The ChurchPost submission deadline is Saturday, August 29. Articles or events that you would like included should be sent to churchpost@rideaupark.ca. ChurchPost will be sent out by email by September 5.
Food Bank Sunday is on September 6. Food and monetary donations (which are tax deductible) to the Heron Emergency Food Centre are truly appreciated.
The next Rideau Park Men’s Breakfast will be at 9:30am on Wednesday, September 9 at Hometown Sports Grill, 1525 Bank St. For more information, contact Wayne Bennett or call 613-558-7773. Let Wayne know if you plan to attend.
Join us for a Welcome Lunch on Sunday, September 13 at 11:15am. Buns, charcuterie (cold cuts and cheese), veggies and baking will be served. This event is open to all, not just church members, so tell your neighbours in the community that they are welcome. No RSVP is required and there is no charge for the lunch. We do need your help baking. Finger-friendly squares or cookies would be greatly appreciated. Please identify on the package what it is and if it contains any nuts or peanuts. Let the church office know by phone (613-733-3156) or email info@rideaupark.ca if you are able to help.
Rideau Park’s Pictorial Directory: photo appointments are available from Friday, September 11 to Saturday, September 19. You can either book online or sign up in person on Sundays in Beecroft Hall during coffee hour. For more information and to book a time, click here.
Heron Emergency Food Centre will be holding their annual fundraiser Walkathon on Saturday, September 19. More information to follow.
Congratulations to Lynn Sherwood who was presented with an Ottawa 200 coin by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe for recognition of her work at the Heron Emergency Food Centre. To celebrate Ottawa’s 200th anniversary (the 1826 founding of Bytown), the City of Ottawa minted a limited-distribution run of 200 special commemorative coins. These exclusive coins are awarded to local volunteers, community builders, and notable figures to thank them for their local leadership and impact.
The ladies’ coffee time at Rideau Park on Wednesdays, 10am-12pm, will continue this fall. For more information, contact Wanda.
Riverside United is inviting Ottawa Southeast Cluster churches to a potluck on Wednesday, September 9, 5-8pm. Bring your favourite food item along with its recipe and a separate list of ingredients (for people with allergies). We will put a cookbook together to share with the cluster members. Don’t feel pressured to make something from scratch and do come and mingle even if you are unable to bring something to share. Riverside United, 3191 Riverside Dr., is fully accessible and has ample parking.
Join us for a Welcome Lunch at 11:15am on Sunday, September 13, following the church service. Lunch is open to all, not just church members, so bring your neighbours! The lunch is free of charge and there is no need to pre-register. We do need your help with baking. Please identify if it contains any nuts or peanuts. We look forward to the opportunity to visit with friends, old and new. For more information or to volunteer (baking or helping at the lunch), contact the church office at (613) 733-3156 or info@rideaupark.ca.
Basic Income Workshop: Bells Corners United Church will be hosting a workshop with Dr. Evelyn Forget on Poverty Reduction and Bill S-206. The workshop will take place on Saturday, October 17 from 8:30am-12:30pm. For additional information, click here.
Save the date! The Nearly New Thrift Sale will take place on Friday, September 25 from 6-8pm and Saturday, September 26 from 9-11:30am. Information for those interested in volunteering or donating will follow shortly.
Rideau Park’s Little Free Library (outside the middle entrance on Cunningham Avenue) is well used. We ask that when you take a book you bring back a book or two to help replenish the library.
Email Scam Alert – Scam emails continue to be sent from what appears to be Rev. Jim’s church email address. His actual RP address is jbaldwin@rideaupark.ca. Rev. Jim will never contact you by email or phone asking you to purchase anything or send him money for any specific cause. Do not respond to the scam email in any way.
Naloxone kits are available to use throughout the church – in the Sanctuary, in Brackenridge Hall, in Beecroft Hall and at the desk outside Beecroft Hall. Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses of fentanyl, heroin and other street drugs. Please tell other church users.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Join us for coffee and conversation in Beecroft Hall after the Sunday service.
Childcare continues to be available during Sunday services. Sunday School will resume in September.
The Euchre Club resumes on Thursdays, starting September 10.
Healing Pathway is only by request during August. To book an appointment, email healingpathway@rideaupark.ca or speak to Sharon Sanderson or Brian Neal. Click here for more information.
The Knitting Group continues to meet on Mondays at 1pm. Starting September 3, the Quilting Group will be meeting on Thursdays from 9:30am-12pm. For more information, contact Doreen Hamilton.
Meditation Group Online will resume in the fall.
Rideau Park Choir Practices Chancel Choir is on break until the fall Joyful Noise Children’s Choir (Grades 2 and up) is on break until the fall Cherub Choir (ages 6 and under) is on break until the fall For information about these groups, contact Iain Macpherson.
Drums Alive! (all ages) is on break until the fall. For information, contact Iain Macpherson.
Handbell Choirs Touch of Brass is on break until the fall. For information, contact Gord Dewis. Ringing Praise is on break until the fall. For information, contact Jeanette Caton. La Bell Ensemble is on break until the fall. For information, contact Jeanette Caton.
Fitness 50+ will resume in the fall.
Beginner Line Dancing (45+) is no longer offered at Rideau Park.
Tai-Chi Classes meets on Saturdays, 10:45am-12:00pm. For more information, contact Eduardo at molon@eduardomolon.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous Oasis meets in person on Mondays from 8-9pm in Brackenridge Hall. 12 Steps to Serenity meets in person on Thursdays at 7:30pm in Beecroft Hall.