The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa

This service is the first of several opportunities for reflection, conversation, and listening as we consider this important step in the life of our congregation, and will mark the official beginning of our congregational discernment process as we listen together for the wisdom, hopes, and commitments of our beloved community. Click here to view the service in full Use the 34:56 timestamp to jump directly to Fish Stark's Reflection.

In the 1930s, our spiritual forebears bravely asked “whether the organised religious movement known as Unitarianism has any real function to perform in the modern world.” Come and hear their bold response, and Reverend Shawn Gauthier’s equally powerful invitations to us all. Click here to view the service in full Use the 33:29 time stamp to jump directly to Reverend Shawn Gauthier's (pre-recorded) Sermon.

As we launch into our Summer Service series, Lee Rose will share a reflection on the Adjacent Possible, exploring how life unfolds not through giant leaps, but rather through a series of incremental steps – with each experience, relationship, and act of wonder expanding the horizon of what can come next. Click here to view the service in full Use the 33:28 time stamp in the description to jump to Lee Rose's Reflection.

We are faced with many pressures, internal and external. What practices will help us face the future together? Join us as we celebrate this year’s Sharing our Faith Sunday with a reader’s theatre-style service. Grief, gratitude, imagination, courage, and action will all have their say. Click here to view the service in full Use the time stamps in the description to jump to various Acts in our Reader's Theatre piece.

Is it possible to sustain our spirits as our lives change, even in difficult moments? Is it possible to stay centered? As we worship together, we will gently reflect on these questions, with music and stories. Use the 45:45 timestamp in the video description to jump to Rev George's Reflection

We have heard it said, the only constant is change, and that there is no growth, no moving forward without letting something go and embracing change. What can we hold onto that is solid and true, what can we trust as a constant in our lives when the ground shifts and change happens? Use the 40:16 timestamp in the video description to jump to Rev Lara's Reflection

For what shall we give thanks this day? How might we express our gratitude in authentic, good and impactful ways? This is our 2025 Thanksgiving Service. Use the 43:17 timestamp in the video description to jump direction to Rev Lara's Reflection

When so much is in flux, how do we stay true to our values of love and justice? How can the challenges of this moment become an opportunity for growth and transformation? Rev Lara Cowtan is joined by guest speaker Rev Nicoline Guerrier, as we consider and explore these questions as FirstU begins a new Ministry. Use the 39:14 timestamp in the video description to jump to Rev Nicoline's Reflection