RLC values Christian education, for adults and children, and considers it to be an essential part of a healthy equipping ministry. We offer Sunday School opportunities for adults and children from 9:30-10:30 am, September through May and occasionally in the summer.

Adult Bible Study ~ The Prophets: God’s Oracles

Time: 9:30-10:30 am
Place: Fellowship Hall
Dates: October 18-December 20
Leader: Larry Cameron

This series of classes will examine the major themes of the books of the prophets. Topics include humanity’s core problem, God’s perfect justice, the goal of restoration, and God’s desire for a permanent dwelling place among His people. The names and titles by which God presents Himself and the key metaphors He uses also reveal much about the God whom we worship.

Those attending need bring only their Bibles. Additional handouts will be provided.

Children and Youth Sunday School

Join us for Sunday School from 9:30-10:30 am, September-May! All classes are held in the Family Life Center.

We explore God's Word using a curriculum that is Christ centered, age appropriate, and offers a variety of activities to engage all learners. Teachers and students will read Bible accounts, participate in hands-on activities, play games, and make projects.

• Preschool in Room 132
• Kindergarten-1st Grade in Room 135
• 2nd-3rd Grade in Room 131
• 4th-5th Grade in Room 133

For Middle School (6th-8th Grade) and High School (9th-12th Grade) Youth, we have a combination of praise and worship with an interactive devotional themed focus. The themes will last about 4 weeks and be applicable to approaching everyday life as a teenager.

There may be opportunities some Sundays to lead younger groups as well. We meet downstairs in Room 151.

TUESDAY Morning

Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Place: Fellowship Hall
Dates: September 8-May 25
Leaders: Pastor Jonathan Blanke, Pastor Zach Sarrault

God gives His Word to instruct, guide, and bless our lives. The Scripture lessons in worship offer a menu every week to build up the people of God in faith and hope.

We will study the lessons for the following Sunday, and as we do, we expect that this Word will enrich and edify our community prayer, faith, and servant life in Christ.

WEDNESDAY EVENING ~ Supper & Scripture

Our Wednesday evening activities include dinner, youth events, adult Christian education classes, Confirmation, and music ministry rehearsals.

Check out the full schedule!

Adult Christian Education

Christian Parenting ~ Questions They Ask

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Place: Room 240, Family Life Center
Dates: September 9-April 21
Leaders: Pastor Zach Sarrault and Erika Hulse, Children and Family Ministry Director

Our kids ask us a lot of questions. Are we prepared to answer them? When was the last time we actually answered these questions for ourselves? As Christian parents, we want to be ready to answer the faith-filled questions our kids give us, answering them in a way that is faithful to God’s Word.

Who is God? What is the Trinity? When is Jesus coming back? Where is heaven? How do we pray? Why did He allow sin? Join us and bring your own questions as we grow in God’s calling to be Christian parents.

This Is the Church

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Dates: September 9-October 7, 2026
Location: Room 251, Family Life Center
Leader: Pastor Jonathan Blanke

This class takes a close look at what we believe as Christians. It is a great opportunity for everyone, whether you’re coming from another denomination, new to the Christian faith altogether, or simply want to review the basics of the Christian faith according to the Lutheran tradition.

Bring your Bible; a catechism will be provided.

Why We’re Lutheran: The Augsburg Confession

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Dates: October 14-November 18
Location: Room 251, Family Life Center
Leaders: Matt and Tiffany Oettinger, Pastor Jonathan Blanke

Rooted in Scripture, the Augsburg Confession remains a clear summary of what Lutherans believe and confess nearly 500 years after it was written. In this six-week class, we’ll explore together some of the biggest questions of the Christian faith. Along the way, we’ll dig into Scripture, discover the fascinating history that shaped the Reformation, and see how Lutheran beliefs compare with other Christian traditions.

Whether you’ve been Lutheran your whole life or are still wondering what exactly makes a Lutheran, well, Lutheran, join us as we discover why it still matters and what it means for us today.

Suggested Materials: The Augsburg Confession - Concordia Reader's Edition can be purchased at CPH; The Book of Concord - Concordia Publishing House (free online copy); Complete Book of Concord, includes Augsburg Confession, can be purchased at CPH.

Men's Ministry

Time: 7:00-8:00 pm (Fellowship at 6:45 pm)
Place: Room 245, Family Life Center
Dates: October 14-November 18
Contact Tom Gebbia

Nurturing Faith: Journey Through series is a Bible study based on the Project Connect booklet. These four sessions consider each topic, and how we can examine it and navigate through it using God’s Word and thoughtful strategies.

Schedule:

October 14 - Nurturing Your Faith: Journey Through Anxiety
*October 21 - Bonfire with Devotion at the Fire Pit (Parking Lot)
October 28 - Nurturing Your Faith: Journey Through Depression
November 4 - Nurturing Your Faith: Journey to Freedom
*November 11 - No Class, Veterans Day
November 18 - Nurturing Your Faith: Journey Out of The Rat Race

Women of the Word (WOW)

Time: 7:00-8:00 pm (Fellowship at 6:45 pm)
Place: Room 151, Family Life Center
Contact Jamee Thieme

Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Grace (October 14-November 18)
Each week, we'll discuss portions of the book Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Grace by Martha Vanbuskirk. Participants should obtain their own copy of the book, available through Amazon or Concordia Publishing House.

Identical class is offered on Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm in Room 151, with Zoom option.

First Communion