welcome to firstu! |
a liberal, spiritual congregation
located on the shores of the ottawa river
Would you like to be part of a diverse, multigenerational community built on a variety of philosophical and faith traditions, that's committed to turning compassion into action? We're inclusive and caring, offer meditation, small group ministry, social and personal growth events, and more. Our social justice action groups focus on climate action, mental health, supporting our 2SLGBTQ+ community, affordable housing, and Indigenous reconciliation.
Our Church Isn't Just for Sunday Services
It's a Gathering Place Where We Co-Create Our Community of Like Minds and Shared Values Every Day of the Week
Our Church Isn't Just for Sunday Services
It's a Gathering Place Where We Co-Create Our Community of Like Minds and Shared Values Every Day of the Week
Cleary Detour in Effect: People will use the new detour for Cleary Avenue (about 400m west of the regular entrance)
to enter our campus. Please drive slowly and pay attention to detour signage.
More information available on the Cleary Detour Page.
to enter our campus. Please drive slowly and pay attention to detour signage.
More information available on the Cleary Detour Page.
Over 100 Years of FirstUThe Ottawa Unitarian Association was formed in February 1898, and our first Church was built at the corner of Elgin and Lewis Street. In 1967, our congregation moved to our current location at 30 Cleary Avenue.
Throughout the decades our commitment to our faith, our community at large, and each other has remained constant. We gather to worship, to give life the shape of justice, and to enjoy each other's company. Whatever we do, we work together to build a caring and supportive spiritual community and a just, compassionate, and sustainable world.
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30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa ON K2A 4A1 613-725-1066 uuoffice@firstunitarianottawa.ca
'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
Trying to find directions using a search engine? Click the button below for an up-to-date map
showing the temporary entrance to our campus (about 400m west of Cleary Ave).
'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
Trying to find directions using a search engine? Click the button below for an up-to-date map
showing the temporary entrance to our campus (about 400m west of Cleary Ave).
Our 2024-2026 Congregational Focus:
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We are a fully Accessible Facility.
We are a Welcoming Congregation, a UU-UNO Sixth Principle Congregation,
and a Designated Lifespan Learning Congregation.
We are currently working towards Green Sanctuary accreditation.
We are a Welcoming Congregation, a UU-UNO Sixth Principle Congregation,
and a Designated Lifespan Learning Congregation.
We are currently working towards Green Sanctuary accreditation.
COVID: Masking is Optional
Please don't come if you feel sick!
Please don't come if you feel sick!
OFFICE HOURS
The administrative office is now open weekdays from 9:30 am until 4 pm. Call ahead to ensure access 613-725-1066.
The administrative office is now open weekdays from 9:30 am until 4 pm. Call ahead to ensure access 613-725-1066.