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
"Grace: In praise of the Unexpected"
October 13th, 2019 - What is Grace? Philosopher and theologian Paul Tillich suggests that “Grace strikes us when. . .we walk through the dark valley of a meaningless and empty life. . . It strikes u…
00:27:05 |
Sun 13 Oct 2019
"More Than Bricks and Mortar"
October 6th, 2019 - On this "Pledge Sunday" we begin our pledge campaign for the coming year. As part of her sermon, Rev. Patricia Guthmann Haresch reads from a Dedication Address for the new church…
00:19:43 |
Sun 06 Oct 2019
"On Being Awake"
September 29, 2019 - This year Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset on Sep 29 and ends at sunset on October 1. The holiday marks the beginning of a 10-day period known as the “Days o…
00:24:19 |
Sun 29 Sep 2019
"Roots Hold Me Close, Wings Set Me Free"
September 22, 2019 - In this first of a series focussed on Unitarian perspectives on the Bible, our Rev. Patricia Guthmann Haresch will answer, "Why the Bible?"
Unitarian Universalism draws upon m…
00:29:39 |
Sun 22 Sep 2019
"Walk Gently On The Earth... But Also Dance"
September 15, 2019 - Rev. Patricia Guthmann Haresch reflects on the notion of all of us being part of a great cosmic dance. Not just as bystanders, but as partners and co-creators.
00:24:31 |
Tue 17 Sep 2019
"What the World Neds Now Is Love"
September 8, 2019 - Rev. Patricia Guthmann Haresch presents a reading of Douglas Wood's "Old Turtle and The Broken Truth"
"A man should treat all creatures in the world as he himself would like to …
00:18:29 |
Sun 08 Sep 2019
"Do No Harm"
September 1, 2019 - Sermon by Rev. Patricia Guthmann Haresch -
We might speak as though being concerned about our carbon footprint, or how we impact or damage the world around us, are new ideas. Bu…
00:25:39 |
Sun 01 Sep 2019
Pride Sunday
Aug 18, 2019 - Guest speakers from the 2SLGBTQ+ community share their experience and wisdom for Ottawa Pride Week!
00:22:05 |
Sun 18 Aug 2019
"Connection/Disconnection" or "Love & Loneliness"
Aug 11, 2019 - Loneliness is the unspoken reality for many of us at some point in our lives and/or right now. It can become a mental health issue. How can we understand the complexities of loving as …
00:19:33 |
Sun 11 Aug 2019
"Breath and Spirituality"
August 4th, 2019 - The average human takes 20,000 breaths per day, every day, no matter what is going on in our lives our breath comes and goes. Breath sustains us physically and mentally. Can it als…
00:21:22 |
Sun 04 Aug 2019
“Siri, Where’s God?” - Finding The Transcendent In Our Connected Age
July 28, 2019 - Those mysterious, troubling Big Questions..... maybe Google knows? Not quite, but it can certainly assist- some personal reflections on the revolutionary ability of the internet to h…
00:14:40 |
Sun 28 Jul 2019
"Confessions of a UU Who Prays"
July 21, 2019 - What does an atheist mean when she says she prays? Prayer is relational, a conversation, but with whom? Most Unitarians are uncomfortable with the concept of a traditional god. Let's …
00:20:18 |
Sun 21 Jul 2019
"Revolutions and the Future of Democracy"
Former MP and current CUC Board Member Hon. John Reid will speak about a few “knowledge revolutions” we have gone through in our lifetimes, their impact on individuals, organizations, governments and…
00:27:01 |
Sun 07 Jul 2019
"CUC Futures"
June 30, 2019 - Sunday Message by Chuck Shields
Canadian Unitarian Council Vice President Chuck Sheilds discusses the future plans of the CUC as it relates to our own First Unitarian Congregation of …
00:29:40 |
Sun 30 Jun 2019
"In the Spirit of Justice" - Restoring Self and Community to Mino Pimadizowin (Good Life)
Today's message comes from guest speaker Claudette Commanda - a Knowledge Keeper and Elder of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation. What are the fundamental principles of restorative justice; w…
00:29:23 |
Sun 23 Jun 2019
"Being Present"
Rev. Pat gets us all ready to enjoy the summer with a short-but-sweet homily on "Being Present" before the congregation heads out to enjoy sunshine, food and fellowship together at FUCO's Spring Picn…
00:09:05 |
Sun 09 Jun 2019
First Unitarian Ottawa 2019 AGM [Sunday, Apr 28, 2019]
Today we celebrate Fred and Bonnie Cappuccino. In 1953, Fred, first a Methodist minister than a Unitarian minister, and Bonnie, a student nurse, fell in love, married and started a family. Conscious …
00:35:52 |
Tue 04 Jun 2019
"I'm a UU Unless You're a..."
Several years ago, Rev. Pat’s oldest sister sent her a blog post entitled, “I'm Christian, unless you're gay.” The writer noted he really wasn't writing about homosexuality or about Christians. He w…
00:25:32 |
Sun 02 Jun 2019
"Celebrating Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino"
Today we celebrate Fred and Bonnie Cappuccino. In 1953, Fred, first a Methodist minister than a Unitarian minister, and Bonnie, a student nurse, fell in love, married and started a family. Conscious …
00:35:52 |
Sun 26 May 2019
"We Are Flowers"
Let us celebrate both the Unitarian Flower Communion service originated by Rev. Norbert Capek (1870-1942) that reminds us of the unity that flows through us within our diversity. We will also celebra…
00:16:56 |
Sun 19 May 2019
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