 Adult
Ministries
Sunday Morning Classes
Small Groups and Bible Studies
Wednesday Evening Classes
Adult Sunday School Class Studies
Sunday Morning Class Descriptions
ACTS — Room 232
The ACTS class consists of couples and singles in their 30s and 40s. They enjoy curricula that deal with the foundations of our faith and Presbyterian heritage, as well as video, Christian book, and Bible studies. The style of this class is traditional with lecture, but offers time for questions and discussion.
Adult Bible Study — Room
052
This group of adults, mostly ages 50s through 70s, is dedicated to the study of the Bible and its application to our daily lives. The class uses a lecture format with active discussion and participation from the class members. The class covers the entire Bible in a multi-year cycle. The class maintains a weekly prayer list and class members actively pray for and support one another. Class members enjoy fellowship with casual get-togethers and participate in outreach and service projects.
Chapel Class — Room 049
A friendly, thoughtful, and caring group of older adults (80s and 90s), this class enjoys singing hymns of praise and doing thorough Bible studies, along with praying and supporting those with special needs. The class provides an enjoyable worship and study experience and welcomes newcomers.
Explorers — Room 231
Comprised of adults who are mostly in their 50s through 70s, the Explorers are committed to in-depth Bible studies and contemporary topical studies. The class has used a variety of video as well as web-based curricula and more traditional book studies.
Good News — Room 055
This class, made up of adults in their 50s through 70s, enjoys sharing the Christian faith with each other in the study and discussion of Scriptures. The class occasionally uses stimulating video studies with well-known Christian teachers. They enjoy a high level of interaction. They enjoy social gatherings and doing service projects together.
Mamas and Papas — Room 050
This class began as a group of parents with children, but now includes a broader cross section of members in their 50s and 60s. They provide support for one another through prayer and friendship. This group welcomes anyone interested in Bible study and spiritual growth.
Faith Builders — Room 053
This class is made up of couples and singles mostly in their 40s and 50s. They enjoy alternating between study of Bible books and thought-provoking Christian books or video series. They participate in several service projects throughout the year and enjoy occasional social gatherings as a class.
New Directions — Room 051
This class consists of both longtime church members and newcomers, mostly in their 50s and 60s. They enjoy each other's company both in the class and in activities outside the class. Using biblically-based curriculum, the class seeks to identify how God calls us to express our faith today.
Illuminate — Room 046
For college graduates through people in their early 30s, this is a young community exploring how the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ affects who we are, what we do, and how we relate to others. The intent is to actively pursue a deep and real relationship with our Savior, develop an intentional and caring community of believers, and to live out a love for others that can only be explained by a true love for Christ.
Serendipity — Room 057
This large class has a wide spectrum of ages (50s through 80s) and a teaching team that provides a variety of presentation styles. Class discussion is encouraged as they seek to apply Scripture to today’s life situations. The class also enjoys social functions together.
Summit — Room 034
Comprised of married couples and singles in their 30s and 40s, this class covers various topics from biblical passages to books about our faith with an emphasis on class participation and discussion. The class participates in several short term service projects throughout the year and enjoys social get-togethers a few times a year as well.
The Word in the World — Cool Beans (Marietta Square)
This class is comprised of those in the traditional college age bracket. Join us as we discuss weekly current events from a Biblical perspective. Class members will be challenged to consider the relevancy of the Bible. Members also enjoy free coffee and fellowship.
Bible Study/Small Groups
A number of weekday studies in various styles and formats
are available. Learn more here.
Wednesday Night Dinner (September through May)
Wednesday evenings are always special times at First Presbyterian
from late August through May. A buffet dinner with choice
of hot meal or salad bar is served in the Great Hall from
5:00–6:30 p.m. There are special menu items for small
children. Cost: $5.00 for adult dinner and $7.00 for dinner and salad bar, $2.00 for children 12 and younger. A brief worship service begins at 6:20 p.m. followed
by activities for all ages at 6:30 p.m.
FPCUniversity
FPCUniversity offers classes on a variety of topics in six-week sessions. There are charges for some classes.
Some have optional books for sale. Watch for registration
brochures on Wednesday Night Dinner tables, in the Gathering
Space and online.
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