In this time of physical-distancing and self-isolation it is important to remember that while we are asked to be physically apart, we are never spiritually apart. Our connection with God, and with each other, begins with prayer.
Prayer can be a great help for when you are feeling low, alone, angry with the world, or just in need of support. There is also prayer for healing available from your Church, for you or for anyone who weighs on your heart.
The Parish of the Valley clergy team has put together some resources - some we created and some shared with us by other clergy - that might be helpful for you as you pray at home. Those can be downloaded from the bottom of the page.
Your clergy team are always here for you. We will pray with and for you, for anyone, or for any situation. Never hestitate to telephone us or to send us an email -- even if it's "just to chat." If you have a specific prayer request, you might also call Wendy Cayen (343-369-0676) and she will direct your request to our confidential prayer chain: a group of prayerful people across the parish committed to praying for your need every day.
Additional Online Worship Services
Sunday Morning Prayer from Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa, ON.
Online Worship Opportunities in the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
Daily Worship Services from Trinity Church Wall Street, New York, NY.
Sunday Worship Services from Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.
Sunday Worship Services from Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver, B.C.
Organ and Choir Recitals from Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, B.C.
Worship, Recitals, Lectures and Online Tours from Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, UK.
Worship, Recitals, Lectures and Online Tours from Westminster Abbey, London, UK.
"Sound Bath Evensong" from All Saints Episcopal Church Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY.
Online Prayer Resources
For Children and Families
Pandemic Faith Devotional - daily devotions and activities for families during COVID-19 (pdf available to download)
The Green Door - Puppets Barley & Nosebag talk about how kids and families can together navigate some of the uncertainties of this time. From St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church in Toronto.
ROOTS - an online Sunday School resource for families at home, based on the weekly lectionary.
Going 4 Growth - a collection of resources for use at home for families from the Church of England
Illusrated Ministry offers free downloadable materials like lectionary-based colouring sheets and craft ideas for children and families during the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Anglican Family Hub - a group for Anglican families in Canada, powered by the Diocese of Niagara.
For Everyone
Digital Resources from the Anglican Church of Canada
The liturgical texts of the Canadian Church (BCP, BAS) are available for free download online as a pdf.
The daily lectionary, readings for each day of the week as well as the Sunday readings.
Faith in a time of COVID-19 from the Anglican Alliance
Prayers and Videos from the Anglican Communion Office
Resources from the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (Canada)