Grocery Card Sales
2025-01-19 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Help support refugee housing on the third Sunday of the month* by purchasing Loblaws, Metro, Farm Boy and Shoppers Drug Mart 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 if you would like more information.
Payment may be made by cheque, cash or e-transfer (if done 4-5 days prior to the sale of the cards).

occasionally altered due to holidays!

Public Education Event: "Forced Migration and Social Justice"
2025-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario

Youth Activity ~ Skating & Worshiplude
2025-02-01 13:00 - 22:00 | Ontario
On February 1st, Worshiplude 2025 will be happening at Southminster United Church in Ottawa. Worshiplude is a winter worship and fellowship event for youth and young adults (ages 10+).

We invite you to join us at Emmanuel on Saturday, February 1st at 1:00pm for an outdoor skate on a nearby rink followed by Worshiplude at Southminster. We will have transportation as well as winter skates for those who need to borrow some. Please let Amelia know your size if you need a pair of skates.

We will be leaving Emmanuel to drive to Southminster United Church at about 4:00pm and are expected to return back to Emmanuel by 10:00pm. Snacks and dinner will be provided. Below are links to the registration form and the ride permission form; please complete them and return them to myself (Amelia Brohman) or Val Lines.

Worshiplude 2025
RidePermissionSlip.Worshiplude

Let's Stay Together
2025-02-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Ontario
Join us after the service for a potluck lunch followed by a choice of taking part in a swing dance lesson, a video/trivia/discussion gathering related to Black History; or playing games from the cultures of the Black diaspora.

A Pizza and Conversation Opportunity for Seniors
2025-02-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Ontario
The Pastoral Care Provider is organizing an opportunity to get together to have a conversation focussed on aging and the challenges and responses that are given in this time of life. Two focal points of conversation are:

Redefining purpose as we grow older, and
Adapting to change as we grow older.

The book “Aging with Agency – building resilience, confronting challenges and navigating elder care” will be drawn upon.
Contact Ron MacDonald for more information.

A Traditional Zambian Dinner
2025-02-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Bells Corners United Church, 3955 Old Richmond Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 5C5
Bells Corners United Church is holding a fundraising dinner in support of the Zambian partnership.
A “Traditional Zambian Dinner” with live African entertainment, is being held on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm. Tickets – $40.
For more information and to reserve a ticket, phone the BCUC church office at 613-820-8103. Talk to Keith Jeacle for more information.

Winter Fun Day
2025-02-22 12:30 - 20:30 | Ontario
Join us for tubing at Domaine de l’Ange-Gardien located at 1031 Pierre Laporte Road, L’Ange-Gardien, Quebec, followed by dinner together at Emmanuel and then we will finish the evening off with some family friendly games!
Meet at Emmanuel at 12:30 pm (have lunch before arriving!) We will drive to Domaine de l”Ange-Gardien (about a 40 minute ride from the church).
Tickets can be bought in advance; kids under 12 are $21; kids over 12 and adults are $24. Families can pay for tickets or make a donation toward the cost as they are able, otherwise Emmanuel can help cover the cost.
Around 4:30, we will leave the hill to return to Emmanuel for dinner (at approximately 5:30 pm) followed by board games. People are welcome to join us for the dinner and evening program at 5:30 pm.

Annual Meeting
2025-02-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Ontario
The Emmanuel United Church 2024 Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

A light lunch will be served in the lounge following the Sunday morning worship service. Please serve yourself a plate of food and something to drink and resume sitting in the Sanctuary. The meeting will start at approximately 11:30 am.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

If your children wish, they can go back downstairs with Amelia before the start of the meeting.

The meeting will be streamed (use the same link as the Sunday morning worship service) but online viewers will not be able to vote.

Voting Rights will be in accordance with section 5.2 of the Emmanuel United Church Constitution, which states that adherents have voting privileges unless otherwise decided at the meeting. So, if you have been an adherent long enough to be in our monthly directory, you’re as much a part of the decision-making as those who have membership.

Please bring along your copy of the 2024 Annual Report; it’s good to be able to refer to things as they are reviewed and discussed. There are a few extra copies in the Narthex.

