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Categories: Adult Enrichment, Home, Mission & Social Justice, News, This Sunday

A Place of Belonging

Special Guests, Adult Ed, Oct 25, 9:45am

Everyone is welcome to this interactive program with Rev. Erica Lea-Simka and Dr. Michael J. Adee sharing their journeys of navigating Christian faith and their calls to ministry as members of the LGBTQ+ community, with conversation about how First Presbyterian Church can become a place of belonging for LGBTQ+ people and their families.

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Gregory Boyle and cover of book "Cherished Belonging"
Categories: Adult Enrichment, News

Cherished Belonging

Circle of Friends, Jan 9, 10am

In January, the Circle of Friends starts its next read, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times, another book by the beloved Jesuit priest Gregory Boyle. Rather than the tribalism that excludes, he proposes a village that cherishes. Boyle calls back to Christianity’s origins as a spiritual movement of equality, emancipation, and peace.

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"Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America" with one church in color and others in black and white
Categories: Adult Enrichment, Home, News, Video

Reclaiming the Good News of God’s Grace

Adult Ed, Through Oct 18, 9:45am

VIDEOS. Revs. Ashley Birk and San Williams lead a 4-week adult ed series based on the book Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America. The book provides an accessible overview of what distinguishes core Presbyterian beliefs and practices from that of the loud voices of Christian Nationalism. Classes dates are Sep 20 & 27 and Oct 11 & 18.

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Categories: Adult Enrichment, Archives 2026, Mission & Social Justice

Working with Wisdom

Workshop, Sat morning, Sep 26

As disciples of Christ, we want to help our neighbors. But do we truly understand who they are? Do we know what our own blind spots are when it comes to doing this work? The Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee helps us answer these questions in her upcoming workshop. Join us in Pope Hall Saturday morning, September 26th for a close look at these issues.

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Categories: Adult Enrichment, Archives 2026, News, Spirituality

TWO Journaling as a Spiritual Practice Offerings

Monthly Sessions, Sep-June

This year, Journaling as a Spiritual Practice offers two courses, one in person and one online. As we begin a new season for both groups, you are welcomed to join in with the form of your choice and see what we are all about! A love of words but no journaling experience is necessary. Each course will include 10 monthly sessions, September-June.

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Categories: Adult Enrichment, Archives 2026, Congregational Life, Mission & Social Justice

Queer Theology Study & Meditation

Zoom, Tues, Sep 15–Oct 20, 5:30-7:30pm

Join a diverse group this fall in an FPC six-week series that explores queer theology, which is a way of understanding God and our relationship with God through the lens of God’s radically inclusive love. Deacon Tony Arnold leads the exploration of concepts, and Spiritual Director Jeannie Bowman leads guided meditations.

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Love Wins logo and "Love Must Win!" May 17, 31 & June 14"
Categories: Adult Enrichment, Archives 2026

Pride Is About Struggle for Liberation and Equal Dignity

Adult Ed, June 14, 9:45am

This Sunday Tony Arnold presents the third class in a three part series to help us understand Pride and our LGBTQIA+ siblings. This is about how Pride—from its origins as a riot at the Stonewall Inn to its present day struggle for the rights and humanity of trans people in society—has been a social justice movement, not just a celebration.

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