1. society
2. welfare
3. social services
4. volunteering

Vol. 7, No. 15
Nov/Dec 2014
First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
The Parkway Spire
Inside this issue:
Fall Fair Facts
Fall Fair Facts..........................1
Did you know that it takes the
coordinated efforts of almost
400 volunteers to prepare and
run our Fall Fair, the Holly and
Lace Bazaar?
In Memoriam..........................1
Caring Contacts.....................1
In Memoriam
Phyllis Edna Mitchell ―
Died October 10
President’s Corner.................2
Capital Ideas―John
Marsh…..…………..............3
Religious Exploration – a few
moments with Susan.......4-5
Worship Services................5-6
Thank You Merci Gracias.....7
Bulletin Boards………...........7
Fall Fair....................................8
Did you know that the
proceeds of last year’s Fall Fair
constituted an amazing 10
percent of the congregation’s
operating budget?
Caring Contacts
SRC
Calendar…………..…………9
Announcements..............10-11
First Unitarian Congregation
of Ottawa Information......12
Did you know that by 8:30 on
the morning of the Fall Fair,
there is already a long line-up
to get in the door?
Deadline for next Spire
submissions:
January 11, 2015
November
Angela Beale
613- 233-5420,
ambeale@ncf.ca
Marilyn Prevost
613-231-7391,
mmprevost@sympatico.ca
December
Marianne Wood
613-725-3452,
wood@storm.ca
Wendy Tomlinson
613-829-1964,
wendyraet@hotmail.com
Read more about it on page 8
President’s Corner
— Ma ury Prevost
Volunteers: Giving Time and Talent
The subject of this column was
inspired by some discussion at the Town
Hall meeting of October 5 as well as the
upcoming Fall Fair on November 15. The
connection is that the Fall Fair involves
by far the largest number of volunteers of
any activity in our congregation,
approximately 350 in all, and is a great
example of engaging volunteers
effectively with significant benefit to our
congregation.
Here are some questions or
concerns on this subject that I heard at
the Town Hall:
•
How do we better engage youth
and young adults?
•
How do we support volunteers in
our congregation, e.g. with training and
“scholarships” for events and make them
feel important and appreciated?
•
How can we get more volunteers,
as opposed to paid staff, to fill leadership
roles including implementing key actions
in our new Strategic Plan?
•
Some of our most active and
longest-serving volunteers have reached
a stage in their lives where they are no
longer able to contribute the same
amount of time and energy as in the past
but they still want to contribute. How can
we enable this?
I feel that these are questions that
our staff and volunteer leadership need
to work on together. As a next step in the
discussion I have some observations and
suggestions to share:
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•
Why are we able to attract so
many volunteers for the Fall Fair? I think
the reasons include: it has a clear goal
which we regularly achieve; most of the
activity happens in a short period of time
with a hierarchy of leadership and welldefined short-term tasks; it builds
community; and we have fun doing it.
•
Some other areas of our
congregational life where we have very
healthy volunteer involvement are:
everything to do with the Sunday
services, our Religious Exploration
programs, and our Music program. All of
these areas benefit from a good mix of
professional staff and volunteer
leadership.
•
I am constantly saying “thank
you” to people and “I appreciate
everything you’re doing”. I recommend
this practice to everyone. It’s easy to do
and goes a long way toward building a
culture of appreciation.
•
We should organize some
training in volunteer management
including best practices in recruiting and
retaining volunteers and in matching
volunteers to tasks that are interesting
and suitable for them.
•
It could be very helpful to have a
Volunteer Coordinator or Volunteer
Coordination Team. Any volunteers?
In closing, as one volunteer to
many others I want to say: Thank you for
giving your time and talent!
~Maury
Capital Ideas!
— John Ma rsh
Does it spark joy?
If you are like me, you are now
looking at your closets, bookshelves, and
garage corners with a critical eye. Our
legendary Fall Fair is coming up on
November 15, and now is the opportunity
to declutter, benefit our congregation,
and pass an object on to someone who
may be overjoyed to receive it at a
bargain price.
Marie Kondo, one of the many
gurus of decluttering, advocates bringing
reverence to the task. She has recently
published “The Life-changing Magic of
Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of
Decluttering and Organizing”, a book
about her life and approach to personal
belongings. It is already a best seller in
Japan and will soon appear here in
Canada.
