Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
2025-03-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)

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

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, 2025-04-09 19:00 - 19:30
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

Bake Sale - Postponed
2025-03-30 11:00 - 11:30
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
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

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

Camp Chipembi Fundraising
2025-05-04 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-11 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-18 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-01 11:30 - 12:00

Red Dress Day
2025-05-05
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
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.

Book Club ~ Dinner Out
2025-06-09 18:00 - 20:30
The book club will meet at the Canal Ritz on Monday, June 9th at 6:00 pm for a year end celebration and to reveal the results of their voting on books for next year.

100th Anniversary of the UCC
2025-06-15 11:00 - 13:00
100th Anniversary Celebrations
On Sunday June 15th at 11:00 there will be a service of celebration for churches in the Eastern Ontario region. It will be held at the EY Centre (near the airport). This service will be livestreamed for those who do not wish to attend in person and will be 90 minutes long. There will be NO service at Emmanuel that morning.
There will be an opportunity for interested people to participate in a massed choir. This group will meet prior to the service to rehearse together. If you wish to be part of this group (even if you are not a part of the Emmanuel choir), contact Joan Foster-Jones for more information.
If you are interested in sharing transportation to the event (either car-pooling or on a bus) please contact Phyllis MacRae or Joan Foster-Jones.
A group of quilters in Kemptville will be creating a special 100th anniversary quilt to be used at the service as well as subsequent regional events. A block representing Emmanuel (our church logo) has been sent to be included in this quilt.

Other services are being planned:

June 8th – there will be a national service livestreamed from Gower Street United Church in St. John’s NL.
June 10th – a service will be televised on Vision TV with participation from congregations all over the country.

Transitions Senior’s Group
2025-06-16 11:30 - 13:30
THRIVING TOGETHER ~ FOSTERING SELF-ADVOCACY THROUGH MUTUAL SUPPORT
A lunch and conversation opportunity for seniors is once again being organized by the Pastoral Care Provider for Monday, June 16th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The conversation focus is “Our Aging Bodies Speak to Us“. “What is your body trying to tell you at your stage of life—and how are you listening?” In your life right now, how is your body asking you to live differently—and how are you responding to or have responded to or are challenged to respond to what your body is speaking to you? If this is a conversation you would like to be part of, contact Ron by calling the church office at 613-733-0437 or email Ron at pastoralcare@emmanuelunited.ca .
A free will offering will be collected to cover lunch costs.

Strawberry Social
2025-06-29 11:30 - 13:00

Emmanuel Youth Outreach Leadership Camp
2025-07-07 09:00 - 15:30

Seniors Lunch
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:00

Cook and Canoe Camp
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-01
Adventure into the wilderness with our Canoe Camp from July 28th to August 1st. 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.
