“Love God” calls us to know more about God and what God wants for us.
You can’t love what you don’t know. Here at SHPC we offer a wide variety of classes and bible studies that aim to deepen our understanding of who God is and how we can live into all that God desires for us.



Current Class Offerings At SHPC
The Exquisite Form: Drawing for the Child of God
Sunday, June 22 | 11:30AM | Portable B
Ever look in the mirror and wonder who is this? Or wish that something was different about what you see reflected back? Ever wonder how others see you? In this workshop we examine how we view ourselves and those around us through fun drawing exercises. Hopefully along the way we’ll find new perspectives and have a lot of laughs in the process of giving ourselves a little grace to be imperfect.

The Wisdom Circle
Sundays | 11:45AM | Adult Portable | Begins June 22
Looking to deepen your prayer life and connection to God? Join us as we dive into the contemplative practices of silent meditation, chant, body prayer and Lectio Divina. We'll also read the book "Mystical Hope" by Cynthia Bourgeault. At a time when people are yearning for good news, we will learn how to recognize this mystical hope in our own lives, how to deepen it through prayer, and how to carry it into the world as a source of strength and renewal. The SHPC Wisdom Circle, rooted in the Christian Wisdom Tradition, offers tools and practices for inner transformation.

Empowered by Grace: Living Bold, Joyful, & Resilient
Thursdays | 10AM | Cafe | Begins May 8
Join us on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in-person or via Zoom/Owl. We will go on a journey where we will look at building a life of intention and action. In this series we will look at various timeless personal development practices and other strategies to incorporate into our daily lives so we can become more resilient, bold, and joyful. We will look at prayer, breath work, meditation, gratitude, affirmations, visualizations, reading, scribing and other practices to transform our lives.

Theology 101
Wednesdays | 6PM | Portable B | Begins March 19
Did you know that the work of theology isn't just for pastors or people with fancy theological degrees? And did you realize that each one of us is called as followers of Jesus to learn what it means to think theologically about the world around us? If you are wondering how that is possible and what you can do to learn those kinds of skills, then Pastor Leon has a class for you! Pastor Leon will be teaching a Theology 101 class beginning on Wednesday March 19th 6-8 PM. This class will cover all the major issues within Christian theology with a focus on developing skills to "do theology" in practical ways. The class will be divided into two parts and dinner will be available.

Bible Studies
Mary Martha Circle
First Thursdays | 1PM | Hybrid
The Mary Martha Circle (MMC) is a group of loving and caring women who meet for fellowship and study a Christ-centered lesson monthly, September to May. This year we will be focused on rediscovering joy through the book UnDistracted by Bob Goff.
Our name reflects our sisterhood with an emphasis on our faith and our good works, like sisters in the Bible, Mary and Martha. We support several church sponsored missions. We would love for you to join us! For more information, please contact Susan Wetmore or Patti Riggs.
Our name reflects our sisterhood with an emphasis on our faith and our good works, like sisters in the Bible, Mary and Martha. We support several church sponsored missions. We would love for you to join us! For more information, please contact Susan Wetmore or Patti Riggs.

Association of Retired Christian Men
Thursdays | 10-11:30AM | Church Library or Zoom
The Association of Retired Christian Men (ARCM) meets in-person every Thursday morning from 10-11:30AM in the church library and via Zoom. Please join us for fellowship and bible study! If you'd like to join, contact Fred Bloder.

Want to join a Centering Prayer Group?
Monday & Friday Mornings | 7:30 - 8:00AM CST | Zoom
Click the link below to learn more about prayer sessions that serve as a steady anchor which allow us, through God’s grace, to experience contemplative times of inner stillness and a peace that passes understanding.