The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa

In this service, we explore the perils of perfection and delve into the power of repair. Click here to view the service in full Use the 35:08 timestamp in the description to jump to the Anthem performed by musical guest Tony Turner Use the 40:09 timestamp in the description to jump to Reverend Lara's Sermon

It can be hard to “assume good intentions” when we have been hurt, or to repair what is broken when we have caused harm. How might we deal with unintended impact and find our way back into healthy relationship? Click here to view the service in full Use the 43:21 timestamp in the description to jump to Reverend Lara's Sermon

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

"We are all longing to go home to some place [...] Someplace where we can be free." ~ Starhawk This Sunday, we are joined by guest speakers Sheldon Leong and Sahada Alolo, the Director of Fund Development and the Director of Community Engagement, respectively, of Multifaith Housing Initiative. Click here to view the service in full Use the 46:22 timestamp in the description to jump to Sahada Alolo's Reflection Use the 46:22 timestamp in the description to jump to Sheldon Leon

The Selma, Alabama, Civil Rights Actions in 1965 were a watershed Unitarian event in American history. It had been named by Martin Luther King as a place to pursue voter's rights. After the Rev. James Reeb was murdered there, several hundred Unitarian ministers descended on Selma. There was a 5-day non-violent Gandhian stand-off between the marchers and the police. That was followed by a 50 mile March to Montgomery, Alabama. Reverend Fred, who was the Minister at the UU Sil

Observing Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, we celebrate and honour the contributions of the transgender community and promote trans joy, resilience, advocacy and inclusivity. Click here to view the service in full Use the time stamps in the description to just to our guest speakers' Reflections.

This Sunday, we'll share a UU tradition: Mitten Tree Sunday! Join us as we decorate our tree with winter woolies that will help neighbours in need stay warm this winter, and live our UU Values of Justice, Equity, and Generosity. Click HERE to watch the service in full Use the 47:46 timestamp in the video description to jump to "The Mitten Tree" story and decorating our tree!

This Sunday, members of the Unitarian GoGos, and guest speaker Robin Scobie, will share some stories about their experiences and our learnings while visiting grandmothers and community-led partner organizations of the Stephen Lewis Foundation in May, 2025. The trip was a life changing event for the sixteen grandmothers and grand-others from across Canada and the six Stephen Lewis Foundation staff members who participated together in this incredible two-week journey to Eswatin

On Sunday, September 28, guest speaker Canon Reverend Peter John Hobbs offered a heartfelt, conversational look into the lives of our most vulnerable neighbours. There were stories that highlighted the challenges they face, and showed how Belong Ottawa responds with compassion, practical supports, and lasting impact. Rooted in the values of the Anglican tradition -- and closely aligned with the principles of Unitarian Universalism -- Belong Ottawa affirms the inherent worth a