Adult Ministries
As children of God, we are never finished discovering, learning, and growing! First Presbyterian offers a multitude of adult educational opportunities from Sunday classes and weekly studies to fellowship activities.
Sunday Educational Opportunities
ArtWorks: You are a Masterpiece
Sundays, 11:00am
Room 126, 1st Floor
led by FPCLY community members
Discover and/or stretch your inner creativity with this class led by FPCLY church members pairing art lessons with Biblical truths centered on our identity in Christ and His unconditional love for us.
The class will be led by various FPCLY church members in collaboration with Glo Winters of the Lynchburg based New Canvas Art Club.
Bible 101
Sundays, 11:00am
Room 117, Officers' Room, 1st Floor
led by Alex Collier and Michael Trexler
Dig deeper into your understanding of God’s word and how it connects to and inspires our everyday life in this conversation-based class. Various special topics will be discussed throughout the winter and spring in 4-6 week sessions.
Life Worth Living
Sundays, 11:00am
Room 119, Martin-Gifford Room, 1st Floor
led by Beth and Gary Williams
Zoom Meeting ID:
8635 324 3600
Passcode: 335664
This life-giving study will look to Scripture that reveals the elements of a life worth living. The class will offer reflection on the 2023 Offterdinger-Williamson Preaching Series in concert with the book Life Worth Living: a Guide to What Matters Most based on the most in-demand course at Yale College.
Walk with God
Sundays, 4:00pm
Front Parking Lot
led by Noel and Bob Thomas
An opportunity to be outside, spend time with others, and learn more about God. This group gathers in the front parking lot for a devotion before a two-mile walk in the Peakland Place neighborhood. All levels of walkers are welcome!
Weekly Education Opportunities
Immerse Bible Study
Wednesdays
10am
FPCLY Library (1st Floor)
In this winter & spring Bible study for women and men we will focus on exploring God’s presence here with us being reminded that there is no person God won’t touch and no place that God won’t go with His love. The Rev. Dr. Peter Thompson will lead the discussion.
Colin Caldwell Men's Bible Study
Thursdays
7am
FPCLY Library (1st Floor)
The Rev. Dr. Peter Thompson will lead this Bible study for men centered around God’s presence with us in our daily lives. We will be reminded that there is no place that He won’t go and no person He won’t touch. We will have coffee made or bring your own!
Presbyterian Women Growth Opportunities
Presbyterian Women (PW) is a ministry of the PCUSA offering an opportunity for women to gather together to encourage and lift one another up in the faith. The women meet for study, community, and outreach.
Horizons Bible Study Circle
Gather with other faith-filled women to grow deeper in your relationship with God and with other women through the Horizons Bible Study. This year's study is titled Sacred Encounters - The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke - Acts.
2nd Monday of each month, 10:00 am
September - May
Library (1st Floor)
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Presbyterian Women Sister Stories Luncheon
Our lives are made up of a series of stories; stories of experiences that help mold us into the people we are. We are gathering to share stories with other women to grow, laugh, and connect with one another. Bonnie Miles is our special guest speaker who will share about her life, her faith, and her interest in bats, yes, bats! Sign up here or by clicking the image to the right.
Sunday, May 19 @ 12:00pm
Fellowship Hall
Cost is $10 payable at the door (cash or check).
