Adult Ministries
Our Education Philosophy
One definition of theology is that it is “faith seeking understanding.” As Christians at First Presbyterian Church, we are not content to merely say “I believe,” and stop there. As people of faith we believe we have a responsibility to continue the lifelong process of seeking further understanding so our knowledge of who God is and what God has done in Jesus Christ can grow. When we study together we build our community of faith and grow both individually and as a church community. Please consider attending the following classes offered throughout the week.
Winter Classes
Journey Through the New Testament
Come join Dr. Judson as he leads participants in a journey through the New Testament. The class is offered at three different times through the week; Sundays 11:30am in Fireside Room, Wednesdays 5pm and Thursdays at 7pm, in the Chapel. You can download the complete schedule here. The weekly outlines can be downloaded here: Gospel of Mark, The Gospel of Matthew; The Gospel of Luke; The Gospel of John; Thessalonians; Galatians; I Corinthians; Romans; Philippians; (more to come)
On-going Classes and Group
- Morning Readers’ Circle Third Tuesday of the month at 10am in Fireside Room. This book group meets each month to read and discuss current books. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Kathy Nyberg at 248.644.2906.
- Evening Readers’ Circle Second Tuesday of the month at 7pm in Fireside Room. This evening group meets each month to read and discuss current books. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Ginny Axon at 248.626.1138.
- Tuesday Early Morning Bible Study Ongoing at 7am in Rooms 141-142 Current topic is First and Second Samuel. It is easy to start any time and new comers are always welcome to join at any time. Questions? Contact Ross Stuntz at 248.642.1654.
- Tuesday Morning Bible Study Tuesday at 8:45am in the Library Current topic is Second Samuel. It is easy to start any time and new comers are always welcome to join at any time. Questions? Contact Ross Stuntz at 248.642.1654.
- Third Wednesday Bible Studies Third Wednesdays at 9:30am in Calvin Hall – Confessing the Beatitudes by Margaret Aymer is the study for 2011-2012 Presbyterian Women. How do women hear and respond to scripture written by and about men? This year we will examine the Beatitudes from a feminist perspective and see how that changes our reading of the texts. Dr. John Judson will lead this PW Bible study the third Wednesday of most months. The free study guide will be available (donations of $6 gratefully accepted). Free child care available – please reserve by calling or emailing Kim McGlynn (kimmcglynn {at} fpcbirmingham(.)org). More information about PW events and activities at http://pw.fpcbirmingham.org
- Wednesday Night Connect Wednesdays at 5pm – Want to get connected? If so, then come join us for Wednesday Night Connect. You will be able to: study the NewTestament with Dr. Judson from 5 – 6pm; Connect with others over a catered dinner from 5:30 – 7:00pm; Connect with God through worship led by Dr. Krug from 7 – 7:30pm.
- Lunch and Learn Second Thursdays from 11:30am – 1 pm in Calvin Hall. Bring a bag lunch (dessert & beverage provided). PLEASE: RSVP by signing up in the Main Office.
- Fun, Fitness & Fellowship Tuesday & Thursday 10 – 11am, Youth Room. The Fun, Fitness, & Fellowship exercise class continues to welcome new participants.
