Parish Life

In the medieval period the Parish consisted of all the people living in a certain area of a town or city. They were all generally baptized members of a single parish church. The idea of different denominations was as foreign an idea to them as space flight. In the parish all manner of practical day to day needs were met in the shadow of and under the jurisdiction of the Church. Flowing out from worship and sacraments, these included benevolence, education, apprenticeship and trades, arts, and various festivals. It reflected the covenantal (feudal) idea of society, soon to be replaced by the fractured worldview of Hobbes and other proto-enlightenment scholars who longed for the supremacy of the state as the agent that bound people together, leading to the rise of the nation-state and the privatization of faith. Eventually the state took over all the work of the parish and Christian faith was reduced to the merely personal and excluded from the public square. Ideas do have consequences.

For RPC to embrace a Parish vision then is not just to seek for ways to better pastor the flock of God and evangelize those not yet converted, it is also a radical statement affirming the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all of life, and the centrality of the Church to the way life is lived, personally and covenantally.


Parish Leadership Training audio files: (click here)

Parish Coordinator: Faith Perry

 

Central Parish:
Boundaries: South of FM 2222 to 290 E. / East of Capitol of TX Hwy (Loop 360). / North of Ben White to Hwy 71 E.
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Coordinator: Chris & Mandy Condit
Prayer/Communications: Charles & Suzanne Geiger
Evangelism/Follow-up: Ben & Robyn Koplin
Hospitality: Matthew & Ruthie Wright
Communications/Record Keeper: Gordon & Teresa Davis


North Parish:

Boundaries: East of Williamson Co., Rd. 175 to E. Whitestone Blvd. ( FM 1431) to W. Parmer Ln. (FM 734) / North of Dessau Rd., to Gregg Ln. to Cameron Rd. and everything North including Georgetown, Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Wells Branch.
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Coordinator: Boyd & Sandra Murrah
Prayer: Elisabeth Murrah
Evangelism/Follow-up: Boyd & Sandra Murrah
Hospitality: Keri Davis
Communications/Record Keeper: Elisabeth Murrah

Northwest Parish:
Boundaries: West of Williamson Co. Rd. 175 to Whitestone Blvd. (FM 1431) to W. Parmer Ln. (FM 734) / North of McNeil Dr. to Spicewood Springs Rd. to Bull Creek to 2222 W. / West of Panther Hollow / North of Lake Austin (W) including Leander, Cedar Park, and Northwest Austin.
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Coordinator: Scott & Melissa Cunningham
Prayer: Ken & Cathy Campbell
Evangelism/Follow-up: Ken Campbell
Hospitality: Terry Linnemeyer
Communications/Record Keeper: Melissa Cunningham
Team Member at large: Micah Koch


North Central Parish:
Boundaries: South of Bull Creek to Spicewood Springs Rd. to McNeil Dr. to W. Parmer Ln. (FM 734) to Dessau Rd. to Cameron Rd., East of Panther Hollow./ North of Lake Austin (W.) to N. Capitol of TX Hwy (Loop 360) to FM 2222 to 290 E. including North Central Austin, Elgin, and Manor.
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Coordinator: Derick & Lisal McDonald
Prayer: Tami White
Evangelism/Follow-up: Lynn Yaklin
Hospitality: Open
Communications/Record Keeper: David & Jennifer Harris

South Parish:
Boundaries: South of Lake Austin (West) West of Capitol of TX Hwy (Loop 360) / everything South of Hwy 71 E.
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Coordinator: Dewayne & Faith Perry
Prayer: Janelle Barsotti
Evangelism/Follow-up: Landy Ligon
Hospitality: Cheryl Deiss

Communications/Record Keeper: Michelle Allen
Team Member at large: Andrew & Aileen Pacetti

Please call or email the church office for contact information or how you might be involve in Parish Ministry: (512) 708-1232 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Neighborhood Fellowship Groups (NFG)

Neighborhood Fellowship Groups are a ministry of RPC rather than private Bible Studies or prayer gatherings (in which we may equally rejoice). This is a Church-wide effort to express our unity and strengthen our bonds of community and outreach in each parish. Each group will adjust itself as best suits the needs of members as to time, duration, inclusion of children, and so on. But the groups are NOT gatherings to teach whatever other subject a member would like to pursue, a chance for a leader to engage a particular emphasis, an opportunity to discuss what we don’t like about our church, or a stage for a frustrated member to finally get to “show off” their unique gift.

 

Northwest Parish:

Cedar Park/Northwest Austin area group: Wednesday nights, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Scott & Melissa Cunningham, led by Scott Cunningham. Adults and children welcome. For information, please contact the church office.

 

Leander area group: Thursday nights, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Ken & Cathy Campbell, led by Harry Linnemeyer. Adults and children welcome. For information, please call the church office.

 

North Parish:
A North Parish opportunity for study and fellowship this fall will be a monthly format. All are welcome to attend all/part of the weeks as best fits your schedule.

Week 1: Gathered family worship (singing, Bible reading, prayer), meeting at the home of David & Brenna Campbell, Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Week 2: Women’s Book study “The Spirituality of The Cross” by Gene Edward Veith, meeting at the Chesney’s home, Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Week 3: Men’s Book study “The Spirituality of The Cross” by Gene Edward Veith. meeting at the Wood’s home, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Week 4: Fellowship and/or share a meal.

September: Carl and Lindi Privitt’s home.

October: Campbell home.

November: Chesney home

North Central Parish:

Neighborhood Fellowship Group yet to be formed. We will update as soon as possible.

Central Parish:

Tuesday evening NFG Group in Central Parish will be held October 20th & 27th at Bob and Jeanne Phillips' home from 8:00-9:15 p.m., led by Chris and Mandy Condit. This is an adult and older children only group. For more information, please contact the church office. This will be an NFG Group that will shift to different homes. Please check the This Week for updates!

Wednesday evening Neighborhood Fellowship Group will be meeting at Ben and Robyn Koplin's home, beginning Oct. 14th at 6:00 p.m., led by Brian and Peggy Wells. For more information, please contact the church office.

South Parish:

The Tuesday NFG Group is meeting at the home of Ryan and Emily Deiss at 6:30 p.m., led by David Cortright. Adults and children are welcome. For more information, please contact the church office.

The Wednesday NFG Group is meeting at the home of Matt and Andrea Thomas from 7:45—9:00 p.m., led by Chris Fisher, for fellowship, prayer and sermon discussion. This is an adult-only group. For more information, please contact the church office.

Lakeway Bible Study:
This group began over the summer, with an informal basic, but purposeful eight-week Bible study on the topic of Knowing God. After a short break, they will be reconvening soon, this fall. Study will be led again by Rev. Jack Smith—details with be forthcoming soon, concerning day, time, and place.

 

Location: 2111 Alexander Ave., Austin, TX 78722

Phone: 512-708-1232  |  Fax: 512-708-0141  |  email: redeemer@redeemerpres.org