Upcoming and Recent Classes
Invitation to a Blessed Life
Adult Ed, Sundays, Mar 1-22
We often hear people say, “Have a blessed day,” but what does it mean to be blessed? In our Lenten adult ed series, the Rev. San Williams leads us through the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-11), which offer a life that is blessed in the truest, most satisfying sense. The Beatitudes do not present an easy path, but one that sets free the life of Christ within us.
Tattoos on the Heart
Circle of Friends, Mar 14, 10am
In March, the Circle of Friends starts its next book, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. The author, Father Gregory Boyle, presents an awe-inspiring series of parables about universal kinship and redemption distilled from his 20 years of running a gang-intervention program in Los Angeles.
Unfolding Light: The Season of Epiphany
Adult Ed, Feb 15, 9:45am
VIDEO. On this last Sunday of Epiphany, Spiritual Director Jeannie Bowman looks at at the time period that begins with the visit of the Wise Men to the baby Jesus, stretching through the weeks until the beginning of Lent. “This is the time of stars, of waxing light, of illumination and enlightenment” (DB Bass).
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
Scripture and Bible StudiesTo 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
Spiritual FormationFirst 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
Our Church in ActionAs 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. For recent classes go to our Recent Videos page. For past classes, check out our FPC in Action page, go to our News Archives, select the year desired, and then filter results by “Adult Enrichment.”