Book Club
2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
The Book Club is meeting on ZOOM on Monday, March 9th.
We will start the session with a quick check-in with everyone; we look forward to reconnecting with everyone!
We will be discussing A Single Thread, by Tracy Chevalier. This month’s discussion will be led by Joan.
Check out the full book club schedule on the ACTIVITIES page under Activities & Fellowship.

Wednesday Evening Lenten Service
2026-03-11 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-18 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-25 19:00 - 19:30
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.

Men's Breakfast
2026-03-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Perkins Restaurant, 1130 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, Ontario, K1K3B6, Canada
The Emmanuel’s Men’s Group meets monthly for Breakfast from 8:30-10:30 am at Roger’s Italian Bistro, at 500 Terminal Ave.
The upcoming dates are:
March 14
April 11.

Grocery Card Sales
2026-03-15 11:00 - 11:30
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:
March 15, 2026
April 19, 2026
May 17, 2026
June 21, 2026
Thank you for your support of OMRA.

Tween and Teen March Break Event
2026-03-18 10:30 - 19:00
Tween and Teen March Break Event
Wednesday March 18 – 10:30 am to 7:00 pm.
Come help prepare and have lunch with our seniors. After lunch, we’ll go to Laser Tag followed by supper and games at the church. Contact Amelia for more information.

Lunch & Entertainment Opportunity for Seniors
2026-03-18 12:00 - 14:00
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!

Friday Night at the Movies
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Food Bank Collection
2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:00
We will be having a food bank collection for Rideau Rockcliffe Food Bank on Monday, March 23rd 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!
