Emmanuel United Church

Lunch & Entertainment Opportunity for Seniors
2026-03-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Walking Together Through Life’s Transitions ~ Lunch and Entertainment for Seniors
A supportive conversation group about aging, care, and what matters most
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The Teen Youth Ministry is excited to host a special luncheon for our senior adults on Wednesday, March 18! Join us for a delicious meal and warm fellowship. Following lunch, we’ll gather in the sanctuary for musical entertainment provided by Ron MacDonald, who will lead us in a lively piano performance and sing-along featuring familiar favourites.
Please RSVP by March 14th – email Ron at pastoralcare@emmanuelunited.ca or call the office at 613-733-0437. Kindly let us know if you have any food allergies when you RSVP.
Come enjoy great food, wonderful company, and uplifting music. We look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday Evening Lenten Service
2026-03-18 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-25 19:00 - 19:30 | Ontario
During the season of Lent, there will be a 30 minute Lenten Service every Wednesday evening at 7pm on Zoom.
Join us for the next five weeks as we reflect and worship together. The overall theme is ‘Reflections on Wilderness Time’.
The service will be led by a different lay leader every week according to the following schedule:
Feb 25 ~ Val Lines
Mar 4 ~ David Wray
Mar 11 ~ Bob Gander
Mar 18 ~ Phyllis Macrae
Mar 25 ~ Lynn Solvason
Click here for the link: Wednesday Evening Lenten Service ZOOM Link

A passcode should not be needed, but it is 405442 if necessary.

Friday Night at the Movies
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
Join us for White Bird, an inspirational film about wartime memories of the German occupation of France. A bully expelled from his school in New York City meets his French grandmother who teaches him about their family’s past in wartime occupied France. “A story of hope, kindness and courage in the darkest of time.” Starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson.
Free admission! Everyone is welcome! Doors open at 6:30 and the movie starts at 7:00. Drinks and snacks available.

Red Dress Day
2026-05-03 | Ontario
May 5th is National Red Dress Day. It is a day to remember the Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, girls, men, and two-spirit people (MMIWG2S+) in Canada. Emmanuel participates in the REDress Project by hanging red dresses and shirts in the trees outside of the church building along Smyth Road.
The installation is intended to draw the eye of those passing by and introduce them to the on-going plight of the MMIWG2S+ people and their communities. The installation is a solemn memorial to those whose lives were lost, and in support of grieving families still waiting for justice. Canadians are encouraged to wear red on May 5th in tribute to the thousands of Indigenous people still being victimized, murdered or missing in our society.
Learn more here: https://www.aboriginalalert.ca/

Let's Stay Together
2026-05-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Ontario
Join us after the service for lunch followed by a choice of two activities with the theme of poetry. There will be a chance to explore poetry for the young and young at heart, and we are also hoping to have a spoken word artist come and share their work. This event, which was previously scheduled for April, is now taking place in May.

Bells in Spring
2026-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 7L9, Canada

Pilgrimage to El Salvador ~ Information Session
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Ontario
March 2027 Pilgrimage Information Session
Our neighbours in the East Central Region are making plans for a visit to our partners in El Salvador in March 2027. If you would like to learn about the plans for the trip, sign up for a Zoom call on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 pm.
To get the zoom link and register for the call, contact Rev Wanda Stride at minister@trinitystandrews.ca.

Gratitude in the Garden
2026-05-08 11:30 - 13:30 | Ontario
There will be no Spring Pilgrimage Day this May. In its place, an event called Gratitude in the Garden is being organized.
When: Friday May 8th, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Where: In the Emmanuel Garden and the Lounge. In the case of inclement weather, the event will move to the lounge.
Who: Anyone is welcome to join. We expect Carol Scott, our first pastoral care provider, to attend.
Program: There will be an opportunity for anyone, who wishes to share, what they are thankful for.
What to bring: Brown bag lunch and a lawn chair. (If you have an extra one, please bring it). Some snacks will be provided.
Questions? Talk to Jill or Irene.

