Let's Stay Together
2026-03-08 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
Join us for lunch after the service on March 8 followed by a choice of two activities with the theme of storytelling.
The first program is an all-age session with Ellen which will include the sharing of storybooks and making our own mini books.
The second program will involve storytelling and poetry.

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.

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.

Red Dress Day
2026-05-03
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.
Learn more here: https://www.aboriginalalert.ca/

Let's Stay Together
2026-05-03 11:30 - 13:00
Join us after the service for lunch followed by a choice of two activities with the theme of poetry. There will be a chance to explore poetry for the young and young at heart, and we are also hoping to have a spoken word artist come and share their work. This event, which was previously scheduled for April, is now taking place in May.

Bells in Spring
2026-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 7L9, Canada

Pilgrimage to El Salvador ~ Information Session
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:30
March 2027 Pilgrimage Information Session
Our neighbours in the East Central Region are making plans for a visit to our partners in El Salvador in March 2027. If you would like to learn about the plans for the trip, sign up for a Zoom call on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 pm.
To get the zoom link and register for the call, contact Rev Wanda Stride at minister@trinitystandrews.ca.

Gratitude in the Garden
2026-05-08 11:30 - 13:30
There will be no Spring Pilgrimage Day this May. In its place, an event called Gratitude in the Garden is being organized.
When: Friday May 8th, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Where: In the Emmanuel Garden and the Lounge. In the case of inclement weather, the event will move to the lounge.
Who: Anyone is welcome to join. We expect Carol Scott, our first pastoral care provider, to attend.
Program: There will be an opportunity for anyone, who wishes to share, what they are thankful for.
What to bring: Brown bag lunch and a lawn chair. (If you have an extra one, please bring it). Some snacks will be provided.
Questions? Talk to Jill or Irene.

Tulipathon
2026-05-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Commissioners Park, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa
Funds raised through Tulipathon go directly toward subsidies that help tenants manage the cost of housing. For many, this support provides stability during uncertain times and helps ensure they can remain in their homes. It allows individuals and families to focus on their wellbeing, their families, and their futures without the added stress of financial strain.
We invite you to be part of this year’s campaign by making a donation (https://pro.gofundme.com/fundraiser/7168063) and/or joining the walk. Janice Péron and others will be walking for Emmanuel; you are welcome to join the team; please Janice know.
Join us on May 24th for the walkathon and celebration!
Date: Sunday May 24th, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Commissioners Park at Dow’s Lake, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway

CANCELLED ~ Living with Transitions ~ a Conversation Opportunity for Families
2026-05-25 19:00 - 20:30
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Marc Séguin, author of the book Advocacy in Aging, will be at Emmanuel United Church to lead families in a discussion about how to plan for, and support each other in aging. All are invited.
If you have parents, children, friends, and family with whom you share an aging plan, or you have wondered how to start the conversation, this discussion and workshop opportunity might be what you have been looking for.
Learn more about Marc at his website at https://advocacyinaging.com/about/

Let's Stay Together
2026-06-07 11:30 - 13:30

Book Club ~ Dinner Out
2026-06-22 18:00 - 20:30
The book club will meet at the Canal Ritz on Monday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm for a year end celebration and to reveal the results of their voting on books for next year.

Welcoming Emmanuel Workshop
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00
June 27 Workshop Invite-FINAL

Emmanuel Youth Outreach Leadership Camp
2026-07-27 09:00 - 2026-07-31 15:30
Save the date. This is a camp for youth in Grades 6 to 10. Registration forms will be ready soon.

Afternoon Tea & Entertainment
2026-07-29 13:30 - 15:30

Cook and Canoe Camp
2026-08-10 09:00 - 2026-08-14 15:30
Adventure into the wilderness with our Canoe Camp from August 10-14. 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.

Bazaar Craft Workshops
2026-09-01 13:00 - 15:00
Summer Craft Workshops
Every Tuesday during July and August, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, you are invited to come to Emmanuel and take part in making a craft that will be sold or displayed at our Holiday Bazaar on November 14th, 2026.
For more information, contact Brenda Ashe or the church office.

