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

Adult Ed, May 25, 9:45am This Sunday we hold our fourth listening session during the adult ed hour. We have heard valuable comments by many of you. Pastor Andrew now invites you to share your hopes and dreams for our church in the last of this series of listening sessions planned for the adult ed hour. Join us May 25th at 9:45am in McFarland Chapel and on Zoom.

Finding the Best Way Forward

Adult Ed, May 25, 9:45am

This Sunday we hold our fourth listening session during the adult ed hour. We have heard valuable comments by many of you. Pastor Andrew now invites you to share your hopes and dreams for our church in the last of this series of listening sessions planned for the adult ed hour. Join us May 25th at 9:45am in McFarland Chapel and on Zoom.

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Adult Ed, May 18, 9:45am This Sunday we hold our third listening sessions during the adult ed hour. Rev. Victor Nelson, who facilitated the second session, will lead us in continuing to explore the times we have faced challenges and then turned them into opportunities. Join us May 18th at 9:45 in McFarland Chapel and on Zoom.

Looking for the Best Way

Adult Ed, May 18, 9:45am

This Sunday we hold our third listening sessions during the adult ed hour. Rev. Victor Nelson, who facilitated the second session, will lead us in continuing to explore the times we have faced challenges and then turned them into opportunities. Join us May 18th at 9:45 in McFarland Chapel and on Zoom.

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Adult Ed, May 11, 9:45am The Session wants to hear from you as we approach a change in pastoral leadership. This Sunday we have our second listening session, facilitated by Rev. Victor Nelson. He asks you to think of when the church was at its best, and also when it faced challenges and turned them into opportunities. Join us May 11th at 9:45 in McFarland Chapel and on Zoom.

Which Way Is Best?

Adult Ed, May 11, 9:45am

The Session wants to hear from you as we approach a change in pastoral leadership. This Sunday we have our second listening session, facilitated by Rev. Victor Nelson. He asks you to think of when the church was at its best, and also when it faced challenges and turned them into opportunities. Join us May 11th at 9:45 in McFarland Chapel and on Zoom.

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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. 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.”