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.

Tia DeMedici

Office Manager

Tia joined the church staff in February of 2026. Originally from West Virginia, Tia and her family (husband Rich, children, and 4 cats)  have made their home on the Outer Banks. Tia is formerly an attorney with the Public Defender Corporation with 12 years experience defending indigent clients in criminal court. she loves the theater and has a passion for acting, and hopes to join a local theater company. she also enjoys cooking, baking, reading fiction books, and listening to true crime podcasts.

Job Opening

Music Director

We are currently in search of a music director. Interested parties should give us a call at (252) 473-6837

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.





January 2026 Services

January 4- 11:00 Worship

January -11:00 A.M. Worship with communion

January 18- 11:00 A.M. Worship

January 17- Community MLK Program 

January 25- 11:00 A.M. Worship


February 2025 Services and Opportunities for Fellowship

February 1- 9:45 Sunday School, 11:00 A.M. Worship with Communion

February 8- 9:45 Placemaking Lab, 11:00 A.M. Worship, 6:00 P.M. Super Bowl Watch Party.

February 15- 11:00 A.M. Worship

February 22- 11:00 A.M. Worship












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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