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
JUNIOR YOUTH CLASS: A group for junior high school aged youth which meets in the Beecroft balcony during the 10:00 am Sunday service.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Contact Rev. Jim Baldwin (613-733-3156 ext. 225 or jbaldwin@rideaupark.ca) for more information.
Music Programs
HANDBELLS: Touch of Brass regularly plays in church as well as at special events in the community; practices are on Mondays at 7:15pm. La Bell Ensemble provides music for weddings and offers its gifts of music frequently out in the wider community. Practices are held on Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Ringing Praise is a beginners choir, with practices being held on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. For more information, please visit the Handbell page.
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 7:30-9:30pm. 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.
AFRICAN DRUMMING: Want to try African Drumming? Want to improve your rhythm, singing, drumming or ensemble skills within a fun-filled, friendly environment? Interested in joining this new venture? Open to everyone old enough to hold a drum, especially youth – pre-teens, teens, young adults, adults, and all those who are young at heart! Questions? Contact Iain Macpherson, Music Ministry Coordinator, at choirdirector@rideaupark.ca.