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
Services are held in-person and are also live-streamed over the internet.

Sunday, Sept. 27th, 2026 - 10:30 AM

Theme: Creation Time Part 4

Worship Leaders
Rev. Dr. Bob Fillier | Huda Kandalaft
Dr. Keith Hartshorn-Walton | Senior Choir

Sermon:  “…But I Want It Now!”

News and Events

The Men’s Breakfast

will be at Fil’s Diner, 1209 Wellington, at 8 am on Thursday, October 1st.

3 Days Later

On Sundays, we develop a theme in worship grounded in scripture and engaged through a sermon, music, prayer, silence, and contemplation, yet have you ever wanted to talk about it? Join Rev. Bob on Wednesdays from 12 to 1 pm (ish)  for conversations that delve a little deeper into the theme from Sunday. Location: Upper Room and online. Join us onsite with your lunch, at your desk, couch, or in the park.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81546606153?pwd=Z8EYEVVxgFPDLziaFDTJSH0ceMnQ1k.1

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.

Book Club meeting

You are invited to the Book Club meeting on Sunday Oct 04, after the service, in the Friendship Lounge. We will be discussing Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien — A study of the cultural revolution in China and its ripples in Canada. You are most welcome to come and just follow the discussion even if you have not read the book.

Our annual Young Families Halloween Party will take place on Oct. 30th with our signature Hide and Seek game, pumpkin carving and Pizza dinner @ 5:00 PM.

RSVP by Oct. 11 to huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca

Lunch and Learn: “How does a just peace for the Philippines relate to us?”

Please join us on Sunday October 4th after the service for a discussion over lunch with our guest preacher, Mervin Toquero of the National Council of Churches of the Philippines. Come and learn more about the human rights situation and efforts for just peace in that country. All are welcome. A light lunch will be provided, please donate towards it as you are able.

 

Faithful Pause

Take a Faithful Pause: an invitation to step out of the rush and into a moment of quiet reflection. 

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.

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Contact

429 Parkdale Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Y 1H3
(613) 728-8656
pdale@trytel.com

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