FIRST UNITARIAN CONGREGATION OF OTTAWA
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​Our church is a liberal, spiritual congregation located on the shores of the Ottawa River​

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.

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30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa ON K2A 4A1 . 613-725-1066 . [email protected]

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Cleary Entrance
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(Map Updated October 2024)
 
 
 
​​You can now 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

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SUNDAY SERVICE, 10:30 AM
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May 11, 2025 
The Love We Cannot Live Without
~ With Reverend Eric Meter

On this Red Dress Sunday, Rev Eric takes the opportunity to talk
about how the 49% behaves toward the 51% and the cost
​that is often paid by us all.

​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. There is usually hot food available for purchase from Mia's Indian Cuisine (cash preferred).

NOTE: If you've enjoyed watching services and would like
​to connect and learn ​more, emai
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​[email protected].
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Upcoming Service
​​Sunday, May 18 - Gently, Gently
With Reverend George Buchanan
click here for a selection of past services

​CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION
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Friends! Here's what our UU Kids will be doing this Sunday:

This Sunday, after Time for All Ages, our 2-12 year-old UU kids
will head downstairs to the Rainbow Room for a special
​Mother’s Day activity!

This May and June, we’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors. When you arrive, please bring your child's outdoor clothing downstairs to the appropriate room.

Upcoming Events at FirstU

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Campus Development Town Hall
Final Feedback: Monday May 12 - 7:00pm
On Zoom

The purpose of this meeting will be to ask question and provide final feedback about the recently drafted Proposed Detailed Site Plan, which we plan to submit for approval to the City of Ottawa by the third week of May.
Click HERE to join the meeting.
Meeting ID: 833 6615 1746     Passcode: 384478
If you were unable to attend the May 6 overview meeting, please review it here.
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UU Pride Online Social and Support Group
Sunday, May 25 - 7:00pm
On Zoom

FirstU's monthly by-us-for-us social and support group for gender and sexual minorities is back! Join Kris online, on May 25, at 7:00pm. Email them at [email protected] to get the link.
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Food Cupboard Fundraising Concert
With the Beacon Community Band
Wednesday, June 4 - 7:00pm
Worship Hall

You're invited to a performance by the Beacon Community Band, to benefit the FirstU Food Cupboard. Enjoy rag and jitterbug pieces, a procession of magical and mythical characters and creatures, and medleys of Beatles classics, Canadian folk, and some spooky themes! Admission by donation!
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​Youville Donation Drive
May 4-26
Room 16 (RE Library)

On April 20, our UU Kids voted for the social justice project they most wanted to take on. Generosity wins! We are collecting donations for the young families of Youville Centre over the four Sundays in May. Between May 4 and May 25, bring gently used baby and toddler clothes, books, and toys to the RE Library.

OFFICE HOURS
We are open most weekdays from 9:30 am until 4 pm.  Please call  613-725-1066 ext 221 ahead to ensure there will be someone present.


Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!
Faites un don maintenant par l'entremise de CanaDon.org!


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​30 Cleary Ave   K2A 4A1   
613-725-1066
  
[email protected]

"We acknowledge that our campus is located on traditional, unsurrendered
and unceded Algonquin Anishinaabeg Territory; and that the work
of reconciliation is a responsibility of our congregation, and of all Canadians. 
"Our goal is to educate ourselves and all who have ears to hear,
to be of service to those who are at risk, and to advocate for justice.

Our Charitable Number: ​107387953 RR 0001

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  • What's Happening
    • Cleary Detour
    • calendar
    • FirstU News
    • Affordable Housing
  • About Us
    • Our Ministry Team
    • About Unitarian Universalism
    • Member Information >
      • Members' Page >
        • Our Covenant
        • Governance
        • Campus Planning Member Page
      • Death Notices and Memorial Details for Members
  • Worship
    • Past Services
    • Religious Exploration for Children and Youth
  • Make Friends
    • Adult Learning and Growth
    • Cultivating Compassionate Community >
      • FirstU Food Sharing Centre
      • UU Pride
      • Embracing Diversity
    • Social Justice >
      • AJASHKI Garden Project
      • Climate Action
    • Music
    • Volunteer with us >
      • volunteer task submission form
      • Volunteer/Leader Resources
    • Getting Connected Guide
  • eUU Weekly Newsletter
    • Parkway Spire Quarterly Magazine
    • Archives
  • Make a Donation
    • Legacy Giving
    • Ajashki Donations
  • Contact Us
    • Staff Directory
    • Ceremonies and Rentals >
      • Weddings, Memorials, Child Dedications and other Rites of Passage
      • Facility Rentals