30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa ON K2A 4A1 613-725-1066 uuoffice@firstunitarianottawa.ca
'We kindle the light within and inspire courage to nurture the web of life and to create a just and compassionate world.'
Reverend Eric Meter, Minister
'We kindle the light within and inspire courage to nurture the web of life and to create a just and compassionate world.'
Reverend Eric Meter, Minister
Cleary Detour in Effect!
Trying to find directions to FirstU using a search engine?
Please use the temporary entrance to our campus (about 400m west of Clear Ave) on Richmond Road.
Drive slowly and pay attention to detour signage.
More information available - including an up-to-date map - on our Cleary Detour Page.
Trying to find directions to FirstU using a search engine?
Please use the temporary entrance to our campus (about 400m west of Clear Ave) on Richmond Road.
Drive slowly and pay attention to detour signage.
More information available - including an up-to-date map - on our Cleary Detour Page.
Worship
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Happening this weekUpcoming Events
Love Call Me Home: A FirstU Spring Concert
Sunday, April 28 - 7:00pm in Worship Hall By Donation The choirs of FirstU present a concert on the many forms that love takes in our lives, celebrating family ties, friendship, partnership, self-love, and community. There will be singalongs and a guest appearance by the FirstU House Band! Note: Childcare will be available for those who need it. |
Upcoming events - save the date!
Women’s Pagan Circle Celebrates Beltane
Tuesday, April 30 - 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall Trans women, cis women, and nonbinary folks (you decide if this is a fit for you) are invited to celebrate Beltane by making flower head-wreathes as we welcome the return of our green friends. While we will have some supplies, please bring more to share: Artificial flowers and leaves, florists wire, and ribbons. You can also bring personal trinkets to add to your own wreath. Please bring some finger foods to share after the ritual. We also welcome cash donations to cover supplies and to give to the FirstU for hosting us. |
FirstU Finances In-Depth
During the AGM, there will be a brief overview of the 2023 audit and the new Long-Term Financial Plan. If you want a more in-depth discussion of these there are two additional zoom meetings in the week before the AGM: Tuesday April 30 - 10:00am Wednesday May 1 - 7:00pm This is also your chance to ask questions about other items on the agenda. Click HERE to join either meeting. |
FirstU AGM
Sunday, May 5 - 12:30pm Our 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday May 5 at 12:30. Lunch will be available in Fellowship Hall before the AGM. Meeting materials will be sent out to members next week. The meeting will be hybrid - in-person and online - but only those in person will be able to vote. The agenda will include election of board members. |
Introducing Ourselves
Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall This casual, small group gathering is for newcomers to FirstU to get to know each other and the church. Kate Kirkwood and Reverend Eric Meter will be your guides. Come and share with each other what brought you to FirstU, take the opportunity to ask any questions you have, plus hear about the basics of Unitarian Universalism, and get some insight into how FirstU functions and ways you can get connected here. To register, fill out this online form. Send any questions to welcome@firstunitarianottawa.ca. |
OFFICE HOURS
We have reopened most weekdays from 9:30 am until 4 pm. Please call 613-725-1066 ext 221 or email omr@firstunitarianottawa.ca ahead to ensure there will be someone present.
We have reopened most weekdays from 9:30 am until 4 pm. Please call 613-725-1066 ext 221 or email omr@firstunitarianottawa.ca ahead to ensure there will be someone present.