Welcome

Ottawa Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

We welcome all visitors to join our meetings; you can find us in-person at 91A Fourth Ave. in the Glebe, and online using Zoom.

Sundays

We hold Meeting for Worship beginning at 10:30 am on Sundays.

  1. On the first Sunday of each month, in-person Meeting for Worship is held without remote technology; Meeting for Worship is also held on Zoom, but not connected to the meetinghouse.
  2. On the second Sunday we have a blended Meeting for Worship with both in-person and online attendance, followed by our monthly Meeting for Worship for Business.
  3. On the third Sunday we have a blended Meeting for Worship with both in-person and online attendance.
  4. On the fourth Sunday of each month masks are required for in-person attendance, so that those with medical vulnerabilities can be included, with remote attendance over Zoom also available.

Wednesdays

Our midweek Meeting for Worship is held online-only, Wednesdays at 7pm.

Special Events

Check our events calendar to find out more about both our regular events and special activities.

A Jazzy Afternoon in the Glebe

Ottawa Quakers present “A Jazzy Afternoon in the Glebe”

All proceeds, from what promises to be a terrific concert, will go to sponsor a family living in a Refugee Camp in Uganda to help bring them to Canada. We hope you can come to support this cause and enjoy this musical offering.  Below is a poster.  

Please note that, because the size of the venue places a limit on seating, we strongly suggest purchasing tickets in advance by E-Transfer to [email protected] . In  the message space please  put your name and number of tickets requested. If there are seats remaining, they will be available at the door. Thank you for your support. 

Tickets: $20 each | Light snacks at Intermission

Wednesday Evenings with Ottawa Quakers

At 8pm on Wednesday evenings—following unprogrammed Meeting for Worship, which starts at 7pm—Ottawa Monthly Meeting (OMM) is occasionally offering ‘OMM Community Hour.’ During these sessions the presenter speaks about something important in their spiritual journey or practice, or on a particular aspect of Quaker process or history. All are welcome to attend the first hour of Worship and check-ins, or just ‘Things of the Eternal’ or both. Anyone with a leading to share on a topic dear to their heart is invited to contact Steve Fick. 

Please note, on the first Wednesday of the month, a ‘Meeting with a Chosen Focus’ is offered in place of Meeting for Worship and ‘Things of the Eternal,’ ‘Meetings with a Chosen Focus’ start at 7pm and last up to 2 hours. These sessions led by Lilia Fick are open to the broader Quaker community.

Information about the Wednesday evening sessions goes out regularly on our e-mail lists. If you need help getting connected, send an email to [email protected].

Even more stuff happening on-line

It’s actually getting to be hard to keep track of all the possible Zoom opportunities in our community.  If you are on the e-mail lists, you’ll get regular updates about things like the recently organized Christmas events.  Not connected?  If you know us but you’ve been away for a while or just never got on the e-mail lists, email [email protected] .  If you are curious about the Ottawa Quaker community, [email protected] for more information.

We are amazed at what we can do on-line!

We are now gathering twice a week for worship (10:30 am on Sundays and 7 pm on Wednesdays), conducting monthly business meetings, and holding committee and special meetings, mostly in hybrid/blended mode.  We are also pleased that our virtual meetings are more accessible to people who have a difficult time joining us in person.

Everyone on the “minutes” e-mail distribution list should be receiving e-mails about these meetings.  If you aren’t on this e-mail list of members and regular attenders, e-mail the webminder  and I’ll help you get connected. 

If you are curious about Quakers in Ottawa, e-mail  [email protected] to reach our ARE&O (Adult Religious Education and Outreach) committee for more information.

Young Adult Friend Gatherings

Ottawa Monthly Meeting is currently blessed with an abundance of Young Adult Friends.*  Many of the YAFs are now meeting for a potluck about once a month.  If you self-identify as a YAF and aren’t yet connected to this group, ask around on a Sunday or send the webminder an e-mail and I’ll put you in touch. 

*Quaker-speak for people roughly in their 20’s and 30’s who have a connection to Quakers.