Members: Adult women

Content: The class studies the Formations Sunday School literature and seeks to relate the teaching of scripture with daily living. The class, which meets in room 228, participates in several missions activities of the church throughout the year and especially in the following Christmas funds: Alden Aaroe Shoe Fund, Christmas Mother's and Chaplain's fund. Monthly teaching leadership is as follows:

• First Sunday, Jane Vaughn
• Second Sunday, Emily Tuck
• Third Sunday, Edy Price
• Fourth Sunday, Spencer Price or Libbie Geiger
• Fifth Sunday, varies

Social Activities: Summer, fall and winter luncheons, specific dates and time announced prior to event.

History: The Lydia Class is the only adult Sunday School class at River Road Church with a membership exclusively of women. It was established in 1958 and merged with the Fitcher-Williams Class in 1996. The class is named for Lydia, an industrious woman, a dealer in purple. She became a Christian under the influence of Paul, and was, in turn, an influence on her family. Lydia opened her home to others, making it a place of Christian fellowship (Acts 16:11-15).