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
We look forward to stepping back into classes on Spark Sunday (September 8th)! All adult offerings are below. If you are interested in personal study, click here to access our Education resource page for previous class studies.
Bible 101: The Letters of Paul
Sundays, 11:00am
Room 100, Library, 1st Floor
led by Frank Whitehouse
What caused the early Christian church to prosper? What threatened it? What issues divided it? What were the challenges and dilemmas of its time? What can we learn about those things as we experience them in our time? In our church? Join us as we seek to answer these questions and more by studying the letters written by Paul to the early churches as they struggled to find their way in the world and their footing in society. Our class will study the 14 letters attributed to Paul, beginning with 1st Thessalonians.
I Don't Know What I'm Doing! But Please Don't Tell My Kids!
Sundays, 11:00am
Room 114, Bride's Room, 1st Floor
led by April and Rod Shuck
Parenthood is a rewarding journey, filled with joy, struggle, and love, but it often feels overwhelming. In those moments, the support of friends, family, and God can make all the difference. In this new, adult Sunday School class you’ll enjoy social time with others walking the same trials—we mean, trails---as the class explores a variety of interesting and relevant topics that will point parents toward a place of confidence, hope, and joy. Parents will also learn practical and creative ways to pray for their children.
If We Are the "Body," Then...
Sundays, 11:00am
Room 119, Martin-Gifford Room, 1st Floor
led by Beth and Gary Williams
We are all a cast of characters, human and imperfect, yet God has found a place for us - in and as the Body of Christ. God knows that we are all in need of community: Eugene Peterson shares, “Scripture knows nothing of a solitary Christian. People of faith are always members of a community.” The Apostle Paul urges us to encourage each other and build each other up while sharing the spiritual gifts with which God has graced us.
Zoom Meeting ID:
8635 324 3600
Passcode: 335664
Walk with God
Sundays, 4:00pm
Front Parking Lot
led by Noel and Bob Thomas
Experience God in a new way and embrace what it means to journey through life with a community of believers by your side. We share a brief time of devotion and study prior to taking a two-ish mile stroll down Peakland Place. The spiritual insight is uplifting, the communion of friends is enriching, and the exercise is fulfilling. We walk at the pace that is enjoyed by the group whether in small packs of varying rates or the same pace for the whole group. Occasionally, we add other group activities and adventures in our community to the program - like dinner out or the Coldest Night of the Year walk!
Weekday Education Opportunities
We are gearing up for our Weekly Bible studies to start after Spark Sunday (September 8th). The final class details are being ironed out and the details will post soon. Until then, if you are interested in personal study, click here to access our Education resource page for previous class studies.
Immerse Bible Study
Wednesdays (starting September 11)
10am
Room 119 - Martin-Gifford Room (1st Floor)
In this fall bible study for women and men called Searching, we will focus on exploring who we are as children of God, how we can listen for God's voice to remind us of that, and and how we can walk in the light of Christ in hope and confidence. The Rev. Dr. Peter Thompson will lead the discussion.
Colin Caldwell Men's Bible Study
Thursdays (starting September 12)
7am
FPCLY Library (1st Floor)
The Rev. Dr. Peter Thompson will lead this Bible study for men called Searching. Men are invited to journey together as we discuss who we are as God's sons and how we can confidently walk in that light. We will have coffee made or you can bring your own!
Thursdays (August 29 - November 21) at 2:00pm
First Presbyterian Church Library
Using Christian based workbook (available for purchase for $15 upon signing up), video session, personal experiences & biblical references, participants will process the journey of grief together. Rev. Dr. Nancy Dawson will lead this class having experienced grief in the loss of her parents and husband.
Space is limited. Contact
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 Let Justice Roll Down, God Calls to Care for Neighbors and All Creation by Patricia Tull.
2nd Monday of each month, 10:00 am
September - May
Library (1st Floor)
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Spiritual Growth Resource Page
Whether you want to look back on a previous class you've attended, engage in self-study, or lead a study of your own, we have you covered with devotional and class resources from recent FPCLY class offerings. Check out the page today by clicking the resource button below!
