In this class, 3rd and 4th graders will learn how to navigate their Bibles with confidence and curiosity. Through interactive lessons, we will explore the different parts of the 66 book library we call the Bible! We'll learn how to find books, chapters, and verses. This class will include fun activities that will help students become familiar with key stories and themes while building their skills in using the Bible as a resource. Lunch will be provided!

This class is inspired by the book Art + Faith, A Theology of Making by Makoto Fujimura. Exploring our spiritual growth through art and creativity can add a dimension to our faith life that we may not have experienced previously. Each session of Art + Faith will engage participants by teaching new art techniques and discussion of how the process of creating deepens our spiritual growth.

Our Oct class will teach participants about color theory. Learn how to use color to express emotion in art, and how deeper meaning can be conveyed with color choices in art. The Oct 11 class will have instruction from Alex Spink and Jude Baudoin on color theory. Oct 25 we will meet again and have more time to create together and discuss how the creative process intermingles with our faith life. We will provide supplies to be used during the class.For more information or to register, click the link below!

This 4 week in-depth introduction to the Enneagram is perfect for folks new to the Enneagram and for folks who already have some understanding and know their type.

The Enneagram is rooted in an ancient, dynamic system for understanding ourselves (and others). Unlike many of the more static personality typing models, the Enneagram leads us to deep self awareness, and personal transformation, helping us discover our true selves, beyond our ego and default behaviors. The Enneagram doesn't put you in a box, but helps you see the box you already inhabit (and offers ways to get out!) The nine ways of experiencing and being in the world articulated by the Enneagram, help us live beyond our knee-jerk, default reactions and behaviors, and engage the world, ourselves, and our faith with more compassion and understanding.

This in-depth introduction to the Enneagram will help you understand the system, and find yourself within it. This class will help you identify your own Enneagram type, and gain a deeper understanding of your motivations and default behaviors, cultivating compassion for yourself and others. The Enneagram can help us develop the kind of self-awareness that leads to real transformation, helping us live richer, deeper lives, and build healthier, happier relationships.

Since we are Christians wouldn’t it be great if our lives went perfectly? We think we are good people so why do bad things happen to all of us? Why doesn’t God make our lives easy and keep trouble and heartache away from us? At Disciples Divers we will explore this topic with the top book on the subject. It is When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Rabbi Harold Kushner. This will be an eight week study using the study guide written by Rabbi Kushner. For more information or to register, click the link below!

"Who Created God?" is a weekly intergenerational small group where we address challenging questions of faith, religion, and philosophy. This fall we will be covering topics like “Did Jesus have to die?”, “Why would a loving God allow people to suffer?”, and “Is the end near?”

In our discussions we are not looking to aggressively argue for any one perspective, but rather to present differing ideas of how theologians and philosophers have made sense of these questions. Ultimately, we want you to make informed decisions about what it is you believe. Even when engaging in topics that famously bring out polarizing opinions, our goal is to inspire everyone to think openly and critically about all facets of life—to question dogma and make sure we can honestly examine why we believe what we believe. This group is open to everyone regardless of your present beliefs or level of confidence.

This group will run for 8 weeks and will be facilitated by 3 of our young adults: Noah Killeen, Jonathan Hinds and Morgan Reeves. For the list of topics covered in this session, click the link below! 

If we are to love God and love everyone, it is critical to love ourselves. Yet even in Christian communities the message is often to diminish ourselves while we strive for perfect love for others. Whether it’s you or another person you’re trying to love, we all fall short. We get trapped by fear or shame. We may become more critical or aggressive. Some of us like to withdraw, stuff our feelings and distract ourselves until the problem goes away. In our class we will study three components of self-compassion: mindfulness, the human condition and kindness. We will also do reflective exercises relating to each component, share in discussions and take some time for private journaling to encourage a deeper understanding of how we can suffer less and love more. To learn more or register, click the link below! 

Join us for this Christ-centered yoga ministry where we will cultivate and practice presence, acceptance, intention, non judgment, and trust. Our practice will involve gentle yoga poses, deep breathing, meditations, and reflections so we can lead full and joyful lives like God meant for us to live. The series will be offered on-line on Wednesdays via Zoom 10-11 am (recorded) and in-person on Thursdays in the Kid's Building from 10-11 am. The cost of the series will be $50. To learn more or register, click the link below! 

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.

The Association of Retired Christian Men (ARCM) meets in-person every Thursday morning at 10:00AM in the church library and via Zoom. They are currently studying the Book of Acts.