Social Groups

Our congregation has a wide variety of groups whose activities arise from a set of shared interests.  For group meeting times and other information, please contact the church office at 613-725-1066.

Art's Night: An event, held on the last Friday of the month, in which guest artists present their particular art forms followed by a Q & A.

Bridge Group:  We welcome players from beginner to expert anddivide into appropriate groupings when we have enough players.

Crafty Crafters – Knitters: We welcome knitters and crocheters who want to share their enthusiasm for the needle arts, have great discussions, and join occasional field trips.

Empower Dance:  We share different types of music, dance free-style, or just meditate to the “beat.”

Friends of the Meditation Gardens: We gather together informally during fall and spring to keep our award-winning gardens beautiful.

Kitchen Care Working Group: Volunteers oversee the four kitchens and help out with maintaining them.

Men's Groups #4: Our purpose is to discuss issues in our lives of a personal nature and other concerns that affect us as men.  

Neighbourhood Group-Centretown /Glebe/Ottawa South:  We meet in members’ homes to get to know each other better, to hear interesting speakers, and to have discussions.

Neighbourhood Group-Riverside Park: We meet in members’ homes to discuss topics pertinent to a Unitarian congregation.

Painters' Circle: An informal group of artists at all levels of skill who come together to paint, advise, and encourage.

Seniors' Service, Lunch, and Program: We are a group of 50-70 energetic seniors who meet monthly to share worship, lunch, and a program of information or entertainment.   

Sew and Grow: Our goal is to have stimulating discussions, perhaps
share our needlework skills, and keep our fingers busy.

Sound Booth Operators: We maintain and operate the church's sound and lighting systems for Sunday services, weddings, funerals, meetings, concerts, and other events.

30/40 Something Group: We are an age-identity group for anyone who self-identifies in the 30 - 40 age range. We meet once a month, to foster spiritual growth and intentional community.

Unitarian Women’s Group: We meet to talk and learn about various subjects.  Our motto is: “We treasure our fellowship and common purpose.”

Unitarian Seniors' Lunch Program: A monthly event that includes worship service, lunch and a speaker/entertainer.

UU Round Table Lunch Group: We meet regularly during the fall and winter to eat and chat. Everyone welcome, especially newcomers.

Voyageurs Men's Group: A support group for men looking to develop their full emotional and spiritual potential. Open by invitation only. 

Women’s Personal Growth Group:  In order to nurture our emotional and spiritual growth, we explore resources related to topics of interest, share our own experiences, and learn from one another. 

Women's Spirituality Group: We meet to explore various spiritual rituals, events, and practices.

Yoga:  We provide programs for exercise, flexibility, and relaxation at different levels of ability. 

Young Adults (aka The Noble Birds): We’re 18-30-something-year-olds who meet to explore spirituality and have fun.

Youth Group: We’re an active group of youth in Grades 9 to 12.  In addition to our own events, we attend youth conferences in Eastern Ontario, Quebec, and New York State.