Emmanuel United Church

Just Gifts
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)

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

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

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.

Emmanuel's 67th Anniversary ~ Potluck Lunch
2026-01-25 11:30 - 12:30
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.

Let's Stay Together
2026-02-08 11:30 - 14:30
Let’s Stay Together Sunday
Join us for lunch after the service on February 8. After lunch we’ll be celebrating winter with a choice of going tobogganing together or staying inside to watch a film (or films) about winter fun in Canada.
We can provide helmets and winter gear for anyone who needs to borrow some for tobogganing. Please let Amelia know by Thursday, Feb 5 if you need to borrow helmets or winter gear so we have time to get them organized. We’ll come back to the church after tobogganing for hot chocolate.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
2026-02-17 17:00 - 19:00

Walking Together Through Life’s Transitions – a Lunch and Learn Gathering
2026-02-18 12:00 - 14:00
Walking Together Through Life’s Transitions ~ a Lunch and Learn Gathering
A supportive conversation group about aging, care, and what matters most
As we live longer, fuller lives, it can be helpful to pause and consider what matters most—and how our choices can be honored. “With age comes wisdom, and with wisdom comes the freedom to live on your own terms.”
During this session, we’ll enjoy a shared meal and engage in gentle conversation, guided reflection, and a few simple questions to help you think through your priorities.
Questions may include:

What matters most to me as I age?
Who knows my wishes, and have I shared them?
How comfortable am I talking about life transitions and care planning?
What questions and concerns do I have?

When: Wednesday, February 18th
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: C.E. Hall
RSVP: Email Ron at pastoralcare@emmanuelunited.ca or call office at 613-733-0437

Ash Wednesday Service
2026-02-18 19:00 - 19:30

Annual Congregational Meeting
2026-02-22 11:30 - 13:30
The Emmanuel United Church 2025 Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
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 join Amelia in the CE Hall before the start of the meeting for age appropriate activities.
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 2025 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

Wednesday Evening Lenten Service
2026-02-25 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-04 19:00 - 19:30, 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.

Seedy Saturday
2026-03-07 10:00 - 15:00
Seedy Saturday Ottawa is a yearly seed sale with a focus on heritage, open-pollinated seed from local growers. It also includes supportive sustainable, local businesses and groups related to local food and gardening.
This event, organized by Jardiniers Kilborn Gardeners, in partnership with Seeds of Diversity, will be held at Emmanuel United Church at 691 Smyth Rd this year on March 7th, 2026. Local bus #55 services Emmanuel United Church.
Contact altavistaseeds@gmail.com with any questions!
What can you expect to find?

Local seed vendors
Local, sustainable businesses related to food and gardening
Seed swap table (free, while supplies last)
Workshops by experienced gardeners
Information booths
Local artisans

How much is it?

Admission and parking are free.

What can I bring?

Your own reusable bags and, if you have some, your seeds for exchange.

Let's Stay Together
2026-03-08 11:30 - 13:30
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.

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.

Food Bank Collection
2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:00
We will be having a food bank collection for Rideau Rockcliffe Food Bank on Monday, March 23rd 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
Egg containers are back on the list too!

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

Men's Breakfast
2026-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Perkins Restaurant, 1130 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, Ontario, K1K3B6, Canada
The Emmanuel’s Men’s Group meets monthly for Breakfast from 8:30-10:30 am at Roger’s Italian Bistro, at 500 Terminal Ave.
The upcoming dates are:
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8

Let's Stay Together
2026-05-10 11:30 - 13:30
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.

Book Club
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:30
The Book Club is meeting in Person on Monday, May 11th.
We will start the session with a quick check-in with everyone; we look forward to reconnecting with everyone!
We will be discussing Proof by Beverley McLachlin.
Check out the full book club schedule on the ACTIVITIES page under Activities & Fellowship.

Grocery Card Sales
2026-05-17 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:
May 17, 2026
June 21, 2026
Thank you for your support of OMRA.
