Emmanuel United Church

Bells in Spring Concert
2024-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)

Go with the Flow
2024-04-29 18:00 - 20:00
Come join the Rotarians at Emmanuel on Monday, April 29 from 6 to 8 pm to participate in the Go with the Flow project.

This is an original initiative to help young girls continue their schooling after their period begins. It involves making and distributing reusable feminine hygiene kits. To date, they have been sent to Ghana, India, Sri Lanka and Madagascar
On Monday evening, participants will help assemble kits. As the organizers put it: We believe a period should end a sentence, not an education.”

Please contact Bill McLeish at bill3alex@gmail.com to register.

Harmony Circle for Palestine
2024-04-21 18:30 - 19:30
Join Rideau Park United Church for a conversation about Palestine, between Spiritual Advisor and Elder Albert Dumont and a beautiful Palestinian youth – a grade 9 student who was born in Gaza and who moved to Canada in 2021.
After the formal conversation, we will open up the meeting for a Sharing Circle.

With this Harmony Circle, we want to create a safe space for people, especially youth, to:

* learn more about the current genocide happening in Palestine* express their pain at the injustice of the situation* feel that they have a voice and are not being silenced* dive deep into the practice of unlearning and learning* create harmony within our communities

We will end the Harmony Circle with concrete social justice actions we can take to help Palestine. This is an invitation to DO something in a time of great suffering, devastation and emotional turmoil.
To register for this free, online event, please fill out this Google form:

https://forms.gle/KhCikXNJXWKfrxdR7
The event will take place over Zoom. A link will be sent to you the day of the event.

Session Standards:* This event is for people who are curious, open to learning and unlearning and believe in social justice* There will be zero-tolerance for violent, abusive, or racist comments* Everyone in attendance agrees that first and foremost, we stand to defend a human being’s right to live in a peaceful and secure space

"Let's Stay Together" Sunday
2024-04-14 11:30 - 13:00
Let’s stay after church to build community, share in creative faith formation and have some intergenerational fun! Lunch and a choice of three activities will be provided. On Sunday, April 14th, the theme will be “Let’s Make Music”. The activities include:

Messy Church for Youth
A Drumming Circle
Folk JAM Sesssion

Sign up on the poster board in the narthex!

Lenten Prayer Study
2024-04-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-02-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-02-20 19:00 - 20:30
Based on the book Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone by James Martin, S.J., different types of prayer, prayer traditions and approaches to prayer will be explored with opportunities to practice what we learn together.
We will meet on ZOOM from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm on the following dates:
Tuesday, February 13
Tuesday, February 20
Tuesday, February 27
Tuesday, March 5
Wednesday, March 20
Tuesday, March 26
Tuesday, April 2
with Rev. Grant Stuckless
Let us come together on Zoom and let us learn more about our prayer lives together.
Contact Rev. Grant Stuckless at gstuckless@bellnet.ca for the ZOOM link.

Emmanuel Easter Services
2024-03-28 19:00 - 2024-03-31 11:30

Lenten Reflections from the Southeast Ottawa Cluster
2024-03-27 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-20 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-13 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-06 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-02-28 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-02-21 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-02-14 12:00 - 12:30
Every Wednesday at noon during Lent, the Southeast Ottawa Cluster of United Churches will release a video of Lenten Reflections.
Click the link to watch the video: Lenten Reflections. You can watch it any time after noon.

The Clergy of the Southeast Ottawa Cluster of Churches (from left to right): Steve Clifton of Rideau Park, Theresa Burnett-Cole of Glebe St. James, Grant Stuckless of Emmanuel, Paul Dilman of Riverside, Elizabeth Bryce of Rideau Park, and Frank Emmanuel of Southminster.

Food Bank Collection
2024-03-25 14:00 - 15:00
Drive-Thru Drop Off
Bring your donation of food, diapers and coffee to the front entrance of the church on Monday, March 25th from 2:00-3:00 pm. The March food drive will be donated to the Russell Heights Community House. Pierre, Janice and Colleen will be waiting outside to receive your donation.
Feel free to drop off contributions into the collections box on Sunday, March 24th or anytime earlier. Reusable grocery bags continue to be welcome.

Newcomers Lunch
2024-03-24 11:30 - 12:30
On Sunday, March 24th, the Keeping in Touch Committee will be hosting a Lunch for Newcomers, following the service.
If you are new to Emmanuel, we hope you can join us!
Contact: Joyce White at 613-324-8759 or welcoming@emmanuelunited.ca

Friday Night at the Movies ~ Chocolat!
2024-03-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Emmanuel United Church
Based on the novel by Joanne Harris, Chocolat tells the story of Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche) who arrives in a little French village with her daughter Anouk at the beginning of Lent. Vianne opens a small chocolaterie. Soon she and her chocolate begin to influence the lives of the mayor and the townspeople of this repressed little community in magical and interesting ways. Starring: Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, and Alfred Molina.
PG 13
Free admission ~ Popcorn and Snacks available for sale!

Affirm Sunday and P.I.E. Day
2024-03-10 10:00 - 11:30
March 10th is Affirm Sunday! Everyone is encouraged to wear bright clothes to signify our welcome to the rainbow community. Also known as P.I.E. Sunday, meaning Public, Intentional and Explicit. If you can bring a pie for dessert, please notify jeannietaylor2023@gmail.com.

