List of Events

The third week of September is the annual World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel (WWPPI). This week is a time for people of faith to join together in worship and prayer in support of an end to the occupation of Palestine. WWPPI calls on its participants to work for an end to the occupation,

Sunday worship services are held in the Sanctuary at 10:00 AM and 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. To see a list of upcoming Sunday’s

Peace is more than the absence of war; it is the foundation necessary to collectively tackle humanity’s challenges. It is the lived experience of safety, dignity, opportunities and cooperation in our daily lives. This year’s International Day of Peace honours the ‘everyday architects of peace’—people driving local action, laying the groundwork for stability, and building

Meets every Monday (expect on holidays) from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM for socialization… and some knitting. Open to all ages. Contact Doreen Hamilton for more information.

TOUCH OF BRASS is an adult handbell choir that plays in church regularly, as well as at special events in the community. Practices are held on Mondays from 7:15 to 8:45 PM. For more information, or to join, please contact the director Gordon Dewis.

50+ Fitness with Faiza: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 to 10:15 AM

RINGING PRAISE is an adult handbell choir for beginners who are interested in learning to play bells. Practices are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. For more information, or to join, please contact the director Jeanette Caton.

LA BELL ENSEMBLE is an adult handbell choir that provides music for weddings and offers its gifts of music frequently out in the wider community. Practices are held on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. For more information, or to join, please contact the director Jeanette Caton.

Help us on Wednesday, September 23, at 6pm, make some Sauerkraut Goulash to sell at our annual Christmas Treasurers Bazaar on November 7 from 12pm to 4pm (note new start time). To sign-up, please contact Christel at ucw@rideaupark.ca. Membership is not required. No cost to participate.

Join us on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a Ladies’ Drop-in Coffee Time at Rideau Park. Will be continuing throughout the fall and winter. For more information, contact Wanda or drop in when you can.

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

For quite, peace and mindfulness. Meets on Thursday from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on ZOOM. 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… Contact the office>/a> for more information.

Cherubs is RPUC’s children’s choir for kids from junior kindergarten to grade 3. Practices are Thursday from 6:00 to 6:30 PM. This choir is led by Ashley C. Roy. Contact RPUC’s Music Ministry Coordinator, Iain Macpherson for more information.

Youth Choir (previously known as Joyful Noise): For all youth Grade 2 and up, this choir meets Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary, and will participate in Services and musical events at the church. Contact RPUC’s Organist and Choir Director, Andrew Ager, for more information.

RPUC’s Chancel Choir sings at most services on Sunday mornings. They rehearse on Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:45 PM. New members are always welcome. Let’s grow the choir! Loosen up those vocal cords. Contact RPUC’s Organist and Choir Director, Andrew Ager, for more information.

The fall Nearly New Thrift Sale is on Friday, September 25 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Items for sale will include pre-loved, good quality sweaters, coats and children’s clothing, shoes, purses, hats, scarves, linens. Want to donate? Please donate only gently used good quality

The fall Nearly New Thrift Sale is on Friday, September 25 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Items for sale will include pre-loved, good quality sweaters, coats and children’s clothing, shoes, purses, hats, scarves, linens. Want to donate? Please donate only gently used good quality

Starting this September, Tai Chi be offered two times on Saturdays: Beginner Class – 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM All-Level Classes – 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM These classes are taught by Eduardo Molon, an instructor with ‘more than 25 years of experience practicing and teaching’ (Eduardo Molon). For more information, including how to sign

Starting this September, Tai Chi be offered two times on Saturdays: Beginner Class – 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM All-Level Classes – 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM These classes are taught by Eduardo Molon, an instructor with ‘more than 25 years of experience practicing and teaching’ (Eduardo Molon). For more information, including how to sign