Parkdale United Church
429 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa
We are a very diverse community
Everyone is welcome!
Our Vision
To form followers of Jesus in such a way as to transform our community and our world.
What we do
Parkdale's congregation responds to God's call and Jesus' teaching by:
- Uniting in joyful worship
- Providing Christian learning opportunities
- Reaching out to people in need both in our congregation and the greater community
- Promoting Justice
- Managing our Time, Treasures and Talents for the glory of God and the blessing of the world
Sunday of Peace, Dec. 7th, 2025
Advent 2
Worship Leaders:
Rev. Dr. Bob K. Fillier
Bev Buckingham
Huda Kandalaft Kanawati
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton
Sacrament of Communion
Message: Wilderness Wanderings
Rev. Bob Fillier
The Service Bulletin can be viewed by clicking here: worship bulletin Dec 7
News and Events
Welcoming Rev. Dr. Bob Fillier!
Rev. Bob’s first service at Parkdale is this Sunday, December 7th. Let’s show him a great Parkdale welcome! He will be preaching on Sunday so you will not want to miss this service.
We will also be able to meet him after the service at our Advent Luncheon. We’ll celebrate with a meal of savory meatballs and a joyful caroling sing-along! Bakers, please consider bringing your favorite cookies, cakes, or other treats for our dessert table.
For details on Advent and Christmas Services click here: Upcoming Services – Parkdale United Church
Come and Go Vigil
December 6, 1 – 2pm in the Chapel
It has been over 35 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal (December 6, 1989). This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
The chapel will be open from 1:00 – 2:00 on December 6th providing a quiet, reflective space to sit and remember and to hold women affected by violence in prayer. The chapel will be set up with candlelight and soft music, with material to read and written prayers to offer. Come and stay as long as you wish.
Centralaires Concert
Saturday Dec. 6th at 7:00 PM
The Centralaires Concert Band is presenting their Christmas concert: A Glorious Season, at Parkdale United Church, Saturday Dec. 6th at 7:00 PM Admission to the concert is by donation at the door. For program details, go to this web page: https://centralaires.org/concert/
Donations Update
As you consider your donations for the remainder of 2025, we remind you that all donations for the 2025 tax year must be received by the church by Wednesday, Dec. 31st, to appear on your 2025 tax receipt.
To read about our current financial situation, click here: Donations Update Oct 2025
Annual Women’s Retreat
“The Fabric and Fibre of our Lives”
January 9th – 11th Galilee Centre, Arnprior $325.00
Mark your calendars – Flyers and Registration Forms available from Lauren Barbour or Leona Wall following worship. or online: https://myformflow.io/nimble/parkdale-retreat
Chair Lift Replacement Campaign
The campaign has now reached our goal of $100K. Thanks to all who contributed to the success of this campaign. The lift is now in production by the manufacturer and delivery is expected early in the new year.
In From The Cold
On Saturdays, 2 PM to 5 PM
Early Nov. to end of March
The IN FROM THE COLD program is underway for the 2025-2026 Season.
Please [click here] for details.
To listen to a CBC feature interview about the IFTC program, [Click here.]
View the video of the worship service here:
To view previous SERVICE VIDEOS and SUNDAY SCHOOL lessons click here
Parkdale Calendar
Please note that, some meetings and activities that normally take place at the church are held online.
The Messenger
