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
Christian Family Sunday, May 10th, 2026 Mother's Day
Theme: Identity – Under Her Wings
Worship Leaders:
Rev. Dr. Bob K. Fillier
Huda Kandalaft
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton
Senior Choir
Dalesong
Youth Band – M. Hartshorn-Walton, dir.
Dramatic Reflection: Under Her Wings
Eleanor Creasey, Liz Harrison, Lorna Evans,
Maxim, Adalia, Felix and Asher.
The Service Bulletin can be viewed by clicking here: Worship bulletin May 10
News and Events
The Second Blessings Coffee Shop
will be offering sweets on Sunday, May 10th. Please come enjoy some beverages and treats after the Worship Service, served by our youth.
Flowers Sale
The Youth group will be fundraising for their upcoming youth conference Collective 2026 on May 10. Please support them by buying flowers and plants for Mother’s Day.
Awareness Foundation – Cultivating Peace in the Middle East
The Awareness Foundation is a non-for-profit organisation that work with children, youth, and women in the Middle East. Their mission is to cultivate peace through education.
We are invited to support their work through the following programs which will take place at Parkdale:
1. Participate in our Peace Walk on May 23 from 9am-12 pm. We will finish up with lunch at Parkdale.
2. Attend a Worship Service on May 24th where Rev. Dr. Nassar will be our distinguished preacher.
3. Join an Evening Gathering on Tuesday May 26 at 7 pm with focus on the current situation in the middle East where Rev. Dr. Nassar will bring us firsthand updates from his recent visit to the Midde East, including a book signing of Rev. Dr. Nassar’s latest book: “The Middle Eastern Jesus: The Christ of the Gospel and the Culture of God”, followed by a reception.
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
