Adult Learning and Growth
The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa offers a variety of programs for adults who wish to explore new topics and experiences.
Take a look at the Lifespan Learning Guide for more information, and read on below.
If you're looking for information on established, ongoing fellowship, growth, creativity, and social justice groups, please visit our Get Involved page.
Take a look at the Lifespan Learning Guide for more information, and read on below.
If you're looking for information on established, ongoing fellowship, growth, creativity, and social justice groups, please visit our Get Involved page.
Spiritual and personal growth
Women’s Pagan Circle Celebrates Beltane
Tuesday, April 30 - 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall Trans women, cis women, and nonbinary folks (you decide if this is a fit for you) are invited to celebrate Beltane - the point between Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice, when the service berries bloom and we start to tip from spring into summer by making flower head-wreathes as we welcome the return of our green friends. While we will have some supplies, please bring more to share: Artificial flowers and leaves, florists wire, and ribbons. You can also bring personal trinkets that you want to add to your own wreath. |
Please bring some finger foods to share after the ritual.
We also welcome your cash donations to cover costs and to give to the FirstU for hosting our group.
Our trans-inclusive, loosely "Eclectic-Dianic" Circle meets every 6 weeks to celebrate the Quarter and Cross-Quarter days together.
Likely dates (TBC) for future rituals are as follows: June 19, July 31, September 18, October 30, and December 18. Trans women, cis women, and non-binary folks are welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Laurie at lauren.fosterm[at]gmail.com with any questions.
We also welcome your cash donations to cover costs and to give to the FirstU for hosting our group.
Our trans-inclusive, loosely "Eclectic-Dianic" Circle meets every 6 weeks to celebrate the Quarter and Cross-Quarter days together.
Likely dates (TBC) for future rituals are as follows: June 19, July 31, September 18, October 30, and December 18. Trans women, cis women, and non-binary folks are welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Laurie at lauren.fosterm[at]gmail.com with any questions.
Introducing Ourselves
POSTPONED Until the Fall This casual, small group gathering is for newcomers to FirstU to get to know each other and the church. Kate Kirkwood and Reverend Eric Meter will be your guides. Come and share with each other what brought you to FirstU, take the opportunity to ask any questions you have, plus hear about the basics of Unitarian Universalism, and get some insight into how FirstU functions and ways you can get connected here. To register, fill out this online form. Send any questions to welcome@firstunitarianottawa.ca. |
Enriching Our Souls
social justice
POSTPONED! Breakfast Forum: ShelterBox Canada
New Date TBD Join us on a NEW DATE (tbd) to learn more about ShelterBox, a Canadian charity that provides essentials to help people begin rebuilding their lives after a disaster. ShelterBox recognizes that each disaster is different and so is every community, so every response is also different, often customized and locally sourced items are included where possible. ShelterBox strives to provide the exact support that gives people the hope and power to transform their own lives. Ally Buck from ShelterBox will join us by zoom to make a presentation and answer any questions. Coffee and muffins will be provided. |
Well being
Taoist Tai Chi Practice and Learning Sessions
Tuesdays, staring March 12, 2024 - 1:00pm - Fellowship Hall Led by Friends of Taoist Tai Chi, Ottawa Tai Chi is a series of gentle movements that improves circulation, strengthens the bones, and develops good balance. Many have found their health greatly improved by regular practice. Master Moy first developed Taoist Tai Chi to improve his own health, and later dedicated his life to enabling others to do the same. We welcome anyone to participate, beginners included. Each two-hour session will be led by experienced instructors from "Friends of Tai Chi" and will include a break for tea. No advance registration needed just drop in. Send questions to: adultlearning@firstunitarianottawa.ca. |
Weekly Online Meditation
Wednesdays - 7:00pm on Zoom Join our long-standing meditation sessions by dropping in on Wednesday evenings. We meditate together and share readings from teachers like Thich Nhat Hanh. Click HERE to join the meditation session Meeting ID: 880 7343 6250 Passcode: 259109 Let Colleen know if you would like to receive a friendly email reminder on Tuesday. |