Her method can be boiled down
to two basic tenets: discard everything
that does not “spark joy”; take time to
thank and say a proper goodbye to
those objects you do not expect to see
again, as they have worked hard for
you.
It occurs to me that this
approach could also be used for holiday
rituals, exercise routines, menu
planning, smart phone apps, political
party affiliations and favourite sports
teams.
Perhaps sparking joy is setting the bar
awfully high for a pair of sneakers (and
there is a good argument to be made
for the comfort of an old shoe) but the
question deserves to be asked–and we
were made for joy.
Happy Sorting!
~ John
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Religious Exploration –
Sharing a moment with Susan
“I'm interested in learning that’s motivated by reverence for life,
that’s motivated by a desire to learn skills, to learn new things
that help us to better contribute to our own well-being and the
well-being of others.”~ Marshall Rosenberg
RE Calendar
November 1
Frankenstuffie Family
Workshop 10 a.m.-noon
November 2
Family Chapel 10:30 a.m.
Compassionate
Communication Learning
Circle 12:30-2 p.m.
November 16
Aboriginal Music with
David Finkle
November 20
Compassionate
Communication Learning
Circle 7-8:30 p.m.
November 23
Youth Group visits
Parkdale Food Centre
November 28-30
Senior High OWL
Weekend
December 7
Family Chapel 10:30 a.m.
Compassionate
Communication Learning
Circle 12:30-2 p.m.
December 14
Mitten Tree All Ages
Service
December 21
Caroling at Unitarian
House
December 24
Family Christmas Eve
Service 5 p.m.
December 28
No RE/Child Care in
Room 4
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This October, I attended the
Liberal Religious Educators
Association’s Fall Conference for
the first time.
The LREDA is an antiracist, anti-oppression, welcoming,
professional organization open to
liberal religious educators and
those supportive of religious
education. LREDA promotes the
religious growth and learning of
people of all ages and advocates for
and supports religious educators
and the field of liberal religious
education. LREDA envisions that
the centre of our work as religious
educators is belief in the
transformative power of educating
through our Unitarian Universalist
faith.
Of the 171 attendees at the
event, which took place in Decatur,
Georgia, I was among four
Canadian registrants. I am very
appreciative both of the
opportunity to attend and of our
congregation’s commitment to
Lifespan Learning.
We participated in
presentations and workshops on
Collaborative Staff Relations,
Finance, Continuing Education,
Radical Hospitality, Pastoral Care,
and Self Care. We benefited from
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history shared by senior religious
educators and were stirred to
consider the ongoing challenges
that exist in our work. We learned
about Credentialing for Religious
Educators and new program
offerings from the Unitarian
Universalist Association. We
gathered in meaningful and
inspiring worship and spent time
connecting with colleagues from
across North America.
Rev. Meg Barnhouse
opened the main conference with
an insightful, humorous, musical
keynote speech. She spoke about
how we can become wearied by the
“dailyness” of ministry and how
important it is to keep our goals in
sight in the midst of it. Not
necessarily discreet, measurable
goals, but that picture you have in
your mind and heart of what it
looks and feels like in those
moments when you say to
yourself, “THIS is church! I’m
havin’ church!” All of us are part of
the ministry of our congregation,
the community beyond, and of our
own lives. I imagine that we all
have moments of feeling wearied
by “dailyness.” How does it look
and feel for you to tap into the
essence of what it is to be alive and
in loving connection with yourself
and others?
I would be happy to talk
with any interested congregants at
greater length about LREDA and
the conference learnings.
….continued on page 5
Sharing a moment with Susan
…cont. from page 4
Meanwhile, here are some jottings from my
notebook. I hope they may stir something in you
as they did in me.
* TTT = Things Take Time...no trickier path to
master than patience and waiting.
* If you're not failing, you’re probably not
risking enough.
* Go out and find your greatness!
* We are seeking not just change, but progress.
* This too shall pass and this too shall come
again.
* Is this something I would like engraved on my
headstone? If not, let it go.
* Remember to pay attention to the moments
when it’s working, when call meets reality.
* Anxiety and stress can be transformative―it
means the sap is rising.
* Self-compassion means our hearts open more
toward ourselves when we feel down rather
than rejecting ourselves as failures.
