Wear Orange on Sunday at Emmanuel
2025-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This was originally known as Orange Shirt Day. We encourage everyone to wear orange on Sunday, September 28th, to acknowledge the impact residential schools have had on multiple generations of Indigenous families and to remember that “Every Child Matters”.

Shantymen's Dinner
2025-10-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
The Shantymen’s Dinner which will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 with two sittings at 5:00 and 6:45 pm. Everyone is warmly invited.
The evening starts with a traditional Shantyman meal featuring a hearty menu of beans, bread, ham, coleslaw, and dessert, all homemade. Emmanuel men do all the baking, cooking, serving, and yes, even the clean up!
After dinner, the Emmanuel River Boys will provide us with home-grown, toe-tapping music.
Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors (60+), $10 children under 12, and $60 family. Tickets are available from the office ~ call 613-733-0437 or email office@emmanuelunited.ca.

Transitions Lunch & Learn
2025-10-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
There will be a Transitions Lunch and Learn Monday October 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Marc Sequin, author of the book – Advocacy in Aging, will be the guest speaker. In his book, Marc looks at these questions – How do you plan for what’s coming? How do you make transitions easy? How do you ensure your advocates respect your wishes, values, and wisdom?
To register:
You can email Ron MacDonald at pastoralcare@emmanuelunited.ca or call the church office at 613- 733-0437. Please leave contact information with Emma.

Friday Night at the Movies
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario

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

Book Club
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Ontario
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 | Ontario

Grocery Card Sales
2025-11-16 11:00 - 11:30 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario

Here From the Beginning - A Black History Exhibition
2025-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
“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

Let's Stay Together
2025-12-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario

Christmas Eve ~ A Service of Carols & Readings
2025-12-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Ontario
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

Emmanuel Men's Group
2026-01-10 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, 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.

Friday Night at the Movies
2026-01-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Ontario
On January 16th, we will be showing One Life, starring Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton. This is the true story of the rescue of Jewish children from Czechoslovakia in 1939.
The movie plays at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Admission is free. Bring a friend! Refreshments available.

Emmanuel's 67th Anniversary ~ Potluck Lunch
2026-01-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Ontario
Sunday January 25, 2026 to join us for a potluck lunch, following the service, to celebrate Emmanuel’s 67th Anniversary.
We look forward to gathering with members who have been here for a while and others who have come more recently, to share ideas and favourite foods.
Your homework is to find out who has been attending the longest, #1 on the roll, going back to 1959. You may also be surprised by who is #3 on the roll.
Watch the announcements in January for more information about the potluck.
