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.
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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We're Hiring a Part-Time Custodian! Click HERE for Details!
Celebration of Life for Tudy McLaine
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Saturday, July 19 at 2:00pm
In Worship Hall (30 Cleary) Reception to follow Susan “Tudy” McLaine passed away peacefully at the New Edinburgh Square Retirement Home in Ottawa, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 91. With her persistent call to action: “Think globally, act locally”, Tudy was a proud Unitarian, a fierce environmentalist before it was fashionable, an arts enthusiast, and an unforgettable hostess—just ask anyone who’s tasted her grasshopper pie. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Canadian Friends of International House. Her Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 2:00pm in Worship Hall. Reception to follow. To read Tudy's full obituary, click here. |
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As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, the multi-use pathway (MUP) to the south of the Kichi Zìbì Mikan (KZM) between Woodroffe Avenue and Cleary Avenue will be closed for repaving from Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00am until mid-July. (This schedule is subject to change).
A pedestrian and cyclist detour will be in place during this work. Click HERE to view the map.
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.
A pedestrian and cyclist detour will be in place during this work. Click HERE to view the map.
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
CLICK TO WATCH THE SERVICE LIVE ON YOUTUBE CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST ORDER OF SERVICE July 13, 2025
The Tarot Cards: Considering Possibilities ~ With guest speaker Calogero There is a belief that the future is fixed and that the Tarot cards can foretell it. Guest speaker Calogero will address this notion of the fixedness of the future and then demystify what a Tarot card reading is by walking through the deck, and laying out the depth of meanings possible.
Upcoming Service
Sunday, July 20 - Lessons from the Garden With guest speakers Lee Rose CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION
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Upcoming Events at FirstU
UUPride Social Group
Sunday, July 13 - 7:00pm On Zoom The UUPride Social Group is back! This is an opportunity to have fun and deepen connections. All 2SLGBTQIA+ folks connected to FirstU are welcome! Our next group is on Sunday, July 13 over Zoom, at 7:00pm! Email [email protected] to get the link. |
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.
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.
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