Friday Night at the Movies
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)

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

Book Club
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:30
The Book Club is meeting on ZOOM on Monday, November 10th.
We will start the session with a quick check-in with everyone. Since we’ve met in person for the last two meetings, there are some members who haven’t been able to attend; we look forward to reconnecting with everyone!
We will be discussing Clear: A Novel by Carys Davies. Phyllis will lead the discussion.
Check out the full book club schedule on the ACTIVITIES page under Activities & Fellowship.

Holiday Bazaar
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00

Grocery Card Sales
2025-11-16 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 a link to the OMRA Update 2024. 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:
November 16th
December 21st
Thank you for your support of OMRA.

Art in the Neighbourhood
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:00
25 artists gather under one roof to bring you a one-of-a-kind gallery event! Explore a rich variety of:
visual art, wood art, sculptures, clay, fibre art, photography, jewellery and so much more.
Now in our 9th year, Art in the Neighbourhood is delighted to host this celebration of local creativity. Whether you’re young, old, or in between—there’s something here for everyone.
Enjoy live music performed by The Bluesy Swing Duo!
Meet the artists, hear their stories, and discover affordable, original works of art to take home.
Don’t miss the raffle! Buy a free ticket on our website and exchange it at the show for a raffle entry to win amazing door prizes donated by our artists.

Food Bank Collection
2025-11-24 14:00 - 15:00
We will be having a food bank collection for Rideau Rockcliffe Food Bank on Monday, November 24th 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

Parent's Night Out
2025-11-28 17:30 - 20:00
The CD Team is offering a Parent’s Night Out on Friday, November 28th from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Parents can drop their children off at the church for a meal, games and crafts and use the time to do something for themselves. Contact Amelia Brohman for more information.

Preteen Event
2025-11-29 16:30 - 20:00
Youth in grade six and up are invited to come for an evening of fun activities, food and games.

Emmanuel Advent Services
2025-12-03 19:00 - 19:30
Emmanuel Advent Services
Join us online on ZOOM on Wednesday evenings
during Advent for a special service
to help us prepare for the Christmas season.
December 3rd, 10th, and 17th
at 7 pm on ZOOM
Contact the office for the Zoom Link.

Just Gifts
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00

Here From the Beginning - A Black History Exhibition
2025-12-07 11:00 - 14:00
“Here From the Beginning” – A Black History ExhibitionEmmanuel is hosting an exhibition called “Here From the Beginning.” This is an exhibition prepared by the United Church of Canada for the 100th anniversary that is travelling across Canada. It will be on display at Emmanuel on Sunday, December 7th following the service and until 2:00 pm. It is a powerful virtual and print exhibition that honours the vibrant legacy of Black voices in The United Church of Canada.Hosted by Pilgrim United Church in Edmonton, this exhibition is part of The United Church of Canada’s 100th Anniversary and highlights the leadership, resilience, and deep contributions of Black communities to the life and mission of the church. Learn more: https://herefromthebeginning.ca

Emmanuel Men's Group
2025-12-13 08:30 - 10:30 | Roger’s Italian Bistro, 500 Terminal Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 0Z3, Canada
The Men’s Group Breakfast meets monthly for breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The upcoming meeting dates are:
Saturday, December 13th
Saturday, January 10th
Saturday, February 14th
at 8:30 a.m.
The location is at Roger’s Italian Bistro at 500 Terminal Avenue.
Contact Jon Jones or Terry Henderson for more information.

Let's Stay Together
2025-12-14 11:30 - 13:30
Our next Let’s Stay Together Sunday will be December 14. Join us after the service for lunch, fellowship and activities. The after-lunch activity choices are:
gingerbread house decorating
joining in a carol sing
or making a Christmas ornament
The cost of the gingerbread houses are $12 each. Pre-registration is required. There is a sign-up sheet in the upstairs hallway or contact Val Lines (bvlines84@rogers.com) to register.

From Loss to Light Service
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:00
From Loss to Light Service
December 14th, 2025 at 2:00 pm
For anyone grieving or finding it hard to
feel the joy of the Christmas season,
you are invited to our annual
‘From Loss to Light’ service.
In person and live streamed.
Click Here to Watch the Live-Stream Service

Parents Afternoon Out
2025-12-21 11:30 - 14:30
The CD Team is offering a Parents Afternoon Out on Sunday, Dec. 21 following church until 2:30 pm. Parents can leave their children or drop them off for lunch, games, and crafts. There will also be time to rehearse for the 5 pm Christmas Eve Family Service, for those that would like to participate.

Christmas Eve ~ Family Service
2025-12-24 17:00 - 17:30

Christmas Eve ~ A Service of Carols & Readings
2025-12-24 19:30 - 20:30
Join us for a Christmas Eve Service
of Carols & Readings
December 24th from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
In person and live streamed!
Click Here to Watch the Live-Stream Service
