Rideau Park United Church

Community Support & Outreach

Scouting: The Scouting co-ed program includes Beavers (ages 5 - 7), Cubs (ages 8 - 11), Scouts (ages 11 - 14), and Venturers (ages 14 +). For more information regarding Scouting, please contact the church office at 613-733-3156 ext 229.

Guiding: Registration for the Girl Guides: Sparks (Sr. K & Grade 1), Brownies (Grades 2 & 3), Guides (Grades 4,5,6), Pathfinders (Grades 7,8,9), Sr. Branches (Grades 10,11,12) will be held here on Thursday, September 10th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Please note: Only Sparks & Brownies have their meetings at the church.

Self Help Groups: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meet Monday evenings at 8:00 pm at the church throughout the year. For info, please call 613-237-6000.

Sunday Fun is a craft/breakfast program run Sunday mornings at the Banff-Ledbury Community House. If you can help, please contact Rev. Elizabeth Bryce ext 224.

Food Bank Collections are made the first Sunday of each month. Donations may be placed in the box outside the east Sanctuary door.

Playtime For Young Children: This playgroup meets through the year on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 am. We welcome newborns to kindergarten age to share some unstructured play and conversation. Through their time together, the children learn much needed social skills and parents/caregivers gain a support network of others in a similar situation. Toys are provided and attendance is free. Drop in and enjoy the fellowship!

Group for Friends: This is both a fun and a support group for physically or mentally challenged people aged 18 to 40. It meets at Rideau Park for events such as dances and movie/pizza nights. It is organized by Bill and Anne MacMillan (613-731-1732).

United Church Singles: This city-wide group of adults ages 30+ meets here in Beecroft Hall several times throughout the year on a Saturday night. For more information, please contact Ruby Elver (613-828-4564).

Pastoral Care: Rev. Elizabeth Bryce is a pastoral care volunteer at Ridgemont High School. Elizabeth is available to staff and students as well as the school community as needed.

Carleton Chaplaincy: Rideau Park helps provide volunteers and baking to the Exam Pause Table at Carleton University in December and April. New volunteers are always welcome!