ADULT MINISTRIES

BEING THE CHURCH TOGETHER THROUGH SMALL GROUPS, ACT II COMMUNITIES & BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

ACT II COMMUNITIES

SUNDAYS AFTER WORSHIP

If worship is “Act I” of our Sunday time together as a church, then what comes next is “Act II.”  Immediately after worship, we make our way into a variety of intentionally smaller and more relational communities.  We call these “Act II Communities.”  Below are options we are currently offering for adults. These that are designed for a variety of learning styles and relational needs. Our great hope is that you will find yourself in one of these settings and that your faith will grow and your sense of belonging and being known will be affirmed. For kids, and the adults who are coming alongside them, we have LAUNCH: FPC Kids Community during Act II. They meet in the Lower Level East Wing of our building. High Schoolers meet in the Brick Room. Middle Schoolers meet in the Westminster Room. Nursery care, for birth-2years, is available on the main level.

Act II Communities - WINTER 2025

Communities for Children & Teens Meet Lower Level East – follow the signs to your age group

Aging FAITHFULLY: the Holy Invitation of Growing Older No Matter What Age You Are
Facilitated by Betsy Wynne & Brenda Norton, January 19 - February 2 , Fireside Room
Would you like to grow in faithfulness to God as you age?  Do you have the courage to receive God’s love and life in new ways?  Join us on 3 Sundays as we explore these key questions and follow-up with others: What gains and losses do we experience as we age?  What difference might it make if we choose to let go when we face losses out of our control?  If independence is what we live for, what do we do when it can no longer be sustained?  How does our sense of meaning and purpose change over time?  How might conversations with God, one another, and our loved ones help us receive peace in the midst of our challenges?
We also invite you to bring your own questions and wonderings to this conversation.  Questions you have for yourself or on behalf of people you love.  Our goal is to create a caring community as we explore together this aspect of our life with God.

When there is no JOY
Facilitated by Betsy Wynne & team, February 16 - March 2, Fireside Room
What do you do when you or someone you care about is having trouble finding joy? Join us to hear from some experts who will help us navigate issues related to depression and anxiety.

Christians in Crisis: Encouragement from 1 Peter for Believers Facing Challenging Times
Taught by Bruce Gore, Weekly, Sanctuary

Fiber Arts Group
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc. and join us in Room 213.

Chronicles of Narnia Book Group Facilitated by Kris Swenson, monthly last Sundays, Room 213
January 26—The Silver Chair
February 23—The Horse and His Boy
March 30—The Magician’s Nephew
April 27—The Last Battle

Online Bible Lessons

Gospel According to John

This in depth look at the Gospel was taught by historian and biblical scholar, Bruce Gore recently at FPC. You can watch video lessons by Bruce on YouTube at this LINK.

IMAGINE DEEPER PRAYER

Link to Prayer Resources / Definitions / Encouragement

These resources help us experience contemplative, imaginative prayer that can help us open our hearts in new, refreshing ways and challenge us to encounter God in all things, witnessing to the joy of the Gospel.

SMALL GROUPS

If you are interested in being part of a group, please let us know: email Brenda.

Some groups use the Sermon-based Discussion Guides. These are based on the scripture text and sermon from Sundays. They include scripture references and questions for reflection and discussion.

For more information about classes and groups listed on this page and other adult ministries please go to our current newsletter or contact one of our staff members.