Good Shepherd Barrhaven
Nepean ON
K2J 4E4
Who we are
Serving God. Loving Neighbours. Making Faith Work in the Suburbs.
It can be hard to get motivated for Church on a Sunday morning. We all have lawns to mow, brunches to attend, and sleep to catch up on. Barrhaven is a busy place, with many demands on our time. So why show up at Good Shepherd?
It’s simple. Good Shepherd helps us find God’s power and guidance in the everyday business of life. Each week, we gather to catch up with friends, to hear a sermon, sing songs, pray and take communion. It’s what Christians do throughout the world, just as our ancestors did. They don’t look much different from anyone else in our neighbourhood, either: a diversity of ages, races and backgrounds. Their children make noise like anyone else’s kids. These are all ordinary things, experienced each week. What makes them special is that through them, we see a bit more clearly where God is at work in our everyday lives.
On Monday morning, when our five-year old refuses to put on her snowpants, we remember what we heard about God’s patience with us. So we find the strength to be patient with her. On Wednesday, when we have to apologize for a mistake at work, we remember that God restores honour to those who have been shamed and humbled. And we find the strength to do the right thing.
At Good Shepherd, we don’t gather because God is waiting for us here. We gather because our church trains us to see that He has been with us all along. We believe that through our music and our teaching, our bible studies and children’s programs, our sermons and our parish suppers, Christ is calling to us. He is inviting us to experience how rich, how full and how beautiful our everyday life can be when we open our eyes to see His presence.
It can be hard to get motivated for Church on a Sunday morning. We all have lawns to mow, brunches to attend, and sleep to catch up on. Barrhaven is a busy place, with many demands on our time. So why show up at Good Shepherd?
It’s simple. Good Shepherd helps us find God’s power and guidance in the everyday business of life. Each week, we gather to catch up with friends, to hear a sermon, sing songs, pray and take communion. It’s what Christians do throughout the world, just as our ancestors did. They don’t look much different from anyone else in our neighbourhood, either: a diversity of ages, races and backgrounds. Their children make noise like anyone else’s kids. These are all ordinary things, experienced each week. What makes them special is that through them, we see a bit more clearly where God is at work in our everyday lives.
On Monday morning, when our five-year old refuses to put on her snowpants, we remember what we heard about God’s patience with us. So we find the strength to be patient with her. On Wednesday, when we have to apologize for a mistake at work, we remember that God restores honour to those who have been shamed and humbled. And we find the strength to do the right thing.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Margo Whittaker
Leader Position:
Priest
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Margo Whittaker
Leader Bio:
Margo was ordained into the Anglican Church of Canada in November 2005 and has lived in Barrhaven since the fall of 2006. Here, with her husband Michael, she has raised two children while serving in churches in Ottawa Central, West and East.
Before turning to theology, Margo earned a Masters degree in English. During her time as a priest, she has worked in rural and urban parishes, and with a close team of clergy and parish members amalgamated two churches before serving in the new Julian of Norwich Church. In 2019, she proudly graduated with the first cohort of the School for Parish Development.
Margo continues to increase her technical skills as the church worships online. She looks forward to getting to know the community better as we discern with God’s help the best way forward for the church in Barrhaven.
Before turning to theology, Margo earned a Masters degree in English. During her time as a priest, she has worked in rural and urban parishes, and with a close team of clergy and parish members amalgamated two churches before serving in the new Julian of Norwich Church. In 2019, she proudly graduated with the first cohort of the School for Parish Development.
Margo continues to increase her technical skills as the church worships online. She looks forward to getting to know the community better as we discern with God’s help the best way forward for the church in Barrhaven.
Rev. Margo Whittaker on Social Media:
Mailing Address
804 Greenbank Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K2J 1A2
Ottawa, Ontario
K2J 1A2
Good Shepherd Barrhaven Service Times
In-Person Sunday Services
Join us on Sundays at 1:30 PM for socially distanced worship every week in the sanctuary of Barrhaven United Church. Reservations are not needed, but pandemic protocols are still in place. Please bring your proof of vaccination and prepare to sign in, keep distanced from others, and keep your mask on.
Online Church Services
Staying Connected Online Throughout the Quarantine. Find Out What Good Shepherd Has to Offer
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3IQwxT0I3OznU4W8euHGlw
https://www.facebook.com/GoodShepherdALM/videos/
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Join us on Sundays at 1:30 PM for socially distanced worship every week in the sanctuary of Barrhaven United Church. Reservations are not needed, but pandemic protocols are still in place. Please bring your proof of vaccination and prepare to sign in, keep distanced from others, and keep your mask on.
Online Church Services
Staying Connected Online Throughout the Quarantine. Find Out What Good Shepherd Has to Offer
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3IQwxT0I3OznU4W8euHGlw
https://www.facebook.com/GoodShepherdALM/videos/
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Come Lord Jesus!
Lord Jesus, master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day. We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!"
Good Shepherd Barrhaven listing was last updated on the 5th of December, 2021
