Ongoing Events
Here, you'll find information about all of our ongoing church activities. For further information, you can visit our church calendar, or join our weekly email by registering with Max Crawley.
Fellowship & Formation
Book and Bible Studies
Monday Morning Bible Discussion
April 7, 14, and 28 at 9:15 a.m. via Zoom. Our discussion of the letter of James is at an end, and we will be on to immersing in Paul’s Letters. All are invited to join this faithful Monday morning community as we read and learn together! Contact Dan Love for more information and to join the email reminder list.
Moms’ Bible Study
The RPC Moms' Bible Study has a different format this Spring! The group will meet from 8:45-9:45 a.m. the first and third Sundays of each month, before worship. With Easter falling on the third Sunday of April, please stay turned for adjusted meeting dates this month. This group is for moms with young children who are looking for support, encouragement, and fellowship with other moms.
Childcare is available! If you'd like to be on the email list, or to learn more, please contact Madison Walsh.
Men’s Bible Study
April 6 and 27, at 8:00 p.m. in the church library with a Zoom option. All are welcome to this ongoing conversation as we hit the highlights of the book of Genesis. Please contact Dan Love to be on the email reminder list.
Women's Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Library. Stay tuned for upcoming meeting dates. Please join us! For more information, please contact Cynthia Wells.
Women’s Discipleship
RPC Women’s Discipleship Group meets from 1:00pm-2:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the church library. We will be starting a new book study in early April. All are welcome to jump in at any time. Please contact Alicia Baldwin or Courtney Bennett with any questions.
RPC Programs
Church Choirs
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir, open to all persons high-school age and up, sings each Sunday of the program year (approximately nine months), on the great festivals of the church year, and for occasional concerts or other services. The ability to read music makes for ease of progress, but anyone who can match and maintain pitch is welcome! The Chancel Choir is fortunate to have section leaders (a core of professional musicians) who assist and help to inspire all singers and, by extension, all who worship here.
The Chancel Choir’s regular schedule is Sunday-centered. The usual routine is to begin with warm-up at 9:15 a.m., sing the 10:00 a.m. service, and then have the weekly rehearsal from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (note: there is time for all to enjoy a bit of fellowship at coffee hour following the 10:00 a.m. service). If you are not able to sing the entire season, participation as your schedule allows is more than welcome. A few rehearsals take place on weekday evenings or Saturday mornings to allow for rehearsing with additional singers or instrumentalists for special events such as Cantata Sunday or concerts.
Please contact Jason Charneski to learn more. For further information, please visit our music page.
Children’s Choir
Stories and Song for Children explores Biblical stories and attendant music for those age 5 through Grade 2. The sessions are held Wednesday afternoons during the program year (mid-September through mid-June), from 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. (a nutritious snack is available beginning at 3:30 p.m.).
Stories and Songs for Children is an opportunity for early elementary- age students to learn about the Christian faith with their ears and their eyes, engage in communal singing, and make new friends.
Please contact Jason Charneski to learn more. For further information, please visit our music page.
RPC Youth
Confirmation
April 6 and 27, 5:00 p.m., Westminster Room. This month, the class will be working on their final versions of their statements of faith – essays in which they are wrestling to put words to their thoughts about God, their relationship with God, and how their faith informs their lives. Once that is completed, each confirmand will speak with a church elder to talk about their year and their readiness to confirm their faith in June.
For more information, please visit our Confirmation page, or email Dan Love.
High School Youth Group
Through High School Youth Group, we dive into faith, fellowship, and food! This month, we're meeting March 30 at 7:00 p.m. for a bonfire at the Love Manse! For all of the latest news, make sure you're subscribed to our Children & Youth Ministries Newsletter!
For more information, please visit our Youth Ministry page, or email Anne Halloin.
Middle School Connection
Middle School Connection is a regular opportunity for faith, food, and fellowship on Wednesday evenings. This month, we'll meet on April 2, 9, and 23, at 5:30 p.m.
For more information, please visit our Youth Ministry page, or email Anne Halloin.
Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop is open on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
For information on donations, please check our page or our
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Drop-off times: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
RPC Runs
• Friday mornings at 6:00 a.m.
• We will start running at 6:00 a.m. from the RPC parking lot. 3 mile loop to Rye Town Park that finishes back at RPC.
• Please show up 5-10 minutes early if you would like to stretch and warm up.
• This will be very relaxed... run at your own pace and do what works for you! All are welcome!
• Organized by Jordy Winslow.
Partnered Programs
West Coast Swing Dance Classes
Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. in the RPC Assembly Room.
Taught by Dance Instructor Christopher Bledsoe.
$20/person/session – all levels welcome!
www.westie-night-out.com
Brought to RPC by the Fellowship and Formation Committee.
RSVP each week to instructor Christopher Bledsoe at (484) 393-5955 (text/call.)
Coming Home
Coming Home seeks to empower those who are returning to the community from incarceration. The 18-week program offers several volunteer opportunities, including serving as mentors who are paired with participants, as well as cooks who prepare and serve the evening meal. If you are interested in serving contact Program Coordinator, Kevin Bunch, or Mission and Outreach Committee Liaison, Douglas Carey.