Childcare continues to be available during Sunday services. Sunday School resumes in September.
In the event of a pastoral emergency while Rev. Jim is on vacation, contact the office at administrator@rideaupark.ca. Rev. Jim returns Tuesday, August 4.
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.
Food Bank Sunday is July 5. Donations of non-perishable food for the Heron Emergency Food Centre can be placed in the wooden collection boxes at the church entrances. Monetary donations are always appreciated.
Kiersten, our administrator, will be out of the office from July 6-8, July 16-17 and August 10-14. We are looking for people to sit in the office and answer the phone, screen email, and open/close up the church. If you are interested and available for two to three hours on any of those dates, contact the office. Training and an information sheet will be provided along with a contact person in case you have questions.
The next Rideau Park Men’s Breakfast will be at 9:30am on Wednesday, July 8 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.
Summer Zoom Book Study – God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions that Run the World—and Why Their Differences Matter by Stephen Prothero. Join us Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm, July 8-August 26 to discuss the book. All participants are asked to confirm with the church office and get the Zoom link. For more information, contact Sharon at sanderson1sharon@gmail.com.
A new drop-in ladies’ coffee time at Rideau Park on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm starts on July 8 and will run through the summer. For more information, contact Wanda or drop in when you can.
Fresh local strawberries for sale right in our parking lot at the Foster Family Farm stand. It is jam-making season, so check it out and consider making a few extra jars for the RPUC Bazaar. Strawberry jam always sells really well. Empty jars are available in the Beecroft kitchen.
NEW Rideau Park Pictorial Directory! Photo appointments will be in mid-September but you will be able to book online in August. If you are able to help with this project by setting up appointments, doing reminder phone calls or helping people on their photo day, email administrator@rideaupark.ca. Keep a look out for updates in the weekly email.
The Volunteer Coordination Team is looking for a Co-chair for the Worship and Music Committee to work wth Karen Lamb. If you think that you might be interested in this position, contact Carolyn Scollick to obtain an updated job description. You might wish to speak with Karen at coffee hour after the Sunday worship service.
The American blockade of Cuba is causing significant problems for Cubans. News reports state that food and medical supplies are on the way from different countries, but are not getting to the Cubans in need. The Canadian government is providing assistance through the World Food Program and UNICEF. Click here to read about the United Church of Canada’s efforts and how you can show your support.
During the summer months, we invite you to share your gifts through song, instrumental music, dance, etc., as part of the worship service. If you and your family or friends are interested, send your names, the title/composer along with your preferred dates of availability to lain Macpherson, Music Ministry Coordinator at choirdirector@rideaupark.ca.
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.
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.
Childcare continues to be available during Sunday services. Sunday School will resume in the fall.
The Euchre Club is on break until the fall.
Healing Pathway is only by request during July and August. To book an appointment, email healingpathway@rideaupark.ca or speak to Sharon Sanderson or Brian Neal. Click here for more information.
The Knitting Group continues to meet on Mondays at 1pm but the Quilting Group is on break until the fall. For more information, contact Doreen Hamilton.
Meditation Group Online will resume in the fall.
Rideau Park Choir Practices Chancel Choir is on break until the fall Joyful Noise Children’s Choir (Grades 2 and up) is on break until the fall Cherub Choir (ages 6 and under) is on break until the fall For information about these groups, contact Iain Macpherson.
Drums Alive! (all ages) is on break until the fall. For information, contact Iain Macpherson.
Handbell Choirs Touch of Brass is on break until the fall. For information, contact Gord Dewis. Ringing Praise is on break until the fall. For information, contact Jeanette Caton. La Bell Ensemble is on break until the fall. For information, contact Jeanette Caton.
Fitness 50+ will resume in the fall.
Beginner Line Dancing (45+) will resume in the fall. 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.