Lenten Events: Working together with the ministry team from our Southeast Ottawa cluster, we are providing a multitude of Lenten activities, both in-person and online. Each Wednesday there will be a short video reflection offered by a member of the ministry team. Click here to view the schedule.

UCW Easter Memorial Project – The UCW will be sending hand-made cards to families who have experienced the loss of a loved one this year as well as to members of Rideau Park who are shut-in either at home, in a retirement residence, or a long-term care facility. Please forward the wording you wish to include in the Easter Memorial List to rpuceaster@gmail.com no later than Friday, March 22, 2024.

Forest Church is on Sunday, March 24 at 4pm. Meet at the church for a walk in the Cunningham Woods and pause for a reflection on God’s creation. Lead by Elizabeth Bryce – dress for the weather!

Feast with friends and family at the potluck supper on Thursday, March 28 at 5:30pm as we journey to Easter. RSVP on the bulletin board in upper hallway or email ebryce@rideaupark.ca.

Holy Week Services at Rideau Park
March 24 – Palm Sunday at 10am
March 28 – Walk through Holy Week Potluck Supper at 5:30pm; RSVP on the bulletin board near Elizabeth’s office.
March 28 – Holy Thursday Communion at 7pm
March 29 – Good Friday at 10am
March 31 – Easter Sunday at 10am

The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 7, following the 10am worship service.

Volunteers are needed in the office to take a four-hour shift answering the phone and responding to emails – training will be provided. It could be once a week or once in a while. We really need your help. Please talk to Pat Whitridge if you’re able to help.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Coffee and Conversation is available in Beecroft Hall after Sunday worship services.

Sunday School: While service is being held, children are welcome to attend Sunday school. We have staffed childcare and our junior class is in the downstairs kindergarten room. Our intermediate class is in the Beecroft Hall balcony. Our youth class meets in the Parlour. Children do not need to be registered to attend.

Meditation Group Online takes place Thursdays at 10am on Zoom for 20 minutes of quiet, peace and mindfulness. Group meditation is a deepening experience. Steve Clifton leads the group – contact him at sclifton@rideaupark.ca for an invitation.

Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:30pm and sings Sunday mornings. New members are always welcome, both from the church and the community. For more information, contact Iain at choirdirector@rideaupark.ca.

Cherub Choir gathers on Thursday evenings at 6pm in Room B12. For more information, contact Iain at choirdirector@rideaupark.ca.

Drums Alive weekly sessions are on Thursdays at 4:30pm in the Sanctuary. For more information, contact Iain at choirdirector@rideaupark.ca.

Handbell Choirs: Adults practice Monday/Tuesday evenings and play at the church and in the community. Youth Bells practice on Thursday evenings. For more information, contact Gordon at handbells@pinetree.org.

Healing Pathway: Christian-centred, energy-based healing sessions are offered Thursdays, by appointment, from 12:30-2:30 pm. To book an appointment, please email healingpathway@rideaupark.ca, or speak to Sharon Sanderson or Brian Neal. Shorter sessions (2-3 minutes) are also offered in the Chapel immediately following the worship service most Sundays.

Euchre Club meets every Thursday from 1-3pm in the Parlour. Join us for a few hours of cards, fellowship, refreshments and fun; no expertise required! Contact Rod Hagglund for more information.

RPUC has Knitting and Quilting Groups: Knitting on Mondays from 1-3:30pm and quilting on Thursdays from 9:30am-12pm in the Parlour. For more information on both groups, please contact Doreen Hamilton at prayerchain@rideaupark.ca. There are a variety of flannelette baby quilts for sale. The quilts can be viewed and purchased on Thursday mornings from 9:30am-12pm or by calling the church office to set up another time. Cost is $45 each.

Yoga with Margaret: Yoga classes with a choice. Chair Yoga, Thursdays, 10:30am. Gentle Mat Yoga, Fridays, 10:30am. Increase balance, strength and flexibility in a gentle, mindful practice.

50+ Fitness with Faiza: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 9am – cardio, stretching and strengthening sessions for all fitness levels. Be ready to walk, jog, or run into spring! Drop-in class options available.

Tai-Chi classes (For more information, please contact Eduardo at molon@eduardomolon.com)
Saturday, March 9, 10:45am-12pm in Beecroft Hall
Saturday, March 16, 10:45am-12pm in Beecroft Hall

Alcoholics Anonymous:
Oasis meets in person on Mondays from 8-9pm in Brackenridge Hall.
12 Steps to Serenity meets on Thursdays at 7:30pm in Beecroft Hall.