Fall Potluck
2026-09-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Men's Breakfast
2026-09-12 08:30 - 10:00 | Roger’s Italian Bistro, 500 Terminal Ave. #2, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 0Z3, Canada
The Emmanuel Men’s Group meets monthly for Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m at Roger’s Italian Bistro at 500 Terminal Avenue in the Trainyards Shopping Area. The upcoming meeting dates are:
October 10
at 8:30 a.m.
Contact Jon Jones or Terry Henderson for more information.

Let's Stay Together ~ Emmanuel's Fall Fair
2026-09-13 11:30 - 14:00

Book Club
2026-09-14 19:00 - 20:30
The Book Club is meeting in the lounge on Monday, September 14th.
We will start the session with a quick check-in with everyone, the book nomination process for next year, and we’ll discuss our year-end outing. I look forward to reconnecting with everyone!
We will be discussing A month in the Country by J.L. Carr. The discussion will be led by Joyce.
Check out the full book club schedule on the ACTIVITIES page under Activities & Fellowship.

Grocery Card Sales
2026-09-20 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:
Sunday, September 20th.
Thank you for your support of OMRA.

Food Bank Collection
2026-09-21 14:00 - 15:00
We will be having a food bank collection for the Russell Heights Community House food bank. The need is growing steadily. This month we are collecting both food and school supplies.
You can drop off donations to the church on September 21st between 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Feel free to drop contributions of food and school supplies in the food bank collection box on or before Sunday the 20th.

HB pencils, pencil crayons, pencil sharpeners, erasers
Washable markers, pens
Kid safe scissors, metric rulers, glue sticks
Lined notebooks, paper (both lined and graph), duotangs, binders
Calculators, geometry sets
French English dictionaries
Small hand sanitizers
Size 3T, 4T, and 5T diapers and feminine supplies
Coffee is especially appreciated
Vegetable oil
Peanut butter
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
Reusable grocery bags continue to be welcome.
Egg cartons are also required.

Please consider product quality over quantity as some items are easily broken by children.
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Make a donation to the local food banks via e-transfer to envelope.secretary@emmanuelunited.ca and indicate for food banks (in this case Russell Heights Community House Food Bank) in the memo field.

Guaranteed Livable Income
2026-09-24 10:00 - 11:30
Heretics will host a special meeting on
Septmeber 24
to discuss
Guaranteed Livable Income
Lorraine Busby, local coordinator of United Church activities related to Guaranteed Livible Income, will come to speak with us. Please plan to attend what will be sure to be an interesting and informative meeting. This meeting will be held at our usual time and place –10:00 am on Zoom
Contact the church office or any member of Heretics for a Zoom invitation for this or for any of the Heretics meetings.

Emmanuel Bazaar ~ Deli Workshops
2026-09-24 12:30 - 16:00
Emmanuel Bazaar ~ Deli Workshops
Once again, we will be offering an expanded Shantyman’s Deli at the Emmanuel Bazaar on Saturday, November 14th. We are looking for volunteers to help prepare the following items. A crew of 4-5 people works best. There will be sign-up sheets in the narthex starting in September. For more information, please contact Val Dowd.

From 12:30 – 4:00 approx.
Meals

Thursday, Sept. 24
Chili

** Tuesday, Sept. 29
Shepherd’s Pie

Thursday, Oct. 8
Soup

Thursday, Oct. 15
Macaroni and Cheese

Thursday, Oct. 22
Vegetarian Curry

Thursday, Oct. 29
TBD

Shantymen's Dinner
2026-10-24 17:00 - 21:00
Shantymen’s Dinner
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Two sittings at 5:00 pm and 6:45 pm
Our annual Shantymen’s Dinner starts with a traditional meal featuring a hearty menu of homemade beans and ham, coleslaw, bread and dessert. The Emmanuel River Boys will provide us with home-grown, toe-tapping music. Everyone welcome!
TICKETS AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER AFTER CHURCH OR THROUGH THE OFFICE.
Hosted by the Emmanuel Men’s Club, Emmanuel United Church.
