Sundays, Beginning January 26 | 9:45 am | Parlor
Building on our theme for 2025 – Health and Wholeness, our adult bible study class will kick off a 6 week series, Stories of Hope and Healing. This pastor-led class takes a deep dive into stories of healing from our gospels and Hebrew Scripture. We will delve into the cultural and historical contexts of these stories and discern together how they continue to guide our lives and the life of the Church.
Monday Morning Bible Study
Grumpy Old Men - The Minor(?) Prophets with Pastor Kevin
Mondays, Beginning February 3 | 9:30 am | Room 200 & Zoom
Monday morning bible study resumes with a 12 week series on prophets you may not know. Even though the Minor Prophets are some of the least read books of Scripture, they are also some of the richest. These voices declare God’s glory by witnessing to God’s steadfast love and mercy. They demonstrate God’s holiness in God’s intense anger toward sin. They proclaim a humanity created to live in harmony and justice.
Looking Beyond The Stable Adult Advent Class
Sundays, December 1, 8, & 15 | Dining Hall
Join us for an engaging adult Sunday school series exploring the nativity story through the lens of fine art. Together, we will examine depictions of often-overlooked characters in the birth of Christ and consider the theological themes they highlight. Through the beauty and depth of these artistic works, we’ll deepen our understanding of the story beyond the familiar manger scene.
Healthy New Year
31 DAYS OF PRAYER
In a world that is shattered, how do we stay rooted in Christ, work to heal our brokenness, and reach out in love to the hurting? Let’s begin 2025 with 31 days of prayer.
Faith Builders Breakfast Speakers
Pastor's Sunday Class
June & July | 9:45 am | Room 200
Join your pastors and their guests to explore the “Theologians Through Time" highlighted in our Sunday sermons. Come to learn and to ponder the historical significance of these folks and what they have to teach the church today.
Wrestling With Joseph
Westbank Women Bible Study
Wednesdays | 10 am | Parlor
WWBS is for women of all ages who desire to keep their faith steady as well as enjoy and support one another. Join us for fellowship and Bible study.
Jan 8 - Feb 5: Praying Like Monks
Feb 12 – Mar 12: Women of the Bible
Mar 26 – May 7: What Did Jesus Do?
Contacts: Christy Engemoen (cengemoen@aol.com) or Mary Allaway (mballaway@aol.com).
Know Your Bible
September 8 - November 24 | Sundays | 9:45 am | Parlor
Join Al Krummenacher and Chris Knepp for this serious and fun exploration of what the Bible is, how it came to be and what we are supposed to do with it. Whether you are a serious Bible student or a beginner, come to discuss and learn more about the “rule of faith and life” that is our Bible.
Grow Groups
Peter The Fragile Rock
Ephesians Master Class
Master Class - Letter to the Ephesians. We’re beginning the new year with a new class. Take a deep dive into the profound wisdom, timeless themes, and transformative theology of the letter to the Ephesians. Join your pastors for a six-week Master class exploring the historical context, theological significance, and powerful message for the early Christian church and our own.
Sacred Sight - Adult Advent Class
Sundays, November 26 - December 10 | 9:45 am | Parlor
Discover the ancient Christian tradition of sacred sight, a spiritual practice of engaging with art to deepen your understanding of the Advent stories found in the Gospel of Luke.
Discover the Advent story in a new light and cultivate a sense of reverence as we prepare our hearts for the joyous celebration of Christ's coming. All adults are welcome to participate in this transformative exploration of faith and art.
Winter Signulls
WINTER JAM
Officer Nominations
Submissions Deadline is Tuesday, Sept 12
Our Congregational Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for our church officers as Elders and Deacons. Consider active members of our church who are engaged, committed, and eager to serve as leaders in the church.
Student Sunday School
Tuesday Morning Men’s Group
Tuesdays | 7:00 am I Church Parlor
"40 Days In The Word" | Jan 7 - Feb 11
Join our Tuesday Morning Men’s Prayer Group at 7 am Tuesdays in the church Parlor. They are studying "40 Days in the Word” – a Bible study program by Pastor Rick Warren that helps participants learn and to apply the Bible to their lives.
For more info, contact Mike Ussery.
Contemplative Christianity
Sundays | 9:45 am | Room 202
Contemplative Christian practice quiets the mind to allow for the experience of God’s presence in that moment and (eventually) in every aspect of life. Our Contemplative Christianity class offers the opportunity for group study, discussion, and experience of this ancient-yet-modern Christian approach to knowing God. We share a group reading and discussion, often accompanied by a practice opportunity.
Janis Claflin facilitates the class and is happy to answer questions, 512-657-5498, jcforpeace@gmail.com.