Ongoing education and faith development are important parts of each person’s spiritual journey. While worship is the event that is central to our life as a congregation, an important aspect of spiritual development takes place within the smaller groups of this church. In these small groups we really get to know one another and can help provide Christian companionship, nurture and support. A Sunday school class offers an opportunity for more in depth study of the Bible as well as an opportunity to further our own spiritual journey through studying with others.

There are a variety of adult Sunday school classes to choose from. Below is a basic description of each class, also check out the ‘FPC Adult Ministry News’ page to see what the classes are studying at any particular time. All classes welcome your participation.

Bethany Class (room 207)
Membership: men and women- couples and singles, around retirement age
Curriculum: “Present Word,” the PCUSA curriculum which follows the Uniform Lesson series
Format: the class is taught by a variety of teachers from within this class as well as many others, mainly lecture based with some discussion. Class begins with hymn singing.

Choir Class (choir room)
Membership: choir members who also want to participate in a Sunday school class
Curriculum: “Present Word,” the PCUSA curriculum which follows the Uniform Lesson series
Format: lecture and discussion, led by the same teacher most weeks; this class meets for an abbreviated session beginning at 9:15 a.m. and finishes before choir practice begins.

Discovery Class (room 209)
Membership: men and women of all ages
Curriculum: Varies; its study focuses on many aspects of living and maturing in the Christian faith
Format: class members may teach or lead discussion in a particular area or an outside speaker with a particular interest or expertise may be invited to lead

Focus on Women (309)
Membership: women of all ages
Curriculum: topical books or videos, many deal with issues particular to women, many offer support and encouragement for living as women of faith
Format: lecture and discussion, led by a volunteer teacher or facilitator

Fraser-Edmunds Class (chapel)
Membership: men of all ages
Curriculum: “Present Word,” the PCUSA curriculum which follows the Uniform Lesson series and “Gospel” which also follows the Uniform Lesson series
Format: lecture with teachers who volunteer from within the class

Friendship Class (room 203)
Membership: men and women, late 30’s through 50’s
Curriculum: “Present Word,” the PCUSA curriculum which follows the Uniform Lesson series; this class also sometimes studies something topical
Format: lecture and discussion, taught by volunteer teachers or facilitators; occasionally led by an invited guest teacher with a particular area of interest or expertise; the class begins with a time of fellowship and light refreshment

Genesis Class (room 208)
Membership: men and women, late 20’s to early 40’s
Curriculum: varies, may include videos, topical studies, exploring an aspect of faith/doctrine or current events in the light of faith
Format: rotating teachers who volunteer from within the class

Harmony Class (room 210)
Membership: men and women, 40’s to 60’s
Curriculum: varies and includes Kerygma Bible studies, topical studies, faith development issues and occasional videos
Format: lecture and discussion led or facilitated by volunteers from within the class or other speakers with a particular interest or area of expertise

McLaurin Berean Bible Class (room 101)
Membership: from mid 60’s on
Curriculum: “Present Word,” the PCUSA curriculum which follows the Uniform Lesson series
Format: lecture based taught by a rotating group of four teachers