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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240610T180000
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SUMMARY:Book Club ~ Year End Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Year End Gathering of the Book Club will be held at the Canal Ritz on Monday\, June 10th at 6:00 pm. \nThe book selections for 2024-2025 will be revealed . \nContact Val Dowd at valeriejdowd@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/book-club-year-end-gathering/
LOCATION:The Canal Ritz\, 375 Queen Elizabeth Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 5M5\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240606T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240602T153027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T153027Z
UID:10000160-1717668000-1717673400@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Heretics Discussion of the Beatitudes
DESCRIPTION:The Thursday Morning Discussion Group\, the Heretics\, will be holding a special session on the Beatitudes on Thursday\, June 6th and Thursday\, June 13th. All are invited to participate in this interesting presentation and discussion. Find the ZOOM link in your congregational email or contact Evelyn Perkins (perkeve@hotmail.com) or any member of the Heretics.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/heretics-discussion-of-the-beatitudes/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240508T181852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T181852Z
UID:10000156-1716732000-1716742800@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Tulipathon
DESCRIPTION:Support Team Emmanuel’s walk by making a donation here\, and don’t forget to credit our Team! \nTrack how Team Emmanuel’s fund raising efforts are going here. \n 
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/tulipathon/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240524T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240413T193512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T135202Z
UID:10000150-1716566400-1716739200@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Young Adult Weekend Away
DESCRIPTION:Young Adults are invited to get together at a cabin about an hour away from Ottawa for discussions\, community building\, worship\, and fun! \nContact Amelia (amelia.euc@gmail.com) to learn more if you are interested.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/young-adult-weekend-away/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240425T170430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T170430Z
UID:10000154-1714935600-1714942800@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Bells in Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/bells-in-spring-concert/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240413T185427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T185621Z
UID:10000149-1714413600-1714420800@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Go with the Flow
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Rotarians at Emmanuel on Monday\, April 29 from 6 to 8 pm to participate in the Go with the Flow project.\n\nThis 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 \nOn Monday evening\, participants will help assemble kits. As the organizers put it: We believe a period should end a sentence\, not an education.” \n\nPlease contact Bill McLeish at bill3alex@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/2980/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240414T205738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T211443Z
UID:10000152-1713724200-1713727800@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Harmony Circle for Palestine
DESCRIPTION: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.\nAfter the formal conversation\, we will open up the meeting for a Sharing Circle.\n\nWith this Harmony Circle\, we want to create a safe space for people\, especially youth\, to:\n\n* 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 \n\n\nWe 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. \nTo register for this free\, online event\, please fill out this Google form: \n\nhttps://forms.gle/KhCikXNJXWKfrxdR7\nThe event will take place over Zoom. A link will be sent to you the day of the event.\n\nSession 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
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/harmony-circle-for-palestine/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240414T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240226T005227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T190206Z
UID:10000085-1713094200-1713099600@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:"Let's Stay Together" Sunday
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nMessy Church for Youth\nA Drumming Circle\nFolk JAM Sesssion\n\nSign up on the poster board in the narthex!
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lets-stay-together-sunday-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240228T190239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T190239Z
UID:10000143-1712084400-1712089800@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Prayer Study
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will meet on ZOOM from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm on the following dates: \nTuesday\, February 13\nTuesday\, February 20\nTuesday\, February  27\nTuesday\, March 5\nWednesday\, March 20\nTuesday\, March 26\nTuesday\, April 2 \nwith Rev. Grant Stuckless \nLet us come together on Zoom and let us learn more about our prayer lives together.\nContact Rev. Grant Stuckless at gstuckless@bellnet.ca for the ZOOM link.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lenten-prayer-study-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240331T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240306T170057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T003249Z
UID:10000146-1711652400-1711884600@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Emmanuel Easter Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240215T011350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T012625Z
UID:10000084-1711540800-1711542600@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflections from the Southeast Ottawa Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday at noon during Lent\, the Southeast Ottawa Cluster of United Churches will release a video of Lenten Reflections. \nClick the link to watch the video: Lenten Reflections. You can watch it any time after noon. \n \nThe 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.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lenten-video-reflections-from-the-southeast-ottawa-cluster-of-united-churches/2024-03-27/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240214T185020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T182713Z
UID:10000067-1711479600-1711485000@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Prayer Study
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will meet on ZOOM from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm on the following dates: \nTuesday\, February 13\nTuesday\, February 20\nTuesday\, February  27\nTuesday\, March 5\nWednesday\, March 20\nTuesday\, March 26\nTuesday\, April 2 \nwith Rev. Grant Stuckless \nLet us come together on Zoom and let us learn more about our prayer lives together.\nContact Rev. Grant Stuckless at gstuckless@bellnet.ca for the ZOOM link.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lenten-prayer-study-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20230924T150642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T191408Z
UID:10000023-1711375200-1711378800@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Food Bank Collection
DESCRIPTION:Drive-Thru Drop Off \nBring 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. \nFeel free to drop off contributions into the collections box on Sunday\, March 24th or anytime earlier. Reusable grocery bags continue to be welcome.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/food-bank-collection/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240324T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240324T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240313T002213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T002213Z
UID:10000147-1711279800-1711283400@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Newcomers Lunch
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 24th\, the Keeping in Touch Committee will be hosting a Lunch for Newcomers\, following the service. \nIf you are new to Emmanuel\, we hope you can join us! \nContact: Joyce White at 613-324-8759 or welcoming@emmanuelunited.ca
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/newcomers-lunch/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240219T170049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T212934Z
UID:10000058-1711134000-1711141200@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Friday Night at the Movies ~ Chocolat!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPG 13  \nFree admission ~ Popcorn and Snacks available for sale!
