUGH THE EOORC. The Finance Team and Executive of Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council have created a vehicle for communities of faith to invest using the Region’s consolidated investment fund that has had an excellent rate of return (far better than GIC’s)  More information.

January 17, 2022 — Summer Camp Jobs — A new section has been set up on the Careers webpage for Summer Camp Jobs in Summer 2022 throughout the EOORC. Jobs at Camp Lau-Ren have been posted today.

January 3, 2022– Indigenous Ministry — On January 5, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., Rev. Evan Swance-Smith of Toronto Urban Native Ministries will be joining us to speak of the challenges and joys of urban Indigenous ministry. Evan is an engaging speaker and story-teller who, I hope, will inspire us to begin an urban Indigenous ministry here in the Ottawa region. Registration is through Eventbrite HERE.  For more information contact: indigenous.EOORC@gmail.com

December 2, 2021 – Aylmer United Church, QC Bazar 2021, December 2nd to 6th. Donated items available to buy or by auction, including baskets of yummy food donated by Aylmer Fresh Foods, fresh eggs from Infinity Farm, delicious jams from Joy Ruttan, plates or tins of cookies lovingly baked by our church ladies, gently used treasures and much more. Go to Facebook link for more information.

November 24, 2021 – Centretown United Church Hamper Project. The Christmas Hamper Project is in full-swing again this year, with a goal of reaching 180 families and individuals in the Ottawa community. Read more: Centretown United Church Hamper Project

November 17, 2021 – Update from the Multi-faith Housing Initiative: Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI) is reaching out to you regarding two exciting updates – United We Stand: the EOORC Campaign for Veterans’ House and National Housing Day (Monday November 22, 2021)! Read More

November 15, 2021 — North Gower United Church Fall Auction.  Choose from more than 80 NEW items. To participate, please join the “NGUC Online Auction” Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253437736812963. More information: North Gower Auction 21

November 12, 2021 — Sewing Machines needed at The Haven, a MHI Housing Complex. Would you be able to donate a machine, in good working order? Read more: Sewing Machines needed at The Haven

November 11, 2021 — New Job Posting – Music Director, Dominion Chalmers More information