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
May 5, 12, and 19 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom
All are welcome to join in as we continue touring through the letters of the Apostle Paul. Contact Dan Love for more information and to join the email reminder list.
Moms’ Bible Study
May 4 and 18, 8:45-9:45 a.m., in the Youth Rooms
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. 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 Sunday Evening Bible Study
Sunday, May 18, 8:00 p.m., in-person in the Library with a Zoom option
Join in the ongoing highlight tour and discussion of the familiar yet surprising book of Genesis. Please contact Dan Love to be on the email reminder list.
Women's Bible Study
May 3, 17, and 31, 10:00 a.m., in the Library
Women’s Bible Study meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Library. We are reading the whole of the Bible. Please join us! For more information, please contact Cynthia Wells.
Women’s Discipleship
Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m., in the Library
Please join the Women’s Discipleship Group on for our study of An UnHurried Life by Alan Fadling. All are welcome to jump in at any time. For more information, please contact Alicia Baldwin or Courtney Bennett with any questions.
Spring Book Study
The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World
by Christine Rosen
Tuesday evenings at 7:30, May 6 – June 10, in the Library
Led by Rev. Love, together will read and discuss the profound changes and challenges of living with our embrace of technology. More than just a lament and a yearning for a simpler time, Rosen explores the effects on our sense of self, our relationships, and the choices we face daily, challenging us to “reclaim serendipity, community, patience, and risk.” If you are interested in being a part of this study, please contact Rev. Love and begin reading so we can dive in on May 6.
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
With Confirmation Sunday coming on June 1, the Confirmation class will be wrapping up their good work this month. Statements of faith – their personal thoughts on where they are in their journey of faith – were recently finalized and are now in the hands of the elders of the church. This month, each confirmand will meet individually with one of the church elders to talk about their statements and their plans for beginning their adult life as a follower of Christ and as a member of the church. There is a regular class meeting to plan for Confirmation Sunday on Sunday, May 18 at 5 p.m., and on Wednesday, May 28 at 8 p.m., the class will meet with the full Session to be approved for confirmation and full adult membership. We look forward to celebrating their Confirmation next month!
For more information, please visit our Confirmation page, or email Dan Love.
High School Youth Group
Monday, May 12, 6:00 p.m., in the Youth Rooms
Through High School Youth Group, we dive into faith, fellowship, and food! 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
Wednesdays, May 7 and 21, 5:30 p.m., in the Westminster Room
Middle School Connection is a regular opportunity for faith, food, and fellowship on Wednesday evenings. 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.
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
Join us for a run on Friday mornings at 6:00
We will start running at 6:00 a.m. from the RPC parking lot, making a 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, so 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, 7:00-8:00 p.m., in the RPC Assembly Room
All levels are welcome! Classes are $20 per person, per session. Please RSVP each week to instructor, Christopher Bledsoe, whose information can be found in our bulletin. For more information, visit www.westie-night-out.com.
Brought to RPC by the Fellowship and Formation Committee.
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.