Rideau Park United Church

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• A Winter Dinner
• Reverend Ott McKennitt
• Annual Congregational Meeting
• Ottawa Presbytery Oversight Committee
• Rideau Park Photo Dircctory
• Employment Opportunity - Administrative Assistant
• Confirmation Class
• Lent 2012
• Stewardship Workshop

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  Reverend Ott McKennitt
  February 6th, 2012

  Rev. Dr. J.A.O. (Ott) McKennitt died Wednesday, February 1st. Ott had served in Ottawa Presbytery since 1959; at Rideau Park United Church for 24 years and then in retirement doing new church development in planting the Barrhaven congregation; and serving as visiting minister with Parkdale United. He was an active and formative member of the Church Extension Committee of Ottawa Presbytery and served for many years in that capacity. In retirement, he also became an author and published several books. A true churchman, Rev. McKennitt served The United Church of Canada with grace and wisdom.

  A service of thanksgiving for his life will be held at Rideau Park United Church 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11 am. The service will be preceded by visitation with the family beginning at 10 am, and a reception following the service, also at Rideau Park.
  The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations to Rideau Park United Church or The Perley Rideau Veterans' Health Centre would be gratefully appreciated.

  Our thoughts are with Ott's family at this time.

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  Rideau Park Photo Directory
  Deadline: Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

  Please note if you did not have your picture taken for the Rideau Park Photo Directory but you wish to have your name, address and phone number included in the roster portion of the directory please contact Wayne or Heather Bennett. Only those people who are photographed will be included in the directory roster unless you indicate otherwise to the Bennetts."

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  Ottawa Prebytery Oversight Committee
  Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

  On Wednesday, February 15th, 7 pm - 8 pm, please join us in the Parlour for a visit from Ottawa Presbytery's Oversight Committee. This Committee officially "checks in" with the congregation and its ministries every 3-4 yrars. Everyone is welcome to join in the discussion.

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  A Winter Dinner
  Friday, February 3, 2012

  Friday February 3rd: After a brisk winter day, please come and warm up at our "Winter Dinner" of ham and scalloped potatoes with all of the fixings, topped off with lemon meringue pie for dessert. The dinner is at 5 p.m., with a second sitting at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to the work of the church. Please purchase your tickets on Sundays during coffee hour or at the church office during the week (M-F 9-4). Adults: $15.00, Children $8.00. For more information, call 613-733-3156.

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  Annual Congregational Meeting
  

     Sunday February 12th, 11:15 am, after the 10 am service
  
        Come, hear about and discuss:

  -Congregational Development -Marriage Policy - Process being being followed -Rideau Park Ministry Inventory (slide show) -Stewardship Campaign report -2011 Financial Position, 2012 Budget -Long Range Property Renewal Plan 2012-19 -Other Items of Interest

  
  A light lunch will be served in the middle of the meeting.

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  Employment Opportunity - Administrative Assistant
  Application Deadline February 22, 2012, at 5 p.m.

  The Administrative Assistant reports to the Administrator and works closely with the ministers. The Administrative Assistant acts as receptionist and general office assistant; organizes and prioritizes, with an understanding of the whole Church context; co-ordinates and produces the weekly bulletin; maintains the church website; assumes responsibility for room bookings and rentals; maintains the office supplies and equipment; liaises with staff, committee chairs, and volunteers; co-ordinates volunteers; provides office support to fundraising and other congregational projects; takes initiative as required and performs other related duties when necessary.
  Click here for Candidate Profile

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  Confirmation Class
  

  Confirmation classes for young people will be offered in the spring. If you are of high school age and would like to know more please contact Steve.

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  Lenten Lecture Series
  

  The Social Action/Outreach Committee has arranged a series of lectures in conjunction with the Wednesday evening services in Lent. Except for Encarna, the talks will begin at 8:00 p.m. following the 7:15 pm. Lenten Service,which will have references to the issues of Climate Change. The topic for the lectures is "Climate Change".Lent 2012

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  Stewardship Workshop
  

  Start - Share - Serve - A Free Stewardship Workshop - Sat., Feb. 11, 9:30-4:00, in Kemptville. Theme Speaker Rosemary Lamibe, Executive Secretary, M&O conference; and workshops on Songs of Faith, Stories, Money Sanity, Stillness-Spirituality, and Sacred Dance. For info or registration:elavigne@rogers.com

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