Mondays

Women's Ministry Circles

Into the Light: Finding Hope Through the Prayers of Lament
Monthly, September - May
The biblical practice of lament is found throughout scripture but is largely neglected in the church today. This monthly Bible study explores the practice of lament as it is found throughout the Bible and invites us into this practice as we stand with the suffering and lift those sufferings to God, finding hope along the way in the God whose love for us knows no end.

Join a Circle to find a community of women who studies and supports one another thought life's joys and challenges.

• Circle 3 – second Monday of each month at 10:30am in the Parlor
• Circle 9 – Offsite
• Circle 11 – second Monday of each month at 10:30an in the Perrin Room
• Circle 12 – Offsite quarterly

For more information or to join a Circle, please contact Craig Foster.

God, Improv, and the Art of Living

Mondays at 6pm in the Church Library
January 27-March 17
Led by Craig Foster

The principle of “yes, and…” has been foundational to improv comedy, but perhaps it can also be a principle that can guide our lives of faith. Scripture is full of people who say “yes, and…” as they accept what life throws at them and build upon it. Join this 8-week study of pastor, author, and speaker MaryAnn McKibben Dana’s second book Monday evenings to find an invigorating approach to life and discipleship.

Tuesdays

Tickled Pink Women's Study

Begins January 21 to March 18
Tuesdays at 9:15-10:30am in Fogartie Hall AND
at 5:30-6:30pm in the High School Room F207
Led by Susan Oldham and Ansley Page

Our fun-loving intergenerational large group gathers for community, Bible study, and joy.  Women of the church are invited to join in the stand-alone lessons, special service projects, and faith friendships that bless the soul.  Come for the fun and spiritual boost and leave with a good word and a deeper friendships!

BBC

10:30 am & 7 pm, First Tuesday of each month // The William Arthur Center

Named for its founder Dr. Bill Arthur, this large and enthusiastically devoted group of literature lovers gathers monthly for an insightful analysis of a variety of good reads. Each month focuses on a different book, and all are welcome for refreshments, fellowship, and stimulating discussion.

The Challenge of Acts

Tuesdays at 12:30pm in the Purnell Room and on Zoom
January 21-March 25
Led by Craig Foster

The Book of Acts stands at the center of the New Testament, bridging the Gospels and the Epistles of Paul and telling the story of the gospel of Jesus Christ encountering the world in new and powerful ways. N.T. Wright’s book provides a framework for understanding this important book, looking at the major themes and ideas of large sections of the book while also delving deeply into the chapters that help bring specificity and focus to the rest of the book.

Finding Hope in Lament

Third Tuesday of each month, August 20 – April 15
5:30-6:30pm in the Purnell Room
Led by Craig Foster
The biblical practice of lament is found throughout scripture but is largely neglected in the church today. This monthly Bible study explores the practice of lament as it is found throughout the Bible and invites us into this practice as we stand with the suffering and lift those sufferings to God, finding hope along the way in the God whose love for us knows no end. (Note that this study uses the same materials that the Circles will be using this year but is open to everyone. All are welcome, regardless of age or gender!)

Wednesdays

Christians in the Making Women's Study

10:00 am, Wednesdays // Purnell Room and Zoom
Starting January 8
Led by Jennifer Biber

Join this great group of faithful women as they read, study, and pray through the Bible. This winter, CITM will be studying Amy-Jill Levine's book Witness at the Cross.

This book shows how the people at the cross each have distinct roles to play. Each Evangelist presents a distinct picture of the death of Jesus. Each portrays different individuals and groups of people at the cross, each offers different images and dialogues, and so from each, we learn how those meanings and messages cross the centuries to any who would come to the cross today.

Wednesday Men's Bible Study

Wednesdays from Noon-1:00pm (year-round)
In the Arthur Center
Led by Kyle Keefer, this faithful group of men takes an in-depth walk through books of the Bible. Bring your Bible and a bite to eat, if you want!

Younger Men's Bible Study

Young Men's Bible Study
Noon-1:00pm (Small Private Dining Room)
Starting January 15
Young men of the church and community are invited to a weekly Bible Study, led by Rev. Alan Dyer. This is a great opportunity for fellowship, prayer, and learning with other men in their 20s/30s/40s. Lunch provided. To get on the text list, please contact Monteigne Campbell ([email protected]).

Wednesdays at First Adult Programming

Younger Women’s Bible Study
On Wednesdays at 6:30pm, all young adult women are invited to Room F207 to study the Gospel of Mark.

Adult Programs Schedule (6:30pm in the Social Hall)
1/8/2025            Spartanburg Now: Dr. Russell Booker, CEO of Spartanburg Academic Movement
1/15/2025          FPC Weekday School: Today and Tomorrow 
1/22/2025          All About Alzheimer's 
1/29/2025          Church Family Night

Thursdays

Younger Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday/Thursday in Room F207 (High School Room)
6:30-7:15 pm on Wednesdays
OR
9:15-10:15 am on Thursdays

All young adult women are invited to Room F207 to study the Gospel of Mark.

Strength to Love

Thursdays at 12:00pm in the Purnell Room and on Zoom
January 9-April 24
Led by Craig Foster, Nan McDaniel and Tom McDaniel

Coretta Scott King says, “If there is one book Martin Luther King, Jr. has written that people consistently tell me has changed their lives, it is Strength to Love.” Join in this study of Dr. King’s classic text Thursdays at noon in the Purnell Room and on Zoom.

Fridays

Early Men’s Bible Study

6:30-7:30am in the Small Private Dining Room
Led by John Verreault, this men's group begins their day studying the Bible and exploring faith together.

Friday Men's Bible Study

7:00-8:00am in the Arthur Center
This Friday Morning Bible Study is a group of men who gather each week to journey through the books of the Bible. And what a journey it is! There is commentary that is interesting (and often humorous) as it is informative. Also, there is fellowship and camaraderie that you wouldn't quite expect at such an early hour. Come and join us for a faith-inspiring time of study and learning.