As the August long weekend approaches and we continue to enjoy the beautiful summer break, thoughts and plans for the fall are underway. The OPCTP is pleased to confirm registration is open for fall 2025 courses and some are filling up quickly. Check out the brochure links below for program details including registration and payment information. Early bird registration for the basic course is available until September 5th. Register early to confirm your space!
This fall we again offer the Basic Training Course either in-person (Monday afternoons) or online by Zoom (Monday evenings). Both courses begin Monday, September 15, 2025 and run weekly until November 24, 2025 (excluding Thanksgiving Monday). Our Fall 2025 Basic Training Course brochure is available at https://ottawapastoralcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/F2025-Basic-Course-Brochure.pdf
This fall we also offer the Advanced program over 4 Tuesday evenings in October. This in-person program will be offered at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church located at 971 Woodroffe Avenue. More information about the event and how to register is available in the program brochure available at https://ottawapastoralcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/F2025-Advanced-Course-Brochure.pdf
Finally this fall we are pleased to present a Continuing Education event on Tuesday November 4th from 7- 9pm by Zoom. In this session, the Rev. Canon Hilary Murray and Dr. Mary Anne Robblee will lead a session called What’s This Thing Called “Trauma Informed” Pastoral Care. Check out the program brochure at https://ottawapastoralcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/F2025-Con-Ed-Brochure.pdf
We invite you to share this information in your bulletins and newsletters. Spaces are limited so take a few moments and register early. For more information about these and other programs, visit our website's home page at www.ottawapastoralcare.com
We take this opportunity to wish you a peace filled rest of the summer and we look forward to having you join us this fall.
Josephine Hall
Administrator, Ottawa Pastoral Care Training Program
(613) 413-0384