Nursery
A nursery is provided for ages 3 & under in the Ministry Center room 1.23 from 8:20 am - 12:15 pm.
Sunday School
9:40 am -10:40 am
Preschool age children
meet in Ministry Center Room 1.24
Curriculum - God Loves Me -52 story books (Faith Alive Christian Resources) and The Children’s Illustrated Bible (Hastings)
Kindergarten – 5th Grade children
meet in Ministry Center Room 2.23
Whirl: Lectionary (Sparkhouse)
Middle & High School
Will alternate between choir and class on Sunday mornings
Faith Questions (Congregational Ministries Publishing— PC(USA))
1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month - Choir room of the Ministry Center 2.08
2nd & 4th Sundays of the month - Classroom in Ministry Center 1.26
Children’s Worship & Wonder
After the Children’s Moment at 10:55 am worship, children ages 3 through 2nd grade may attend Worship & Wonder in the Ministry Center room 1.25. This is an age-appropriate time of worship where children can grow in their understanding of God and praise God through prayers and songs.
A nursery is provided for ages 3 & under in the Ministry Center room 1.23 from 8:20 am - 12:15 pm.
Sunday School
9:40 am -10:40 am
Preschool age children
meet in Ministry Center Room 1.24
Curriculum - God Loves Me -52 story books (Faith Alive Christian Resources) and The Children’s Illustrated Bible (Hastings)
Kindergarten – 5th Grade children
meet in Ministry Center Room 2.23
Whirl: Lectionary (Sparkhouse)
Middle & High School
Will alternate between choir and class on Sunday mornings
Faith Questions (Congregational Ministries Publishing— PC(USA))
1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month - Choir room of the Ministry Center 2.08
2nd & 4th Sundays of the month - Classroom in Ministry Center 1.26
Children’s Worship & Wonder
After the Children’s Moment at 10:55 am worship, children ages 3 through 2nd grade may attend Worship & Wonder in the Ministry Center room 1.25. This is an age-appropriate time of worship where children can grow in their understanding of God and praise God through prayers and songs.
Adult Sunday Morning Opportunities: 9:40 am - 10:40 am
The Present Word
Honoring God
Session House Parlor
Sunday at 9:40 am.
The Present Word is a cooperative curriculum written and supported by five denominations, including PCUSA. It is designed to cover the entire Bible in five-year cycles, but each quarter stands on its own. George Evans will lead the winter quarter of The Present Word in exploring Honoring God.
Lessons based on 1 Chronicles and 1 Kings, are stories of how King David and King Solomon
established the center of worship in Jerusalem and built the temple. Studies from Matthew and Luke focus on Jesus’ teachings about right attitudes that honor God through worship. These lessons include the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer. Gene Peele and Darryl Warren will assist.
Session House Parlor
Sunday at 9:40 am.
The Present Word is a cooperative curriculum written and supported by five denominations, including PCUSA. It is designed to cover the entire Bible in five-year cycles, but each quarter stands on its own. George Evans will lead the winter quarter of The Present Word in exploring Honoring God.
Lessons based on 1 Chronicles and 1 Kings, are stories of how King David and King Solomon
established the center of worship in Jerusalem and built the temple. Studies from Matthew and Luke focus on Jesus’ teachings about right attitudes that honor God through worship. These lessons include the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer. Gene Peele and Darryl Warren will assist.
Advent Class
We gather to give thanks for a remarkable gift that arrived in an unremarkable package. That gift came to us in a specific place, Bethlehem, more than 2,000 years ago. That gift was a specific person - Jesus the Christ. No one expected God to come the way God did. Yet, God did come in a way that was every bit as important as the coming itself. The manger is the message. In this four-session video study during Advent, Edward Bellis will lead us in looking at Max Lucado's exploration of the One who made the choice to become "nothing" for us. Mark your calendars now and join us each Sunday of Advent in Room 2.21 from 9:45 am to 10:40 am for this exciting study. December 1, December 8, December 15, & December 22. See you there.
The Age of the Spirit: How The Ghost of an Ancient Controversy is Shaping our Church Today
Attentiveness to the Holy Spirit, as mysterious as It is, is the hallmark of where the church is evolving, . In our study we will encounter not just the fascinating historical realities that have shaped our faith today, but also the present resurgence of interest in the Holy Spirit that we are seeing in so may churches across the theological spectrum. As we begin to understand this Spirit brooding over the fresh waters of the churches, we will find that exciting and affirming place where the ancients and the postmodern walk down the aisle together, Books are available in the church office. We will meet in the Ministry Center Room 1.25 (Chapel) Class will be led by Rev. Lloyd Griffith.
January & February - Getting Involved with God: Rediscovering the Old Testament (by Ellen Davis)
class led by Maren Sonstegard-Spray will meet in Ministry Center room 2.21
Mid-Week Opportunities...
