The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa

Author bell hooks referred to love as a practice, not a feeling, and observed that “there is no love that does not involve risk.” On this Mother’s Day, we’ll join guest minister, Reverend Erika Hewett, to reflect on what it means to practice love, with all of its risk, in our personal relationships. Click here to watch the service in full Use the 36:05 time stamp in the description to jump to Reverend Erika's Homily

This Sunday, we'll explore the idea of "practicing resurrection" as we celebrate Easter, and the awakening earth, in a Unitarian Universalist style. Click here to view the service in full Use the 49:21 time stamp in the description to jump to Reverend Lara's Sermon

A contemplative, candle-lit service of readings and carols. No time stamps for this service. We invite you to enjoy the whole thing. Click here to watch the service in full

A lively, kid-friendly service full of story and song! No time stamps for this service. We invite you enjoy the whole thing. Click here to watch the service in full

FirstU recons the cost of war in our Remembrance Day service. Use the 45:40 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