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First Church has a full complement of educational offerings for the 2010-2011 program year. To view or print a brochure of Sunday morning and mid-week course, click HERE.
Disciple I and Christian Believer Classes begin week of Sept 27
For more information and to preregister, click HERE.
Rally Day and the Opportunity Fair Sunday, September 12
Sunday mornings at9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Classes begin September 12
Connections Fellowship Hall Shared leadership
Connections is First Church's newest educational offering. It provides an opportunity for persons to discuss among friends, new and old, the joys and challenges in following Jesus Christ and to grow in faith by not only learning, but by playing and serving with other Christians as well.
McFaden Bible Class Room 223 Alan Morrison, leader
The Present Word: A study of the nature of God as the first person of the Trinity. The study explores Old Testament texts from Exodus and the Psalms.
New Members Class Graham Room Beth Kane and Bob Lizer, leaders
An exploration of being Christian in a Presbyterian way in and through the life and ministry of First Presbyterian Church. Topics include Bible study, beliefs, history, and missions.
Sycamore Class Donegal House South Marge Toxopeus, Cindia Stewart, and Charlie Leeper, leaders
A small group discussion group. 2010-2011 material includes the parables of Jesus, Paul's Letter to the Romans, and Dostoevsky's novel Crime and Punishment.
Thoughtful Christian Donegal House North Dan McCoig, leader
During the fall quarter, the class will read and discuss Brian McLaren's book A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That are Transforming the Faith.