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, Oct. 25th, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Theme: Celebrating Our Cultures
Sermon: ‘A Bundle of Love’
Worship Leaders
Rev. Dr. Bob Fillier
Huda Kandalaft Kanawati
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton
News and Events
Ignite Invites You!
Ignite group is inviting everyone who is interested to hear more about the church in Kenya and UCC’s support through Canadian Food Grains Bank to join them on Oct. 27th at 6:00 PM in the Upper Room. Please let Dante or Huda know if you can join us.
3 Days Later
On Sundays, we develop a theme in worship grounded in scripture and engaged through a sermon, music, prayer, silence, and contemplation, yet have you ever wanted to talk about it? Join Rev. Bob on Wednesdays from 12 to 1 pm (ish) for conversations that delve a little deeper into the theme from Sunday. Location: Upper Room and online. Join us onsite with your lunch, at your desk, couch, or in the park.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81546606153?pwd=Z8EYEVVxgFPDLziaFDTJSH0ceMnQ1k.1
Images & Stories
Friday, October 30 @ 7:00 PM
Please join us on ZOOM for Barbara Hennessy’s presentation “Springtime in Sunny Scandinavia“, as she explored elegant castles and strolled along cherry-blossomed boulevards, and much more. If you have never joined us, please register with the office at (pdale@trytel.com) and you will receive the link on the morning of the presentation.
Annual Young Families Halloween Party
Our annual Young Families Halloween Party will take place on Oct. 30th with our signature Hide and Seek game, pumpkin carving and Pizza dinner @ 5:00 PM. RSVP to huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca
Parkdale United Church Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. 429 Parkdale Ave (at Gladstone Ave.) Free Parking: Gladstone Lot & Memorial Hall Lot off Parkdale. Click [HERE Bazaar-Poster] to see our poster.
Great Products & Great Prices! Baking & Soups, Jewellery, Specialty Crafts & Handmade Items, Antiques & Collectibles, Books, Plants, Attic Treasures, Linens, and a Yuletide Café!
Parkdale’s Online Auction coming November 7th
Thanks for your support!
Judy Hamley, Convenor, bazaar@ParkdaleUnitedChurch.ca
The Messenger
Deadline for the messenger is Nov. 9th. You can email submissions to messenger@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca or rebecca@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca
Faithful Pause
Take a Faithful Pause: an invitation to step out of the rush and into a moment of quiet reflection.
In From The Cold
On Saturdays, 2 PM to 5 PM
Nov. 14, 2026 – Mar. 20, 2027.
(We pause for Christmas on
Dec. 19, 2026 – January 9,
2027)
The IN FROM THE COLD program for the 2026-2027 Season starts Nov. 14, 2026 – Mar. 20, 2027 (We pause for Christmas on Dec. 19, 2026 – January 9, 2027).
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
