News & 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 – Parkdale United Church
Ottawa, ON – Parkdale United Church is inviting applications for a 50% time pastoral care ministry position, working with a full-time Coordinating Minister and a full-time Congregational Designated Minister for Youth and Families and a dedicated Pastoral Care Team. The successful candidate will provide spiritual, emotional and practical support to members of the congregation and the broader community, ensuring that people experience Christ’s love and presence through effective pastoral relationships, prayer, visitation and supportive care in times of need. We are a dynamic and diverse community, seeking to love and serve God and our neighbours. 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
Ottawa, ON. 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 SME candidate will discern and develop cooperative ministry opportunities between DCUC and PUC; design, implement and support a Community Care Group model so that both congregations can collaborate in providing pastoral care to their members and adherents; be part of designing worship for both congregations; and be a full member of the ministry staff team at both DCUC and PUC. 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.
Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services issued a public call to action regarding the immediate need for blood donors across Canada.
If you’re eligible to donate, please do so now. We’ve opened more donation opportunities at various locations across the country with additional weekend appointments, and more whole blood donation appointments available in plasma donor centres. Book your appointment on blood.ca, using the GiveBlood App or by calling 1-888-2-DONATE. See the bulletin board or the congregational email for full details.
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. Cost is $69.00. Participants should plan to attend all 8 workshops. Anyone in the community is welcome to join. For more information, contact Hugh Nelson, hughnelson@rogers.com. To register, contact Jo-Anne at pdale@trytel.com.
WALKS WITH GOD
You’re invited to Wednesday Walk with God—a gentle, reflective walk that brings together nature, faith, fellowship, and creativity.
As nature lovers, Bev Buckingham and Jennifer Payne are piloting these walks.
Next Date & Location
- Wednesday August 12, 2026 – 9:30-11:30 am
Beryl Gaffney Park (off Rideau Valley Drive)
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” — John Muir
What to Expect
- Welcome & Reflection – Meet fellow walkers and begin with a short prayer and theme.
- Quiet Walk – A gentle walk ~15-minute for prayer, reflection, or simply enjoying God’s presence in nature.
- Pause & Reflect – Share insights, journal, sketch, or quietly observe your surroundings (~20 mins)
- Sensory Walk – Notice God’s creation through what you see, hear, smell, feel, and wonder about (~15mins).
- Connect & Create – Help create a simple nature-inspired community art piece (without disturbing the environment), followed by light refreshments and fellowship. (~45minutes)
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, Weather-appropriate clothing, Water bottle, Journal or sketchbook (optional), Camera or phone (optional), Sunscreen and insect repellent, A small snack to share (optional)
Interested?
Please register by contacting the office: 613-728-8656 or pdale@trytel.com
We look forward to walking with you!
Blessings, Bev Buckingham & Jennifer Payne
News from CE:
The Nursery: is staffed today. Parents are welcome to use it for their babies and toddlers.
Movie & Popcorn: Sunday June 28 – Sept. 13
Children and youth will enjoy a movie and popcorn time in the Upper Room. If your child has not registered for Sunday school this year, please email Huda to register and let us know if there are any allergies. Please pick up your children from the upper room after the service.
Volunteer Teachers Needed: the popcorn and movie one-room Summer Sunday school is looking for teachers. Please sign up here if you can volunteer for a Sunday or two.
https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/b4v16mVe
All material provided. Youth Volunteer hours. Speak to Huda for more info.
Gracefield Congregational Camp
will be on Sept.11-13. Deadline for registration is August 23. To register, use this link: https://forms.gle/eHTbqYSZnSp3K4Yz6to 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.
PRAYERS AT PARKDALE
Your PRAYER REQUESTS are always welcome. Please send them to prayer-requests@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca or you can use the prayer box in the sanctuary. If you want to be contacted please leave your name and number. We want you to know that we are here for you and that we stand together under God’s Grace.
Donations to Parkdale
There are several ways to make a donation to Parkdale
- Cash or cheques can be added to the offering plate that is circulated each Sunday. To receive a tax receipt, you can use a blue envelope (supplies are in the pews) and provide your name and address
- Personal boxes of envelopes are provided on request. They are now available for the 2026 year. You can place cash or a cheque in your uniquely numbered envelope and add it to the offering plate that is circulated each Sunday. Tax receipts will be provided after the end of each calendar year.
- Donations can also be made directly through your bank account or credit card using Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR). Givings are deducted automatically from your bank account or charged to your credit card once a month. PAR forms and information can be printed from the church website –https://parkdaleunitedchurch.ca/supporting-parkdale/
- E-transfer: donations can be made by sending an e-transfer to deposits@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca. Make sure you note what the donation is for and provide your name and address information for a tax receipt.
- Canada Helps is an agency that accepts donations for Canadian charities for a small fee, and then forwards the donation to the church. Canada Helps issues the tax receipt. There is a link to Canada Helps on the Parkdale website.
The Messenger
Contact
429 Parkdale Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Y 1H3
Phone: (613) 728-8656
Email: pdale@trytel.com