​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
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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December 14, 2025 
Helping Hands: Our Mitten Tree Service
~ With Jodi McIntosh

It's Mitten Tree Sunday! Join us as we take part in a UU tradition. Our multigenerational service will include stories, songs, and the chance to decorate our tree with hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, and other winter gear. Let's help our friends and neighbours stay warm this winter!

Attending online? Feel free to make a donation to the Ottawa Snowsuit Fund.

Attending in Person? On Sunday, December 14, the Church Knitting Group will be selling hand-knitted mittens and some scarves and toques in the foyer outside the Lounge before Service, starting at about 9:30am.  Come and purchase mitts for yourselves and family and for decorating the Mitten Tree.  All proceeds go to the Congregation.
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Upcoming Service
​December 21 - The Darkest Day
Reverend Lara Cowtan
Please stay after the service to take part in our annual Solstice Spiral​.
​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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​CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION
This Sunday, our UU Kids will stay in Worship Hall to take part in our multigenerational Mitten Tree service. This is a child-friendly service that we have created for all ages!
If you can, please bring gently used or new mittens, scarves, and hats to hang on our tree.

Upcoming Events at FirstU
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We are open weekdays from 9:30 am until 4 pm.  
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​30 Cleary Ave   K2A 4A1   
613-725-1066  
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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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