ADULT MINISTRIES

The mission of the Christian Education Committee is to encourage the teaching of the Bible and growth in Christian Faith. Along with Sunday School on Sunday mornings, we also have groups for men, women, young adults, mature members (senior adults), and intergenerational groups that meet throughout the week to connect and grow in faith and fellowship.


Need help finding a group that's right for you?


Contact Rev. Emily Frandsen, Associate Pastor for Faith Formation, or feel free to drop into any class at any time.

SUNDAY SCHOOL


Sunday School classes at FPC center on a variety of topics, include all age ranges, and are led in a wide array of formats. Typically, Sunday School meets from 9:45 AM- 10:45 AM (August - May) and 9:00 AM- 9:45 AM (June - July). Some classes meet in-person, some virtually, and some as a hybrid in-person and online.


Click here to find out how to connect! 


Balancing Faith

Location: Room 204

Description: Explore the Bible, your faith, and how it relates to everyday life. Drop in for a single class or come every week. 


Leaders: Robert Morgan, Laura Bailey

Bible 101

Location: Room 203


Description: The men and women of mixed ages and backgrounds in this class meet each week for an engaging survey study of the Bible.


Leaders: Les Fowler, Joe Perkins, Sandy Durham

Current Issues

Location: Room 206


Description: Discuss issues that are currently in the news. Drop in for a single topic or come every week. 


Leaders: Rev. Lou Ann Sellers

Fellowship

Location: McGiffert Prayer Chapel


Description: This class studies the Bible using PC(USA) curriculum, "The Present Word," and sings together every Sunday.


Leaders: Shelley Hancock and Harvey Kline


Journey

Location: Brandon Parlor


Description: The adults in this class, many with school-aged and college-aged children, meet for an engaging study of the Bible and books on life-related topics.


Leaders: Blake Beavers & Mark Byars

McCain

Location: Room 208


Description: This class meets each week for singing and Bible study usually related to a sermon that has been preached at FPC.


Leaders: Lora Hubbard, Becky Compton and Beth Smith

Pacesetters

Location: Zoom Meeting only


Description: The mature adults of this class engage in lively discussion on a variety of contemporary cultural, faith, religious and moral issues.


Leader: Geoff Haynes

Searchers

Location: Room 207


Description: The men and women in this class seek to discern God's will for their lives through the study of scripture and current literature.


Leader: Don Bailey

MATURE MEMBERS

The mature members at FPC are always on the go... cruises, cooking school, caroling, and other fun outings!


For more information, contact:
Rev. Lou Ann Sellers | lasellers@fpctusc.org

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

All women of FPC are considered to be members of the Presbyterian Women (PWs). Small groups of women, called Circles, meet monthly for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Young Women's Bible Studies, some led and hosted by the PW Council Leaders, meet regularly and communicate via GroupMe. Contact Rev. Emily Frandsen for more details on Young Women's Bible Studies.


How To Get Involved 

MEN OF THE CHURCH

FPC offers two main men's small groups:

Men's prayer breakfast


All men of the church are invited to join the Men's Prayer Breakfast at FPC at 7am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. For more details, contact:

Tommy Danner | meltomdan@aol.com



young adult men's bible study

The Young Adult Men's Bible Study gathers for lunch at various restaurants around town at 11:30AM every Wednesday. For more information, contact:

Whit Whitfield | gwhitfieldvi@comcast.net

YOUNG ADULTS

There are many opportunities for young adults (20s & 30s) to become involved in the life and ministry of First Presbyterian Church. Young Adults gather for Sunday School  at 9:45am in room 211. This class is led by Cal Holt. There are also multiple Young Women's Bible study groups who meet throughout the school year. 


For more information, contact:

Rev. Emily Frandsen | efrandsen@fpctusc.org