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

Path of Lovingkindness

COF Women, Jan 11, 10am (Zoom)

The Women’s Circle of Friends invites women to join their Saturday group on Jan 11, when they begin the new book A Heart as Wide as the World: Stories on
the Path of Lovingkindness
by Sharon Salzberg, a beloved Buddist meditation teacher. We are in need of essays on Lovingkindness. From all spiritual traditions.

Is Christ Divided?

Adult Ed, Dec 15, 9:45am

VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Andrew continues a two part course, “Is Christ Divided? Making Sense of Christianity in America Today Through a Biblical, Historical and Theological Lens.” We will engage in how the life, teachings and witness of Bonhoeffer, King, Romero and Tutu faithfully addressed divided churches and divided nations.

Is Christ Divided?

Adult Ed, Dec 8, 9:45am

VIDEO. This Sunday, Pastor Andrew begins a two part course, “Is Christ Divided? Making Sense of Christianity in America Today Through a Biblical, Historical and Theological Lens.” He leads us to look critically at Scripture, John Calvin, our Presbyterian confessions to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and the Rise of Nazi Germany.


 

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. 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.
  • Friday Bible Study, every Friday, 11:00-noon, via Zoom.
  • Spanish Bible Study, every other Saturday, 9:00 am, check the church Calendar for dates,

We also have available online past offering schedules and videos: