Adult Education

As we we navigate today’s challenges and seek to become new apostles of Jesus, we understand that we need to study the scripture, deepen our spirit, and engage with the world in a meaningful way. We title this effort Acts II: Becoming the New Apostles (see video below). We offer in-person Sunday adult education classes in McFarland Chapel and on Zoom.  Also, we offer other education and spiritual formation classes and activities throughout the week. (See the schedules at the bottom of this page.) New participants and non-church members are always welcome. For the latest information, check the latest eNews.

Upcoming and Recent Classes

What Now Shall We Do?

Adult Ed, Mar 17, 9:45am

VIDEO. We have been blessed in the past six weeks to hear the wisdom and insights of two well-known authors and lecturers, Father John Dear and Diana Butler Bass. Now we are called to respond. What shall we do with what we’ve heard, both personally and in this congregation? Pastor Harry leads our discussion.

What now do we do?

Adult Ed, Mar 10, 9:45am

Diana Butler Bass, one of the country’s leading historians and commentators on American religion, was here with us last weekend to help us understand what is going on today, how we got here, and where do we go from here.  What now do we do with this information? Pastor Harry facilitates our discussion.

Three Paradoxical Trends

Workshop, Mar 2, 10am

Diana Butler Bass will provide our faith leaders with inspiring and challenging messages in her workshop “Three Paradoxical Trends Shaping Religion.” The workshop will be at 10am on Saturday March 2nd. Brunch follows. Space is limited so you must RSVP no later than February 27th.


 

ACTS II: Becoming the New Apostles


What is God up to? Told through Christ’s early followers, the Book of Acts is the story of how to find your way in a messy, complicated world. It’s our story, too, in Acts II as we navigate today’s challenges and seek to become new apostles of Jesus.

Acts II is an adult education ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe and designed to equip members to be faithful in the midst of these challenging times.

Our classes and study groups run Sunday mornings and throughout the week. We study scripture, practice spiritual formation, and are prompted to action in our community and our world.

Scripture and Bible Studies

To equip ourselves properly for acting in the world, it is necessary that we study and understand as best we can God’s truths revealed in scripture. Throughout the week and on some Sundays, we offer such growth opportunities. We offer Bible study in Spanish for all levels of fluency. Also, you can participate in a regional Presbyterian Women’s Horizon Bible study via Zoom. And we have a special publication authored by Pastor harry’s father, Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts Jr. See Bible Studies.

Spiritual Formation

First Presbyterian Church believes that the church is responsible for teaching, practicing, and living our faith in witness to the teachings of Jesus, and we, as Jesus’ followers, must prepare all who enter our doors for ministry in the world. We have year-round activities to help us grow spiritually. See Spiritual Formation.

Our Church in Action

As we equip ourselves to go out into the world to be the hands and feet of Jesus, we must make ourselves aware of and knowledgeable about the critical issues of our times. Adult education classes focus on various issues such as racism, poverty, misogyny, environmental concerns, violence, and need for help in natural disasters. See the latest offerings in the eNews and on our FPC in Action blog. And sign up for Pastor Andrew‘s weekly messages on our environment: Earthkeepers 360: Weekly Reflection.


Sunday and Weekday Schedules

Sunday Acts II adult education classes are offered most Sundays in the McFarland Chapel and on Zoom. Upcoming classes are listed at the top of this page and are announced in eNews and our FPC in Action blog.

Weekday classes are listed below. See the latest eNews for links and other information.

  • Religion and Science, 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm,via Zoom.
  • Fireside Chat with the Mystics. See new format and sign up if interested.
  • Friday Bible Study, every Friday, 11:00-noon, via Zoom. On hiatus until September.
  • Spanish Bible Study, every other Saturday, 9:00 am, check the church Calendar for dates, Moore Conference Room.

We also have available online past offering schedules and videos: