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
Gospel Challenge
We encourage you to walk with Jesus this fall by reading one chapter of the Gospels each day. Contact Pastor Cari if you’re participating with us in the readings and would like to be part of a weekly email unpacking the scripture.
Week of August 24: Read Matthew 1-7
Week of August 31: Read Matthew 8-14
Week of Sept 7: Read Matthew 15-21
Week of Sept 14: Read Matthew 22-28
Week of Sept 21: Read Mark 1-7
Week of Sept 28: Read Mark 8-14
Week of Oct 5: Read Mark 15-16, and Luke 1-5
Week of Oct 12: Read Luke 6-12
Week of Oct 19: Read Luke 13-19
Week of Oct 26: Read Luke 20-24 and John 1-2
Week of Nov 2: Read John 3-9
Week of Nov 9: Read John 10-16
Week of Nov 16: Read John 17-21
Women’s Discipleship Group
Tuesdays from 1:00-2:25 p.m. in the Library, beginning September 9
RPC Women’s Discipleship Group will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 1:00-2:25 p.m. in the RPC Library. We will continue our study of Mostly What God Does; Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere, by Savannah Guthrie, starting with Part 4: Grace.
All are welcome! Please let either Alicia Baldwin or Courtney Bennett know if they can add you to the email communication list.
Men’s Sunday Evening Bible Study
Upcoming Meetings on Sundays, September 7 and 21, at 8:00 p.m. in the Library / Zoom
If you’ve considered engaging the bible to see how it speaks to us about life and faith, this is a great time to join this twice-monthly discussion group. This month, we will be resuming our journey through the book of Genesis – with many familiar stories and a few of the less familiar! We meet in person on Sunday evenings at 8 p.m. with a Zoom option available. If you’d like to learn more or get email reminders about this ongoing study, contact Dan Love.
Monday Morning Bible Discussion
Upcoming Meetings on Mondays, September 15, 22, and 29, at 9:00 p.m. via Zoom
Beginning on September 15 at 9:00 a.m., the Monday Bible Discussion group will resume its weekly Zoom gatherings. Having completed our tour of the letters of Paul, we will begin our reading and discussion of the Gospel according to Matthew. As author of The Message, Gene Peterson wrote: “Matthew tells the story in such a way that not only is everything previous to us completed in Jesus, we are completed in Jesus. Every day we wake up in the middle of something that is already going on, that has been going on a long time: genealogy and geology, history and culture, the cosmos – God.” To get on the email reminder list, contact Dan Love. It’s a great time to jump in!
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.
Music Makers – New for the 2025-2026 Program Year
Music Makers explores Biblical stories and attendant music for those in Kindergarten through Grade 2 The sessions are held Wednesday afternoons during the program year (mid-September through late May), from 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. (a snack is available beginning at 3:30 p.m.).
Music Makers 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 music-making, and make new friends. Please contact Jason Charneski to learn more.
Children’s Choir – New for the 2025-2026 Program Year
Children’s Choir presents an opportunity for those students in Grades 3 through 5 to come together to prepare music – sung on their own or with the Chancel Choir – on a regular basis in worship.
Children’s Choir rehearses Thursday afternoons (mid-September through late-May), from 3:45 to 4:15 pm. (a snack is available beginning at 3:30 p.m.). Please contact Jason Charneski to learn more.
Middle School and High School Youth
We hope to create a structured music program for middle school youth in upcoming program years. High school youth are encouraged to join the Chancel Choir.
Instrumentalists
We encourage those who play instruments to contribute their musical abilities by adding these sounds to the many others offered in worship. Please contact Jason Charneski to learn more.
RPC Youth
Confirmation
Does science fit with what is taught in church? What is God really like? If God is so good… why do bad things happen?
This month, the Confirmation class of 2026 will begin its exploration of these questions and many more, as together we explore the bible story and the life of faith. As a ninth grader, you may not be asking these questions out loud (or at all!) - or eager to take on some extra work as high school begins. Yet the Confirmation process – no matter your decision at the end of the year - is a unique opportunity to explore the life of faith at this important point in your life journey.
To begin the year, following worship on Sunday, September 14, there will be an informational meeting for those considering Confirmation and their parents in Crawford Chapel. All ninth graders and at least one parent are encouraged to come to this brief meeting regardless of eagerness, willingness, doubts, or questions!
The class will meet throughout the year and will be active in many aspects of the church, including the traditional duty as the Sunday crucifer. This year, we’ll start our time together as a class with a gathering on Sunday, September 28 at 5:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room.
If you are ninth grader or have a child who is in ninth grade, and have not received information regarding Confirmation, or if you have any questions, please contact Mr. Love. You may register for the class on the Confirmation page of the church website.
High School Youth Group
Welcome Back Bonfire: Sunday, September 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m., at Rev. Love's Manse
We're kicking off the new school year with a Welcome Back Bonfire. Come and get ready for a great night of games and good company – not to mention s’mores! Looking forward to seeing you then. Email Anne A. Halloin to RSVP and learn more.
For more information, please visit our Youth Ministry page, or email Anne A. Halloin.
Middle School Connection
Welcome Back Pool Party: Wednesday, September 17, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Dive into the fun with our Welcome Back Pool Party! It's the perfect way for our group to cool off before the school year kicks into full gear. Don't forget your towel and sunscreen — we'll take care of the rest, including plenty of pizza and snacks! RSVP to Anne A. Halloin to receive the address.
For more information, please visit our Youth Ministry page, or email Anne A. Halloin.
Walk & Talk Tuesdays
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. in front of the Sanctuary Doors, beginning September 9
We continue in the spirit of our Summer Session Walking Groups new Walk & Talk Tuesdays. Each walk opens with a scripture verse and simple sharing question, and we end in prayer. All are welcome, including dogs and strollers! To RSVP, or to learn more, email Cari Pattison.
Chapel Yoga
Wednesdays,10:00-11:00 a.m., in the Chapel, beginning September 10
Cari Pattison is a certified yoga instructor (RYT 200), and will be offering a Level 1 Vinyasa flow class on Wednesday mornings. Weaving a bit of scripture into the basic class structure, the class will give us an opportunity to stretch and strengthen our bodies, breathe into a posture of prayer, and deepen our relationship with God.
Bring a mat if you have one; mats will also be available to borrow, along with other props. Non-church members and visitors are invited to attend as well. Suggested donation to the church: $10/class.
Email Cari Pattison to RSVP and learn more. Those with limited mobility are also encouraged to reach out - to help gauge interest in a potential chair yoga class.
Pastor Cari completed her teacher training at Yoga Haven in Tuckahoe in 2010 and has taught at the Andrus Center in Tuckahoe, Stone Wave in Poughkeepsie, and Euphoria Yoga in Woodstock. She believes yoga is for every body, regardless of age, size, injuries, or flexibility, and can be joyfully integrated into our spiritual practice of Christian faith.
Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop reopens on Thursday, September 11! is on pause for the summer. For information on donations, please check our page or our .