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.
Sunday School Classes
The Seekers
Room 201
September 7—Rally Day and Introduction to The Seekers
September 14—Amy-Jill Levine’s Ted Talk
September 21—October 26:
The Bible With and Without Jesus (DVD Study) by Amy-Jill Levine and Dr. Marc Zvi Brettler
In this Bible study based on their book, The Bible With and Without Jesus, esteemed Bible scholars and teachers Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler take readers on a guided tour of the most popular Hebrew Bible passages quoted in the New Testament to show what the texts meant in their original contexts and then how Jews and Christians, over time, understood those same texts. Passages include the creation of the world, the role of Adam and Eve, the Suffering Servant of Isaiah, the book of Jonah, and Psalm 22, whose words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me,” Jesus quotes as he dies on the cross.
Comparing various interpretations – historical, literary, and theological - of each ancient text, Levine and Brettler offer deeper understandings of the original narratives and their many afterlives. They show how the text speaks to different generations under changed circumstances, illuminating the Bible’s ongoing significance. By understanding the depth and variety by which these passages have been, and can be, understood, The Bible With and Without Jesus does more than enhance our religious understandings; it helps us to see the Bible as a source of inspiration for any and all readers
Exploring Christian Theology
Led by Mike Lockaby - Room 101
January—May
As we continue our exploration of the history of how Christians think and talk about God, we'll be looking at the way we talk about God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit throughout the winter/spring semester. And as we conclude our studies in the spring, we'll be discussing a question that early Christians did not actually talk about much -- what it might feel like to be a person (a fraught word, incidentally) who is both a human being and God.
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.
September 7—28:
Parents will spend the first few weeks of the fall diving into some devotionals from the book—Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn’t Have to Heal From by Meredith Miller
October 5—November 23:
The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace in a Worn-Out World by David Zahl
Advent Creation
Led by Leigh Sackett - Fellowship Hall
November 20—December 21:
An Intergenerational Adventure, led by Leigh Sackett in the Fellowship Hall
Parents and children, come join us as we make some memorable Advent gifts for our loved ones and those neighbors we are called to love out in our community.
Discover RCPC
Led by Andrew Whaley - Room 202
Discover RCPC is a way to learn more about our life together as followers of Jesus. In these gatherings, we will get to know one another better. We will learn about how and why we worship and what is distinctive about being a Reformed Church. We will learn about how Presbyterians practice their life in covenant with each other, and we will learn the story specifically of the Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church: The Church of the Open Door.
September 7—21: During the Sunday school hour
(10:00 AM—10:45 AM)
October 5 & 12: Following the 11:00 worship service
(12:15 PM—1:30 PM)
November 9 & 16: Following the 11:00 worship service
(12:15 PM—1:30 PM)
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 10:15 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 10:15 AM followed by a Bible study led by Ruth Marple. This year the Bible study curriculum is “Let Justice Roll Down" God's Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation by Reverend Dr. Patricia K. Tull. 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.
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PW Fall Gathering at Northminster Presbyterian Church -Saturday, September 20
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Women, Wine, & the Word - Friday, October 24 at 6:30 PM
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Flower Arranging for the Holidays
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Saturday, November 15 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.
Young Adult Ministry
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Fall Party & Leigh’s - Friday, September 19 at 6:00 PM
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Stoney Brook Winery - Saturday, October 18 at 12:00 PM
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Bowling - Thursday, November 134 at 6:00 PM
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Christmas Party & the Pierson’s - Saturday, December 13 at 12:00 PM