Gatherings & calendar

Upcoming Activities

A season of prayer, service, arts, and celebration — open to friends, families, and neighbours of every age and background. Come to one, come to all.

Friends of many ages seated together, listening during a community gathering
Coming up

This summer’s gatherings

Collective endeavour · 11–26 July 2026

Intensified Efforts: a collective endeavour

11–26 July 2026 Neighbourhoods across Ottawa

Over two weeks, friends across the city will arise together — engaging the widest possible circle of friends through many endeavours, including family festivals, junior youth camps, service projects, arts endeavours, and teaching initiatives.

Everyone is invited to take part — to host, to help, or simply to come along and lend a hand.

Jul11 & 182026
Upcoming

Prayers for Hope

praying for our collective endeavour

Sat 11 & Sat 18 July · 10:00 am – Noon Ottawa Bahá’í Centre

Let us gather to pray for our intensified efforts during 11–26 July.

Programme: Prayers, music, and refreshments.

Aug232026
Upcoming

A Joyful Reflection

learning from our efforts

Sun 23 August · 10:00 am – Noon Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave, Britannia Beach

Celebrate, share, and listen to achievements from our efforts this summer and our collective endeavour.

Programme: Music, stories, and reflections, followed by an optional beach picnic, weather permitting. Bring your own lunch.

Recently gathered

Looking back

Jun282026
Past gathering

Summer of Hope: exploring possibilities together

Sun 28 June · 10:00 am – Noon Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, Ellwood Hall, 1265 Walkley Rd

Friends came together to reflect on what has been learned and to explore this summer’s possibilities.

Programme: Music and arts. A pizza lunch was provided, and friends were welcome to bring salads and other side dishes to share.

Questions about a gathering?

We’d love to hear from you

For times, locations, or to let us know you’re coming, reach out any time — everyone is welcome, and there’s no need to bring anything but yourself.