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/friday-night-at-the-movies-chocolat/
LOCATION:Emmanuel United Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240214T185621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T182512Z
UID:10000071-1710961200-1710966600@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Prayer Study
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will meet on ZOOM from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm on the following dates: \nTuesday\, February 13\nTuesday\, February 20\nTuesday\, February  27\nTuesday\, March 5\nWednesday\, March 20\nTuesday\, March 26\nTuesday\, April 2 \nwith Rev. Grant Stuckless \nLet us come together on Zoom and let us learn more about our prayer lives together.\nContact Rev. Grant Stuckless at gstuckless@bellnet.ca for the ZOOM link.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lenten-prayer-study-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240215T011350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T012625Z
UID:10000083-1710936000-1710937800@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflections from the Southeast Ottawa Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday at noon during Lent\, the Southeast Ottawa Cluster of United Churches will release a video of Lenten Reflections. \nClick the link to watch the video: Lenten Reflections. You can watch it any time after noon. \n \nThe 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.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lenten-video-reflections-from-the-southeast-ottawa-cluster-of-united-churches/2024-03-20/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240215T011350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T012625Z
UID:10000082-1710331200-1710333000@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflections from the Southeast Ottawa Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday at noon during Lent\, the Southeast Ottawa Cluster of United Churches will release a video of Lenten Reflections. \nClick the link to watch the video: Lenten Reflections. You can watch it any time after noon. \n \nThe 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.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lenten-video-reflections-from-the-southeast-ottawa-cluster-of-united-churches/2024-03-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240302T200341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T200341Z
UID:10000144-1710064800-1710070200@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Affirm Sunday and P.I.E. Day
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/affirm-sunday-and-p-i-e-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240306T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240215T011350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T012625Z
UID:10000081-1709726400-1709728200@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflections from the Southeast Ottawa Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday at noon during Lent\, the Southeast Ottawa Cluster of United Churches will release a video of Lenten Reflections. \nClick the link to watch the video: Lenten Reflections. You can watch it any time after noon. \n \nThe 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.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lenten-video-reflections-from-the-southeast-ottawa-cluster-of-united-churches/2024-03-06/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240228T184630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T184630Z
UID:10000142-1709665200-1709670600@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Prayer Study
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will meet on ZOOM from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm on the following dates: \nTuesday\, February 13\nTuesday\, February 20\nTuesday\, February  27\nTuesday\, March 5\nWednesday\, March 20\nTuesday\, March 26\nTuesday\, April 2 \nwith Rev. Grant Stuckless \nLet us come together on Zoom and let us learn more about our prayer lives together.\nContact Rev. Grant Stuckless at gstuckless@bellnet.ca for the ZOOM link.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lenten-prayer-study-2/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240226T010921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T010921Z
UID:10000086-1709373600-1709391600@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Seedy Saturday
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 \nContact altavistaseeds@gmail.com with any questions! \nWhat can you expect to find?\n\nLocal seed vendors\nLocal\, sustainable businesses related\nto food and gardening\nSeed swap table (free\, while supplies last)\nWorkshops by experienced gardeners\nInformation booths\nChildren’s corner\nLocal artisans\n\nHow much is it?\nAdmission and parking are free. \nLocal bus #55 services Emmanuel United Church. \nWhat can I bring?\nYour own reusable bags and\, if you have some\, your seeds for exchange.\nSome vendors will accept card payments\, but same might only use cash – time to break out those piggy banks! \nWorkshop Schedule\n\n10:30-11  Native Bees – Habits and Habitat (Scot Nickels)\n11:30-12  Soil Testing (Julia Dupuis)\n12:30-1  Les Abeilles indigènes (Luc Bourgeois)\n1:30-2 How to Make your own Peat-Free Seed Starting Mix (Bri Petersen)\n2:30-3  Invasive Species: Flora and Fauna (Gillian Cooper)\n\nWhat vendors will be there? \nMany of your old favourites\, mixed with some exciting new faces\, will be joining us at Seedy Saturday! \n\nIncluding: \n\nFerme Tournesol\n\nUrban Gardening Canada\nThe Good Shit\nSemences Junco Seeds\nOttawa Valley Rock Garden & Horticultural Society\nAnnapolis Seeds\nNepean Horticultural Society\nPepper Merchant\nRaon Kitchen\nNaturaide\nHaico’s Hot Sauce\nAvalon Herbal Clinic\nSoapy Crows\nLa ferme de l’Aube\nBox of Life\nSoils Alive Composting\nKanata Soup\nUrban Harvest Organic Seeds\nHoney Pie Hives & Herbals\nGaia Organic Seeds\nMatches Seed\nSweet Williams Farm
