BIBLE STUDY
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW
The Men’s Bible Study group welcomes men of all ages for study, conversation and fellowship. Meetings usually take place twice a month on Sunday evenings at 8:00pm in the Library under the leadership of Rev. Love.
3 T’s meets monthly on the Third Tuesday at Ten o’clock in the Library for an informal, drop-in discussion of an exciting and eclectic mix of topics. Contact Jane Mickatavage (
[email protected]) or Nancy Steed (
[email protected]).
The Wednesday Morning Bible Study group meets every other Wednesday at 8:45am in the Library for scripture reading, exploration and discussion. No previous knowledge necessary! Join us to find out how these ancient texts touch our lives today!
Keenagers are senior adults from our church and the community who gather occasionally to discuss current events and to share memories, fun and food. For more information, please contact Eva Spelman (
[email protected]).
The Women’s Bible Study group gathers to explore the scriptures and to create a sanctuary for spiritual growth. We meet every other Saturday morning at 9:15am in the Library. Please contact Cynthia DeSantis (
[email protected]) for more details.
NEW MEMBER CLASS If you are interested in joining RPC, you are invited to participate in our upcoming New Member Orientation Class. Together we’ll explore what it means to be Presbyterian, and how to live out our faith as part of this church and community. October 19 and 26 at 11:15am in the Library.
SERMON CONVERSATIONS Do you sometimes wish you could ask the pastor about something you heard in a sermon? Discuss a few of the points that were made? In that case you are invited to join the conversation and reflect on the day’s sermon with that Sunday’s preacher. Dates: Dr. Miller 9/28 and 11/23. Rev. Love 10/12 and 12/7. Join us after the 10am worship service in the Library.
The Women’s Association offers fun and interesting activities such as luncheons, outings and presentations where the women of our church come together to learn from each other, support community causes and build lasting friendships. Contact Mona Hirson (
[email protected]) or Nonie Reich (
[email protected]). Stephen Ministry is a confidential care-giving ministry that occasionally hosts presentations that are open to the congregation. Topics have included elder care, grief, and adolescent development. For more information about upcoming programs, please check the weekly email, the bulletin or our website. All RPC members and friends are welcome – no reservations needed! For questions, please contact Dr. John Miller at
[email protected] or (914) 967-0842. Childcare is available upon request. RYE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 882 Boston Post Road, Rye NY 10580 (914) 967-0842 www.ryepc.com
ON THE JOURNEY TOGETHER
SUNDAY AM (ADULT MINISTRY) Each Sunday morning from 9:00am to 9:45am we gather in the Westminster Room to discuss a variety of interesting and important topics. Here’s what’s offered this fall. (Childcare is available upon request. Contact the Church Office, 967-0842.)
Spiritual Practices – 9 to 9:45 AM An exploration of spiritual practices within various faith traditions, and what we can learn from them. 9/14
Jewish Spiritual Practices Speaker: Rabbi Daniel Gropper
9/21
Muslim Spiritual Practices Speaker: Mr. Harun Alacadag
9/28
Catholic Spiritual Practices Speaker: Sister Danielle Baran, C.R.
10/5
Christian Prayer and You Speaker: Rev. Dr. John Miller
Living Ethics – 9 to 9:45 AM It’s not an easy question – how can we live an ethical life? Over the course of six weeks we will examine various aspects of ethics and how they are relevant to us as Christians in today’s world. 10/19
Medical Ethics - Speakers: Dr. Ted Gundy and Dr. Mary Versfelt
10/26
Ethics in Government Speaker: NYS Senator George Latimer
11/2
Christian Ethics – Part 1 Speaker: Rev. Dr. John Miller
11/9
Christian Ethics – Part 2 Speaker: Rev. Dr. John Miller
11/16
The Ethics of Family and Parenting Speaker: Kim O’Connor, LCSW-R, ACSW
11/23
Ethics of Wall Street and Wealth Speaker: Mr. Jim Howland
Advent: The Light Will Shine – 9 to 9:45 AM
Mission Highlights – 9 to 9:45 AM
Participants will explore traditional biblical texts and seasonal themes and find new light and fresh perspectives on the journey through Advent to Christmas.
Occasionally, our Mission and Outreach Committee invites guest speakers from the agencies we support to talk about their inspiring work. (Sundays in the Westminster Room.)
12/7 12/14 12/21
10/12
Grace Church Community Center Paul Anderson-Winchell, Exec. Director
11/30
International Justice Mission Speaker: Sam Dimon or Guest Speaker
Watchful Expectancy John the Baptizer Fulfillment of Promises/Dawning of Day
Mid-week Offerings FOR PARENTS (AND GRANDPARENTS!) How To “Talk Faith” With Your Child Tuesdays, 9:15 – 10:30am, Westminster Room October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4 Do you struggle to explain religious concepts to your children, or feel unprepared for some of their questions about faith? Then this class is for you! This five week class will look at faith development in children and offer thoughtful guidance as you seek to nurture your child in the faith. This class will be co-taught by Dr. John Miller; RPC’s new Dir. Of CE, Rachael Huntley; and RPNS’s new Director, Emma Whitman. CHILD CARE WILL BE AVAILABLE.
BOOK STUDY EVERYTHING BELONGS: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer 7:30pm Monday evenings, Church Library, Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, 27 and Nov. 3 Join Rev. Dan Love in this six-week discussion of Richard Rohr’s bestselling book. Rather than being a guide on how to pray, Rohr’s book challenges the reader to live all of life more fully aware of God and God’s presence in and around us all – moving us from being a “circumference people” to people deeply rooted in the center of all.
SPECIAL EVENTS WINGING IT IS NOT A PLAN Interactive Presentation with Nancy Platt Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:30pm, Westminster Rm. Are you prepared in case of emergency? This helpful presentation will show you how to organize and communicate essential information to family members and other key people, in addition to what documents are important to have.
TRIGGER: THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF GUN VIOLENCE Film Screening and Discussion Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7:00pm, Westminster Rm. This powerful documentary takes an in-depth look at how one shooting impacts individuals, families and communities and then examines the bigger question: “What can we do to prevent gun violence”?
PAINTING CHURCHES Theater Performance Sunday, Nov. 23, 7:00pm, Assembly Hall A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama, this play depicts the devastating impact of dementia on a family system. Presented by M&M Productions, a professional theater company that staged Doubt at RPC in 2011.
