We provide social opportunities throughout the year for fellowship and hospitality activities that promote a sense of community and friendship among church members, growing together in faith.
RRPC Book Club - 2013 Schedule and Selections
- April
- May
The RRPC Book Club, an informal of people who enjoy reading and chatting about books, meets the fourth Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at 7-8:30 p.m. at a member's home. The Club meets September-May.
For information and the meeting's location, email Lori Osburn or call 892.2815.
Meeting Dates and Books
2013
April 22: Murder in Marshall's Bayou, S. H. Baker
May 20: Unbroken, Laura Hillenbrand
Sunday Fellowship After Worship
We gather for fellowship and food every Sunday after worship. Members and households rotate being hosts and providing the refreshments. The rest of us enjoy milling about, eating, chatting, and getting to meet our visitors.
Our generous weekly hosts supply the refreshments; however, there are baskets on the food tables for a free will offering to help defray the cost of supplies.
Naomi's Friends Widows' Group - Meeting Day Change to Third Monday
- Ruth and Naomi, by He Qi
Formerly meeting on the 1st Monday, Naomi's Friends now meets for friendship and sharing in the church library the 3rd Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Dessert and beverages are provided. The group is open to any widow -- be she a church member, visitor or friend.
Family Game Night - Third Friday Every Four Months
On the third Friday night of May, August, and November, members and guests of all ages have a Family Fun Night from 6:30 to 8:30. Open games, A to Z and more board games as well! Come, play, and enjoy! We enjoy a meal and snacks and have a great time!
May 18
Bring enhancements to our sandwich meal provided by the Fellowship Commission. Please sign up on the list provided in the narthex or email us to specify what other-than-sandwich item you will be bringing.
Potluck Meals After Worship
We love to eat! And we have lots of good cooks! On many occasions throughout the year, we gather for potluck meals in our fellowship hall. In the past they have been associated with Pentecost Sunday, mission fundraising, and various programs.
Special Occasion Meals
On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, our youth host an Early Bird Thanksgiving Dinner. It is always delicious, especially served by our smiling young people. Members of the congregation prepare and serve an Easter brunch.
Men's Fellowship
Male church members and friends gather for breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 8:00 a.m. on the first Saturday morning of each month. There is a program after breakfast starting around 8:45, usually a speaker who is one of the members. For some months' programs, women are invited.
Ladies Who Do Lunch
Join the RRPC ladies who have lunch on the second Monday of each month at various restaurants in the Rio Rancho-Westside area. Watch this site, the Bulletin, or the Witness for each month's time and place.
Email Ginny Nathan 898-6165, if you want to attend. The group is open to anyone, church member, visitor or friend.
Presbyterian Women
RRPC hosts two PW circles that meet monthly from September through May. One weekday group meets at the church and another evening group meets at a member's home. They share in the national PW Horizon's Bible study and make plans for year-round projects to support many needs of the church. We host the annual Craft Fair in the fall and an annual women's retreat in April.
Mary Martha Circle: meets the third Thursday at 10:00 AM in the library of the church. Will not meet after May 17 until September 20.
Dorcas Circle: meets the second Monday at 7:00 PM in a member's home. After May 14, will not meet until September 10.
- Women's Retreat at Canossian Spirituality Center
- Seated, l to r: June DeFore, Nancy Henriksen, Karen Beaton. Standing, l to r: Lori Osburn, Meredith Beaton, Hazel Lathrop.
Monthly Singles' Lunch
On the third Sunday of each month, singles of all ages meet at Chamisa Hills Country Club after worship for food and fellowship. To make reservations, please call Dorothy Harris at 505-891-2656.
Youth Fellowship
Our church has a very active youth program, and our youth and their friends meet every Sunday evening at the church at 5:00-6:30 for dinner, a program, and to plan their events and service. They enjoy lock-ins, rock climbing, parties and dances. They also provide fellowship events for the congregation and friends such as our annual Community Halloween Carnival and Early Bird Thanksgiving Dinners.
Camping Trips and Retreats
From time to time throughout the year, RRPC plans camping trips and retreats.