Rental Rates and Who to Contact

The Church Sanctuary, Hall, Kitchen and other meeting spaces are available to rent for a variety of activities.

Contact the Church Secretary at secretary@keeneunitedchurch.org to discuss the Church's rental policies, room rates, and room availability.

Learning and Leisure YouTube links

On the second Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. the Church hosts a Learning and Leisure Information Event electronically via zoom. Organizers of the Learning and Leisure Sessions provide an interesting cross-section of speakers from throughout the community who provide an approximately one-hour video presentation of the evening's topic of interest, together with a question and answer session at the end of the evening.

These Learning and Leisure sessions are also recorded and posted on YouTube for viewing at your convenience.

A list of the "Learning and Leisure" sessions which have been enjoyed by many, together with their YouTube links, are noted below:

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Partnership with Hiawatha United Church

Keene United Church has a long-standing partnership with Hiawatha United Church. The village of Hiawatha was the first place in Peterborough County to have a church mission established. In the 1820s a mission school, church and manse were built in Hiawatha. The Hiawatha Church was originally served by ministers or laymen from Keene Methodist Church. After church union in 1925, Hiawatha was served by Alderville First Nations ministers until 1958, when the ministers from Keene United Church began serving the congregation, and they continue to do so to this day.

Hiawatha United Church celebrated its 100th Anniversary on August 2, 1970.

Other Groups that Use the Church Facilities

EarlyOn – An interactive child socialization and enrichment program sponsored by the Province of Ontario, for pre-schoolers and their caregivers held every Wednesday morning in the Church Hall.

TOPS – The Keene TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) group meets every Tuesday evening in the Church Hall to provide learning and support to its members as they journey to build their own healthy lifestyles.

Knit and Purl – The Knit and Purl Group meets every Thursday afternoon to share knitting and crocheting expertise and experiences. The group enjoys helping beginners learn, and sharing tips and techniques with all. Many knitted items are provided to those in need.

Quilting Group – The Quilting Group meets the first Monday of the month in the Church Hall from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Participants bring their sewing machines and the current projects they are working on. Tips and techniques are shared, and the members enjoy connecting with each other. All are welcome.

Pickleball – A very active pickleball group meets at various times several days a week to enjoy the sport of pickleball. The group plays in the church hall and includes a cross-section of beginner to quite experienced players.

OSM Food Cupboard – The Otonabee South Monaghan Food Cupboard is housed in the Church. The Food Cupboard provides food for those in need who live in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, and Hiawatha First Nation communities. See more about the OSM Food Cupboard elsewhere on this website.