News & Events
Congregational Meetings June 28 and July 5
Parkdale Family! As announced last week, a congregational meeting will be held following worship on June 28, 2026, in Tape Hall to receive and approve the report from the Profile and Search Committee regarding a half-time Pastoral Care Minister position and forward it to The Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council (EOORC) for approval and the declaration of a vacancy on Church Hub. After the meeting, we can join CARICOM representatives for a reception in Memorial Hall (Gym).
The congregation is also called to participate in a separate meeting after worship on July 5th, 2026 to consider requesting that EOORC declare Parkdale UC to be a Supervised Ministry Education site with a position for a half-time Candidate (student minister) beginning in the fall of 2026.
We know this isn’t ideal timing, yet we are hopeful that as many of you as possible will stay and join us for both of these important conversations about our future ministry.
Garlic Scapes for Sale
The Men’s Breakfast Group has 1000 garlic plants. The scapes are now ready and for sale at $4 a lb. All Proceeds go to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank , a global food security agency with the United Church as one of 17 church partners. To order contact Ray Elgersma – raymondelgersma@gmail.com or John Douglas – johnrd11@gmail.com
Pets of Summer
Do you have a pet? Might you be travelling or staying home this summer? Why not take a pic and send it to Rebecca? In September, we will share those pics in the announcement loop, and then at fellowship time, we can try and guess whose pet was on the screen. Bonus points if there’s something in the pic that shows where it was taken. rebecca@parkdaleunite
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.
Kids’ Club:
(for families with young children): is a time for young families. Our next meeting is Saturday June 27, 5:00-7:00 PM. We begin with a short worship in the chapel, followed by a simple craft and fellowship over supper.
Please register your family by emailing huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca by June. 26 if you would like to join and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
End of year youth outing:
Merivale mini golf for Youth and Young families: is on July 5 after church. Please RSVP by June 30 to huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca
Parkdale Children’s Summer Camp: Aug. 17-21
We still have spots available and would appreciate you spreading the word to your neighbours. Invite a friend.
For more information, click [HERE]
Registration:
https://forms.gle/TQsELr3XRHCZNiYr6
Volunteers registration form:
Next volunteers meeting is July 12 after the service in the upper room.
COLLECTIVE 2026
(Em)brace for Impact: A national gathering for Youth, Young Adults, and their leaders, August 12–15, 2026 at Brock University, St. Catharines, ON. To learn more and register please visit: collective-gathering.ca Registration ends June 30.
Donations are welcome to sponsor a youth to attend.
Gracefield Congregational Camp
will be on Sept.11-13. Deadline for registration is July 12. To register, use this link: https://forms.gle/eHTbqYSZnSp3K4Yz6to access the form. Please speak with Huda for more information. huda@parkdaleunitedchurch.ca
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.
Happy June Pride Month!
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.
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.
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