Christian Education for Adults
Adult Sunday School Classes meet each Sunday morning at 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, September through May, in the Chapel building. All classes welcome visitors, guests, and new members.
The Seekers
Room 201
November 10—24: Creation Care
The Earth Care Team presents a three part series on the joys and challenges of loving and caring for our natural environment and the ways in which God calls us to be stewards of the land and all things that live and breathe.
Topics will include …
· An overview of earth care within our church and local community
· Local and global impacts of carbon emissions and climate change
· The amazing world of trees and their incredible impacts on our environment, soil health, and small-scale composting.
Each lesson will provide opportunities for engagement and connection for every age and ability!
December 1—22: Heaven and Earth, Will Willimon
It’s not within our own power to make a fresh start. If we’re to have a future different from the past, it must come as a gift, something not of our devising. What we need is a God who refuses to be trapped in eternity, a God who not only cares about us but is willing to show up among us and do something with us, here, now.
In Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation, Will Willimon introduces you to the God who does just that, bringing heaven to earth and changing everything. In Advent we celebrate and anticipate the earth-shaking, life-transforming good news that God is coming to us. Watch out. Get ready. God is on the way.
History of Christian Theology
Led by Mike Lockaby - Room 101
Ever wanted to learn about how Christians think by thinking along with them as they grappled with what it means to acknowledge Jesus as Lord and teach it to others? This course is designed to think along with the people before us in the Christian tradition, rather than remember dates, places, and names. The class will follow along with a series of half-hour lectures on the History of Christian Theology by Dr. Phillip Cary, a professor of philosophy at Eastern University and a widely published scholar of Augustine of Hippo, Martin Luther, and Protestantism. Following each lecture will be a 20 to 30 minute discussion of the subject matter led by Mike Lockaby, who will also provide copies of additional related materials to people who are interested. Come join us beginning this Sunday, October 27.
Parent as a Verb
Room 102
This class will engage parents (who have the most important job in the world) around the numerous topics encountered through parenting. We will support one another weekly, as we strive to raise healthy, joyful children who are enriched by a life of faith. We will enjoy open discussion as we focus on family-centered practices, and as we build a community of parents, both future and present, within our church.
October 27—November 24: Spirituality and Children’s Literature, led by Charles Richards
Join us in Parent as a Verb as we open ourselves to spirituality and Christian themes found in children's literature. We will use books to explore new perspectives and build community. We'll read books about family relationships, gender, grieving, overcoming obstacles, and much more.
Advent Creation
Advent Creation: An Intergenerational Adventure
Led by Leigh Sackett — Fellowship Hall
Parents and children come, join us for a hands-on exploration of creating some memorable Advent traditions that you can continue year to year. We will create an Advent wreath, we will make ornaments to give as presents to grandparents or other family members, we will frost cookies for our neighbors, and we will create a Tree of Hope for friends in need. Class begins December 1.
Adult Small Group Bible Study
The Small Group lessons are based on the Sunday sermons and scripture. Being part of a Small Group is an experience rich in personal connection and spiritual growth. Small Groups discuss what is shared in worship, therefore the experience of worship is more deeply ingrained in our minds and hearts. As we contemplate it all together the concepts take root and our faith grows! Small Groups begin the week of September 15.
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Sermon Reflections: Monday 12:30 PM-2:00 PM - Andrew Whaley, Room 102
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The Fools: Tuesdays 4:00 PM-5:30 PM - David Dixon, Room 201
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Soul Sisters: Tuesdays 8:00 PM-9:30 PM - Emilie Biddle, Parlor
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The After Dinner Crowd: Wednesdays 7:00 PM-8:30 PM - Leigh Sackett, Room 102
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Thursday Theology: Thursdays 10:30 AM-12:00 PM - Elise Hansard, Room 101
Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women is an organization for ALL women of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church. Our morning meetings occur during the months of September through May on the second Tuesday of every month from 10:30 AM-1:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Women gather to sign cards for shut-ins, collect donations for Turning Point, and leave a least coin offering for worldwide missions. The business meeting starts at 10:30 AM followed by a Bible study led by Ruth Marple. This year the Bible study curriculum is Celebrating Sabbath/Accepting God's Gift of Rest and Delight. The morning ends with a time of fellowship over a delicious lunch provided by Lisa Goad.
This year PW is adding an evening circle to the options in addition to the daytime circle. The new evening circle will meet on the second Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 PM at RCPC.
In addition to the monthly morning meetings, a nighttime or weekend women's intergenerational event is offered on a regular basis to allow bonding and fellowship with the women of the church who work, have small children at home, or cannot attend morning meetings.
Line Dancing and Hors d’oeuvres
Friday, November 22 at 6:30 PM
Men of the Church
A men’s group has been meeting for several years from September through May for about an hour per week. Typically, the group is reading a book and taking time each week to check in with one another. Although most of the group attends RCPC, we have had others join us as well and they are welcome. This past year and beginning this year, we have been and will continue to meet by zoom so that we can safely gather until such time as the Covid-19 virus is less of a threat.
Young Adult Ministry
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Thursday, September 12 – Evening Party at Leigh’s House
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Thursday, November 14—Bowling
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Friday, December 13—Ugly Christmas Sweater Party