* Pastoral care is being with others in a way that
allows them to realize their full humanity
Blessings
~ Susan
November Worship Services
November 2
A Gandhian Experiment: The Story of Child
Haven Nepal
Guest Speaker: Rev. Fred Cappuccino
Starting in 1985, Child Haven has helped
several thousand formerly destitute children,
while aiming to follow six Gandhian principles:
Non-violence, vegetarianism, no recognition of
caste, equality of boys and girls, simple living,
no religious conversion. Fred will tell stories
about the children.
November 9
Remembrance Day Service
Speakers: John Marsh & Bob Armstrong
We will honour those who put themselves in
harm’s way for the sake of our community and
reflect on the changing face of war.
November 16
“Swimming from Alcatraz and Other Stories”
Speaker: John Marsh
Worship Associate: Phyllis Eleazar
Swimming from Alcatraz to the mainland was
on my bucket list. I did it. Like many such
undertakings, the results were different from
what I expected. We will also consider unique
aspects of bays of water.
November 23
“If you go out in the woods today…”
Please gather some of nature’s treasures for
our upcoming craft project in R.E.! On
December 7, we will find our light in the
darkness of the Advent Spiral and then use
our hands to create candles and holders to
take home for illumination as the days grow
shorter. We welcome your offerings of
acorns, acorn cups, dried seeds and pods,
small pinecones, bits of moss, little twigs,
and dried flowers at the R.E. Office until
November 30.
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“Rising Water Levels”
Speaker: John Marsh
Worship Associate: Bob Armstrong
We are already beginning to see non-human life
beginning to change and adapt to our world’s
changing environment. We human beings have
a reputation for being able to adapt to extremely
diverse environments. What might be in store
for us and how might we cope?
November 30
“Waiting in Expectation”
Speaker: John Marsh
Worship Associate: Joe Connor
On the first day of Advent in the Christian
calendar we will consider what preparations are
necessary for new life to flourish.
December, January Worship Services
December 28
December 7
“Animal Rights”
Speaker: John Marsh
Worship Associate: Phyllis
Eleazar
Our collective views on
animal rights are changing.
We may not all agree on
where to draw the line, but
almost all now agree that
there is a line to be drawn.
Remarkably, food
corporations seem to be
ahead of governments in
making positive changes.
December 14
Mitten Tree Service - A
Service for All Ages
As we tell Jan Brett’s story of
“The Mitten” we will reflect
on how there is room enough
for all.
Join us in a communion of
sharing warmth: the warmth
of mittens, hats and scarves;
the warmth of nurturing
relationships; the warmth of
being in community.
In the spirit of this
communion, please bring
mittens, hats, scarves and
other wear to donate to the
Snowsuit Fund.
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December 21
Winter Solstice
Speakers: John Marsh &
others
Help us celebrate the Return
of the Sun with Poetry, Song
and Reflections
December 24
Christmas Eve Services
5 p.m. – Family Christmas
Eve Service
The Friendly Beasts Pageant
6 p.m. – Light Supper in
Fellowship Hall
7:30 p.m. – Service of
Readings and Carols
10:00 p.m. – La veille de
Noel
Homilie: Rozanne Lepine
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“Moving into the New Year
with Thoreau”
Guest speaker: Rev. Linda
Goonewardene, Community
Minister
The life of Henry David
Thoreau provides inspiration
in a multitude of perspectives.
As we transition out of 2014
and move toward 2015, how
might his example and his
wisdom inform us?
January 4
“The Wheel of Fortune”
Speaker: John Marsh
With a passing glance at
Vanna White, we will reflect
more on thoughts of
Boethius, Shakespeare and (if
you like) John Kennedy
Toole, author of “Confederacy
of Dunces”. You will also be
invited to reflect on your own
life and your own periods of
highs and lows.
January 11
“Who’s in Charge Here?”
Speaker: John Marsh
Reflections on Healthy Dogs
and Mad English Kings
Thank you Merci Gracias
~ compiled by Alastaire Henderson
Here are some people and activities to appreciate, recognize, and celebrate:
The Adult Learning Team extends warm appreciation to Jen Brennan
for her indispensable work in bringing this fall’s Lifespan Learning Guide
to press. Thank you Jen!
Many thanks to Lori Snyder, Renee de Vry, and Sue Newman for
their hard work, baking and selling to make the “Halloween Treats”
fundraising sale a success for the Friends of the Meditation Gardens!