Centering Prayer Group
This group meets on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 pm in the Ministry Center room 1.25 (Chapel) for centering prayer. We are studying "Universal Christ" by Richard Rohr as our guide in re-discovering God's Spirit present in our lives.
Wednesday Evening Worship
This contemplative, or reflective, approach to worship is offered each Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the Ministry Center room 1.25 (Chapel). This quiet service is focused around silence, prayer and reflection on the Biblical text chosen for preaching the coming Sunday. The Lord's Supper is observed on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Come when you can and bring a friend.
Men's Bible Study
Join us on Thursdays at 8:00 am for coffee with Rev. Eddie in the Ministry Center Room 1.19 (Fellowship Cafe).
Monday Evening Women's Bible Study |
Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study |
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Contact: Marice DeBruhl or Wendy Moeller
Meets: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Every Monday Location: Session House Parlor Passport Ready Women of First Presbyterian!! Several weeks cruising the eastern Mediterranean and Aegean Seas with stops at islands and cities of distinction, led by a British tour guide, companions to include 15-20 of the best traveling partners around. Yes, the Monday Evening Women's Bible Study is ongoing and continues to work through N T Wright's, Acts for Everyone peeking in on the Apostle Paul and his journeys both land and sea based and faith based. The book Part II Acts for Everyone and a separate study guide can be purchased in the church office. *Reading guide can also be picked up in the office on the shelf behind the books. |
Contact: Maren Sonstegard-Spray
Meets: 9:30 am - 10:30 am Every Thursday: Location: Ministry Center Conference Room (MC 1.07) We are going to read Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter by Lindsey Hardin Freeman. The book is available for purchase on Amazon. If you need help acquiring the book or would like to be added to the mailing list, please contact: Rev. Dr. Maren Sonstegard-Spray (Maren@firstpresnb.org) |
Future Opportunities...
Adult Spring Retreat – time to reserve your place!
Our spring contemplative retreat is scheduled to return to one of our favorite places, St. Frances Springs Prayer Center, from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2020. This retreat center is located 40 miles north of Greensboro, NC on 140 beautiful wooded acres that vibrate with a sense of holy presence. All the rooms in our two cottages have private baths; the food is delicious; the quiet is inspiring, nourishing deep listening for the stirrings in our own souls. This is a special opportunity for nurturing your spiritual journey; check it out with former participants: Mimi Dixon, Polly Frank, Cille Griffith, Stacey Griffith, Maureen and Dave Parker, Hal and Marilyn Vandersea, and John Young. To register, Letters of Intent are available here and at the Receptionist’s Desk. For more information, contact Lloyd Griffith.
Our spring contemplative retreat is scheduled to return to one of our favorite places, St. Frances Springs Prayer Center, from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2020. This retreat center is located 40 miles north of Greensboro, NC on 140 beautiful wooded acres that vibrate with a sense of holy presence. All the rooms in our two cottages have private baths; the food is delicious; the quiet is inspiring, nourishing deep listening for the stirrings in our own souls. This is a special opportunity for nurturing your spiritual journey; check it out with former participants: Mimi Dixon, Polly Frank, Cille Griffith, Stacey Griffith, Maureen and Dave Parker, Hal and Marilyn Vandersea, and John Young. To register, Letters of Intent are available here and at the Receptionist’s Desk. For more information, contact Lloyd Griffith.
Pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland –
Dear Pilgrim,
I am excited about our Pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland and London, England, September 15 – 24, 2020.
We will begin this adventure in a 3 day stay in London including a guided tour of the Capital, a visit to the historic pilgrimage site of Canterbury Cathedral, and a unique opportunity to visit some “thin places” in the midst of the bustle of this modern city. We will spend a night in Glasgow, Scotland, on the way to our 5 days immersing ourselves in the life of Iona, a small pilgrimage located off the west coast of Scotland.
This is a unique opportunity to join an intentional traveling community exploring the presence of the holy in these historic sites. I encourage a prompt response as space is limited by accommodations on the Isle of Iona at the Hotel Columba.
I hope you can join us. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me at Lloyd@fistpresnb.org
Click here to see the full brochure or click here to complete the registration forms.
Dear Pilgrim,
I am excited about our Pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland and London, England, September 15 – 24, 2020.
We will begin this adventure in a 3 day stay in London including a guided tour of the Capital, a visit to the historic pilgrimage site of Canterbury Cathedral, and a unique opportunity to visit some “thin places” in the midst of the bustle of this modern city. We will spend a night in Glasgow, Scotland, on the way to our 5 days immersing ourselves in the life of Iona, a small pilgrimage located off the west coast of Scotland.
This is a unique opportunity to join an intentional traveling community exploring the presence of the holy in these historic sites. I encourage a prompt response as space is limited by accommodations on the Isle of Iona at the Hotel Columba.
I hope you can join us. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me at Lloyd@fistpresnb.org
Click here to see the full brochure or click here to complete the registration forms.