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
Natural Ecosystems and Human Relationships
When we consider the magnificent and diverse natural world in which we live, it isn’t hard to be impressed. The ecosystems of our human relationships are no different. Predator-prey, in-group and out…
00:18:57 |
Sun 09 Jul 2017
Coming Home
Home can mean the “place where the heart is” and/or a physical place where we live. This sermon will consider our concepts of home, living in community and “coming home” to the end of our lives - in …
00:24:59 |
Sun 02 Jul 2017
Supporting Algonquin Land Defenders: Why It Matters
Joan will talk about her involvement with indigenous land and water defence particularly in regard to mineral exploration and development, and about the role organizations like MiningWatch Canada pla…
00:20:09 |
Sun 25 Jun 2017
Bringing Death Back To Life
A community that recognizes that all natural cycles of sickness and health, birth and death, and love and loss occur every day within the surroundings of its institutions and regular activities is a …
00:17:38 |
Sun 18 Jun 2017
Unitarian Meaning In Our Lives
Summer Services: FUCO Member Doug Cousins' Sermon deals with the question of how to find meaning in our lives - from a Unitarian perspective.
00:12:17 |
Sun 11 Jun 2017
Judgement: Why It’s Best Left To Others
We all make snap judgements. It's a left-over vestige of the time when we evolved into humans 250,000 years ago on the African savannah. We needed to be able to determine quickly whether a stranger w…
00:19:47 |
Sun 04 Jun 2017
Leave-Taking: Interim Ministry as Mandala
Today is our interim Minister Paula Canon Gable's final service with us. As we celebrate with a congregational farewell and thank you, Paula shares some parting words to wrap up her 10 months of ded…
00:10:45 |
Sun 28 May 2017
The Queen's Birthday
Our Spiritual Care Visitor Ellen Bell delivers her first sermon as Reverend Ellen Bell. On this May long weekend, Rev. Bell will discuss the history and spiritual significance of the Queen's birthda…
00:18:05 |
Sun 21 May 2017
It Takes A Village To Raise A Unitarian Child
Nowadays, spiritual communities are the "villages of old" that are essential in raising children. We'll explore the richness of relationships between children and adults while celebrating and giving…
00:20:31 |
Sun 14 May 2017
Welcoming New Members
In Canada, the choice to belong to a faith community (or not) is a privilege that most of us take for granted. And rightfully so. However, there are places throught the world where religious choice…
00:26:31 |
Sun 30 Apr 2017
We're Better Together
We honour those who came before us and also consider the NEXT 50 years of our beloved community. Here, former ministers of FUCO answer questions, sharing their memories and hopes for the future.
00:10:32 |
Sun 23 Apr 2017
The Miracle of Spring
The rebirth and renewal of spring are integral to the celebration of Easter. We will observe this holiday with a uniquely Unitarian custom, Flower Communion, and also learn the story of Rev. Capek, …
00:26:31 |
Sun 16 Apr 2017
Is OUR God Listening?
Sometimes we are so convinced of the ·Truth· of our own beliefs that we fail to seek out and understand what others think and feel. This can become particularly tricky when people with very differen…
00:32:02 |
Sun 02 Apr 2017
Sharing Our Faith: Stronger Together
At last year’s Canadian Unitarian Council National Conference, we discovered that Unitarians from across the country are supporting refugees and also getting to know our First Nations, Inuit and Méti…
00:18:32 |
Sun 26 Mar 2017
An Elephant’s Faithful 100 Percent
This Sunday we explore how we make promises to each other and what happens when we break them. Our whole congregation is invited to explore with their whole selves in this multi-sensory service, with…
00:12:14 |
Sun 19 Mar 2017
Why Me God?: Making Sense of Suffering and Loss
Bad things happen to good people all the time, and often, no one is to blame. Not self. Not other. Not even God. It's tough, but we have to accept these things and move on. As a wise person once said…
00:23:29 |
Sun 12 Mar 2017
It's Simple: We Need Change Now!
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we will join UU Congregations throughout Canada to explore changes required for true gender equality. Although there is always more work to be done,…
00:28:15 |
Sun 05 Mar 2017
Moving Right Along
Congregants cope with a change of ministers at different rates, but there are methods to move forward with grace. Summary: When a congregation changes ministers, lots of emotions arise. Grief, anger…
00:16:46 |
Sun 26 Feb 2017
Inviting Joy
A joyful life is possible. You start by envisioning one. Then you find resources, such as your spiritual community, to help you realize this vision.
00:30:44 |
Sun 19 Feb 2017
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