Upcoming Events
Bible Studies
We offer a wide selection of Bible studies that mirrors the school year. New studies are offered each fall and spring, with classes typically starting in early September and January. We offer long term studies like the Disciple series, as well as short-term studies running from 6-12 weeks. Our studies are led by both clergy and lay people.
To signup for one of our classes, email the church office by clicking here. Be sure to include the class name, your name, and a phone number so the class leader can contact you.
Winter and Spring Studies
Christianity’s Family Tree: What other Christians Believe and Why – In this 8 week course, Rev. Adam Hamilton presents a welcoming, inspiring vision of eight Christian denominations and faith traditions. Comparing the Christian family to our own extended families, he contends that each denomination has a unique, valuable perspective to offer on the Christian faith. For each group, he gives a brief history, outlines major beliefs, and describes some things we can learn from that tradition to strengthen our own Christian faith. Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Lutheranism, Presbyterianism, Anglicanism, Baptists, Pentecostalism, and Methodism are explored. Leader: Rev. Bruce Donnelly
Sunday evenings, 5:30pm – 7:00pm Class Dates: January 17th thru March 14th
Confronting the Controversies: Biblical Perspectives on Tough Issues – This is a 7-week, video-based study produced by Rev. Adam Hamilton. Leader: Walt Rue
This study has a three-fold purpose:
· To help Christians learn how to think through complex moral issues, applying both Biblical and theological thinking.
· To provide a model for how to have dialogue about moral issues while maintaining respect for persons on both sides of the divide.
· To demonstrate how the Christian faith relates to critical issues in contemporary society and, consequently how Christians play an important role in shaping the values and morals of society.
The subjects addressed are: 1) Separation of Church and State, 2) The Death Penalty, 3) Creation & Evolution in the Public Schools, 4) Euthanasia, 5) Prayer in Public Schools, 6) Abortion, 7) Homosexuality.
Sunday evenings, 5:30pm – 7:00pm Class Dates: March 21st thru May 9th
Anointed, Transformed, and Redeemed – This 6-week study follows David’s journey of faith. We’ll look at David as a young man, a middle-aged man, and then in the final third of his life. A Beth Moore. Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer Study. Leader: Sandra Dixon.
Monday mornings, 9:30am – 11:30am Class Dates: Jan. 11th, 25th thru February 22nd
Discerning the Voice of God (9:30-11:30am) – Having a hard time knowing what God is saying versus what others are saying? This 6-week Bible study from author and speaker Priscilla Shirer is designed to help participants know the voice of God: His language, character, and tone of voice. By growing closer to God through His Word, participants will be able to discern God's voice from the voice of strangers. Leader: Sandra Dixon.
Monday mornings, 9:30am – 11:30am Class Dates: March 1st thru April 5th
Men’s Morning Study – This informal study of the Bible meets continuously throughout the year. The group meets for one hour and discusses one chapter each week over coffee. No signup is necessary…just join us one Tuesday. Leader: Group led
Tuesday mornings, 7am – 8am
Disciple 1 [women only] – Have you always wanted to read your Bible, but never gotten around to it? This is the study for you! This 34-week video-based study, parallels the school year and surveys the entire Bible giving equal time to both the Old and New Testaments. This is a great study – don’t put off reading the Bible any longer! Leader: Rev. Dr. Ken Ray.
Tuesday mornings, 10am - noon Class Dates: January 19th thru May 25th
September 7th thru December 21st
The Fruits of the Spirit – This study will explore the “fruits of the spirit” found in Galatians 5:22-23. We’ll be studying love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. No signups are necessary for this study. Feel free to attend as your time permits. Immediately follows Wednesday Night Supper. Leader: Rev. Dr. Ken Ray
Wednesday evenings, 6:45pm – 7:30pm Class Dates: 1-13 thru 4-28
