First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa invites all those who seek after greater understanding and who are willing to work with others to build a better world to join us: for services on Sundays, for numerous volunteer efforts in our community at various times, and on this itunes account at any time, from anywhere.
This podcast serves as an online home for the broadcast and archiving of Sunday Sermons and other offerings from the pulpit at 30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 318
- Years Active
- 2011 - 2020
Gratitude is Attitude!
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with negative media messages, in times of our own stress and distress, it is easy to forget our blessings, our good fortune. Maybe these are the best tim…
00:10:20 |
Sun 27 Jul 2014
Secrecy Kills Democracy
A presentation of the Global Justice Working Group, guest speaker Sophie Harkat is the wife of Mohammed Harkat an accused al-Quaida operative who has spent 12 years under strict restrictions and surv…
00:34:36 |
Sun 20 Jul 2014
A Rule of Life
A reflection on monastic life by former member and current intern at First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto, Curtis Murphy.
00:27:20 |
Sun 06 Jul 2014
Go Now In Peace
What does it mean to share part of a journey together, even when we know we must then part? Join us for Jenn's final sermon as our intern.
00:17:38 |
Sun 29 Jun 2014
Connecting with Mother Earth and all Living Beings
Our annual Aboriginal Day Service with guest sermon by Douglas Cardinal. Mr.Cardinal is a renowned Canadian architect, of German and Blackfoot heritage, and designer of the Canadian Museum of Histo…
00:15:19 |
Sun 22 Jun 2014
Fatherhood as Misunderstood, Mystifying, Miraculous Masculinity
"My father used to play with my brothers and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say: You’re tearing up the grass!" "We're not raising grass," Dad would reply, "We're raising boys."~Harmon Kil…
00:24:55 |
Sun 15 Jun 2014
Finding Faith in Art
In a world that is seemingly less spiritual day by day, where do you find faith? For many young people, their relationship with faith and spirituality is not in a church or with a religion. Many youn…
00:22:12 |
Sun 08 Jun 2014
Guest Speaker
Rabbi Garten, will be retiring this year after serving Temple Israel (Ottawa’s only Jewish Reform Congregation) for almost two decades. Throughout his career Rabbi Garten has been involved in teachi…
00:22:22 |
Sun 18 May 2014
Coming of Age
This special service invites all ages in our congregation to honour the transition of twelve young people from childhood to youth. Gather with our thoughtful and spirited 11 to 13 year old Coming of…
00:27:08 |
Sun 11 May 2014
Intern Minister Introductions
Cecilia Owen will serve as our ministerial student intern starting next fall. This is an opportunity for all to get a first glimpse of the newest addition to our staff team.
00:20:17 |
Sun 27 Apr 2014
All Our Relations
Guest speaker Reverend Frances Deverell delivers a special Earth Day sermon that delivers us on a pilgrimage through Burns Bog near Vancouver, BC. "We can only understand who we are when we understa…
00:22:16 |
Sun 27 Apr 2014
Waiting, Worms, and Wisdom
Have you ever found yourself in an in-between time, struggling with an uncomfortable challenge? Here are some thoughts, stories and poems about what happens when life is not going as planned.
The Rev…
00:18:48 |
Sun 23 Mar 2014
Women's Reproductive Justice
We will celebrate the power of women in song with the Three Rivers Singers. A variety of speakers will address the concerns of Women’s Reproductive Justice in our country and the role of communities…
00:23:30 |
Sun 09 Mar 2014
The Unitarian Church in Burundi
Rev. Ndagijimana is on the executive of the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists, and has worked closely with our UU friends in Kenya, playing an important role in the spread of our …
00:20:36 |
Sun 16 Feb 2014
...And Again.
We've all made mistakes in life. Have you ever wished for a do over? There are religious traditions all over the world that whose belief in an afterlife involves reincarnation. It’s a fascinating ide…
00:21:16 |
Sun 02 Feb 2014
Unitarian Universalism at the United Nations
The UU-UNO is a non-governmental organization (NGO) with consultative status at the United Nations Department of Public Information. The UU-UNO uses its consultative status on behalf of the UUA in th…
00:25:04 |
Sun 19 Jan 2014
Owl Moon
Here at our annual Mitten Tree service for all ages we honour the Winter Solstice by kindling the light in our hearts, gathering in caring community and sharing gifts with the Ottawa Snowsuit Fund. F…
00:06:23 |
Sun 15 Dec 2013
USC Sunday - Seeds of Survival
Martin Settle, from the Unitarian Service Committee (USC) will be speaking to us this Sunday. Originally from Rural Alberta, Martin has worked in social justice, spiritual care, youth services, food…
00:20:14 |
Sun 24 Nov 2013
Remembrance Day
"Poppies lay dormant until the soil is disturbed". Today we come to remember those who did not return from the war. We remember those who gave their lives, or their youth in response to the call of …
00:15:42 |
Sun 10 Nov 2013
Brave New Ancient World Part III
The third speaker in our series of reflections on beginnings and futures is a leader from a new movement within Islam that recognizes full equality for gay, lesbian, and transgender peoples.
00:26:22 |
Sun 06 Oct 2013
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