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

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Pride Is About Finding and Making Community

Adult Ed, Begins May 31, 9:45am

This Sunday Tony Arnold presents the second class in a three part series to help us understand Pride and our LGBTQIA+ siblings. This class looks at the real (and often unmet) need for a truly inclusive community and how our church can be more welcoming, inclusive, and empowering.

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But what does it mean?

Adult Ed, May 24, 9:45am

In Acts 2, Luke describes the gift of the Holy Spirit during the Jewish festival of Pentecost—the rush of a mighty wind, tongues of fire, and a cacophony of languages. No wonder the crowd shouted, “BUT WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?” Join Rev. San Williams on Pentecost Sunday, and we’ll pick up the cry of the crowd and talk together about what it means for us today.

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Pride Is About Loving Yourself As Much As God Does

Adult Ed, Begins May 17, 9:45am

This Sunday Tony Arnold begins a three part series to help us understand Pride and our LGBTQIA+ siblings, many of whom feel that neither God nor the Church loves them. Join us to learn why both God’s love and self-love need to be at the core of Pride both as a celebration and a movement.

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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.”