Rideau Park United Church
Activities for Adults & Seniors
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The Chancel Choir is an adult choir which enhances the worship experience at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings each week, and seasonally at the 11:15 am service. The choir supports the congregation in singing the hymns, sings anthems and leads the liturgy of the service. Special choral presentations in the Fall, Christmas and Spring are also presented. This choir is not auditioned and rehearses September-May on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 pm. See also: Choir Section Leads. |
La Bell Ensemble is a group of advanced ringers which provides music for weddings and offers its gifts of music frequently out in the wider community. This group, led by Marcia Gosse (613-731-2281) starts up on Tuesday, Sept. 8th at 7:15 pm.
Touch of Brass is an adult handbell choir that plays in church regularly and out at special events in the community on occasion. (As an example, you can see photos of them playing at Glen Cairn United Church.) Practices are held Mondays at 7:15 pm. beginning September 14th. Marcia Gosse (613-731-2281) is the contact for this group.
Instrumental Ensembles & Soloists: An opportunity to play solo instruments or be part of a small band/orchestra ensemble. This group is led by the Music Director.
Contemporary Worship Team: This intergenerational group provides music and liturgy for worship scheduled throughout the year.
Retreat Times: During the year there are opportunities to go on retreat. These times are designed to be as stress free as possible and to open a window of time in your busy life to focus on your relationship with God. The fall retreat is being held Nov. 27th and 28th and our Spring Retreat is being held April 9th and 10th, both are at Galilee in Arnprior.
Lectionary Bible Study meets on Wednesday mornings (9:30 - 11:30 am) to explore the lectionary text for the
coming Sunday worship service. Led weekly by the minister preaching on the Sunday, participants engage in conversation about the meaning of texts for
their daily living, adding to the minister’s own thoughts and reflections about the text. Starts Wednesday, September 16th.
Note: you can also participate in this study online!
Lenten Study: Included in the options for Lent is a time of study and special places and times for prayer and reflection. We also have a labyrinth located in Beecroft Hall at this special time of year.
Lenten Book Study: One of the options during Lent will be an opportunity to gather with others who are reading the same book and to reflect together in discussion and sharing.
Men’s Bible Study meets about once a month on Saturday mornings offsite. Contact Bas Groeneweg (613-731-4606) for information.
Spiritual Leadership: An ongoing program designed by the Spirituality Co-ordinating Group to help us develop a spirituality for leadership. Contact Chris Inrig (613-738-5322).
Harmony Club: The Harmony Club meets once a month, usually the last Wednesday of the month. Our fall program starts Wednesday, September 30th. From 10:30-12 pm, cards and conversation, at noon a delicious luncheon is served at a cost of $5 and an interesting program follows at 1 pm (usually 30- 40 min). Membership fees for this year are $5. Wheelchair accessible. New members are welcome. For information, please contact Ayliffe Kettles (613-733-7658).
United Church Women meet in unit groupings. These groups provide spiritual nourishment and lifelong friendships. There are seven units that meet either at the church or in homes once a month, except in the summer. Please refer to the UCW flyer available in the Sanctuary for a description of the function of the UCW or contact our UCW President, Barbara Robinson (613-526-0642).
Exercise: This 50+ senior's group meets on Tuesday & Thursday mornings (9:15-10:15 am). A small registration fee covers after-class refreshments and the instructor's fee. The first eight-week course begins on October 14th, 2008. Call Ada McEwen (613-731-9545) for more info.
Euchre Club: Players are invited to come on Thursdays at 1 pm for cards, refreshments, jokes and general fun. This seniors' group asks a minimal donation towards refreshments. For information please call the office (613-733-3156 ext 229).
Quilting: If quilting is an interest of yours, come on Thursdays between 9:30 am - 12 pm to piece together many wonderful quilts that are sold as fundraisers for the United Church Women. Bring your lunch and stay to visit following quilting bee. This group meets all year round. Contact Ruth Ebertz (613-737-7403).
The Circle: A group of women, called the Circle, meets monthly to discuss a chapter of their chosen book. Contact for this group is Lorna McCrea (613-737-4081).
Curling Club: This group meets Saturday afternoons at the RA Centre. Both experienced and beginner curlers are welcome. Call Keith Harris (613-733-0061).