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HARVEST THANKSGIVING

  • Hymn 403: Let All Things Now Living [The Ash Grove]
  • Greeting, Land Acknowledgment & Collect of the Day
  • First Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-3,7-15c
  • Psalm 111: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
  • Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 (reading in French)
  • Hymn 407: Many and Great, O God, Are Your Works [Laquiparle]
    • Kimberly Johnson, Drum
  • Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 (First Nations Version)
  • Sermon: Gary van der Meer
  • Anthem: All Good Gifts – Michael Barrett
  • Prayers of the People: Brian Cameron
  • The Lord’s Prayer (sung)
  • Anthem: Ispiciwin – Andrew Balfour/Orlando Gibbons
  • Doxology & Blessing
  • Hymn 399: Now Thank We All Our God
  • Dismissal

ABOUT THE MUSIC:

This Sunday at St. John’s our Choir sang Ispiciwin, a work by Cree composer Andrew Balfour, whose music brings together choral traditions and Indigenous stories in a way that invites reflection, reconciliation, and hope. Earlier this Choir Season we sang a piece of Balfour's entitled Ambe, which celebrated Indigenous tradition through the use of rhythm and Ojibway Lyrics.
In June, Andrew collaborated with the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa as part of its ongoing journey toward Truth and Reconciliation. His visit marked National Indigenous History Month and the National Indigenous Day of Prayer, and included a workshop for local singers, a public event, and a special service at Christ Church Cathedral.
The events brought together people from across the city to explore how sacred music can hold both memory and healing. Through his work, Andrew continues to create space for dialogue and connection, showing how the language of music can draw us closer to truth and to one another.
Read more about Andrew Balfour in our diocesan newspaper HERE