The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held in person on Sunday, April 12 following the worship service. Lunch will be served at a break during the meeting and childcare will be available. Click here to view the Annual Report. Some printed copies are available on the Sunday School counter. Click here to view the meeting agenda.
We will be celebrating Bob Roden during the service on April 12. Thank you cards will be available to sign in Beecroft Hall as well as cake for dessert at the lunch break. You won’t want to miss any of these!
Nearly New Thrift and Used Book Sale (Volunteers needed!) Donation drop-off dates: Thursday, April 16, 9am-4pm, 6-8pm, and Friday, April 17, 9am-12pm Sale dates: Friday, April 17, 6-8pm and Saturday, April 18, 9-11:30am. Any questions, contact Christy, 613-738-3774 or Judith, 613-523-0779. Drivers are needed to deliver bags of clothing after the sale. If you can help, let Christy Harris know. Volunteers are needed in the Used Book Sale. Contact Georgina Fitzgerald or Lynn MacMurtery-Schnare if you can help.
The next ChurchPost deadline is Friday, April 24. Articles or events that you would like included should be sent to churchpost@rideaupark.ca.
Join us on Sunday, April 26 at 3pm for an Organ Recital by Valerie Hall in memory of Dianne Ferguson, presented by Pro Organo. Dianne was Rideau Park’s long-serving and well-remembered organist and choir director. To purchase tickets, click here.
Applications are now being received for new project funding from the Rideau Park Foundation Fund for Ministry. Eligible projects include those which involve experimenting with new or new approaches to ministry, outreach in our community, leadership development, special projects, and property renewal projects. Approximately $15,168 is available for disbursement in 2026. Applications are due by Monday, May 11 and should be sent to council@rideaupark.ca. For more information, click here.
Food donations for the Heron Emergency Food Centre can be placed in the wooden collection boxes at the church entrances. Monetary donations are always appreciated.
A Phase 1 Healing Pathway Workshop is being offered at Riverside United, May 8-10. Phase 1 is an introduction to the basic concepts of Christian-centred healing through prayer, meditation and the laying on of hands. The workshop runs Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Early bird registration by Friday, April 10 is $250. Regular registration fee is $300 and must be received by Friday, April 24. Click here to view the brochure, which is also posted on the bulletin board.
Rideau Park’s Little Free Library (outside the middle entrance on Cunningham Avenue) is well used. We ask that when you take a book you bring back a book or two to help replenish the library.
The texts of Rev. Jim’s sermons are posted on the website. Click here to view the sermons.
We can use your help at coffee time after the Sunday worship service. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in Beecroft Hall.
The Rideau Park Bookstore is open in the small basement room off Brackenridge Hall and books are priced at $2 each with collection boxes available. Donated books can be left on the racks located at the Beecroft entrance. Gently used books, fiction only, are being accepted. For further information, contact Judith.
Naloxone kits are available to use throughout the church – in the Sanctuary, in Brackenridge Hall, in Beecroft Hall and at the desk outside Beecroft Hall. Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses of fentanyl, heroin and other street drugs. Please tell other church users.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Join us for coffee and conversation in Beecroft Hall after the Sunday service.
Sunday School: Primary (grades 1-3) meet in the Kindergarten room; Junior (grades 4-6) in the Beecroft Balcony; and Senior (grades 7 and up) in the Parlour. Our childcare space is staffed each Sunday.
The Euchre Club meets on Thursdays at 1pm in the Parlour. All are welcome.
Healing Pathway in-person sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-4pm. To book an appointment, email healingpathway@rideaupark.ca or speak to Sharon Sanderson or Brian Neal. Click here for more information.
The Knitting Group meets on Mondays at 1pm and the Quilting Group meets on Thursdays at 9am. Both are in the Parlour. For more information, contact Doreen Hamilton.
Meditation Group Online meets on Thursdays at 10am on Zoom. Contact Sharon Sanderson for the Zoom invitation.
Rideau Park Choir Practices Chancel Choir on Thursdays at 7:15pm Joyful Noise Children’s Choir (Grades 2 and up) on Thursdays at 6:15pm Cherub Choir (ages 6 and under) on Thursdays at 6pm For information about these groups, contact Iain Macpherson.
Drums Alive! (all ages) is on Sundays at 11:30am. For information, contact Iain Macpherson.
Handbell Choir Practices Touch of Brass on Mondays at 7:15pm. For information, contact Gord Dewis. Ringing Praise on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. For information, contact Jeanette Caton. La Bell Ensemble on Tuesdays at 7:30pm. For information, contact Jeanette Caton.
Fitness 50+ meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15am.
Beginner Line Dancing (45+) on Fridays, 1-2pm on a drop-in basis ($5 per person per class). For more information, see Sylvie’s blog.
Tai-Chi Classes meets on Saturdays, 10:45am-12:00pm. For more information, contact Eduardo at molon@eduardomolon.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous Oasis meets in person on Mondays from 8-9pm in Brackenridge Hall. 12 Steps to Serenity meets in person on Thursdays at 7:30pm in Beecroft Hall.