Book Club
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Ontario
The Book Club is meeting on ZOOM on Monday, May 11th.
We will start the session with a quick check-in with everyone, the book nomination process for next year, and we’ll discuss our year-end outing. I look forward to reconnecting with everyone!
We will be discussing Proof by Beverley McLachlin.
Check out the full book club schedule on the ACTIVITIES page under Activities & Fellowship.

Grocery Card Sales
2026-05-17 11:00 - 11:30 | Ontario
On a monthly basis, you may purchase Loblaws, Metro and Farm Boy Gift cards to raise funds for refugee housing through the Ottawa Mennonite Refugee Association. The grocery store partners pay OMRA between 4% and 5% of the value of the grocery cards. OMRA uses the funds to subsidize rents for refugee housing. Here is the link to the website: omraottawa.org
Grocery cards may be purchased by cheque, cash or e-transfer to envelope.secretary@emmanuelunited.ca (please do your e-transfer 2-3 days in advance of the sale date).
Sales will take place following the church service on:
May 17, 2026
June 21, 2026
Thank you for your support of OMRA.

Tulipathon
2026-05-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners Park, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa
Funds raised through Tulipathon go directly toward subsidies that help tenants manage the cost of housing. For many, this support provides stability during uncertain times and helps ensure they can remain in their homes. It allows individuals and families to focus on their wellbeing, their families, and their futures without the added stress of financial strain.
We invite you to be part of this year’s campaign by making a donation (https://pro.gofundme.com/fundraiser/7168063) and/or joining the walk. Janice Péron and others will be walking for Emmanuel; you are welcome to join the team; please Janice know.
Join us on May 24th for the walkathon and celebration!
Date: Sunday May 24th, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Commissioners Park at Dow’s Lake, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway

CANCELLED ~ Living with Transitions ~ a Conversation Opportunity for Families
2026-05-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Ontario
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Marc Séguin, author of the book Advocacy in Aging, will be at Emmanuel United Church to lead families in a discussion about how to plan for, and support each other in aging. All are invited.
If you have parents, children, friends, and family with whom you share an aging plan, or you have wondered how to start the conversation, this discussion and workshop opportunity might be what you have been looking for.
Learn more about Marc at his website at https://advocacyinaging.com/about/

Let's Stay Together
2026-06-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Ontario

Food Bank Collection
2026-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
We will be having a food bank collection for Rideau Rockcliffe Food Bank on Monday, June 8th from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. You may also drop off your donations in the food bank collection box in the narthex prior to our in-person collection.
There is a huge need for our support. In particular, the following things are most helpful:

Rice
Pasta and pasta sauce
Canned meat and fish
Canned fruit and vegetables
Canned stews and chilis
Whole grain cereals
Healthy snacks – granola bars, applesauce, fruit cups
Diapers (size 3T, 4T and 5T) and feminine supplies
Coffee
Reusable grocery bags
Egg containers are back on the list too!

Book Club ~ Dinner Out
2026-06-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Ontario
The book club will meet at the Canal Ritz on Monday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm for a year end celebration and to reveal the results of their voting on books for next year.

Welcoming Emmanuel Workshop
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
June 27 Workshop Invite-FINAL

Men's Breakfast
2026-07-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Roger’s Italian Bistro, 500 Terminal Ave. #2, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 0Z3, Canada
The Emmanuel Men’s Group meets monthly for Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m at Roger’s Italian Bistro at 500 Terminal Avenue in the Trainyards Shopping Area. The upcoming meeting dates are:
Saturday, July 11
Saturday, August 8
at 8:30 a.m.
Contact Jon Jones or Terry Henderson for more information.

Emmanuel Youth Outreach Leadership Camp
2026-07-27 09:00 - 2026-07-31 15:30 | Ontario
Save the date. This is a camp for youth in Grades 6 to 10. Registration forms will be ready soon.

Cook and Canoe Camp
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-14 | Ontario
Adventure into the wilderness with our Canoe Camp from August 10-14. It is intended for youth going into Grades 4 and above in September. Monday and Tuesday will be spent at Emmanuel, preparing food and playing games. The canoe camp will take place at Lac LaPeche, about 45 minutes north of Ottawa, from Wednesday morning to Friday afternoon. For more information, please contact Val Lines at bvlines84@rogers.com.
