​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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Upcoming Service - Everything is Holy Now
Sunday, January 25
Rev Lara Cowtan
This Sunday, we lean into the practice of cultivating a sense of wonder and reverence for the world around us.

​During the entire month of January, our Sunday collections, unless marked towards your pledge, will be split 50/50 with our community partner, the Ten Oaks Project.
​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 please).
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​CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION
This Sunday, after Time for All Ages, we’ll head downstairs for the Our Unitarian Gifts program, where we’ll explore our values in fun and engaging ways. This week, we’re continuing with our theme of The Gifts of Generosity.
  • Ages 5 and under in the Rainbow Room with Rita.
  • Ages 6-7 in the Chalice Room with Jodi.
  • Ages 8+ in the Wonder Room with Susie.
Please bring indoor shoes or slippers, as we’ll be asking the kids to leave their outdoor boots on the boot trays. ​Kids are encouraged to keep a pair of indoor shoes/slippers in their RE Room for the next few months.

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OFFICE HOURS
We are open weekdays from 9:30 am until 4 pm.  
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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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