1.Bible Studies on Genesis/Exodus and Luke/Acts – an in depth study structured for daily Bible reading and individual study as well as a weekly meeting which included a brief video presentation and guided questions for discussion. Our trained lay leader gave group members a rich historical background and often linked the lessons to contemporary ideas and circumstances, generating for participants an ongoing opportunity to learn more about their faith and each other.

2.The Passion of Jesus – a lay led Lenten discussion group focusing on the last week of Jesus’ life as told by the Gospel writer, John. This group provided an opportunity for personal sharing of faith stories and experiences and a time for prayer.

3. Mysteries of Faith: The Prophets – a clergy led group uniting five area United Church of Christ congregations. This Lenten study group looked at a series of articles on prophets of the Old Testament, New Testament, and the Koran as well as the role of prophecy in American religious history.

In addition, we invited you to take a look at the RVCC Book Blog. This is an easy way to keep in touch with others in our church community (wherever you and they are) and to talk about that great book you're reading. Signing up and commenting are both easy to do. Check it out!

Summer Sunday Children's Program at Raymond Village Community Church

2008 Summer Sunday Children's Program
The Summer Sunday Children’s Program is a favorite of the kids at RVCC!

Hey Kids! Are you ready to soar to new heights? Come join us this summer for fun and learning as we explore how God can lift you up. There will be games, snacks, crafts, stories and explorations of flight. This program is offered to all children who will be entering grades 1 through 6. Meet us at the Control Tower on these Sundays… July 13, 20 and 27 and August 3, 10 and 17. If you have any questions please call this Sky Crew Captain - Brenda Olsen at 655-4670.

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Our Nursery And Primary Program At Raymond Village Community Church

Christian Education begins with our littlest children at RVCC in our warm and caring nursery and primary classroom. Infants are cuddled and rocked and cared for by adults and experienced high school babysitters. Parents are always invited to stay if they so choose.

Through a combination of play time, snack, and circle time, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners begin to learn about Biblical stories, how to pray, and who God is. The gentle and age appropriate curriculum has introduced the Christian faith to youngsters at RVCC for decades!

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Shalom Club At Raymond Village Community Church

Shalom Club is an innovative extracurricular program for 5th and 6th graders. The Club meets after church on the last Sunday of each month. It provides an opportunity for young people to get together for lunch and to both plan and execute a variety of service projects.

WHAT SHALOM CLUB IS NOT:
Shalom Club is NOT Sunday School
Shalom Club is NOT Bible Study
Shalom Club is NOT sitting around listening to someone else talk

WHAT SHALOM CLUB IS:
Shalom Club IS a chance to put faith into action
Shalom Club IS an opportunity to do service projects together
Shalom Club IS a time to make the world better place
Shalom Club IS a time to eat pizza and be with friends

Shalom Club youth are invited to bring a friend or two to any meeting. After all, the more the merrier!

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Youth Group At Raymond Village Community Church

All youth from 6th through 12 grades are invited to participate in the RVCC Youth Group, which meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays during the worship service.