Seedy Saturday
2024-03-02 10:00 - 15:00
Seedy Saturday Ottawa is a yearly seed sale with a focus on heritage, open-pollinated seed from local growers. It also includes supportive sustainable, local businesses and groups related to local food and gardening.
This event, organized by the Alta Vista Community Association Local Food Committee in partnership with Just Food and Seeds of Diversity, will be held at Emmanuel this year on March 2nd, 2024
Contact altavistaseeds@gmail.com with any questions!
What can you expect to find?

Local seed vendors
Local, sustainable businesses related
to food and gardening
Seed swap table (free, while supplies last)
Workshops by experienced gardeners
Information booths
Children’s corner
Local artisans

How much is it?
Admission and parking are free.
Local bus #55 services Emmanuel United Church.
What can I bring?
Your own reusable bags and, if you have some, your seeds for exchange.
Some vendors will accept card payments, but same might only use cash – time to break out those piggy banks!
Workshop Schedule

10:30-11 Native Bees – Habits and Habitat (Scot Nickels)
11:30-12 Soil Testing (Julia Dupuis)
12:30-1 Les Abeilles indigènes (Luc Bourgeois)
1:30-2 How to Make your own Peat-Free Seed Starting Mix (Bri Petersen)
2:30-3 Invasive Species: Flora and Fauna (Gillian Cooper)

What vendors will be there?
Many of your old favourites, mixed with some exciting new faces, will be joining us at Seedy Saturday!

Including:

Ferme Tournesol

Urban Gardening Canada
The Good Shit
Semences Junco Seeds
Ottawa Valley Rock Garden & Horticultural Society
Annapolis Seeds
Nepean Horticultural Society
Pepper Merchant
Raon Kitchen
Naturaide
Haico’s Hot Sauce
Avalon Herbal Clinic
Soapy Crows
La ferme de l’Aube
Box of Life
Soils Alive Composting
Kanata Soup
Urban Harvest Organic Seeds
Honey Pie Hives & Herbals
Gaia Organic Seeds
Matches Seed
Sweet Williams Farm

Friday Night at the Movies
2024-02-23 19:00 - 21:00
Brian & Charles is a charming, upbeat and quirky British film about a solitary inventor Brian who builds himself a robot named Charles. The two become close friends and allies in battling against injustice in their little rural Welsh village. Nominated for Outstanding British Film at the 2024 BAFTA awards. Premiered at Sundance Film festival
Rotten Tomatoes: 7/10
All ages
FREE ADMISSION ~ Refreshments available for purchase!
EVERYONE WELCOME! ~ Bring your friends!

Mādahòkì Farm ~ Winterlude Activities: a Right Relations Learning Activity
2024-02-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Mādahòki Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Road, Nepean, Ontario, K2R 1E7, Canada
Emmanuel’s Right Relations Group encourages you to check out the Mādahòkì Farm programming available at Winterlude locations around Ottawa on the first three weekends in February.
This February, Mādahòkì Farm, as an official Winterlude partner, will be presenting a wide range of programming. We invite everyone to reconnect with the land while learning about Indigenous traditions. Pibòn (Winter) Festival, Winterlude Edition promises authentic Indigenous experiences, family fun for young and old offered daily.

Feb. 2-3 – Indigenous Performances and Spirit Horse Ice Sculpture at the Sparks Street Mall
Feb. 3-4 – Indoor Pow Wow at the Canadian Museum of History
Feb. 9 – Ice Dragon Boat Festival at Dow’s Lake
Feb. 11 – The Spirit Horse Show at the NAC
Feb. 17-19 – Pibòn Winterlude Festival at Mādahòki Farm

For more information, go to their website at https://madahoki.ca/pibon-winterlude/?mc_cid=345f76092b&mc_eid=aa6d32341f

Winter Weekend Away
2024-02-17 16:00 - 2024-02-19 10:00
Emmanuel is hosting a Family Day Winter Retreat where families will play games in the snow, make crafts, and worship together. Stay for the whole weekend or just come for Sunday to our rental cabin in Sharbot Lake.
Come for the Long Weekend….Sat. Feb. 17 at 4:00 pm – Mon. Feb. 19 at 12:00 pm

Included in Weekend Cost: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, Saturday supper
Cost: Single $30, Family $100

Come for the Day…..Sun. Feb. 18th

Included in Day Cost: Sunday lunch and dinner
Cost: Single $15, Family $40

Unaccompanied children must be 12 years of age or older. We look forward to spending a weekend with you and your family!
For a registration form or more information on location, cost and transportation, please contact Amelia Brohman at amelia.euc@gmail.com.

Ash Wednesday Service
2024-02-14 19:00 - 19:30 | Emmanuel United Church

Let's Stay Together and Celebrate Black Excellence!
2024-02-11 11:30 - 13:00
Join us after church on February 11th for a complimentary potluck lunch followed by your choice of activity.
Options include:

An afro-centric dance lesson
A short film and trivia contest (brush up on your African continental history!)
Messy church program that will be for all ages!

Sign up for the potluck lunch and your choice of activity in the narthex or you can ask the office to add your name to the list.

Happy 65th Anniversary Emmanuel!
2024-01-28 10:00 - 11:30

Friday Night at the Movies
2024-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Emmanuel United Church
Join us Friday, January 19th at 7:00 pm in the CE Hall for the showing of “Prisicilla, Queen of the Desert“.
This movie is a 1994 Australian road comedy that follows two drag queens and one transgender woman as they journey across the Australian outback in an old tour bus named Priscilla.
Free Admission ~ Popcorn and snacks for sale!
Free-will offering for the “Opening our Doors” campaign!
Recommended for 13+
Bring your friends!
