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
RPC Women’s Discipleship Group 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
Sundays, October 5 and 19, at 8:00 p.m., in the Library or via Zoom
All are welcome to join in as we continue our Sunday evening reading and discussion of the book of Genesis. It is a great opportunity to meet others and wrestle with these ancient texts and their meaning for us today. If you’d like to be on the email reminder list, contact Dan Love.
Monday Morning Bible Discussion
Mondays, October 20 and 27, at 9:00 p.m., via Zoom
This month, the Monday morning Bible Discussion group continues its reading of the Gospel according to Matthew. We just began our reading in this book last month, so feel free to jump in as we explore the systematic way that Matthew tells the story of Jesus. We meet almost every Monday morning from 9-10 a.m. on Zoom, but you are welcome to come when you can for great conversation, community, and learning! If you’d like to be on the email reminder list, contact Dan Love.
Moms' Bible Study
Sundays, from 8:45-9:45 a.m., in the Conference Room
Moms’ Bible Study returns! 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.
Women's Bible Study
Resuming Saturday, October 11, at 10:00 a.m., in the Library
Women’s Bible Study returns! We meet on select Saturdays, with upcoming meetings on October 11 and 25. Please join us! For more information, please contact Cynthia Wells.
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
The journey to Confirmation Sunday, June 7, 2026, is underway! That may seem like a long time from now, but we have much ground to cover. Together, we will soon begin exploring the core questions of the faith: What is God like? What is the Bible all about? Adam and Eve… what do they have to do with me? How can this world be both so beautiful and such a mess all at the same time?
After a brief orientation to the year ahead, the entire class met late last month to begin the year and get to know each other a little better – an important exercise when the class of 19 young people come from 8 different high schools! We will jump into the theological deep end this month with classes on Sundays, October 5 and 19 at 5 p.m. in the Westminster Room.
Please keep this year’s class in your prayers throughout the coming months!
For more information, please visit our Confirmation page, or contact Mr. Love.
High School Youth Group
All 9th-12th graders are welcome at RPC's High School Youth Group!
We gather at least twice a month to build community and faith through fellowship, prayer, discussions, and service! Meetings are held on Sundays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in our Youth Rooms.
If you have any questions, or if you'd like to sign up for the parent email list, please contact Anne A. Halloin.
Donuts and Devotions
Sunday, October 5, 9:15 a.m., in the Youth Rooms
Following worship, join us upstairs for a discussion of faith, starting with this week’s sermon. Come hungry!
Upcoming Meeting
Sunday, October 26, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., in the Youth Rooms
For more information, please visit our Youth Ministry page.
Middle School Connection
All 6th-8th graders are welcome at RPC's Middle School Connection!
We meet twice a month, typically every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., in our Youth Rooms. We spend our time catching up, playing games, and deepening our spiritual lives. We hope your youth can join us as we are reminded again and again that we are not alone. We are connected in so many ways to one another and our loving God!
If you have any questions, or if you'd like to sign up for the parent email list, please contact Anne A. Halloin.
Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, October 15, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., in the Youth Rooms
Wednesday, October 29, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., in the Youth Rooms
For more information, please visit our Youth Ministry page.
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 with 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 is offering a Level 1 Vinyasa flow class on Wednesday mornings. Weaving a bit of scripture into the basic class structure, the class gives 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. All are welcome!
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 .