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/seedy-saturday/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240215T011350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T012625Z
UID:10000080-1709121600-1709123400@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflections from the Southeast Ottawa Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday at noon during Lent\, the Southeast Ottawa Cluster of United Churches will release a video of Lenten Reflections. \nClick the link to watch the video: Lenten Reflections. You can watch it any time after noon. \n \nThe 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.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lenten-video-reflections-from-the-southeast-ottawa-cluster-of-united-churches/2024-02-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240228T183903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T184414Z
UID:10000090-1709060400-1709065800@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Prayer Study
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will meet on ZOOM from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm on the following dates: \nTuesday\, February 13\nTuesday\, February 20\nTuesday\, February  27\nTuesday\, March 5\nWednesday\, March 20\nTuesday\, March 26\nTuesday\, April 2 \nwith Rev. Grant Stuckless \nLet us come together on Zoom and let us learn more about our prayer lives together.\nContact Rev. Grant Stuckless at gstuckless@bellnet.ca for the ZOOM link.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lenten-prayer-study-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240128T191246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T191318Z
UID:10000057-1708714800-1708722000@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Friday Night at the Movies
DESCRIPTION: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 \nRotten Tomatoes: 7/10 \nAll ages \nFREE ADMISSION ~ Refreshments available for purchase! \nEVERYONE WELCOME! ~ Bring your friends!
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/friday-night-at-the-movies-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240215T011350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T012625Z
UID:10000079-1708516800-1708518600@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflections from the Southeast Ottawa Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday at noon during Lent\, the Southeast Ottawa Cluster of United Churches will release a video of Lenten Reflections. \nClick the link to watch the video: Lenten Reflections. You can watch it any time after noon. \n \nThe 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.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lenten-video-reflections-from-the-southeast-ottawa-cluster-of-united-churches/2024-02-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240214T184332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T000720Z
UID:10000063-1708455600-1708461000@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Prayer Study
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will meet on ZOOM from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm on the following dates: \nTuesday\, February 13\nTuesday\, February 20\nTuesday\, February  27\nTuesday\, March 5\nWednesday\, March 20\nTuesday\, March 26\nTuesday\, April 2 \nwith Rev. Grant Stuckless \nLet us come together on Zoom and let us learn more about our prayer lives together.\nContact Rev. Grant Stuckless at gstuckless@bellnet.ca for the ZOOM link.
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/lenten-prayer-study/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240127T234853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T154031Z
UID:10000056-1708336800-1708358400@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Mādahòkì Farm ~ Winterlude Activities: a Right Relations Learning Activity
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \n\nFeb. 2-3 – Indigenous Performances and Spirit Horse Ice Sculpture at the Sparks Street Mall\nFeb. 3-4 – Indoor Pow Wow at the Canadian Museum of History\nFeb. 9 – Ice Dragon Boat Festival at Dow’s Lake\nFeb. 11 – The Spirit Horse Show at the NAC\nFeb. 17-19 – Pibòn Winterlude Festival at Mādahòki Farm\n\nFor more information\, go to their website at https://madahoki.ca/pibon-winterlude/?mc_cid=345f76092b&mc_eid=aa6d32341f
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/madahoki-farm-winterlude-activities-a-right-relations-learning-activity/
LOCATION:Mādahòki Farm\, 4420 West Hunt Club Road\, Nepean\, Ontario\, K2R 1E7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240219T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240127T230858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T152515Z
UID:10000055-1708185600-1708336800@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Weekend Away
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome for the Long Weekend….Sat. Feb. 17 at 4:00 pm – Mon. Feb. 19 at 12:00 pm \n\nIncluded in Weekend Cost: 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, Saturday supper\nCost: Single $30\, Family $100\n\nCome for the Day…..Sun. Feb. 18th \n\nIncluded in Day Cost: Sunday lunch and dinner\nCost: Single $15\, Family $40\n\nUnaccompanied children must be 12 years of age or older. We look forward to spending a weekend with you and your family! \nFor a registration form or more information on location\, cost and transportation\, please contact Amelia Brohman at amelia.euc@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://emmanuelunited.ca/event/winter-weekend-away/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T174250
CREATED:20240212T222914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T222914Z
UID:10000059-1707937200-1707939000@emmanuelunited.ca
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service
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LOCATION:Emmanuel United Church
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