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
Cleary Detour in Effect: People will use the new detour for Cleary Avenue
to enter our campus. Please drive slowly and pay attention to new detour signage.
More information available on the Cleary Detour Page.
to enter our campus. Please drive slowly and pay attention to new detour signage.
More information available on the Cleary Detour Page.
UPDATED COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Masks are still required for all services and other large Congregational activities that occur indoors at the church.
Congregational food and beverage-related activities may now be held indoors.
While we are no longer checking for proof of vaccination, we hope that you will be fully vaxxed when you enter.
If you are renting space from us, you may set your own safety protocols for your guests or participants. We do recommend masking at all times.
Read our updated COVID protocols HERE
Adopted by the Covid Task Force and the Board on February 2, 2023.
Click HERE to read the updates!
IF YOU FEEL ILL, PLEASE STAY HOME.
Masks are still required for all services and other large Congregational activities that occur indoors at the church.
Congregational food and beverage-related activities may now be held indoors.
While we are no longer checking for proof of vaccination, we hope that you will be fully vaxxed when you enter.
If you are renting space from us, you may set your own safety protocols for your guests or participants. We do recommend masking at all times.
Read our updated COVID protocols HERE
Adopted by the Covid Task Force and the Board on February 2, 2023.
Click HERE to read the updates!
IF YOU FEEL ILL, PLEASE STAY HOME.
Worship
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What's Happening
Upcoming Events
Harmony Concerts presents: Grouyan Gombo
Saturday, February 4 - 7:00pm at FirstU Montreal’s Grouyan Gombo present a savory gumbo of southern and northern traditions. Their sound constitutes a unique blend of Cajun, folk and Creole tunes, grooves and songs, including lots of originals. Swing by FirstU for an evening you won't forget. Details and tickets available HERE. Volunteers Needed! Contact the office for details about volunteer hospitality at Concert Events. In-Person Town Hall on the Master Concept Plan
Wednesday, February 8 - 7:00pm Worship Hall Join us for an in-person Town Hall meeting on the Master Concept Plan for our affordable housing units. This in-person Town Hall will also include an opportunity to meet the board and staff of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS), our partner for the affordable housing building. Please check the Affordable Housing Page for more information, and to view the Master Concept Plan online. Printed copies of the Master Concept Plan are also available from the office. Coming of Age - Family Potluck and Orientation
Sunday, February 12 - 6:00pm Fellowship Hall All participants in this year's Coming of Age program are invited, with their parents and siblings, to our Orientation Event and Family Potluck! Bring a dish (no nuts) to share, meet your mentors, and learn the ropes of Coming of Age. See you there! Note: This event goes until 9:00pm. |
Upcoming events - save the date!
Online Town Hall for Master Concept Plan
Monday, February 13 - 7pm on Zoom Members of FirstU are invited to a Town Hall for our Master Concept Plan, to be held on Monday, February 13, on zoom. The proposed Master Concept plan for our affordable housing development is available to read and download on our Affordable Housing page. |
Submit to the Parkway Spire
Deadline: February 15 We're is looking for personal essays, newsy articles, poetry, and photos for the March edition our quarterly newsletter. Essays and articles should be no longer than 450 words, unless submitting a piece for consideration as a Feature Article (maximum 900 words). Poetry should be no more than 40 lines long. Email you submissions to spire@firstuinitarianottawa.ca by February 15. We look forward to hearing from you! |
Review of Motions for
Canadian Unitarian Council AGM Saturday, February 25 - 2:30pm (hybrid) Members of FirstU and UUFO are invited to provide feedback on motions submitted for the upcoming CUC Annual General Meeting. Click HERE to access the motions and related information. If you plan to attend in-person, please email us to let us know. Click HERE to attend via Zoom. |
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)