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
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Lent 3 – Holy Confrontation, Covenanting, & Communion
Worship Leaders:
Rev. Dr. Bob K. Fillier
Bev Buckingham
Huda Kandalaft
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton
Senior Choir
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Andrew Love
Regional Council Liaison: Sue Smarkala
Sermon: Lent 3
Rev. Andrew Love
The Service Bulletin can be viewed by clicking here: Worship bulletin Mar 8 Lent 3
News and Events
Covenanting Service
Please join us Sunday, March 8th during our regular worship service as we celebrate the Covenanting service for Rev. Bob K. Fillier. This important event will acknowledge and confirm the new and exciting ministry that Rev. Bob has brought to Parkdale United Church. Following this special service, you are invited to join us for two of Rev. Bob’s favourite things – coffee and chocolate – as well as a chance to visit with him! Please plan to attend.
Circle Talk ~ Stories of Resilience
Join together with people from across the country to share in a Circle Talk ~ Stories of Resilience as we hear from Truth Teller G. R. Gritt. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 4-5:30 PT. Register for the Zoom gathering through the C.A.R.E. website:
https://www.careartistsforreconcilation.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/CARECanadianArtistsforReconciliationandEducation. Never been to a Circle Talk before? Check out the archive under the Truth Tellers tab.
Lunch & Learn – READING THE BIBLE
March 22 @ 12:00
You are invited to join us in the Upper Room for a Lunch and Learn with the Canadian Bible Society as we learn about ways to read the Bible and understand it. All are welcome, especially children, youth and young families. Please email Huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca by March 15 to confirm your spot!
Lenten Studies reminder
– Bless, Break, Share
Wednesday Afternoon
March 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st
1:00 – 2:30 in the Upper Room with Bev
Wednesday Evening
March 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st
7:00 – 8:00 via Zoom with Rev. Bob
2025 TAX RECEIPTS
are now available and can be found in the sanctuary. Please pick them up to avoid the mailing charges.
VBS Parkdale Summer Camp 2026:
Our summer camp this year will be on the week of Aug. 17-21. Mark your calendar and start getting ready for a fabulous week at camp! Registration starts on Feb.22. Click [HERE] for more information and registration.
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 Nov. to end of March
The IN FROM THE COLD program is underway for the 2025-2026 Season.
Please [click here] for details.
Parkdale Calendar
Please note that, some meetings and activities that normally take place at the church are held online.
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