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.

September 17 - October 15, 2023

The Seekers: Willpower: Presbyterian Beliefs about God, Humanity, the World, and the Future

It is impossible to say what Presbyterians believe because no two people relate to God in identical ways. But there are some distinctions in our tradition that guide and shape our communal identity. We will explore these in as tangible a way as possible over these weeks. Join us as we look at:

9/17 Poor Choices: Sin, Where Else Would We Start?
9/24 God Chooses: Who is God?
10/1 Gifts Not Decisions: Holy Spirit Freedom
10/8 Discernment not Debate: The Presbyterian Way
10/15 Gratitude Only: Life, Death, and No Reason to Fear

Teacher: Andrew Whaley / Room: 201

Parent Is A Verb (September 17 - October 29)

This class will engage parents - who have the most important job in the world - around proactive strategies and ideas for learning limits, connecting children with church and faith life, and enjoying the many seasons parenting brings. We'll enjoy open discussion as we focus on family-centered practice and as we build a community of parents, both future and present, in our church.

Teacher: Wade Whitehead and Friends / Room: 102

Discover RCPC

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.

Teacher: Andrew Whaley / Room: 202

Following the 11:00 AM worship service on September 17 & 24.

October 22 - November 19, 2023

The Seekers: Christianity in Art Through the Ages

Episodes from the life of Christ were among the most common subjects depicted in Medieval and Renaissance art. Come explore these great works as we seek and identify what the artist was attempting to express in relation to the common held beliefs at the time and the origin of the work. We will also seek out common elements expressed within Christian art and the influence of Western art. We will discuss how the works of art match the stories according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as well as our own personal view and idea of the biblical stories.

Teacher: Nancy Ayling and David Dixon / Room: 201

Into the Mountains, Into the Water, Into the Woods - Poems, Stories, and God's Presence found in Leigh's Sabbatical Adventures

Sabbatical is not a place or a time apart. It is God's presence stirring within our heart. Leigh will share her discoveries in her time away this past summer as we put our own thoughts and encounters to poetry and explore the sabbatical rhythms found within our days whether we are at work or play.

Teacher: Leigh Sackett / Room 102

Discover RCPC

Teacher: Andrew Whaley / Room: 202

During Sunday School hour October 29 - November 19

November 26 - December 17, 2023

The Seekers: Light of the World by Amy-Jill Levine (DVD Study)

In Light of the World: A Beginners Guide to Advent, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the story of the birth of Jesus. Join her as she traces the Christmas narrative through the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, and the visit from the Magi. These stories open conversations around connections of the Gospel stories to the Old Testament, the role of women in first-century Jewish culture, the importance of Mary's visitation and the revolutionary implications of Mary's Magnificat, the census and the stable, and the star of Bethlehem and the flight to Egypt.

Teacher: Nancy Ayling and David Dixon / Room: 201

Advent Creations: An Intergenerational Adventure

Parents, children, and youth come join us for a hands-on exploration of creating some memorable Advent traditions that you can continue year to year. We will design and construct an Advent calendar for our family. We will create a Nativity set for a church member in need. We will make Chrismon ornament tree for Family Promise. We will frost cookies for our neighbors.

Teacher: Leigh Sackett / Room: Fellowship Hall

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-12:45 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. 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. Those events are advertised each month.

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

Young adults, you are invited to a dinner at Leigh Sackett's house on Friday, September 22 at 6:30 PM. Come join us for games, fellowship, food, and drink.

Manna Young Adult Retreat at Montreat: January 26-28, 2024

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 11.

Monday 10:30 AM-12:00 PM - "The Pastor's Porch," - Andrew Whaley

Tuesday 4:00 PM-5:30 PM - "The Parking Lot Fools," - David Dixon

“Soul Sisters Small Group” invites you to their kick-off on Saturday, September 9 at 6:00 PM at the home of Sarah Stephenson. At this event, participants will decide on a weekly meeting day and time.

Wednesday 7:00 PM-8:30 PM - "The After Dinner Crowd," - Leigh Sackett