The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
Welcome!
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.
Welcome to the First Unitarian Congregation, a liberal, spiritual congregation located on the shores of the Ottawa River. We're a diverse, multigenerational community built on a variety of philosophical and faith traditions, and we're committed to turning compassion into action.
We're inclusive and caring, offer small group ministry, several choirs, social and personal growth events, Religious Exploration for children and youth, and much more. Our social justice action groups are committed to climate action, mental health, affordable housing, food security, Indigenous reconciliation, and supporting our 2SLGBTQ+ community.
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 Lara Cowtan, Minister
Sunday Mornings
SUNDAY
SERVICE
Join us for Sunday Service at
10:30am.
You may also watch online!​
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This Week's Service:
A Home for Everyone
With guest speakers from Multifaith Housing Initiative​​
Upcoming Services:
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May 10: No Love Without Risk - Mothers' Day Service with Guest Minister Rev Erika Hewett
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​May 17: Love at the Center
RELIGIOUS
EXPLORATION
Here's what our UU Kids will be doing this week:
This Sunday, after Time for All Ages, we'll go downstairs to continue our new Spring programs.
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In the Rainbow room (ages 2-6) with Anusha, we will be reading “A Spring Walk” and exploring the gardens looking for spring blossoms.
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In the Wonder room (ages 6-12) with Esther, we will be learning about the Unitarian Sources and exploring our outdoor space.
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Our Whole Lives
All children registered in OWL, will begin at 10:30am in the Chalice Room, with our second workshop called Bodies and Gender!
HOSPITALITY
HOUR
Attending in Person?
We invite you to join us in Fellowship Hall immediately after our Sunday service for coffee and conversation, and to grab a green mug to let us know you're feeling new or would welcome meaningful conversation.
During our church year, there is hot food available for purchase from Mia's Indian Cuisine (cash preferred).
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Looking for a deeper discussion of this week's Service topic? Join our weekly After-Service Discussion in the Lounge.
Parents: In addition to a kids' table in Fellowship Hall, we have the Chalice Room Cafe downstairs where you can connect with other parents while your kids enjoy free play.
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Accessing FirstU's Campus During Construction
You can access Cleary Avenue by turning north at Byron/Redwood into the campus.
Updates on the detour, and the 2024-2027 ​Richmond Road closure, including maps showing entrance and exit routes, have been added to our Cleary Detour Page and will continue to be updated as information becomes available.
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Upcoming Events at FirstU
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