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May 2026
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Writer’s Circle

(Closed Group) Our writers group meets monthly to share works in progress and delve into personal writing practices together.
08 May
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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Worship Service: May 10

Liberating Love How do we bring love into the world? How can love liberate us? Samaya speaks to us by video in this year’s Meaning Making series, “Meeting this moment with love and justice.” Speaker: Rev. Samaya Oakley (video) Service Leader: Danie McLarty Join us for our weekly Sunday service – in person or on ... Read more
10 May
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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Discussion Group: Liberating Love

What did you learn about love from your family and culture? What does love mean to you? How does your calendar or daytimer show what (or who) you love? Join our monthly drop-in discussion group for a deep dive into the Practice of Liberating Love. April group facilitators: Sarah Baxter This year, our monthly drop-in ... Read more
14 May
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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UUFO Film Club

MAY and JUNE 2026 only – the Film Club will meet at 7:30pm instead of 6:30 for these two months only! Our UUFO movie discussion group meets at 6:30 pm on zoom to discuss one or two films each month. Chosen films are advertised ahead of time for participants to watch in their own time. Links to ... Read more
14 May
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom
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Book Study: The Inner Work of Age – 3

This small group will dive into “The Inner Work of Age, moving from role to soul” by Connie Zweig, a retired Jungian psychotherapist who has written an award-winning book to explore our myths, denials and resistance to aging. She integrates teachings from many faith traditions as well as Jungian approaches in the journey from being ... Read more
15 May
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa

yUUth group

Youth ages 11 to 17 are invited to join the First Unitarian Youth Group, on the third Friday of every month, for yUUth Group. Contact DRE Jodi with any questions.
15 May
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
First Unitarian
30 Cleary Ave, Ottawa, ON
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Meditation Session

Join us for the first and third Saturday of each month for a mindful meditation practice. We meet in person on the first Saturday of each month, and on Zoom on the third Saturday. Sign up for Friday Notes to receive Zoom Links in your email inbox!
16 May
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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Worship Service: May 17

The Spiritual Practice of Living a Relational Covenant Speaker: Lisa Boulay Service Leader: Enrique Soto Join us for our weekly Sunday service – in person or on Zoom (Sign up for Friday Notes to receive links), followed by coffee hour.
17 May
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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Listening Circles

Laurie-Anne and Fran are continuing to offer Listening Circles on the third Wednesday of the month:  Wednesday, April 15,  then May 20 and June 17.   Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm.  All are welcome.  If you plan to come it helps (but not essential) ) if you email Fran. “Being listened to is so close ... Read more
20 May
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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Pub Night

Join Fellowship Friends for an evening out for fun, food, and good conversation. Please RSVP to pub-night @uufo.org so we can reserve a table large enough for everyone.
21 May
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Patty's Pub
1186 Bank St
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Worship Service: May 24

Roots and Wings: Faith Journeys If we think of our faith journey as a tree, what are our roots and what lifts our branches, giving it wings?Three people from our UUFO community -Marguerite, Danie and Tyler- will share their personal faith journeys. Speaker: Marguerite Adelman, Danie McLarty, Tyler Champion Service Leader: Nancy Rubenstein Join us ... Read more
24 May
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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Célébration francophone mensuelle

25 janvier à midi (hybride) Le thème: Une brève réflexion sur les défis spirituels pour prendre notre envol en 2026 Ce dimanche-ci nous allons continuer d’explorer le thème de l’année : “Nos racines et notre envol” en interrogeant les défis spirituels à surmonter pour assurer cet envol. Quels sont ces défis pour toi? Bienvenue de venir les partager avec nous. Notre ... Read more
24 May
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
UUFO
400 McArthur Ave. Ottawa
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