Parkdale United Church
429 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa
We are a very diverse community
Everyone is welcome!
Our Vision
To form followers of Jesus in such a way as to transform our community and our world.
What we do
Parkdale's congregation responds to God's call and Jesus' teaching by:
- Uniting in joyful worship
- Providing Christian learning opportunities
- Reaching out to people in need both in our congregation and the greater community
- Promoting Justice
- Managing our Time, Treasures and Talents for the glory of God and the blessing of the world
August 9th, 2026
Theme: Is there Enough?
Worship Leaders:
Bev Buckingham
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton
Vocals: Camille Beaufort-Bradley and Tania Lambert
Sermon: Finding Your Footing
Bev Buckingham
The Service Bulletin can be viewed by clicking here: Worship Bulletin August 9th
News and Events
Summer Office Hours – July and August: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Rev. Bob will be away on vacation until August 10.
PASTORAL CARE MINISTER
Ottawa, ON – Parkdale United Church is inviting applications for a 50% time pastoral care ministry position. The successful candidate will provide spiritual, emotional and practical support to members of the congregation and the broader community, through effective pastoral relationships, prayer, visitation and supportive care in times of need. The full job description and Community of Faith Profile are available on ChurchHub.ca. Letters of interest, including CV, will be accepted from interested candidates until August 21, 2026. Please e-mail to pdalesearch@gmail.com.
COOPERATIVE MINISTRY SUPERVISED MINISTRY EDUCATION (SME)
Parkdale United Church (PUC) is inviting applications for a 50% time Cooperative Supervised Ministry Education (SME) position, a new role designed as a cooperative model with Dominion Chalmers United Church (DCUC). The primary purpose is to support and facilitate the development of a cooperative ministry model (CMM) between DCUC and Parkdale United Church (PUC), while providing an appropriate experience for a candidate for ministry in the United Church of Canada. The full job description and Community of Faith Profile are available on ChurchHub.ca. Letters of interest, including CV, will be accepted from interested candidates until August 21, 2026. Please e-mail to pdalesearch@gmail.com.
You’re invited to Wednesday Walk with God—a gentle, reflective walk that brings together nature, faith, fellowship, and creativity.
Next Date & Location
- Wednesday August 19, 2026 – 9:30-11:30 am
Beryl Gaffney Park (off Rideau Valley Drive)
Interested?
Please register by contacting the office: 613-728-8656 or pdale@trytel.com
Gracefield Congregational Camp
will be on Sept.11-13. Registration is open. Deadline for registration is August 23. To register, use this link: https://forms.gle/eHTbqYSZnSp3K4Yz6 to access the form. Please speak with Huda for more information. huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca
Capital Pride Parade
Parkdale United Church Is once again participating in The Capital Pride Parade on August 30, 2026. Come with all your Pride Gear ready and walk! More information to come over the summer.
SMART AGING
Sept. 14th to Nov. 9th 2026 – 1 to 3 pm
Parkdale United Church hosts Smart Aging, a series of eight weekly, interactive workshops covering key topics facing seniors today. Designed to provide information you need, before you need it, to make smart decisions at key transition points in your life. To register, contact Jo-Anne at pdale@trytel.com.
View the video of the worship service here:
To view previous SERVICE VIDEOS and SUNDAY SCHOOL lessons click here
In From The Cold
On Saturdays, 2 PM to 5 PM
Early November to end of March
The IN FROM THE COLD program for the 2025-2026 Season has now ended.
Please [click here] for details.
Parkdale Calendar
Please note that, some meetings and activities that normally take place at the church are held online.
The Messenger
