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
Confirmation Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Theme: Identity – Trusting Thomas
Worship Leaders:
Rev. Dr. Bob K. Fillier
Bev Buckingham
Huda Kandalaft
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton
Guest Musician:
Bill Mahar, trumpet
Sermon: You put your left hand in…
Rev. Bob Fillier
The Service Bulletin can be viewed by clicking here: Worship Bulletin April 12
News and Events
Top and Bottom Brass – April 11, 7 pmJazz 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
Confirmation Class Celebration
Sunday April 12. Please join us for a time of refreshments, which will include cake after the service as we welcome our youth!
Smart Aging Spring Sessions
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW START DATE: New course will be Monday mornings from 10am to noon, starting April 20 to June 15. 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
Click [Here] for more information.
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
