List of Events

Mental Health Sunday will take place on May 3. Please join us in the Sanctuary at 10am or through our webcast. To watch the service live, click here. To watch previous services, click here. To get a copy of this Sunday’s bulletin, click here. To see the notes from last Sunday’s sermon, click here. All

The Bells in Spring Concert 2026 will be on Sunday, May 3 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Featuring A Touch of Brass, La Bell Ensemble and Ringing Praise (Rideau Park United Church) along with Emmanubells (Emmanuel United Church), St. Andrew’s Ringers (St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church) and Trinity Hilltop Ringers (Trinity Presbyterian Church). The bell choirs will perform en masse, as well as individually. The concert can be

Meets weekly on Mondays fro 1:00 to 3:30 PM to knit and socialize. Open to all ages. Contact Doreen Hamilton for more information.

May 5 is Red Dress Day. For more information about Red Dress Day, visit the Assembly of First Nations’ Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women and Girls webpage. Red Dress Day is also known as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ (MMIWG2S+) MMIWG2S+ information (from the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition)

50+ Fitness with Faiza: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 to 10:15 AM. Faiza, the certified seniors’ fitness instructor, will lead you in cardio, stretching, and strengthening routines suitable for all levels of fitness. Sign up for the session or drop-in options available. For more information, contact Faiza atfaiza_v@hotmail.com or 613-408-6391.

50+ Fitness with Faiza: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 to 10:15 AM. Faiza, the certified seniors’ fitness instructor, will lead you in cardio, stretching, and strengthening routines suitable for all levels of fitness. Sign up for the session or drop-in options available. For more information, contact Faiza atfaiza_v@hotmail.com or 613-408-6391.

RPUC’s quilting groups meets on Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM to quilt and to socialize. Contact Doreen Hamilton for more information.

For quite, peace and mindfulness. Meets on Thursday from 10:00 to 10:30 AM. Contact the admin office for an invitation.

RPUC’s Euchre Club meets every Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Come for 1:00 PM to be able to join. Cost is $2.00 per player. Goodies and refreshments are provided afterwards. Drop-ins welcome. Come for the cards, stay for the friends…. For more information, please contact the administration office.

Cherubs is RPUC’s children’s choir for kids from junior kindergarten to grade 3. Practices are Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. This choir is led by Ashley C. Roy. Contact RPUC’s Music Ministry Coordinator, Iain Macpherson for more information.

Joyful Noise Choir is aimed for children in grades 2 through 6. They meets each Thursday from 6:15 to 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Contact RPUC’s Music Ministry Coordinator, Iain Macpherson for more information. Last practice of the season: May 28, 2026 Resumes: Sept. 10, 2026

RPUC’s Chancel Choir sings at most services on Sunday mornings. They rehearse on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. New members are always welcome. Let’s grow the choir! Loosen up those vocal cords. Contact RPUC’s Music Ministry Coordinator, Iain Macpherson for more information. Last practice of the season: May 28, 2026 Resumes: Sept. 3, 2026

Fridays, 1:00–2:00 PM @ Rideau Park $5 per class – drop‑in (CLASS FULL)

Tai Chi is on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Beecroft Hall. These classes are tought by Eduardo Molon, an instructor with ‘more than 25 years of experience practicing and teaching’ (Eduardo Molon). For more information, including how to sign up, please visit the Taijiquan Ottawa website. This class focusses on teh Tai