DEC 15
EXPLORING THE FAITH & FIRST FRIENDS
​The Lightness of Being in the Dark
Speakers: Sidonie Smith and Jane Dutton
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This is the season where the dark increasingly surrounds us. We sing, Christ is the Light, and we struggle to bring more light into the darkness of the season and to let the darkness reveal its own sustaining messages. We will explore how to narrate our personal experience and collective vision in light and in darkness, sharing stories of how this form of storying can be uplifting and sustaining.
EXPLORING THE BIBLE
​The Parables of Jesus
Host: Ed Koster
Through in-depth study and group discussion, we’ll delve into the cultural context, spiritual meanings, and contemporary relevance of Jesus' parables. This class offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Scripture and discover new insights into the teachings of Christ.
DEC 22
EXPLORING THE BIBLE
​The Parables of Jesus
Host: Ed Koster
Through in-depth study and group discussion, we’ll delve into the cultural context, spiritual meanings, and contemporary relevance of Jesus' parables. This class offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Scripture and discover new insights into the teachings of Christ.
FOLLOW ME
Biblical Practices for Faithful Living​
The Follow Me curriculum is based on practices Jesus did and taught us to do as faithful followers. Written for people of all ages who wish to live out their faith, this curriculum examines where these practices are found in the Bible and how they have been used in Christian faith then and now.
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Exploring the Faith and First Friends classes will not meet.
JAN 5
FIRST FRIENDS
​The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul - Called to Follow Christ
Host: Carole Pawloski
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Follow the journeys of Paul, beginning with his dramatic conversion, as he spread the Gospel through modern-day Greece and Turkey. Travel to the early church sites and explore Paul's conversations with the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians.
Exploring the Bible, Exploring the Faith, and Follow Me will resume next Sunday, January 12.
JAN 12
EXPLORING THE FAITH
​The Gift of Our Faith Stories
Hosts: Melissa Anne Rogers and Micheal Oswalt
Our new elders and deacons in the class of 2027 have written short stories of their faith. Join us as several of these new officers, who are being ordained and installed today at the 9:30 and 11:30 services, will share their stories with the rest of us! Current elders and deacons will also share.
EXPLORING THE BIBLE
​The Parables of Jesus
Host: Ed Koster
Through in-depth study and group discussion, we’ll delve into the cultural context, spiritual meanings, and contemporary relevance of Jesus' parables. This class offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Scripture and discover new insights into the teachings of Christ.
FIRST FRIENDS
​The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul - Called to Go
Host: Carole Pawloski
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Follow the journeys of Paul, beginning with his dramatic conversion, as he spread the Gospel through modern-day Greece and Turkey. Travel to the early church sites and explore Paul's conversations with the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians.
FOLLOW ME
​Biblical Practices for Faithful Living​
The Follow Me curriculum is based on practices Jesus did and taught us to do as faithful followers. Written for people of all ages who wish to live out their faith, this curriculum examines where these practices are found in the Bible and how they have been used in Christian faith then and now.
JAN 19
EXPLORING THE FAITH
​Wrestling with Big Questions:
Speaking of Heaven
Speaker: Sid Smith
Host: Patricia Hershberger
Join us for a thought-provoking workshop as we explore how different civilizations and faith traditions have envisioned the “afterlife.” Together, we’ll delve into questions about how we imagine “Heaven.”
EXPLORING THE BIBLE
​The Parables of Jesus
Host: Ed Koster
Through in-depth study and group discussion, we’ll delve into the cultural context, spiritual meanings, and contemporary relevance of Jesus' parables. This class offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Scripture and discover new insights into the teachings of Christ.
FIRST FRIENDS
​The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul - Called to Suffer
Host: Carole Pawloski
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Follow the journeys of Paul, beginning with his dramatic conversion, as he spread the Gospel through modern-day Greece and Turkey. Travel to the early church sites and explore Paul's conversations with the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians.
JAN 26
EXPLORING THE FAITH
​Wrestling with Big Questions:
Speaking of Predestination
Speaker: Sid Smith
Host: Patricia Hershberger
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Join us for a workshop where we will explore how different civilizations and faith traditions have conceptualized ideas of fate, destiny, and predestination. Together, we’ll examine how the Presbyterian Church has articulated its understanding of predestination and the debates surrounding its role in the world.
EXPLORING THE BIBLE
​The Parables of Jesus
Host: Ed Koster
Through in-depth study and group discussion, we’ll delve into the cultural context, spiritual meanings, and contemporary relevance of Jesus' parables. This class offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Scripture and discover new insights into the teachings of Christ.
FIRST FRIENDS
​The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul - Called to Love
Host: Carole Pawloski
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Follow the journeys of Paul, beginning with his dramatic conversion, as he spread the Gospel through modern-day Greece and Turkey. Travel to the early church sites and explore Paul's conversations with the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians.
FOLLOW ME
​Biblical Practices for Faithful Living​
The Follow Me curriculum is based on practices Jesus did and taught us to do as faithful followers. Written for people of all ages who wish to live out their faith, this curriculum examines where these practices are found in the Bible and how they have been used in Christian faith then and now.