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
Palm Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Intergenerational Worship Service
Worship Leaders:
Huda Kandalaft
Rev. Dr. Bob K. Fillier
Bev Buckingham
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton
Eleanor Creasey
Dalesong, Youth Band and Junior Choir
(Youth Band and Junior Choir dir. by Mélanie Hartshorn-Walton)
Special Guest: Rev. Darren Roorda
Dramatic Reflection: Jesus is King
Liz Harrison, Wendy McHenry, Chris Tait,
Heather Douglas and Children
The Service Bulletin can be viewed by clicking here: Worship Bulletin Palm Sunday
News and Events
Lunch & Learn – Strategic Planning Session
with Rev. Dr. Darren Roorda. Sunday, March 29 in Tape Hall, after the service.
Holy Week
Palm Sunday – March 29
Maundy Thursday – April 2
Shared Meal, Worship & Communion
in Tape Hall starting at 6 pm
Combined Good Friday Service
10:30 am at Dominion Chalmers, 355 Cooper Street
Easter Workshop
for young families, children and youth
Saturday, April 4 from 3-5 pm
Easter Vigil – April 4-5
signup online for an in-person or virtual vigil
Easter Sunday Service
Pre-service breakfast in Memorial Hall at 9 am
followed by the worship service at 10:30 am
Centralaires Concert – Saturday, March 28th
Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Click [HERE] for program details.
The Easter Workshop
for children 3-14 years old is on Saturday April 4 from 3-5 PM. Children will receive their passports and embark on a journey to Easter. They will go through Holy week events. We will take this journey as we learn new songs, make crafts along the way and of course finish up at the café. Please register by contacting Huda no later than March 22. huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca
Top and Bottom Brass – April 11, 7 pm
Jazz concert at Parkdale featuring special guest Bill Mahar from Montreal on trumpet, and Parkdale’s Dr. Keith on tuba. Tickets and info: https://simpli.events/e/top-bottom-brass-bill-mahar
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 started 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 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
