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. ☕
Click Here: Faithful Pause | Living Water
Rally Sunday, Sept. 6th, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Please note that there is no live stream or recording on Sept. 6th since the service is being held in Parkdale Park, 366 Parkdale Ave.
Theme: Living Water
Season of Creation 2026
Worship Leaders:
Rev. Dr. Bob K. Fillier
Bev Buckingham
Huda Kandalaft
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton
Special Guests Musicians: Dr Jazz Trio
David Renaud, Clarinet
Craig Kennedy, Banjo
Keith Hartshorn-Walton, Sousaphone
Moving In Spirit
Message: To Live With Respect In Creation
Huda Kandalaft
The Service Bulletin can be viewed by clicking here: Worship bulletin Sept. 6
News and Events
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. THIS SERVICE WILL NOT BE LIVE STREAMED OR APPEAR ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
After the service, we will move to the church’s Tape Hall for lunch.
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. 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.
Parkdale’s Fall Rummage Sale
is coming up – Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 9 am to 12 noon!
View the video of the previous 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