And a big thank-you to Jan Andrews for her excellent work on the
Meditation Gardens 2015 calendar!
You can submit items by sending an email to Alastaire at
hendersalas@gmail.com or by calling 613-562-2253 at least 48 hours
before the Parkway Spire deadline.
A Message from the Director of Operations - Bulletin Boards
There seems to be a great deal of
misunderstanding around the policy about what
can and cannot be posted on our bulletin boards. As
much as we can, we try to make it as easy as
possible for those who wish to advertise events that
are happening in and around the city so that our
members can access information of interest to
them.
Our bulletin boards have different
designations:
• We have a bulletin board for Music on the
Worship Cupboard door that advertises
upcoming music performances and
fundraising concerts.
• We have a Social Responsibility bulletin
board–our largest board–that has
information on some of the projects that our
working groups and committees are
involved in.
• We have a Community bulletin board that is
for events happening in and around our
neighbourhood.
• We have 2 boards in Worship Hall for
posters of current and upcoming events that
are happening in the church
• And lastly, we have three bulletin boards
outside our church office for our staff to
keep you informed of activities pertaining
to, for example, Religious Exploration and
our financial campaign and status.
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None of our bulletin boards are for
advertising of a personal nature or for soliciting
contributions. If these are posted, they will be
removed. All events are important and publicity is
vital; however, when you have bulletin boards
covered with posters, business cards, tear-off sheets
etc. it can become overwhelming and those who
may be interested may not be able to see important
items. For guideline purposes:
•
•
•
Make sure that the information is clear i.e.
time, place and date
Post only one poster in one place
If you have any doubts, please see either Jen
or myself in the office
Our beautiful space is first and foremost a
sacred and spiritual place and too much advertising
does not reflect that to the congregation and
visitors to our church. If there are any questions
about what can and cannot be posted or if you’d
like to post something and are unsure if it is
appropriate, please check with the office. As much
as possible we will try to ensure that all events are
publicized and given the attention that they
deserve.
Thank you for your cooperation.
~Carolyn Turner
You Guide to the Holly and Lace Bazaar (Fall Fair) –
Saturday, November 15, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Want to Help Out?
We need movers, sorters,
drivers, bakers, sellers, and
helpers. We are also on the
lookout to borrow bridge tables,
trucks, trailers, and vans–and
as always, donations of good,
saleable stuff! Please call Ellen
Smith 613-623-5890,
kirkmanhouse@bellnet.ca to
volunteer.
Parking Passes
We ask volunteers to park on
the side streets in order to
reserve the parking lot for our
customers. If driving, get a
parking permit from your
convenor (electronically) or in
the photocopy room. The
shuttle and parking lot managers
will have permits to distribute.
Donations
Preparations are underway, so
it’s time to clean out those
closets, basements, and garages.
We welcome forgotten
treasures, rather than wellloved, well ... junk. So please,
donate only things you would
want to buy yourself.
Pre-sorting your donations is a
must!
• Make sure all items are
clean and safe—not chipped,
broken, dirty or mouldy!
• Try to group like items
together.
• Use boxes rather than bags,
and label for contents. We
can supply boxes if you need
them.
• Keep boxes small enough for
a person to lift and carry.
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Pickup, storage and packing
• If you have a pressing need to
bring donations to the church
earlier, call ahead of time
about storage.
• For pick-up of articles for Fall
Fair, call Katherine as early as
possible—before November 3.
• For boxes to use in packing,
call Katharine Gunn, 613729-0504,
klgunn@magma.ca.
Dropping off Donations
• Donations are gratefully
received at the church from
Monday, November 10 to
Thursday, November 13,
between the hours of 9:30
a.m. and 8:00 p.m. After
coffee hour on Sunday,
November 9, some items may
be brought in (see * below).
• Helpers will be available at
the door to assist with boxes
on weekdays, 10:00-11:30
and 1:00-2:30
Exceptions to this are:
• Preserves and baking, which
can be dropped off on Friday,
November 14 until 5:00 p.m.,
or on Saturday morning,
November 15, before sales
begin.
• *For those whose only
window of opportunity is
Sunday the 9th after service,
donations may be brought
after coffee hour, while rooms
are being set up.
