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
Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Theme: Easter – Fulfilling Imagination
Worship Leaders:
Rev. Dr. Bob K. Fillier
Bev Buckingham
Huda Kandalaft
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton
Guest Musicians:
Chris Gerdei, Peter Crouch, trumpets
Guy Edrington, horn
Colin Williamson, trombone
Junior Choir – dir. Mélanie Hartshorn-Walton
Sermon: A Real Turn
Rev. Bob Fillier
The Service Bulletin can be viewed by clicking here: EASTER Bulletin April 5
News and Events
Combined Good Friday Service
10:30 am at Dominion Chalmers, 355 Cooper Street
For those of you who are not able to attend Good Friday service at Dominion Chalmers at 10:30 am, here is the link to watch online.
https://youtube.com/live/xl5Q-YdOOrU?feature=share
Easter Workshop
for young families, children and youth
Saturday, April 4 from 3-5 pm
Easter Vigil – April 4-5
Easter Sunday Service
Pre-service breakfast in Memorial Hall at 9 am
followed by the worship service at 10:30 am
The Easter Workshop
for children 3-14 years old is on Saturday April 4 from 3-5 PM. Children will receive their passports and embark on a journey to Easter. They will go through Holy week events. We will take this journey as we learn new songs, make crafts along the way and of course finish up at the café.
Top and Bottom Brass – April 11, 7 pm
Jazz concert at Parkdale featuring special guest Bill Mahar from Montreal on trumpet, and Parkdale’s Dr. Keith on tuba. Tickets and info: https://simpli.events/e/top-bottom-brass-bill-mahar
Smart Aging Spring Sessions
New course will be Monday mornings from 10am to noon, starting April 13 to June 8. To register, email the church office at pdale@trytel.com
End of Life Decision Making
Sunday, April 19th Pastoral Care invites you to join them for a Panel Discussion on End of Life Decision Making following worship. Our guests will include a doctor, lawyer and funeral director. Questions about MAiD, Palliative Care Assistance, Celebrations of Life, Wills and Powers of Attorney will be addressed. Sign up with the office.
Rummage Sale: Saturday, April 25
Contributions must be dropped off at the church prior to Thursday, April 23. The event requires volunteers to help with set up on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24
Communications Ministry Position
We’re expanding our staff team to increase our communications ministry both within our congregation and in our community. If you or someone you know has communication skills, including applications, graphics, website, socials, design, post-production editing, and worship media, this could be for you. The position is 10 hours per week, including Sunday morning and flexible hours for the remainder of the time. For a copy of the position description and to submit your application, please contact the office. The deadline for applications is Monday, April 20, 2026.
Anticipated start time is on or before May 1, 2026.
VBS Parkdale Summer Camp 2026:
Our summer camp this year will be on the week of Aug. 17-21. Mark your calendar and start getting ready for a fabulous week at camp! Registration started on Feb.22. Click [HERE] for more information and registration.
View the video of the worship service here:
To view previous SERVICE VIDEOS and SUNDAY SCHOOL lessons click here
In From The Cold
On Saturdays, 2 PM to 5 PM
Early Nov. to end of March
The IN FROM THE COLD program for the 2025-2026 Season has now ended.
Please [click here] for details.
Parkdale Calendar
Please note that, some meetings and activities that normally take place at the church are held online.
The Messenger
