30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa ON K2A 4A1 613-725-1066 [email protected]
'We kindle the light within and inspire courage to nurture the web of life and to create a just and compassionate world.'
Reverend Eric Meter, Minister
'We kindle the light within and inspire courage to nurture the web of life and to create a just and compassionate world.'
Reverend Eric Meter, Minister
Would you enjoy being part of a diverse, multigenerational, spiritual community built on a variety of philosophical and faith traditions,
that is committed to turning compassion into action? We are inclusive and caring, offer meditation, small group ministry, humanist discussions, and more.
Our social justice action groups focus on climate change, mental health, 2SLGBTQ+ support, affordable housing, and Indigenous reconciliation.
that is committed to turning compassion into action? We are inclusive and caring, offer meditation, small group ministry, humanist discussions, and more.
Our social justice action groups focus on climate change, mental health, 2SLGBTQ+ support, affordable housing, and Indigenous reconciliation.
New Cleary Entrance (map updated Oct 9)
You can now use the new Cleary Avenue entrance. Please see diagram to the right for access point. Richmond Road is still detoured onto Byron Avenue. Turn 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. |
Worship
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Happening this weekCarols and Songs Sing-Along
Monday, December 16 - 7:00pm Fellowship Hall - Refreshments Included Warm up your singing voices, grab your friends, and jingle all the way to FirstU, for our annual sing-along of all your favourite Christmas carols and Winter Wonderland tunes! This annual event is always a good time. Can't wait to see you there for cookies, cocoa and carols!
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Upcoming events At FirstU - save the date!
Mitten Tree Sunday
Sunday, December 15 - 10:30am Join us for an annual UU tradition: The Mitten Tree! Bring donations of mittens, hats, scarves, and other winter woolies, in child, teen, and young adult sizes, to decorate our Mitten Tree and help our neighbours in need through our friends at the Snowsuit Fund. Can't collect mitts beforehand? Our FirstU Knitting Group will be on-hand, starting at 9:30am, with the mitts, hats, and scarves they've been working on all year: Purchase a few items to hang on our tree and support FirstU in the process. (Cash only, please). |
Polished Brass Quintet
Seasonal Concert Tuesday, December 17 - 2:00pm Worship Hall - FREE Join FirstU and the Unitarian House Residents Association for a concert by the Polished Brass Quintet! Let's get together with our Unitarian House neighbors to celebrate the season and form deeper connections with each other while enjoying an exciting afternoon concert! Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall at 3:30pm. |
Women's Inclusive Pagan Circle Yule Ritual
Tuesday, December 17 - 7:00pm Fellowship Hall - $5 Suggested Trans women, cis women, and non-binary folks are invited to take part in our "dianic-eclectic" Yule Ritual. Hail goddesses Nott and Sunna. Journey through the thoughtful dark, then rise up with the sun and celebrate! Bring finger foods to share after the ritual and anything seasonal you'd like to include on our altar. |
Join us for TWO Christmas Eve Services this year:
A Family Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24 - 5:00pm Join Reverend Eric, Jodi McIntosh, and Susan McEwen for a kid-centered, family Christmas Eve service. Come ready for stories and songs as we celebrate together! The Mystery of This Hour Tuesday, December 24 - 7:00pm Join Reverend Eric for a contemplative service of music, readings and carols. |
OFFICE HOURS
We have reopened most weekdays from 9:30 am until 4 pm. Please call 613-725-1066 ext 221 or email [email protected] ahead to ensure there will be someone present.
We have reopened most weekdays from 9:30 am until 4 pm. Please call 613-725-1066 ext 221 or email [email protected] ahead to ensure there will be someone present.