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What to bring:
• Jewellery, stamps and coins
(can be dropped off
anytime)
• Clothing & accessories for
adults and teens
• Books, CDs, tapes, records
• Electronics (consider
working stereos, iPods, or
computers)
• Toys, games, puzzles
• Fine artwork, glassware,
china
• Linens & curtains (no
drapes)
• Household items
(kitchenware, tools, small
furniture, knick-knacks)
All items must be carry-able by
a single person.
What not to bring
• Items that are dirty, mouldy
or need repair (unless it is
jewellery)
• Equipment for small
children (cannot be resold
due to safety implications)
• Fabric (no booth)
• Children’s clothing (no
booth)
• Stuffed toys (these do not
sell)
• Old TVs or CRT monitors
• Text books, magazines,
National Geographics,
Reader’s Digest Condensed
Social Responsibility Calendar
November
Sunday November 2
- 12:30 p.m. UN Working Group
Sunday November 9
- 10:00 a.m. Fair Trade Sales
- 10:00 AM Granny Squares
- 12:30 p.m. Global Justice Working Group
Tuesday November 18
- 9:00 a.m. Poverty Awareness Working
Group
Thursday November 20
- 4:00 p.m. Unitarian GoGos
Friday November 21
- 9:30 a.m Social Responsibility Steering
Committee
Sunday November 23
- 12:30 p.m. Mental Illness Working Group
Tuesday November 25
- 7:30 p.m. “Unpacking our Voting System:
Can We Do Better?”
Sunday November 30
- 12:30 p.m. Town Hall: Light Rail Transit
UU’s at Supreme Court for Dying with Dignity
December
Sunday December 14
- 10:00 a.m. Fair Trade Sales
- 10:00 a.m. Granny Squares
Sunday December 21
- 10:00 a.m. Fair Trade Sales
Thursday December 18
- 4:00 p.m. Unitarian GoGos
Friday December 19
- 9:30 a.m. Social Responsibility Steering
Committee
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Announcements
Study Group on the
Buddha's Noble Eight Fold
Path
What exactly is this Path that
leads to the end of suffering?
Participants in this study group
will learn and discuss the
principles, behaviours, and
values in the Buddha’s Noble
Eight fold Path. This 10-week
course will offer a time to centre
in meditation followed by a slide
presentation and open
discussion.
This course will be led by Hoa
Nguyen, a student of meditation
and Buddhist teaching for 20
years. Hoa is Head of the
2013
language and cinema
department at the College of the
Outaouais and a lecturer in the
Multidisciplinary School of the
image (IME) at the University of
Quebec in the Outaouais.
When: Starting Saturday,
January 17th, every 2 to 3 weeks
- other dates to be confirmed.
Where: First Unitarian
Congregation, Room 2
Cost: Traditionally, Buddhist
teachings are freely offered. A
donation bowl to the church will
be available.
Registration: Watch for an
announcement in the November
e-UU’s.
Please note: This is not a
drop-in group―once the study
group begins, membership is
closed.
Contact: Colleen Glass,
adultlearning@firstunitaria
nottawa.ca
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Wednesday Evening
Mindfulness Meditation
Group
The first Wednesday of each
month we welcome new people
to the group and have a longer
check-in with questions and
answers. This is followed by a
shorter chair Yoga, STOP, the
loving kindness chant, walking
meditation period and then a
longer sitting meditation.
The other evenings in the month
will provide opportunities for
the group to "go a little deeper"
together in noble silence. One
can expect a short STOP
reminder, a loving kindness
chant together followed by a
longer 20-25 minute silent
walking meditation then 40 -45
minutes of silent sitting
meditation.
When: Every Wednesday
evening from 7pm to 8:30pm
until Dec 17th. After the
holidays, the group will start on
January 8.
Where: Fellowship Hall
Contact:
adultlearningcommittee@firstu
nitarianottawa.ca
UU Round Table Lunch
All Unitarian Universalists and
guests are invited to attend
for lively discussions with
persons of diverse interests and
experiences.
When: Third Friday of the
month, at 1 pm: Friday,
November 21 and Friday,
December 19.
Where: Mia’s Indian Cuisine
917 Richmond Road
(613-695-3333)
Contact: Tudy McLaine,
613-745-8074 or Marjorie
Daechsel, 613-596-1471 by the
third Thursday evening to
reserve a place.
