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
Reformation Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Worship Leaders:
Huda Kandalaft
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton
Dalesong
Parkdale Youth Band and Junior Choir
directed by Mélanie Hartshorn-Walton
Message: A Peacock vs. A Broken Lion
Guest Minister: Rev. Dr. Nadim Nassar
The Service Bulletin can be viewed by clicking here: Worship Bulletin Oct 26
News and Events
IMAGES & STORIES
Friday, October 24 @ 7:00 PM
Please join us on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 pm via Zoom when David & Diana Mason will tell us about their visit to Vietnam. Note the change in the date, as the last Friday in October is Halloween.)
AWARENESS FOUNDATION:
On the weekend of October 24th, Rev. Dr. Nadim Nassar will be visiting Parkdale United Church once again. Father Nadim is the first Syrian Anglican Minister in the UK and the founder of the Awareness Foundation, an international humanitarian Christian charity which builds peace through education.
In addition to Father Nadim speaking at Parkdale’s Sunday service on October 26th, we have the opportunity to hear him speak and share about the Artwork and the situation in the middle East on two occasions: on Saturday October 25th, 2-5pm, Parkdale will host an art exhibit entitled “Stations of Peace.” This event will showcase artwork by Syrian children who have been helped by the Awareness Foundation, offering a glimpse into their lived experiences, memories, and dreams.
On Sunday, Oct. 26th from 12-2 PM, Parkdale will host a Middle Eastern Lunch. This event will also showcase the artwork by Syrian Children and an opportunity to hear an update about the situation in Syria. Registration is required for the luncheon. Tickets are $20 per person and $60 per family. Please contact Huda to register.
HONEYTHON – LAST CHANCE TO ORDER
This Sunday October 26th, is the last day to put your order in for honey and natural products, supporting the Honeython for Camp Kalalla. They make great Christmas gifts!
I will have the Honeython display at church on Sunday near the chapel. To download a copy of the order form, click here: Honeython 2025-order form
Send an email to me at honeython@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca for information or to return the order form.
Last Week until our November 1st Bazaar!
We can always use more volunteers to help on the day of the Bazaar to help sell and greet customers. Please let me know if you can spare a few hours Saturday morning Bazaar@ParkdaleUnitedChurch.ca.
Thanks very much, I know it’s going to be a great Bazaar with your help!
Judy Hamley, Convenor, Christmas Bazaar
ADVANCE NOTICE:
Online Auction starts November 1st
Mark your calendars! Our ONLINE Auction starts Saturday, November 1 and runs until November 13. The auction team has been working hard and we’ll have 100 items ready for you to check out and bid on. The link for the auction will be available on November 1st to start your bidding.
Parkdale Orchestra Concert
Parkdale in the Spotlight!
Saturday November 1, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Conductor: John Kraus
On Nov. 1, the Parkdale Orchestra’s principal trombone Marc Larocque and the orchestra will be performing Lars Eric Larssen’s Concertino for Trombone and String Orchestra. This concert also features Keith Hartshorn-Walton on organ playing with the orchestra in Elgar’s beloved Enigma Variations, Op 36. The orchestra will also be performing the Overture from Mozart’s masterpiece, Don Giovanni. It is promising to be a very entertaining show!
Tickets in advance: $20 Adults/$15 Students + Eventbrite fee
Tickets at the door: $25/$20 18 and under free
Please go to the Eventbrite page (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parkdale-in-the-spotlight-tickets-1697890860269?aff=oddtdtcreator)
CELEBRATING OUR CULTURES
With Music and an International Potluck Luncheon
Next week, Sunday November 2nd, is our intercultural Sunday service followed by a Potluck Lunch to celebrate the diverse people unified in the Christian faith worshiping here at Parkdale United Church. Not only will you be touched by the message from Rev. Dr. Timothy Johnson, but also by the music of our Parkdale Orchestra, and our own Choir..
As is customary the call is now out to help with lunch by bringing your favourite main dish, side dish, salads and desserts.
(Contact: fbeaufort@bell.net).
Welcome to Rev. Bob Fillier!
We are delighted to announce that Rev. Dr. Bob Fillier has accepted Parkdale’s call to serve as our Minister of Word and Sacrament, starting December 1, 2025. We look forward to welcoming Rev. Bob and starting our ministry together.
Chair Lift Replacement Campaign
The campaign has now reached 80% of our goal of $100K. The lift is now in production by the manufacturer and the first installment payment is now being processed.
This campaign is a matter of both necessity and opportunity – the replacement of our aging chair lift. The current lift has served our community faithfully for many years, providing essential access to the Sanctuary, offices, the Parlour and lower level classrooms and Tape Hall for members and visitors with mobility challenges.
In August 2024, the lift broke down and was inoperable. preventing those with mobility challenges from fully participating in some vital aspects of our church life. In particular, this impacted the In From the Cold program over the last year.
To donate to this campaign and get more information, please click on this link: parkdale-united-church-ottawa | CharityProfile | Donate Online
In From The Cold
On Saturdays, 2 PM to 5 PM
Early Nov. to end of March
The IN FROM THE COLD program will start November 8th 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.
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