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, February 22nd, 2026
Lent 1 – Rooted Resistance
Worship Leaders:
Rev. Dr. Bob K. Fillier
Huda Kandalaft
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton
Senior Choir
Guest Vocalist: Terri Ann Wint
Sermon: Imaginative Resistance
Rev. Bob Fillier
The Service Bulletin can be viewed by clicking here:
News and Events
Parkdale’s Annual General Meeting
will be held following the morning worship service on February 22nd.
All congregation members and adherents are encouraged to attend to learn about what the church is doing. A light lunch will be served. Please come and have your say.
The Annual Report will be presented and discussed at the meeting. To read or download a copy of the report, please click [HERE].
2025 TAX RECEIPTS
are now available and can be found in the sanctuary. Please pick them up to avoid the mailing charges.
Our Camino 2026
“Called to imagine….”
Where is God calling us this Lenten Season?
Sharing together in reflection and prayer
From Ash Wednesday, February 18th to Holy Saturday. April 5th
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AAAE22AAFBC43-62079158-camino
Lenten study – Bless, Break, Share
Join us for our weekly Lenten study group using the book Bless, Break, Share, featuring inspiring devotions and prayers for each day of Lent, along with recipes from throughout the United Church. 10 copies have been ordered and are available for purchase through the office for $14.00. The book is also available online as an e-book.
The two studies – Wednesday afternoons 1-2:30 and Wednesday evenings 7-8 – will start February 25 and continue each week until April 1. Please contact the office to register. The online study will require your email address so the recurring link can be sent to you.
Images and Stories – Friday, February 27 at 7pm (zoom)
Please join us as Marianne Dos Santos shares stories and photos from her family’s “Tour Around the Pacific.” If you’ll be joining the group for the first time, please send your email address to the office at pdale@trytel.com.
Kids’ Club
(for families with young children) February 28 at 5 PM.
Please register your family by emailing Huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca if you would like to join.
Kitchen Conversations with the Moderator
We are so excited to announce Kitchen Conversations with the Moderator, a new six-part video series coming this Lent exploring food, faith, and the power of invitation, hosted by the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath. Stay tuned for episodes on the Kitchen Conversations webpage and The United Church of Canada YouTube channel.
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 starts 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 is underway for the 2025-2026 Season.
Please [click here] for details.
Parkdale Calendar
Please note that, some meetings and activities that normally take place at the church are held online.
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