Bible Study and Adult Christian Education

Encoders: Living into the Biblical Text

Rick Allen leads a spirited and informed discussion of lectionary texts every Sunday morning at 9:45 am in Kohlstedt Hall.

Join us as we study together and journey through the Bible. The class follows the schedule of the Revised Common Lectionary. This is a facilitated class in which everyone gets the chance to learn at their own pace.

Great for newcomers to the text and long-time students as well.

All are welcome. Drop in!

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Spiritual Entrepreneurs

Join a meeting of friends to pray and share faith in a safe setting. Spiritual Entrepreneurs meets at 9:45 am in the Wesley Room.

If you want to strengthen and deepen your prayers, or you want to work on spiritual questions to go farther in and farther out in your faith journey, then this is the place for you.

This group is facilitated by Paul Edwards.

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Disciple Bible Study

The DISCIPLE Bible Study program is designed to develop strong Christian leaders through the in-depth study of Scripture.

Disciple is a great place to get started on that promise you made to get to know some new people and explore the scriptures.

Through DISCIPLE, persons are strengthened in their faith and guided into service and ministry. Strong, biblically nourished leadership will help you grow in vitality and Christian discipleship. This 17-week study, Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study, is divided between Old and New Testaments and takes participants from Genesis through Revelation prompting them along the way to consider their human condition and become disciples.

Novices will not be discouraged and experts will be refreshed.

Bible reading (annotated Bible recommended) and workbook (cost: $35) homework is required between each 1-1/2 hour session.

DISCIPLE meets Sunday evenings from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the Millennium Room.

For more information contact Pastor Laurie 650-323-6167 x102.

Click here for a complete Disciple class schedule.

Check out our Adult Education page for additional First Church Bible Study opportunities.

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Theology by the Cup

Theology by the Cup is a safe place to get together for open conversation about faith. The name comes from Pastor Michael's belief that sometime we should take our theology "by the cup," so we don't become too full of ourselves and unable to hear one another. We are all travelers on a journey that brings us closer to God every day. I hope you will feel welcomed to join in a conversation about that journey.

Join us on Thursdays in Redwood City
Join Pastor Michael Thursdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Peet's Coffee and Tea, 2600 Broadway (at Perry) in Redwood City.

There is also a special Young Adults Edition of Theology by the Cup for 18-34(ish) year olds. Learn more about it here.

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Theology by the Cup (Young Adults Edition)

Calling all 18-34ish year olds.

Theology by the Cup (Young Adults Edition) is taking place every Sunday morning at 9:45 am in Sacred Grounds (aka the Patio Room).

You don't have to recite any doctrine to get a good cup of coffee and some time in conversation with one another and our Senior Pastor, Michael Love.

Why don't you make Theology by the Cup your stop after Upstream or before 10:45 worship?

For more information, please contact Pastor Michael 650-323-6167 x101

No longer a young adult? No problem. You are invited to be a part of the regular edition of Theology by the Cup. Learn more about it here.

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Adult Christian Education Classes

Three Adult Education classes are under way! Join us for a spiritual fellowship that will build up the soul of this church through spirited encounter with God and with one another in safe, caring small group settings.

Spiritual Entrepreneurs : Adult Spiritual Formation Classes

Weekly Sunday morning meetings modeled on the Wesleyan Small Group.
     - Encounter God in a facilitated hour of prayer and conversation.
     - Deepen friendships with other members.
     - Meet and share faith in a safe and caring environment.
     - Meets in the Wesley Room

Encoders : Living into the Biblical Text

Weekly Sunday morning facilitated journey through the biblical texts.
     - Follows the Revised Common Lectionary readings.
     - Great for newcomers to the text and long-time students as well.
     - Meets in Kohlstedt Hall

Wesleyan Class

Weekly Wednesday small group meeting in the style of the Wesleyan Class.
Centered in a time of prayer and scripture sharing, this group is our most available venue for the neighborhood Senior Citizens of downtown Palo Alto. We have shared biblical texts for discussion, chatted about concepts of theology, and read seasonal devotionals together, such as "The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem," by Adam Hamilton and "Three Simple Rules," by Ruben Job.
• Meets in the Wesley Room every Wednesday morning at 10:00am

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