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Friday Reading for
Growth Group
The group will meet in the
Lounge at 1:00 p.m. on Friday,
November 28 to discuss “The
Spinoza Problem” by Irvin D.
Yalom.
Newcomers welcome.
Contact: Margot Clarke,
613-820-6596,
mmclarke80@gmail.com
Hospitality Hour
I'm long overdue in thanking
the many volunteers who come
out every week to a seamlessly
produced and welcoming
hospitality hour for the
congregation. You are all
dedicated and special people.
Remember, if you can't make it
to work in the kitchen,
homemade goodies or a
different assortment of food fare
are so welcome.
~Tarrel Armstrong
Announcements
Unitarian Seniors’ Program in
November
Study Program on the Israel-Palestine
Conflict
New Format for Seniors’ Program in 2015
The Global Justice Working Group
Jacob Caines will lead the annual pre-Christmas
music program. Jacob promises something novel
this year. Bob Armstrong will lead the worship
service.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 25
Service: 11:30 am
Lunch ($7 or pay what you can): 12:00 pm
Program: 1:00 pm
Where: Worship/Fellowship Hall
RSVP (if you are not on the phone list): Maureen
Sly at 613-728-7610 or mmsly@rogers.com by
Saturday, November 22.
Note: Earphones available in Worship and
Fellowship Halls. Service and program can be
recorded on a CD (cost $5) or is available on the
Internet (free).
Note: There will be no Seniors' Program in
December.
In January 2015 the Unitarian Seniors' Program
will change to an early-afternoon format:
1:00 p.m. Worship service
1:30 p.m. Program
2:30 p.m. Dessert, tea, coffee and conversation
The cost will be $3.00 (or pay what you can).
After almost 20 years of providing lunch and
having increasing difficulty in recruiting
convenors, the Seniors’ Program Planning
Committee recently decided it was time to simplify
the program format.
However, its original purpose, as established by
Sue Van Iterson in 1996, will remain unchanged. It
will continue to be a time of fellowship and lively
conversation, primarily for seniors and retired
folks, held on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
near the end of each month (except December).
Please note that this change will not occur until the
New Year: it will begin on Wednesday, January
28, 2015 @ 1:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 4 , 7pm Palestinian
Refugees: A Personal Story by Rami Abou
Hamde
Tuesday, November 18, 7pm
The Israeli Occupation of the Westbank by
Hamdi Abu Ali, Councillor of the Palestinian
Delegation
Tuesday, December 2, 7pm
Gaza: Who are the Gazans? Gaza history and a
personal story by university student Reem
Buhaisi
Where: Worship Hall
Information: Anita, 613-820-2892,
anitamaclean@rogers.com
We are selling Fair Trade, organic chocolate
products and coffee on November 16, December
14 and December 21 in Fellowship Hall, after
the Sunday service. Fair Trade, organic Zatoun
Xtra Virgin olive oil, za'atar and soap will be
available as well. Support local co-operatives
and their communities.
First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
30 Cleary Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K2A 4A1
Phone: 613-725-1066
Fax: 613-725-3259
E-mail: uuoffice@firstunitarianottawa.ca
Web site: www.firstunitarianottawa.ca
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
2014–2015 Board of Directors
Maury Prevost, President; Kim Elmer, Past President; Maggie Sharp, Vice-President; Chuck Triemstra,
Treasurer; Alastaire Henderson, Secretary;
Members at Large: Robert Cummings, Eva Berringer, Guy Belleperche, and Terry Kimmel
Youth Representative: Jenna Hill-Murphy
Program Staff
Rev. John Marsh, Minister minister@firstunitarianottawa.ca, x225
Susan McEwen, Director of Lifespan Learning dll@firstunitarianottawa.ca, x234
Marie Gabe, Lifespan Learning Assistant lla@firstunitarianottawa.ca, x226
Jacob Caines, Music Director, music@firstunitarianottawa.ca, x230
Ellen Bell, Spiritual Care Visitor
Lay Chaplains
Bob Armstrong (Beechwood Military Cemetery), Alec Campbell, Nicki Bridgland (candidate)
Administrative Staff
Carolyn Turner, Director of Operations dro@firstunitarianottawa.ca, x228
Jen Brennan, Office Manager omr@firstunitarianottawa.ca, x221
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