The office will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labour Day. Rev. Jim will be available in case of a pastoral emergency.
Food Bank Sunday is on September 6. Food and monetary donations (which are tax deductible) to the Heron Emergency Food Centre are appreciated.
The next Rideau Park Men’s Breakfast will be at 9:30am on Wednesday, September 9 at Hometown Sports Grill, 1525 Bank St. For more information, contact Wayne Bennett or call 613-558-7773. Let Wayne know if you plan to attend.
Riverside United is inviting Ottawa Southeast Cluster churches to a potluck on Wednesday, September 9, 5-8pm. Bring your favourite food item along with its recipe and a separate list of ingredients (for people with allergies). Riverside United will be putting a cookbook together to share with the cluster members. Don’t feel pressured to make something from scratch and do come and mingle even if you are unable to bring something to share. Riverside United, 3191 Riverside Dr., is fully accessible and has ample parking.
Join us for a Welcome Lunch on Sunday, September 13 at 11:15am. Buns, charcuterie (cold cuts and cheese), veggies and baking will be served. This event is open to all, not just church members, so tell your neighbours in the community that they are welcome. No RSVP is required and there is no charge for the lunch. We do need your help baking. Finger-friendly squares or cookies would be greatly appreciated. Please identify on the package what it is and if it contains any nuts or peanuts. Let the church office know by phone (613-733-3156) or email info@rideaupark.ca if you are able to help bake or setup on the day of the event.
Rideau Park’s Pictorial Directory: photo appointments are available from Friday, September 11 to Saturday, September 19. You can either book online or sign up in person on Sundays in Beecroft Hall during coffee hour. For more information and to book a time, click here.
A Phase 1 Healing Pathway Workshop is being offered at Trinity United in Smith Falls, September 18-19, 2026. Phase 1 is an introduction to the basic concepts of Christian-centred healing through prayer, meditation and the laying on of hands. Brochures are posted on the bulletin board and here.
Donations for the Nearly New Thrift Sale can be dropped off in Beecroft Hall on Thursday, September 24, 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm, and Friday, September 25, 9am-12pm. Donations can include gently used clothing, adults and children, as well as shoes, handbags, linens and jewellery. There will be no book donations accepted at this time. The sale itself will take place Friday, September 25, 6pm-8pm and Saturday, September 26, 9am-11:30am.
Volunteers are needed for the Nearly New Thrift Sale during the donation drop-off hours on Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25. Volunteers are also needed to assist during the sale hours, Friday from 6pm-8pm and Saturday from 9-11:30am as well as clean-up following the Saturday sale closing. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated! For further information, contact Judith Srna, judithsrna@gmail.com or 613-523-0779.
Heron Emergency Food Centre will be holding their annual fundraiser Walkathon on Saturday, September 19, 9am-12pm. The walk begins at St. Thomas (2345 Alta Vista Dr.). For more information, contact the office at info@rideaupark.ca.
Congratulations to Lynn Sherwood who was presented with an Ottawa 200 coin by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe for recognition of her work at the Heron Emergency Food Centre. To celebrate Ottawa’s 200th anniversary (the 1826 founding of Bytown), the City of Ottawa minted a limited-distribution run of 200 special commemorative coins. These exclusive coins are awarded to local volunteers, community builders, and notable figures to thank them for their local leadership and impact.
Rideau Park needs people like you! Become a volunteer today. – Program Liaison for Council – Three Members-at-Large for Council – Coordinator for Coffee Hour Greeters – Co-chair for Worship & Music Committee. If you are interested in any of these opportunities or want to know more, contact volunteers@rideaupark.ca.
Discover Your Call: Become a Licensed Lay Worship Leader Do you feel a call to talk about your faith? To share how faith impacts daily life? To encourage, inspire and challenge? Do you feel a pull to share your gifts and serve your community of faith in a profound way? You might want to explore becoming a Licensed Lay Worship Leader (LLWL). If you feel called to this vital ministry, contact Sharon Sanderson.
The ladies’ coffee time at Rideau Park continues on Wednesdays, 10am-12pm in the Parlour. For more information, contact Wanda.
Basic Income Workshop: Bells Corners United Church will be hosting a workshop with Dr. Evelyn Forget on Poverty Reduction and Bill S-206. The workshop will take place on Saturday, October 17 from 8:30am-12:30pm. For additional information, click here.
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.
Email Scam Alert – Scam emails continue to be sent from what appears to be Rev. Jim’s church email address. His actual RP address is jbaldwin@rideaupark.ca. Rev. Jim will never contact you by email or phone asking you to purchase anything or send him money for any specific cause. Do not respond to the scam email in any way.
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 resumes September 13: Kindergarten to Grade 6 meets in B13; and Grades 7 and up meet in the Parlour. Childcare continues to be available during Sunday services.
The Euchre Club meets on Thursdays from 1pm-3pm. Cost is $2/person. Drop-ins are welcome.
Healing Pathway is offering healing sessions by appointment on alternating Tuesday and Thursday afternoons between 1pm and 3:15pm. To book an appointment, email healingpathway@rideaupark.ca or speak to Sharon Sanderson or Brian Neal. Short, chair sessions are also offered most Sunday mornings in the Chapel after the worship service. Click here for more information.
The Knitting Group meets on Mondays from 1pm-3:30pm in the Parlour. The Quilting Group meets on Thursdays from 9:30am-12pm in the Parlour. For more information, contact Doreen Hamilton.
Meditation Group Online via Zoom resumes on Thursdays at 10am starting Thursday, September 17. Contact the office for the Zoom coordinates.
Rideau Park Choir Practices (resume September 17) Chancel Choir resumes on Thursday, September 17 at 7:15pm Joyful Noise Children’s Choir (Grades 2 and up) resumes on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30pm Cherub Choir (ages 6 and under) resumes on Thursday, September 17 at 6pm For information about these groups, contact Andrew Ager.
Handbell Choirs Touch of Brass resumes on Monday, September 14 at 7:15pm. For information, contact Gord Dewis. Ringing Praise resumes on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30pm. For information, contact Jeanette Caton. La Bell Ensemble resumes on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30pm. For information, contact Jeanette Caton.
Fitness 50+ with Faiza resumes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15am, starting September 15.
Line Dancing (45+) is no longer offered at Rideau Park.
Tai-Chi Classes meets on Saturdays at 9:15am (beginners) and 11am (all). 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.