Britannia United Church

Ongoing Programs The purpose of Britannia United Church is to promote religion and attempt to relieve the effects of poverty and distress in western Ottawa and neighbouring communities. The congregation also financially supports the work of the United Church of Canada. The congregation conducts a weekly worship service including special activities for children (e.g. worship-related crafts stories and music). The congregation provides support and counselling in crisis and emergency (e.g. sickness poverty death distress) chaplaincy functions pastoral care religious education worship family counselling and community outreach. The congregation donates funds to denomination headquarters in support of national and international Mission and Service activities. In addition the congregation provides support directly to local food banks. Britannia United Church conducts regular discussion groups and seminars focusing on religious education and exploration.