Rideau Park offers a wide variety of ministries, programs and groups to meet the needs and interests of children, youth, families, adults and seniors. The diverse set of activities cover many interest areas including Christian education, choirs, bells and chimes, instrumental music, drama, spirituality, fitness classes, bible study, community outreach, support groups, recreation such as Euchre, quilting, book discussions, social gatherings such as Hearsay for the Family dinners and Harmony Club, United Church Women, Scouts, playgroups for young children and their parents/caregivers, and more …  So, please join us and bring a friend. Most of these activities run on a regular basis from September to May.

A number of community based groups are also hosted in the church facility.
For more information, please check out the programs and groups described in this section, and contact the church office by phone (613-733-3156) or email (info@rideaupark.ca). Contact persons for the various programs can be accessed through the church office. For every activity listed, there is also a volunteer opportunity.

Music at Rideau Park

If you have any questions or would like to become involved in any of our many music programs, please call Iain Macpherson at 613-733-3156, ext 226, or email choirdirector@rideaupark.ca.

Rideau Park has opportunities for choral singing for all age groups: children, youth, and adult/intergenerational. In addition, we have handbell choirs for youth and adults, and chimes for children. We have an extensive music library, so please check us out!

Children’s Activities

Rideau Park offers a wide variety of children’s activities. Each one of the activities below also has a volunteer opportunity. For more information please feel free to call the church office or the contact listed with the activity.

  • Sunday School and Worship Related Programs
  • Christmas Pageant
  • Music Programs
  • Scouting and Guiding
  • Camp Awesome!

Youth Activities

Rideau Park offers a wide variety of youth activities. Each one of the activities below also has a volunteer opportunity. For more information please feel free to call the church office or the contact listed with the activity.

  • Teaching and Study Programs
  • Drama and Music Programs
  • Scouting and Guiding

Young Adult (YA) Activities

CHANCEL CHOIR is an adult choir which enhances the worship experience on Sunday mornings. The choir supports the congregation in singing hymns, sings anthems and leads the liturgy of the service. This choir is not auditioned and rehearses September to May on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. It is also open to young adults who might be interested.Please contact Iain Macpherson 613-733-3156 ext 226 or choirdirector@rideaupark.ca if you are interested in joining.

VOLUNTEER: Young adults are extremely welcome to volunteer to help with any tasks, on-going or seasonally specific. Setting up and cleaning up for the community suppers, helping with the Christmas Bazaar, the book sales or the spring and fall Nearly New sales, are just a few tasks where we’d appreciate assistance.

GROUP FOR FRIENDS: This is both an evening of 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. For more info, contact the office at 613-733-3156 ext 229. Happy to have attendees and helpers.

Family Activities

Rideau Park offers a wide variety of family activities. For more information please feel free to call the church office or the contact listed with the activity.

Adult/Seniors’ Activities

We offer inclusive programming for adults and seniors interested in becoming an active part of our church community throughout the year.

  • Music
  • Spirituality
  • Groups to Join