Adults
The First Presbyterian Church Adult Education programs provide opportunities for every member to advance their faith and their understanding of the Presbyterian Church. Each program welcomes visitors and new members at any time throughout the year.
Sunday School
Classes meet from 9:45am to 10:45am.
Java with Jesus - informal gathering for ages 30's and 40's in the Parlor
The Bible Speaks - discussion using the Present Word study guide led by Andrea Amstutz - Room 306
The Chapel Class in Memory Chapel - Bible study and discussion by rotating leaders
Religion and Culture in Room 303, led by Dr. Michael Spath. The class studies individuals for whom the conversation with religion and spirituality is vital. The series this year begins with the Theosophist and Swedenborgian, Helen Keller, followed up with the man referred to as "Dr. America," Dr. Thomas Dooley. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday Night Class (starts September 14)
Led by Dr. Michael Spath, the class will discuss "God and America: A Dialogue," a series of conversations between author and Buddhist monk, and Director of Tibet House, Robert Thurman (Uma's father) and author and mind-body medicine guru, Deepak Chopra. The sessions will compare and contrast Vedanta Hinduism, Buddhism, and our own spiritual understanding and belief-value systems. The class meets 6:30-8:00pm in Room 303.
Note: While Dr. Spath is in the Holy Land, his Wednesday evening class will consist of a two-part discussion of the Enneagram on February 29 and March 7, 6:30-8:00pm, Room 303. The class will be moderated by Doug Pinner.
Men's Breakfast Bible Study (starts September 15)
Join Rev. Youngsoo An for a time of prayer, praise, Bible study, and breakfast Thursdays 6:30-7:30am in the Small Dining Room. Please register on the sign-up sheet in the church office. All men are welcome.
City-Wide Bible Discovery Class
Classes meeting the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in McKay Hall from 6:30 to 8:00pm led by the Rev. Kevin Boyd and the Rev. Hal Thomas. The time together has fostered engaging discussion, wonderful spiritual interaction, and a growing depth of knowledge about the contents of the Bible and how to apply biblical teaching to real life. New participants are invited to join the group as it begins the survey of the New Testament on Thursday, June 9 at 6:30pm, in McKay Hall. Child Care is available.
Table Talk
Is held on Wednesdays in room 203 from September 21 through May. A book is decided upon by the group, then each takes a turn at reading with discussion following.
Table Talk I meets from 9:30am to 11:00am. - Contact: Jean Linville 486-4181, e-mail: jenlnvl@comcast.net
Table Talk II meets from 1:15pm to 2:45pm. - Contact: Alice Chitwood 744-3802, e-mail: mamawchitwood@comcast.net
Advent and Lenten Series
As announced, on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons
Sunday Fellowship
In addition to the structured meetings, members gather for fellowship with refreshments in the Narthex after the 11:00am service and beginning at 8:30am each Sunday, donuts and conversation are available in the small dining room.
Further Opportunities
Alzheimer’s Support Group is for caregivers. They meet the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Library from 10:30am to Noon. Contact: Dick Florea 637-5015, e-mail: dickf1417@frontier.com
Recreation and Fellowship arranges for all potlucks, church meals, and fellowship activities. Contact: Sandy Burris 484-6970 or Nan Bloodgood 747-5784
Korean Thanksgiving Dinner - November 21, 2010 - The Korean Women's Association hosts Korean War Veterans for this annual event, which also includes music. This year's guest speaker will be Dr. Michael Wartell, IPFW chancellor.
Lunch ‘N’ Learn is an occasional educational luncheon offered after the 11:00am worship, followed by a speaker, or learning opportunity.
Easter Breakfast two seatings served in McKay Hall on Easter Sunday.
Annual Church Picnic in the Park A worship service is held with a pot luck picnic afterward.
Presbyterian Women offers Bible studies, fundraisers (such as the cookie booth at the Johnny Appleseed Festival), movie nights, worship at the lake, daycare and scholarships for women.Contact: Margaret Thena 432-6641, e-mail: mthena@storfinancial.com or Mona Rebman 637-6071, e-mail: lynn@rebmanconsulting.com
