FIRST UNITARIAN CONGREGATION OF OTTAWA - First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa - A liberal, spiritual church located on the shores of the Ottawa River

Our church is a liberal, spiritual congregation located on the shores of the Ottawa River

THIS SATURDAY!
Come enjoy some seasonal and pre-Christmas shopping at our annual Fall Fair - and don't forget to tell your friends! You’ll find a great selection of gift items, clothing, books, silent-auction items, toys and games, electronics, linens, knitted goods, home baking and lunch items, and much more!
Please bring your own shopping bags. Debit and credit cards accepted. Full details HERE.

Kichi Zībī Mīkan Closure - November 15-16, 2025
Please Note: The Kichi Zībī Mīkan is closed this weekend, so please factor that into your plans for attending Fall Fair and/or our November 16 Service.

Welcome to the first unitarian congregation of ottawa!

'We kindle the light within and inspire courage to nurture the web of life and to create a just and compassionate world.'
Welcome to the First Unitarian Congregation, a liberal, spiritual congregation located on the shores of the Ottawa River. We are a diverse,
multigenerational community built on a variety of philosophical and faith traditions, and we're committed to turning compassion into action.

30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa ON K2A 4A1 . 613-725-1066

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Accessing Our Campus During Construction

You can access Cleary Avenue by turning north at Byron/Redwood into the campus. Updates on the detour, and the 2024-2027 Richmond Road closure, including maps showing entrance and exit routes, have been added to our Cleary Detour Page and will continue to be updated as information becomes available.

sunday Worship and children's programming

SUNDAY SERVICE, 10:30 AM
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November 16, 2025
What They Dreamt
~ Rev Lara Cowtan

"...what they dreamed be ours to do, hope their hopes,
and seal them true."
This Sunday, we'll explore stories of our UU Ancestors.

Upcoming Service
November 23 - Turning Toward One Another
Rev Lara Cowtan

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FELLOWSHIP HOUR, 11:30 AM
We invite you to join us in Fellowship Hall immediately after our Sunday service for coffee and conversation, and to grab a green mug to let us know you're feeling new or would welcome meaningful conversation. September through June, there is usually hot food available for purchase from Mia's Indian Cuisine (cash preferred).
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Welcome Team

CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION

Three images overlay a photo of fallen leaves on the forest floor. Image one is a cartoon mouse. Image two is round, red-framed photo of two young children hugging each other. Image three is a rectangular, red-framed photo of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies on a wire cooling rack next to a rolling pin.

This Sunday, after Time for All Ages, we'll head downstairs to the NOW Room where our younger and older UU Kids will share space together.

After RE, we'll head to Fellowship Hall for pick-up and connecting with everyone after the service.

Upcoming Events at FirstU

A photo of the poster for our upcoming December 7 choir concert. It features the northern lights and a Canada flag, as well as the title

OFFICE HOURS
We are open weekdays from 9:30 am until 4 pm.

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