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!
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 June 15, 2025
Our Fathers ~ With Reverend Eric Meter This Father's Day, let's dive deep into fatherhood, parenting in the 21st Century, conditional and unconditional love, and other elements of any impossible unified theory of our species.
Upcoming Service
Sunday, June 15 - Our Fathers With Reverend Eric Meter CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION
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Upcoming Events at FirstU
Unitarian GoGos and One World Grannies present:
Unconditional Love - The Grand Collection Wednesday, June 18 - 7:00pm (doors at 6:30pm) - Tickets: $35.00 Unitarian GoGos GoGos in partnership with One World Grannies will be presenting Stories and Songs on a Summer Evening on June 18, from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Enjou stories and music including performances by FirstU's own 3 Rivers Choir, plus door prizes, delicious snacks and drinks at intermission. All proceeds go to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation and their ongoing support of grassroots organizations in sub Saharan Africa. Get tickets HERE. 
Women's Inclusive Pagan Circle - Midsummer Ritual
Monday, June 23 - 7:00pm $5 Suggested Trans women, cis women, and non-binary folks are invited to celebrate Summer Solstice with playfulness and gratitude. Bring any seasonal items you'd like to add to our collaborative altar as well as finger food to share after our ritual. Please donate $5 per person to help cover ritual supplies and to donate to the church as a thank-you for the space. 
Our Annual Flower Ceremony
Sunday, June 29 - 10:30am Share in the annual UU tradition of the Flower Ceremony - remember to bring cut flowers to add to our congregations bouquets - as we close out our Church Year and bid goodbye to Reverend Eric in his last service as our minister. 
A Farewell Barbecue for Reverend Eric
Sunday, June 29 - 11:30am Outdoors $10-$20 per adult, sliding scale (kids eat free) Say “farewell” to Reverend Eric at our Summer BBQ! Burgers, salads, and cake courtesy of the Men’s Breakfast Group and the Hospitality Hour team. To help cover costs, we're asking $10-$20 per adult attendee - pay what you can, within that range, and kids eat for free. To ensure that we prepare enough food, we ask that you RSVP by Sunday, June 22! Let's send Reverend Eric off with good food and great company! |
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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