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
Take a Faithful Pause: an invitation to step out of the rush and into a moment of quiet reflection. Short, heartfelt moments of faith, hope, and community from Parkdale United Church. No fancy production, no complicated theology. Just little spiritual coffee breaks. ☕
Sunday, August 30th, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Theme: Rocks and Blocks
Worship Leaders:
Rev. Dr. Bob K. Fillier
Bev Buckingham
Huda Kandalaft
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton
Guest Vocals: Linda Falvy, soprano
Mélanie Hartshorn-Walton, mezzo-soprano
Guest Musicians: Édith Hartshorn-Walton, violin
Auréa Hartshorn-Walton, harp
Sermon: The Art of Letting Go
Bev Buckingham
The Service Bulletin can be viewed by clicking here: Worship Bulletin Aug 30
News and Events
Summer Office Hours – July and August: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Farewell to Bev – August 30th will be Bev’s final service at Parkdale. Come out early for breakfast at 9am. After the service there will be cake and coffee/tea.
The Pride Parade is also Sunday, Aug 30th, starting at 1pm. Staging will be on Wellington St. between Booth St. and Vimy Place
Staging Area Code is: C204 Colour Zone is: GREEN
Group Leader Call Time is: 12:00 noon
The rest of the group should arrive between: 12:30-1:15pm
The Men’s Breakfast
will be at Fil’s Diner, 1209 Wellington, at 8 am on Thursday September 3rd.
Rally Sunday Intergenerational Worship
On Sunday, Sept. 6, we will have our outdoor Rally Sunday Intergenerational Worship service in the Parkdale Park near the Parkdale market (weather permitting). Please note that the service will start at 11:00 AM not at our usual 10:30 AM time. You are invited to bring your lawn chair and enjoy the outdoor service with special music.
After the service, we will move to the church’s gym (Memorial Hall) for lunch. Please email huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca to confirm your attendance by Sept. 4.
We are looking forward to celebrating the start of a new season with you all! All are welcome.
Gracefield Congregational Camp
will be on Sept.11-13. Registration is open. Deadline for registration was August 23. Please speak with Huda for more information. huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca
SMART AGING
Sept. 14th to Nov. 9th 2026 – 1 to 3 pm
Parkdale United Church hosts Smart Aging, a series of eight weekly, interactive workshops covering key topics facing seniors today. Designed to provide information you need, before you need it, to make smart decisions at key transition points in your life. To register, contact Jo-Anne at pdale@trytel.com.
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 November 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
