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
'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
NOTE: PowER OUTAGES DUE TO SATURDAY's STORM
Please note that due to power outages in the Ottawa area, you may not receive email or telephone responses from FirstU staff in a timely manner. Please be assured we will do our best to respond as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding at this time.
Thank you for your understanding at this time.
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YOU MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED
TO ENTER OUR BUILDING. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHOW YOUR VACCINE PASSPORT. THANK YOU. You will need to show proof of vaccination, and proof of identification, before entering. Download your vaccine passport HERE. |
HEALTH SCREENING
Read the Passive COVID Screening Poster to determine whether you should be coming to the campus. Read our covid protocols as adopted by the Covid Task Force and the Board on March 22, 2022. |
Sundays and Beyond
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
It's a Gathering Place Where We Co-Create Our Community of Like Minds and Shared Values
Every Day of the Week
If you've enjoyed watching services and would like to connect and learn more, email welcome@firstunitarianottawa.ca
We'd be delighted to chat with you about all things happening in our community - every day of the week!
We'd be delighted to chat with you about all things happening in our community - every day of the week!
FirstU Community BBQ!
Sunday, May 29 - 11:30am
By Donation
This multi-generational event will celebrate our return to LIVE gatherings and will welcome Jennifer Berntson (Music Jenn), Rev. Eric and their families. There is no charge but donations will be gratefully accepted at the event. Please RSVP to stewardship@firstunitarianottawa.ca by May 25, specifying # of adults and # of children (plus their ages) and any food/drink allergies. Click HERE for BBQ info & menu.
Sunday, May 29 - 11:30am
By Donation
This multi-generational event will celebrate our return to LIVE gatherings and will welcome Jennifer Berntson (Music Jenn), Rev. Eric and their families. There is no charge but donations will be gratefully accepted at the event. Please RSVP to stewardship@firstunitarianottawa.ca by May 25, specifying # of adults and # of children (plus their ages) and any food/drink allergies. Click HERE for BBQ info & menu.
It's Time to Register for OWL Summer Camp!
Camp Dates: July 4 - 8 (9am-4pm)
$75 per child for the week - subsidies available upon request
Two programs, ages 10-11 and 12-14, available
Our congregation has a long history of offering the "Our Whole Lives" healthy sexuality education program. This program includes 10 workshops (2 per day) focused on topics such as body image, pregnancy and childbirth; consent education; healthy relationships and communication skills plus, of course, art, games and active breaks.
There is a mandatory information session for parents and caregivers.
If you have a child or grandchild, or know someone who might be interested in this program, click HERE to learn more about OWL Summer Camp or contact owl@firstunitarianottawa.ca to register.
Camp Dates: July 4 - 8 (9am-4pm)
$75 per child for the week - subsidies available upon request
Two programs, ages 10-11 and 12-14, available
Our congregation has a long history of offering the "Our Whole Lives" healthy sexuality education program. This program includes 10 workshops (2 per day) focused on topics such as body image, pregnancy and childbirth; consent education; healthy relationships and communication skills plus, of course, art, games and active breaks.
There is a mandatory information session for parents and caregivers.
If you have a child or grandchild, or know someone who might be interested in this program, click HERE to learn more about OWL Summer Camp or contact owl@firstunitarianottawa.ca to register.
Children's Religious Exploration
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What's Happening
CALENDARS (click icons for access)
Every two years, FirstU chooses a Congregational Focus - an area of social responsibility that reflects our UU principles and our congregation's charitable purposes, to-which we collectively want to dedicate special, sustained attention. Our current Congregational Focus is climate change.
Click HERE to learn more about Actions you can take to mitigate Climate Change locally and in your own home. |
VIEW PAST PRESENTATIONS AND GUEST LECTURES
For recent Presentations, Earth Speaks and Sunday Forums,
visit our Youtube Channel.
For other Guest Speakers, Edith Holtom Peace Lectures,
and Unitarian Ministers, click here.
visit our Youtube Channel.
For other Guest Speakers, Edith Holtom Peace Lectures,
and Unitarian Ministers, click here.
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.
When Our Doors Reopen
What Sunday Worship and Religious Exploration is like when we gather in person. Enter here.
OFFICE HOURS
The administrative office is currently closed due to the virus outbreak, however do email us at uuoffice@firstunitarianottawa.ca and we will get back to you.
We look forward to reopening weekdays from 9:30 am until 4 pm.
During Pandemic Shutdown
For administrative, rite of passage and rental inquiries: call Jen at 343-987-5370
For financial inquiries: call Michelle at 343-987-8560
(during above office hours)
The administrative office is currently closed due to the virus outbreak, however do email us at uuoffice@firstunitarianottawa.ca and we will get back to you.
We look forward to reopening weekdays from 9:30 am until 4 pm.
During Pandemic Shutdown
For administrative, rite of passage and rental inquiries: call Jen at 343-987-5370
For financial inquiries: call Michelle at 343-987-8560
(during above office hours)
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