Adult Education Series Sundays at 9:00 AM

Please join us for the new 4-week class that will be held on Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM.  We meet in the West Room.  Coffee, tea and water are available. Beginning January 4, 2026. George Gecik and Lisa Watts are facilitating a four- week session on “How Does Your Faith Affect Your Beliefs?”  Exploration will center around faith, beliefs and how they grow and change throughout our lives.  Without a doubt there will be lively discussion.  Videos clips featuring Adam Hamilton, Brian McLaren and others will be viewed.   Please join us for this intriguing topic.

Pastor Search Open Forum

Following Worship on Sunday, January 11^th, we will host an open forum in the Sanctuary to provide updates on the search for our new Pastor.  We will be joined by Judy Mitchell, Stated Clerk and Acting Head of Staff for the Presbytery of the Western Reserve (PWR), who has also served as our church’s Liaison to the PWR Committee on Ministry.  Members of the RRPC Pastor Nominating Team will also be on-hand to provide updates, lend perspective and address questions.

Annual Congregation Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation for confirmed members will be Sunday, January 25, in Fellowship Hall following worship.     Worship will be in Fellowship Hall also.  The purpose of the meeting is to receive annual reports from the various committees and organizations of the church.  The deacons will provide breakfast/brunch and will begin serving at 10:15 am.

Shove Tuesday

Please mark your calendar for Shove Tuesday, (Mardi Gras) February 17^th.  The youth will be holding their annual Pancake Supper.  Last year was a fun evening with food, fellowship, music and dancing.  We had fabulous volunteers helping the youth with this.  😊  If you are interested in assisting the youth please contact Brenda Peterson. bpeterson@riverpres.org

Coffee Hour – Every Sunday after Worship

There’s always fresh hot coffee, baked goods and smiling faces at Coffee Hour. Right after service, make your way to Fancher Hall, help yourself to a piping hot cup of coffee, and catch up with visitors, members, and staff of RRPC. The Church’s Deacons host coffee hour each week to create a welcoming, friendly to mingle before everyone enjoys the rest of their Sunday. All are welcome!! 

Deacon Sponsored Events

Deacons are the “worker bees” of RRPC and take on special tasks as directed by the Session. The Deacons organize fun and meaningful activities to foster Christian fellowship throughout the year. Events have included clam bakes and chili cookoffs, to outings at local event venues (Crushers!). The following list are some of our planned events. All are welcome! Check the Church Calendar for specific dates.

Note that you do not have to be a Deacon to help plan an event! For information on how to volunteer for Deacon-sponsored or any other Church event, call the church office at 440-333-4888.

• Coffee Hour – Every Sunday After Worship in Fancher Hall
• February – Chili Cook-Off
• March/April – Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday
• June – All-Church Picnic on the Sunday following the week of Vacation Bible School