You are Loved

Equipping community members to promote God’s peace and justice in the world.

Team

Rev. Dr. Michelle Lewis

Pastor

Michelle believes that we are the church, and that when using buildings for worship, they should be spaces where all people are welcome. A native of Manteo, she is ordained in the United Methodist Church. When she’s not at church, Michelle can be found out and about in the community, growing food, sewing, or at a local coffee shop. She holds joint masters degrees in Religion and the Environment from Yale University, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

Tara Pendleton

Administrative Assistant

Tara has a passion for leading worship and feeding people. In her free time she loves praise and worship music, but she also loves listening to Blondie. In addition to her love for music, Tara loves her family. She his proud of Jillian, Charleigh, and William, and wife to Nelson.

Cathy Kreplin

Music Director

Cathy loves music, and her husband Gordon. She has a background performing romantic classics from Latin America, Spain, and France. When she’s not playing at church, she is a voice teacher and music instructor. She founded and led the Center Singers Voice and Rhythm a multi-age community chorus dedicated to improvisation and folk music. She has taught music for over 40 years. Cathy holds joint bachelors degrees in Music performance and music technology that she earned through coursework at Yale/NYU and the Institute of Audio Research, and has completed the piano and music theory pedagogy programs through Royal conservatory of Music in Toronto.

David Guiley

Clerk of Session

David is the clerk of session at RIPC. He is an educator retired from Dare County Schools. He spent years as the track and field coach at Manteo High School. In his retirement he enjoys being active and loves getting outdoors.

About Us

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Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church is located on Roanoke Island. We are a member of the Presbytery of New Hope in the Mid-Atlantic Synod of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

We are a community of believers called by God to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to equip ALL to minister to the needs of members of community and congregation to promote peace and justice is the world.

Join us for worship on Sunday’s at 11:00 A.M. If you can’t make it on Sunday, join us for Messy Church. Messy Church begins with dinner at 5:30, and continues with the hands on intergenerational programming at 6:00 P.M.


August 2024 Services (No Sunday School in August)

August 4- Worship at 10:00 A.M. at Outer Banks Presbyterian Church
(907 S. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC)

August 11- Worship at 11:00 A.M.

August 18- Worship at 11:00 A.M.

August 25- Worship at 11:00 A.M.


July 2024 Worship Schedule

July 7- Worship 11:00 A.M. With Communion

July 9- Session Meeting beginning at 6:00 P.M.

July 14- 11:00 A.M. Worship

July 21- 11:00 A.M. Worship

July 28- 11:00 A.M. Worship


June 2024 Worship

June 9- Worship 11:00 A.M.

June 16- Worship 11:00 A.M.

June 23- Worship 11:00 A.M.

June 30- Worship 11:00 A.M. No Sunday School. Sunday School will resume in the fall.




May 2024 Services 

May 5- Worship 11:00 A.M. with Communion

May 12- Worship 11:00 A.M.

May 19- Worship 11:00 A.M.

May 26- Worship 11:00 A.M.

April 2024 Services 

April 7- 11:00 A.M. Worship

April 14- 11:00 A.M. Worship with Communion

April 21- 11:00 A.M. Worship

April 28- 11:00 A.M. Worship
March 2024 Services

March 3- 11:00 A.M. Worship with Communion

March 10- 11:00 A.M. Worship

March 17- 11:00 A.M. Worship

March 24- 11:00 A.M. Palm Sunday Worship

March 28- Maundy Thursday Service Beginning at 7:00 P.M. (Please note the time change to 7:00 P.M.).

March 31- 11:00 A.M. Easter Worship (No Sunday School).

Sunday School takes place every week beginning at 9:45 A.M.

February 2024 Services 

February 4- 11:00 A.M. Worship with Communion

February 11-11:00 A.M. Worship

February 14- Ash Wednesday- Church open for prayer and ashes
7:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 3:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.

February 18- 11:00 A.M. Worship

February 25- 11:00 A.M. Worship

Sunday School begins at 9:45 A.M.

January 2024 Services 

January 7- 11:00 A.M. Worship with Communion

January 14- 11:00 A.M. Worship

January 21- 11:00 A.M. Worship followed by Church Meeting

January 28- 11:00 A.M. Worship




Make A Donation

$25

Donation Amount

Contact us

  • Manteo, North Carolina, United States
  • 855 US-64

We are located next to the Roanoke Island Fire Department

Preschool

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Our preschool program is a traditional preschool program with a small group of no more than 10 students. Our group is a mixed age group of 3 and 4 year olds. We focus on learning through play and explore times. By having a small class of no more than 10 children it gives us the opportunity to get to know each individual child and how they learn and play. We can shift focus quickly or implement activities to meet their learning/socializing needs. We offer a 3 day a week (Tues., Wed., and Thurs) program that runs from the week after Labor Day until the week before Memorial Day in May. We follow the Dare County schools calendar for holidays. Our day starts at drop off between 8:30-8:45 and ends at noon. Tuition is $125/month.

For more information or to schedule a visit of our preschool please email Stephanie Phillips at rippreschool@gmail.com

F.A.Q

What time does church start?

Church starts at 11:00 A.M. Sunday School takes place at 9:45 A.M. 

What should I wear?

You really can wear any clothing you have. Some people wear jeans, others wear shorts, some people get dressed up and others come casual. We want you to come comfortable. 

How long is service?

Service is usually about an hour. We’d love it if you stay for coffee, snacks, and fellowship after worship. 

What do you have for children?

We have a children’s time during service, and now have a teachers for a children’s lesson during worship. There’s also a rocking chair, and children’s activities in the sanctuary if you want to keep your children in the worship service with you. 

What do Presbyterians believe?

Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church United States of America (P.C. USA.).

Some of the principles articulated by John Calvin are still at the core of Presbyterian beliefs. Among these are the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, justification by grace through faith and the priesthood of all believers. What these tenets mean is that God is the supreme authority throughout the universe. Our knowledge of God and God’s purpose for humanity comes from the Bible, particularly what is revealed in the New Testament through the life of Jesus Christ. Our salvation (justification) through Jesus is God’s generous gift to us and not the result of our own accomplishments. It is everyone’s job — ministers and lay people alike — to share this Good News with the whole world. That is also why the Presbyterian church is governed at all levels by a combination of clergy and laity, men and women alike.

To learn more about PCUSA click on this link:
https://www.presbyterianmission.org/what-we-believe/theology/

What are the buckets on the outside of the church?

We have a partnership with the Peace Garden Project, a 501c3 that grows food for families in our community in need. Our garden days are open to the public, and you are welcome to join us to garden. If you are in need of produce you can contact the Peace Garden Project through their website, or facebook page to be added to the distribution list. Their web address is https://www.peacegardenproject.net