Unfortunately the Bell internet was not working at the church on Sunday, April 19 hence the service was not able to live-streamed nor was it recorded. The sermon text and other information about the service will be posted soon.
The Nominations Committee has a new name: Volunteer Coordination Team. We will continue to recruit new chairs for committees, but have also expanded to include volunteers not already identified by various church committees.
This Sunday, April 19 is the beginning of Volunteer Week and the Volunteer Coordination Team will be distributing something special and important as you arrive at the service. Come and discover what it is!
Welcome back Andrew Ager! Our sincere thanks and appreciation go to James Seyler and Barbara Jeffrey for so ably filling in while Andrew was on leave. We are truly blessed to have such talented musicians in our midst!
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. The concert will feature Canadian organ music. Individual tickets at the door are $30 Regular, $25 Seniors, and $15 Students or click here to purchase tickets in advance, 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.
The Legacy Giving Brunch and Learn planned for May 3 has been postponed until the fall.
The Phase 1 Healing Pathway Workshop planned for May 8-10 at Riverside has been postponed until the fall.
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.
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.