Our Congregation

The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa has 500-plus members from many walks of life and different faith backgrounds. As we seek our individual spiritual journeys through life, we interact with each other in a variety of ways. 

Some of us are involved in the social life of the church. Some of us are active in social justice and environmental action groups. Others help run and organize the congregation. Whatever we do, we work together to build a caring and supportive spiritual community and a just, compassionate, and sustainable world.

If you are interested in joining a group, please contact the church office at 613-725-1066 for a contact name and meeting schedule.

Keep an eye on what's happening

Getting Connected: a brochure that provides more detailed information on the groups and committees who are involved in congregational operations/events, provide internal services and outreach programs, and offer social, spiritual and self-improvement activities. Getting Connected Brochure

Events Calendar: provides an overview of monthly meetings and events. (Found on each website page).

"News & Activities": Up-to-the-minute information from and about the congregation. (Click on the bar just below the Events Calendar.)

The Parkway Spire: a monthly, printed newsletter about congregational news and events available to all as a .pdf file on this website. If you are a member and wish to receive a printed copy, please contact the Publications Officer.

e-UUOttawa: a weekly, e-mail bulletin about congregational news and events that arrives in your Inbox through a free subscription.

Sunday Communiqué: a hand-out with the Sunday Order of Service that provides information about the coming week's events.

Discussion Board: an online forum on our twin website where people can post messages and articles about topics within and outside of the congregation. Visit the Discussion Board.

Important Notices: Information specific to the First UU membership.