Sundays
Faith and Family
Starting August 25, Weekly, Room 216
Coordinated by Liz Forney
This class, oriented toward parents of school age children and teens, will be taking a deep dive this Fall into a rich resource exploring some of the essential teachings of our faith using the book Flourishing on the Edge of Faith by Andrew DeCort PhD. Books for all participants will be provided by the Adult Ministry committee.
Contact Liz Forney Liz.Forney@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Difficult Decisions: Bringing Christianity to Everyday Ethics
October 27 through November 24, Agape Classroom
Led by Charlie Chadwick,
So, what does “ethics” mean? And is it any different for Christians? This class will explore the idea of ethical behavior in everyday life and the models that Christians use to make difficult ethical decisions. We will discuss the ideas and terminology in contemporary ethics and then look at specific issues: resolving conflicts between individual values and societal values; rationalizing unethical decisions; organizational ethics; and what happens when the “ethical” decision isn’t obvious. The course will see what scripture has to say and will use video case studies to focus the discussion.
"Suffer the Little Children": A Christian Response for At Risk Children & Adolescents
November 10 through November 24, Chapel
Led by Jann Balmer
This three-week class is intended to raise awareness about the plight of foster and at-risk children and adolescents in our community. The course will encourage our members to explore opportunities to support these children of God through a variety of actions. We will discuss the impact on these children from early childhood to the challenges of 18-year-old adolescents who face uncertainty when aging out of the system. We also will explore opportunities to support foster families who are responsible for the safety and well-being of these children. Since this class will occur immediately prior to Thanksgiving and Advent, it provides a great opportunity for our members and families to reflect on their blessings and consider actions that they can take to help support these children/adolescents.
Exploring Advent
December 1 through December 22, Chapel
Led by Wayne Mullins
“Advent: (1) a coming into being or use; (2) a coming of Christ at the Incarnation”. This class will explore various aspects of the Church's definition of Advent. We will look at the earliest concepts of "the Messiah" in the Old Testament, how the concept evolved into the days of Jesus's birth, and the development into the concept of The Christ, along with the birth stories themselves. A little history, a little geography, a little culture, a little theology, and a good deal of actual Scripture, all presented in audio visual style with discussion.
Mondays
Men's Lunch
The Men’s Luncheon Group is focused on fellowship, an opportunity for the men of the church to gather, break bread, and share a time of fellowship. We typically have a speaker at our meetings, church members and others who can share knowledge and experience on a wide variety of topics. We usually introduce our speakers around 1:00 pm, presentations are in the 30-to-45-minute range and with time for questions. We plan to be done by 2:00 pm.
Second Monday of each month at 12:30pm, Agape Classroom
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina is a spiritual practice of scripture reading that involves both meditation and prayer. It promotes a time of communion with God and an ability to increase our knowledge of God's word. Traditionally Lectio has four separate steps: reading, meditating, praying, and contemplating. Each time the scripture is read, the group reflects upon its meaning which is then followed by prayer and contemplation on the Word of God. Contact Debbie Rexrode for the Zoom link.
Monday Evenings, 7:30pm - 8:30pm, Zoom
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Tuesday Morning Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina is the practice of reading scripture, meditating, and praying. Traditionally, it has four separate steps: read, meditate, pray, contemplate. It is not intended to be a study of God's Word but rather a way for each person reading or meditating to experience God's Word for them.
Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00am, Zoom
Elizabeth Circle
We come together with group concerns, prayer, business and Bible study. This year our Bible study will be presented by PW/Horizons. Mission projects vary yearly according to our group interests and community needs. We have consistently supported the World Fellowship of the Least Coin. Together we are a fun, caring group who support one an-other and love to welcome new members.
First Tuesdays, 12:30pm, Room 216
Presbyterian Women Circle 6
Circle 6 is a group of women who are interested in fellowship, thought-provoking discussion, developing close friendships and sharing Christ’s love through serving others. Please feel free to bring your lunch and come early for fellowship. This year we will focus on the Horizon's Bible study. "What my Grandmother taught me." by Merryl Beain. Our mission projects include providing floral arrangements during Advent for the homebound of our church, recycling cards for St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, Least Coin, Georgia’s Friends food pantry, and Meals on Wheels pet food pantry.
Second Tuesdays, 1:00pm
Thursdays
Quilt Sowers
Quilt Sowers of FPC enjoy the 3F’s—fellowship, friendship and field trips—while creating and sewing quilts of all sizes for an abused women’s shelter, children’s quilts for the baptized children in our own church family, and other quilted items. Members bring a bag lunch and stay as long as their schedule allows. We try to hold 2-3 Sew-a-thons each year, enjoy tak-ing day-long field trips to quilt shows or “favorite” quilting shops, and sell our quilts twice a year during Fellowship Hour. The group likes to say “if you can sew a straight line, you can become a quilter”, and we love welcoming and mentoring “new-to-quilting” members!
Thursdays, 10:00-4:00pm, Room 216
Special Activities
Supper Club
Starts August 31
Led by Jill & Jim Campbell
Food, fun, and fellowship among First Pres'ers: what a great way to connect! The intention of the Supper Club is to create a gathering of men and women of all ages who enjoy coming together, sharing a meal, and deepening their relations with each other.
Those who want to join the fun should contact Jill Campbell at jilldoov@comcast.net. The Kick-off for the new season will be Saturday, August 31. Please RSVP by August 24. Groups will be formed in August and will plan their Supper together. The Fall Supper Season will include 4 gatherings Sept-Dec.
We are adding a new category..Daytime Clubbers ( for those who want to meet only during daytime hours)
There are no rules for time or day to meet. Your individual groups will decide where and when is most convenient for the majority. The goal will be to meet monthly.
Weekly Women's Bible Study
We encourage you to join us without concern with it being "mid-year." We are studying Genesis, but each chapter in the study guide looks at a different chapter in Genesis. So, if you wish to "catch up," you can do so at your leisure and still be able to fully participate in our discussions. Women of all ages welcome; church or preschool membership not required. Coffee provided. Bring Your Own Mug, some curiosity, and most importantly, yourself.