Keith Jeacle
Chair of Council

Election 2025: More than Tariffs ~ Digging into the issues from a position of faith!
2025-02-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Ontario
Workshop Invitation:
The Social Justice Network of Ontario Regional Councils (SJNORC) of The United Church of Canada presents:
Election 2025: More than Tariffs
Digging into the issues from a position of faith
Ontario goes to the polls on Feb 27th. Tariffs are in the news, but there is so much more to consider. Join us for an overview of issues facing Ontarians.
Sunday Feb 23, 3:00-4:15 PM on Zoom
Advance registration required. Please register HERE.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
2025-03-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Ontario

Let's Stay Together ~
2025-03-09 11:30 - 13:30 | Ontario

Wednesday Evening Lenten Service
2025-03-12 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-19 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-26 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-02 19:00 - 19:30 | Ontario
During this 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 service will be led by a different lay leader every week; tonight the service will be led by Bob Gander.
The Zoom link for the service is
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89627631876?pwd=[REDACTED]
Come worship together!

Neighbourhood Bible Study
2025-03-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-27 11:00 - 12:00 | St. Aidan’s, 934 Hamlet Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Join our Neighbourhood Bible Study during the month of March. The group meets on Thursday mornings at 11 am.

The topics will be the lectionary reading for the following Sunday. The remaining sessions are:

March 20 at Emmanuel
March 27 at Pur & Simple, Elmvale

Organized by the ministers of St. Aidan’s, Martin Luther and Emmanuel.

Friday Night at the Movies
2025-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario

Bake Sale - Postponed
2025-03-30 11:00 - 11:30 | Ontario
The youth are holding a bake sale on Sunday, March 30th following the service to raise funds for the Healing Fund for people who have been affected by Residential Schools. They will be selling blueberry muffins and reverse chocolate chip cookies.
Please come prepared to support this worthwhile initiative led by our youth and Christian Development team.

Congo Speaks: Voices from the Crisis
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
For over 30 years, the crisis in Eastern Congo has been one of the world’s deadliest conflicts, yet it remains largely ignored. Join us for an evening of powerful discussions, cultural performances, and expert insights as we amplify the voices of those affected.
This event is a call to awareness, solidarity, and action. We will hear from community leaders, scholars, and activists who will shed light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis, the role of the international community, and how you can be part of the movement for justice and peace.

Cultural Showcase – Experience traditional Congolese music, spoken word, and performances.
Panel Discussion – Experts and community leaders break down the complexities of the Eastern DRC conflict.
Advocacy & Global Solidarity – Learn about Canada’s stance and what more needs to be done.
Keynote Speaker: Yvette Ashiri – president of the Congolese community of Canada Ottawa Gatineau
Dr. Christina Clark-Kazak – A leading scholar on forced migration and refugee rights.
This is more than an event—it’s a moment to stand together in truth and solidarity. Don’t miss it!
Admission is free. All are welcome.

Let's Stay Together
2025-04-13 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Ontario

Easter Services
2025-04-17 19:00 - 2025-04-20 11:30 | Ontario

Camp Chipembi Fundraising
2025-05-04 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-11 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-18 11:30 - 12:00 | Ontario

Red Dress Day
2025-05-05 | 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.

Newcomers Lunch
2025-05-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Ontario
Newcomers and the Confirmation Class and their families are invited for lunch fellowship, hosted by the Keeping in Touch Committee.
Please join us after the Sunday morning worship in the CE Hall for a social time together.

Spring Pilgrimage ~ No One Stands Alone
2025-05-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Vincent Massey Park, Heron Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 2E4, Canada
On Wednesday, May 21st (postponed from May 7th due to rain), from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Ron MacDonald and members of the Pastoral Care Team will lead a local pilgrimage to Vincent Massey Park (Riverside at Heron).
Why? To enjoy nature, grow spiritually, and share with our Church family. A sign up sheet is posted in the upstairs hallway opposite the C.E. Hall or talk to Ron MacDonald, Irene Baaker or Jill MacLean. Drivers are needed. Full information will be sent to all who sign up.
Contact Ron at pastoralcare@emmanuelunited.ca to find out further details.
