Mondays

Younger Men's Bible Study

Noon-1:00pm (Large Private Dining Room)

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. This fall they will kick off with a study of The Beatitudes from the Gospel of Matthew. Bring a bite to eat if you want!

Women's Ministry Circles

Women's Circle 3

Circle Leader Substitute: Linda Kiehl
Meets the 2nd Monday at 10:30am in the Parlor

Women's Circle 9

Circle Leader: Malinda Willard
Meeting times and places vary.

Women's Circle 11

Circle Leaders: Marsha Hagins and Gail Ballard
Meets the 2nd Monday at 10:30 in the Perrin Room

Women's Circle 12

Circle Leader: Elizabeth Young
Meeting times and places vary.

Tuesdays

Women's Study: Tickled Pink

Back Stories in the Bible
Tuesdays, Sept 19 – Nov 7, 9:15-10:30 am, in Fogartie Hall

Join women of faith to discover the back stories and the side stories of Old Testament pillars like Rachel, Joseph, Moses, Caleb, Samson, and others. Their stories will inspire, instruct, and encourage us in faith too. Come for the study and reflection, for the laughter and friendship, and to deepen your trust in the Living God! We will be tickled pink to see you! Bring a friend! The more the merrier!

For more information contact Ansley Page.

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.

Nan & Tom's Summer Study Group

Tuesdays or Thursdays from 12:00 - 1:15 pm via Zoom
Starting September 12 & 14
Led by Nan McDaniel and Tom McDaniel

Women in Christian History
Ruth A. Tucker Extraordinary Women of Christian History

September 12 & 14: Intro and Chapter 1 (Early)
September 19 & 21: Chapters 2 & 3 (Medieval)
September 26 & 28: Chapters 4 & 5 (Protestant Era)
October 3 & 5: Chapters 6 & 7: (England & America—18^th century)
October 10 & 12: Chapters 8 & 9: (African American & Social Gospel)
October 17 & 19: Chapters 10 & 11: (England & America—19^th century)
October 24 & 26: Chapters 12 & 13: (19^th and 20^th centuries)
October 31 & November 1: Chapter 14 & Epilogue (World-wide—20^th century)
November 7 & 9: Looking Back & Celebrating Christian Women

Join either Tuesday or Thursday.

Contact Shannon Hutcheson for Zoom information.

Wednesdays

Women's Study: Christians in the Making

10:00 am, Wednesdays // Purnell Room
Led by Jennifer Biber
Join the great group of faithful women as they read, study and pray through the Bible. This fall CITM will be studying some of the lesser-known figures of the Old Testament though Neglected Voices by John Indermark

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!

Wednesday At First Programming

Covenant Connections: A Narrative Timeline of the Bible
Wednesdays at First – September-December 2023
6:15-7:00pm in Fogartie Hall

We tend to hear the story of the Bible in a piecemeal fashion – a story about Paul in Sunday School, a story about Moses in a sermon, a story about Abraham in a Bible study, and then a story about Jesus in a devotional. But how do all those stories fit together? This fall at Wednesdays at First, we will be exploring how these individual stories connect into a single narrative timeline that enriches our understanding of each of those stories, and allows us to see beyond the trees of individual disconnected stories to the great forest of God’s redemptive work in history.

9/13 – Creation to Babel
9/20 – Abe, Ike, Jake, and Joe (and the Strong Women Who Joined Them)
9/27 – From Egypt to the Promised Land
10/4 – Local Heroes and Antiheroes (Judges)
10/11 – Samuel, Saul, David, and Solomon
10/18 – Israel, Judah, Assyria, and Babylon
10/25 – TRUNK OR TREAT
11/1 – Exile, Return, and the Hope for a Bright Future
11/8 – From Malachi to Matthew
11/15 – The Stories of Jesus
11/29 – The Beginnings of the Church
12/6 – ADVENT WORKSHOP
12/13 – WHITE GIFTS SERVICE

Just Faith
6:15-8:15pm in Room 2208

Want to learn more about how to put your faith into action? JustFaith: Faith and Racial Justice will begin on September 13th, and it will run for 9 weeks on Wednesday nights (6:15-8:15pm). This program combines reading, videos, discussion, and prayer in a small group context. If you are interested in learning more or want to sign-up, please contact Leslie Lang. Space is limited.

Younger Women’s Bible Study (Wednesday/Thursday)
6-7pm on Wednesdays OR
9:30-10:30am on Thursdays

Younger Women’s Bible study will return on the week of September 20th/21st! There are two options for groups: Wednesday nights from 6pm-7pm and Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:30am. We will be continuing with the study of Genesis. If you missed last spring, please come and we will catch you up! For more information or to be added to the email list, please email Rev. Leslie Lang, Donna Pulliam, or Carter Smith.

Thursdays

Younger Women’s Bible Study (Wednesday/Thursday)
6-7pm on Wednesdays OR
9:30-10:30am on Thursdays

Younger Women’s Bible study will return on the week of September 20th/21st! There are two options for groups: Wednesday nights from 6pm-7pm and Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:30am. We will be continuing with the study of Genesis. If you missed last spring, please come and we will catch you up! For more information or to be added to the email list, please email Rev. Leslie Lang, Donna Pulliam, or Carter Smith.

Tuesdays or Thursdays from 12:00 - 1:15 pm via Zoom
Starting September 12 & 14
Led by Nan McDaniel and Tom McDaniel

Women in Christian History
Ruth A. Tucker Extraordinary Women of Christian History

September 12 & 14: Intro and Chapter 1 (Early)
September 19 & 21: Chapters 2 & 3 (Medieval)
September 26 & 28: Chapters 4 & 5 (Protestant Era)
October 3 & 5: Chapters 6 & 7: (England & America—18^th century)
October 10 & 12: Chapters 8 & 9: (African American & Social Gospel)
October 17 & 19: Chapters 10 & 11: (England & America—19^th century)
October 24 & 26: Chapters 12 & 13: (19^th and 20^th centuries)
October 31 & November 1: Chapter 14 & Epilogue (World-wide—20^th century)
November 7 & 9: Looking Back & Celebrating Christian Women

Join either Tuesday or Thursday.

Contact Shannon Hutcheson for Zoom information.

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 an 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.