Community Groups
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Classes for Adults
The Good & Beautiful Life
Sundays from 9:45-10:45 AM
12-week class starts August 9
12-week class starts August 9
In The Good and Beautiful Life, James Bryan Smith explores Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and the false narratives that keep us from living fully in God’s kingdom. Through accessible teaching and practical exercises, this class will help participants put Jesus’ words into practice and grow in lives shaped by love, truth, and grace. Led by Virginia Guffey and Shan Schatzle
Growing With
Sundays at 5:30 PM
9-week class starts September 13
9-week class starts September 13
In Growing With, Kara Powell and Steven Argue help parents navigate their changing relationships with children as they move into adulthood. This class will offer empty nesters practical, faith-centered ways to stay connected, encourage independence, and build relationships that continue to grow through every season. Led by Lauren Serpas.
Making Sense of the Bible
Wednesdays from 6-7:30 PM
12-week class starts August 19
12-week class starts August 19
Making Sense of the Bible explores how Scripture was written, what it means for the Bible to be inspired, and how Christians can interpret difficult passages faithfully. This class will help participants engage the Bible’s challenging questions while rediscovering its power to guide us toward God and the life revealed in Jesus. Led by Rev. Brady Whitton. Zoom available.
No registration needed. For the Zoom link, please email Virginia Guffey.
Pastor's Bible Study
Thursdays from Noon-1 PM
Ongoing, resumes August 6
Ongoing, resumes August 6
This pastor-led Bible study explores the Scripture on which the week’s sermon is based, offering a deeper understanding of the text and its meaning for our lives. Participants may attend in person or by Zoom.
Sunday School Series
Rings & Ivy
Join Rings and Ivy class in their study of the book The Holy Spirit, led by Brian Snyder. United Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton discusses the Holy Spirit including how the authors of the Hebrew Scriptures understood God's spirit and the similarities and differences with how the New Testament writers spoke about the Holy Spirit. Meets in Room 117 of the Adult Building. Study begins July 26 - no registration needed.
Journey
Deep with feelings of joy, fear, shame, and at times, inconsolable rage, the Psalms help readers express a range of emotions in their prayers and daily lives. We will learn how the Psalms teach our hearts how to express our feelings before God. Meets in the McKenzie Library. Study begins August 2 - no registration needed.
Good News
The Good News Sunday School class will be led by Dr. Tasha Whitton in a study of Nevi'im II: The Prophets. This series brings the prophetic books to life through visual timelines, maps, historical context, and thematic connections. We will explore the messages of the prophets, including their calls to repentance, justice, covenant faithfulness, judgment, hope, restoration, and redemption. Meets in the Aldrich Chapel. Study begins September 6 - no registration needed.