Adult Ministry
Small Groups for Adults
We believe that learning is a lifelong process, so we offer many ways for adults to continue learning, growing, and serving God through our family of faith. As a nurturing family of caring believers, we walk alongside each other and encourage one another to follow Christ as we do life together. Through small groups on Sunday mornings and various classes on Wednesday nights, our adults experience the love of God, while building lifelong relationships centered on love, care, and respect.
Opportunities on Sunday Morning
Small groups for adults of all ages are offered on Sunday mornings from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Come a little early and grab a free donut and coffee! Most groups meet in the classrooms around our gym. You can find them by going through the doors marked “Family Life Center” toward the back of the parking lot.
Our groups use a variety of literature and
Kai
Adults (college-age up to retirees) gather for prayer, reflection on each week’s lectionary texts, and shared community.
Kai is the Greek word for “and”
Koinonia
Mostly older adults focus on fellowship and care for each other, as well as study and discussion using Smyth & Helwys Formations Bible Study guides with rotating teachers.
Kingdom Seekers
A variety of ages from young adults to recently retired meet for Biblically-based reflection and conversation centered around the Revised Common Lectionary. This class also loves to gather outside of Sundays for parties and celebrations.
All Things Considered
Composed primarily of senior adults, the class meets for fellowship and study with a focus on how scripture, the experiences of writers and each other inform their faith journey. The class uses a variety of sources to stimulate discussion—the Bible, books, Christian literature.
Martha Simpson
Formerly a class for older women, but now open to any interested person, meets for fellowship and study using Smyth & Helwys Formations Bible Study guides. (Location: Children’s Hall, room 8)
Opportunities on Wednesday
In addition to Sunday mornings we also have several short-term classes on Wednesday nights after dinner. Dinner starts at 5:15 with a suggested donation of $5 per person. Classes for all ages start at 6:00. Here are the upcoming offerings.
October Programs
Reflecting on Wendell Berry (October 14 & 21)
Following the recent passing of Wendell Berry, Roger Ward will lead conversations in the RA exploring the questions and challenges this beloved Kentucky writer offers our faith.
- October 14: “The Burden of the Gospels” – What does it mean to take Jesus’ teachings seriously while remaining humble about our own understanding? In this 2005 essay, Berry invites us to wrestle honestly with Scripture and consider how faith can make room for mystery and uncertainty. Read the essay here.
- October 21: “Christianity and the Survival of Creation” – How might our faith call us to care more deeply for the earth? Originally delivered as a sermon at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1992, this essay confronts Christianity’s participation in the destruction of creation and challenges the church to embrace its responsibility for creation’s care. Read the essay here.
Popcorn on the Playground (October 7, 14, 21)
On Wednesday nights in October, we are reaching out to our neighbors and inviting them to Popcorn on the Playground from 6 to 7 on our very own playground out back. Faith adults and youth are invited too! Everyone can enjoy popcorn and snacks, the children can play, and the grown-ups can chat and get to know each other. See you there!
Churchwide Fall Fun Night (October 28)
Join us for Fall Fun Night and the culmination of Popcorn on the Playground from 5:15 to 7 p.m. in the backyard and on the playground. We’ll celebrate the season with pumpkin painting, crafts, games, live music from Shanghai Express (Sam Pollock’s band), and plenty of pizza and popcorn!
Come in costume, wear something festive, or come just as you are. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, invite a friend or neighbor, and enjoy a casual evening of fun and fellowship with our family of Faith. There’s something for all ages, and everyone is welcome!