News & Events
The Messenger
Deadline for the messenger is Nov. 9th. You can email submissions to messenger@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca or rebecca@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca
Christmas Bazaar
We need more donations of Attic Treasures for the Bazaar! This is your chance to declutter and donate to Parkdale before year-end. Please search your closets & attics for items such as Christmas decorations you no longer use, look in your kitchen & dining rooms for extra dishes, glassware, cooking gadgets & utensils, your basement for tools, electronics & small appliances in good working condition. We’re also looking for artwork, books, toys, DVDs & CDs, etc, etc. Just a reminder that we don’t take furniture, large exercise equipment and NO CLOTHES. Thanks for your support!
Judy Hamley, Convenor, bazaar@ParkdaleUnitedChurch.ca
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
FOR ALL THE CAREGIVERS
In the past, caregivers from the church would meet virtually once a month to support each other, share their experiences, and pray together. The Pastoral Care Committee would like to re-introduce this meeting if there is a desire.
Are you interested in joining this group? It would be held every second Friday of the month from 7 to 8 pm via Zoom.
For more information and to register, please contact: danielle.gougeon@sympatico.ca
Strategic Plan Update
Our Council has received the report from our consultant, Rev. Darren Roorda. Once we summarize the main findings the report will be shared with the congregation. Our plan is to ensure that all the members of Parkdale United have an opportunity to engage with the directional recommendations included in the report and that together we will then develop a ministry action plan for the future. We hope to meet as a congregation early this fall to discuss the report.
Parkdale Presents: Concerts in the Sanctuary
- Oct 30 Tribute to Ray Draper and John Coltrane – Keith Hartshorn-Walton, tuba
- Dec 19 Ottawa Guitar trio Christmas concert
See Keith for details
Other Notable Concerts in the Sanctuary
- November 14th – Parkdale Orchestra – “Passport to Music”
- December 5th – Centralaires Concert Band
- December 12th – Parkdale Orchestra– “Christmas at Parkdale”
News from CE:
The Junior Choir and the Youth band welcome new members. Please join us. The Junior Choir will post their meeting times soon. Stay tuned. The Youth Band: will be accompanying DALESONG again this year.
Do you play an instrument? Want to play an instrument? Let keith@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca know which instrument you will be playing, and which of the rehearsals you can make.
Kids’ Church
is a time for young families with toddlers and young ones to have a simple worship followed by crafts time and potluck supper. Our next meeting is Saturday Nov.7 @ 5:00-7:00 PM.Registration Required by Nov.1st. Please email Huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca. All are welcome.
Third Sundays of the month Pizza, Games & Gym!
What better way to spend a Sunday? Whether you prefer a board game in the upper room or a ball game in the gym, young families are welcome to join us from 12:30- 3:00 PM every third Sunday of the month. Bring your favorite board or card game. Nov.15, Dec.20, . Registration is required by Nov. 9. Please email about numbers and food allergies huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca.
Opportunities to Serve
Take a moment and think about your skills. Your interests. Your passions. How could you share them with Parkdale United and our neighbours through service? How about…
- Being part of the Tech Team – preparing projection, operating our tech for worship (Projection, Livestream, Audio)?
- Joining the Communications Committee and helping us share the story about our ministry with each other and the world?
- Sharing your voice in song with the adult choir or another music ministry opportunity?
- Becoming a leader with our First Third Ministry and spending time shaping our children and youth?
Curious about more information? Contact: Huda, Rebecca, or Rev. Bob. They love to talk about ways we can all share our time and talent. Stay tuned for more Opportunities to Serve.
Upcoming Worship Experiences
October 18 – Intergenerational Worship focusing on the theme: The Quintet of Solas
October 26 – Celebrating Our Cultures and Reformation Sunday. A time of worship and food to celebrate the places and cultures that formed us and continue to mould our congregation.
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