Greetings and welcome to the web site of the Carlington Community Chaplaincy. We have been a Christian presence in the Carlington area of the west end of Ottawa for over 22 years. Having a specific focus and responsibility for those living in social housing, the Chaplaincy continues to work in a multicultural and multifaith environment. By building strong relationships through community work, programs and initiatives we do our best to improve social conditions and to promote justice in our low-income neighborhoods. We do this by assisting people to meet their needs and together we journey with our community to experience change and transformation. As a community-based ministry we are inclusive, celebrate diversity and support people in communicating their gifts and talents to others in our neighborhoods.
The Chaplaincy has developed innovative initiatives that embrace a community-led approach. We refer to this approach as an “Empowerment and Respect Model to Community Based Ministry”. This approach empowers the community to have a voice to take on a sense of ownership, responsibility and most importantly, to be neighbours helping neighbours.
We are a faith-based nonprofit organization sponsored by the Carlington Social Action Committee and supported by area churches, services providers and community members. I hope you will enjoy reading and learning more about our Chaplaincy and if you feel your inner voice calling you to be a volunteer, a participant in our programs or both, drop by or give us a call. We at the Chaplaincy look forward to hearing from you.
God Bless,
Linton Worrall
Carlington Community Chaplain