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    • About Unitarian Universalism
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    • Staff Directory
    • Member Information >
      • Steps to Membership
      • Members' Page
      • Governing Documents
      • Death Notices and Memorial Details for Members
    • Annual Giving
  • Worship
    • Past Sermons
    • Our Ministry Team >
      • Pastoral and Spiritual Care
    • Religious Exploration for Children and Youth: Step into a Sunday Morning
    • Unitarian Prayers and Blessings
    • FAQ's about a Sunday Service
  • Get Involved
    • Lifespan Learning
    • Music
    • Embracing Diversity
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    • Fundraising
  • News/Publications
    • Publications
    • Guest Lectures and Sermons
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  • Minister Search
  • Ceremonies and Rentals
    • Weddings, Memorials, Child Dedications and other Rites of Passage
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Join us in Worship Hall on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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We gather on Sundays to celebrate our faith and community and to deepen our spiritual understandings of ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live.

Our Greeters will welcome you, hand out materials, answer questions, and help you find a seat. Each of our one-hour services generally include a sermon, readings, meditation, and music.  Although the theme of a service may come from many different religious, social, and cultural sources, the goal is always to deepen our spiritual understandings of ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live.  Assisted listening devices are available to anyone who may need them.  They can be borrowed from the back of Worship Hall. 

Our worship draws upon all world religions as well as science, psychology, the social sciences, history, and philosophy. We include visual arts as well as musical ones, and often include short dramas and moments of celebration. We speak often about justice, equality, and fairness.

The different parts of every worship service are not separate from one another, but form an integrated whole that is designed to both stimulate the intellect and enrich our spirituality. We believe that children and youth are integral members of our community and therefore we worship as a whole congregational body of all ages. Click here for more information about religious exploration for children and youth and how we support caregivers in their family's faith formation. 

At the end of the service, you can join us for our Hospitality Hour where we share conversation and refreshments.  Newcomers are invited to visit the Green Mug Table for coffee and tea.  You’ll have a green mug which identifies you as new and someone that we can greet. 

"...acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations" 
-third UU principle

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​30 Cleary Ave   K2A 4A1   
613-725-1066
  
uuoffice@firstunitarianottawa.ca

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"We acknowledge that our campus is located on traditional, unsurrendered and unceded Algonquin Anishinaabeg Territory; and that the work of reconciliation is a responsibility of our congregation, and of all Canadians."
Our goal is to educate ourselves and all who have ears to hear, to be of service to those who are at risk, and to advocate for justice.