ADULT MINISTRIES

BEING THE CHURCH TOGETHER THROUGH SMALL GROUPS, ACT II COMMUNITIES & BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

ACT II COMMUNITIES

SUNDAYS AFTER WORSHIP

If worship is “Act I” of our Sunday time together as a church, then what comes next is “Act II.” Immediately after worship, we make our way into a variety of intentionally smaller and more relational communities. We call these “Act II Communities.” Below are options we are currently offering for adults. These that are designed for a variety of learning styles and relational needs. Our great hope is that you will find yourself in one of these settings and that your faith will grow and your sense of belonging and being known will be affirmed. For kids, and the adults who are coming alongside them, we have LAUNCH: FPC Kids Community during Act II. They meet in the Lower Level East Wing of our building. High Schoolers meet in the Brick Room. Middle Schoolers meet in the Westminster Room. Nursery care, for birth-2years, is available on the main level.

Gospel According to John

An in depth look at the Gospel. Taught by historian and biblical scholar, Bruce Gore. Join him in the Sanctuary. You can also watch video lessons by Bruce on YouTube at this LINK. Remaining dates: April 28, May 5, 19 & 26 and June 2.

TED Talk & Intergenerational Conversation … led by Brad & the Initiative 3 Team

Join us on May 19 in the Fireside Room. We’ll watch the 11-minute TED Talk then have some conversation.
About the TED Talk: The Silent Generation, baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, Gen Z -- we're all in this together. How are our assumptions about each other holding us back from working and communicating better? Social psychologist Leah Georges shows how we're more similar than different and offers helpful tactics for navigating the multigenerational environment.

The Gift of Empathy … led by Betsy and our Stephen Ministers

Join us on May 19 and June 2 in Room 210. Empathy is a necessary skill for Christians who wish to love others! We can all get better at expressing empathy to our neighbors, families, in the workplace, or with strangers. Join us to learn about empathy and practice together over these 2 sessions.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

**Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study**

Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
Summer Book Study (7 weeks) begins June 3
**The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi** by Kathie Lee Gifford and Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel
Cost: $15 **SIGN UP HERE**

**Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Study**

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am
Led by Pastor John Sowers
Join us for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Just show up with your Bible ... and bring a friend.

**Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study**

Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
April 18 - May 30
***Keeping the Faith: A Study in Jude***
Cost: $10 **SIGN UP HERE**

IMAGINE DEEPER PRAYER

Link to Prayer Resources / Definitions / Encouragement

These resources help us experience contemplative, imaginative prayer that can help us open our hearts in new, refreshing ways and challenge us to encounter God in all things, witnessing to the joy of the Gospel.

SMALL GROUPS

If you are interested in being part of a group, please let us know: email Brenda.

Some groups use the Sermon-based Discussion Guides. These are based on the scripture text and sermon from Sundays. They include scripture references and questions for reflection and discussion.

For more information about classes and groups listed on this page and other adult ministries please go to our current newsletter or contact one of our staff members.