The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
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Journey Groups
In Person
Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the Month
2:00pm to 4:00pm in Room 6
FirstU's Journey Groups will be starting soon, with our first meetings scheduled for September 8 and 22. Everyone is welcome to register:
Just fill out and submit this form.
The September Theme information is available here.
A Meaning Making Journey Group is a small, covenant group that offers a space for spiritual connection and exploration, tied to monthly worship themes. They share many similarities to small group ministries and chalice groups. Members engage in deep listening, share personal stories, and use provided materials to reflect on their spiritual path, fostering a sense of community and deepening their understanding of Unitarian Universalist principles and values.
Contact Amalilly at JourneyGroupAS@firstunitarianottawa.ca to receive the monthly theme materials.
Ongoing Programs
Taoist Tai Chi Practice and Learning Sessions
Tai Chi is a series of gentle movements that improves circulation, strengthens the bones, and develops good balance. Many have found their health greatly improved by regular practice. Master Moy first developed Taoist Tai Chi to improve his own health, and later dedicated his life to enabling others to do the same. We welcome anyone to participate, beginners included.
Each two-hour session will be led by experienced instructors from "Friends of Tai Chi" and will include a break for tea. No advance registration needed just drop in.
Some familiarity with Tai Chi is recommended.
Tuesday Tai Chi
Every Tuesday - 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Fellowship Hall
Led by Friends of Taoist Tai Chi, Ottawa
Thursday Tai Chi
Every Thursday - 10:00am to Noon - Fellowship Hall
Led by Friends of Taoist Tai Chi, Ottawa
Send questions to: adultlearning@firstunitarianottawa.ca
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Weekly Online Meditation
On Break until Wednesday, August 5
Wednesdays - 7:00pm on Zoom
Join our long-standing meditation sessions by dropping in on Wednesday evenings. We meditate together and share readings from teachers like Thich Nhat Hanh.
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 880 7343 6250 Passcode: 259109
Let Colleen Know if you'd like to receive a friendly email reminder on Tuesdays.
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Women's Inclusive Pagan Circle
Autumn Equinox Ritual
Tuesday, September 22
7:00pm in Fellowship Hall
$5
Join us as we honour the Autumn Equinox, also known as Mabon. We will be inviting in Cybele, great mother —
so often syncretized with other nurturers — to help us begin to bed down, to rest and grow through the winter.
Bring finger foods to share after the ritual and anything seasonal you'd like to include on our altar.
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Our trans-inclusive, loosely "Eclectic-Dianic" Circle meets every 6 weeks (except for August) to celebrate the Sabbats together. Our space centers around women’s experiences with spirituality.We meet on week nights but vary them to accommodate people’s schedules. Trans women, cis women, and nonbinary folks who feel at home in “women’s space” are all encouraged to attend!
Our 2026-2027 rituals are on the following dates:
Tuesday, September 22; Wednesday, October 28; Tuesday, December 22; Tuesday, February 2; Monday, March 22; Monday, May 3; and Monday, June 21.
Plus A Wide Variety of Ongoing Spiritual and Personal Growth groups.
See the Getting Connected Guide for information on ongoing fellowship / growth / creativity / music / social justice groups, including Women's Personal Growth, Spirituality and Philosophy book discussion group, and two Reading for Growth groups. Hard copies are available in the office. You can also check the Make Friends page for a list of our weekly, biweekly, and monthly social activities.