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) starting September 23rd 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

SMART AGING

Sept. 14^th to Nov. 9^th 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.

IMAGES & STORIES

2026 – 2027 series returns on Friday, September 25th @ 7:00 PM on Zoom with Rev. Bob. You will not want to miss our Rev. Dr. Bob K Fillier telling us about his life from Newfoundland and Labrador to BC with some stops in between. If you are not on the list for our Zoom presentations, please contact the office at pdale@trytel.com.  

Parkdale’s Fall Rummage Sale

is coming up – Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 9 am to 12 noon!

Race to End Homelessness

Sept. 27, 2026, from 9-11 AM

Pine View Golf Course1471 Blair Road, Ottawa ON, Canada

Turn your steps into solutions.

In a city as vibrant as Ottawa, no one should be without a safe, affordable place to call home, yet everyday individuals and families are pushed to the margins by a growing housing crisis. That’s why the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa, alongside its members and partners, is launching the Race to End Homelessness, a community-driven 10K, 5K, and 1K run/walk designed to educate, engage, and unite people around one shared goal: a future where everyone has a home. To register please visit:

Race to End Homelessness 2026 in Ottawa, ON | Rad Races

Job Posting: Ottawa Local Student Coordinator, Student Christian Movement

The Student Christian Movement is looking to hire a Coordinator for Ottawa.  It’s a 5 hr a week/paid commitment for a student serving the Carleton/UOttawa area.

https://scmcanada.org/2026/09/hiring-local-coordinators-for-the-2026-2027-school-year/

If you have any questions, please reach out to Bailey Eastwood bailey@scmcanada.org

See info on the bulletin board

Sunday School: Is back!

Welcome to all the children and youth. Please join your child briefly as they leave today to Sunday school to let us know if they have any allergies. Please note that the nursery, Sunday school and youth groups will have their fire drill exercise today during their classes. You can pick up your child after church from their classes once church is done.

ALL CHILDREN IN NURSERY AND SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUPS WHO WISH TO JOIN OUR PROGRAMS NEED TO FILL A FORM BY SEPT. 27.  https://form.jotform.com/262584797999286

Senior Youths (ages 12- 18) are welcome to join Ellen and James in the Upper Room today.

Junior Youths (ages 10-12) will be in the Friendship lounge with Camille.

The Junior Choir and Youth Band:  

The Junior Choir will meet before the service at 10 am, and the Youth Band will meet after the service at 12 noon. All kids are welcome. More details soon.

Our annual Young Families Halloween Party will take place on Oct. 30^th with our signature Hide and Seek game, pumpkin carving and Pizza dinner @ 5:00 PM.

RSVP by Oct. 11 to huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca

Kids’ Church

A time for young families with toddlers and young ones to have a simple worship followed by crafts time and potluck supper. Our next meeting is Saturday Nov. 7 @ 5:00-7:00 PM. Registration Required by contacting:  Huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca. All are welcome.

Lunch and Learn: “How does a just peace for the Philippines relate to us?”

Please join us on Sunday October 4^th after the service for a discussion over lunch with our guest preacher, Mervin Toquero of the National Council of Churches of the Philippines. Come and learn more about the human rights situation and efforts for just peace in that country. We’ll reflect together as members of the worldwide Christian church: what are the connections between our own daily lives in Ottawa and the conditions that oppress people in the Philippines?  All are welcome. A light lunch will be provided, please donate towards it as you are able.

Voices of our Christian Sisters and Brothers in Palestine: Eye Witness with The Reverend Dr. Dorcas Gordon

Dorcas is the Principal Emeritus of Knox College,

the Presbyterian Church in Canada, with a long history of accompanying Palestinian Christians in their witness.

Between 2012 and 2019 Dorcas, with her husband Noel, led study tours based on the 2009 Kairos document. Since October 7, 2023 she has travelled three times to Palestine, and has just published a report and study guide for the Christian community.

Saturday October 3^rd @ 3:00 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Church Ottawa

82 Kent Street (a 3-minute walk from Lyon O-Train station). Free parking available at the supreme court.