Bible Study and Adult Christian Education

Encoders: Living into the Biblical Text

Rick Allen leads a spirited and informed discussion of lectionary texts every Sunday morning at 9:45 am in Kohlstedt Hall.

Join us as we study together and journey through the Bible. The class follows the schedule of the Revised Common Lectionary. This is a facilitated class in which everyone gets the chance to learn at their own pace.

Great for newcomers to the text and long-time students as well.

All are welcome. Drop in!

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Spiritual Entrepreneurs

Join a meeting of friends to pray and share faith in a safe setting. Spiritual Entrepreneurs meets at 9:45 am in the Wesley Room.

If you want to strengthen and deepen your prayers, or you want to work on spiritual questions to go farther in and farther out in your faith journey, then this is the place for you.

This group is facilitated by Paul Edwards.

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Disciple Bible Study

The DISCIPLE Bible Study program is designed to develop strong Christian leaders through the in-depth study of Scripture.

Disciple is a great place to get started on that promise you made to get to know some new people and explore the scriptures.

Through DISCIPLE, persons are strengthened in their faith and guided into service and ministry. Strong, biblically nourished leadership will help you grow in vitality and Christian discipleship. This 17-week study, Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study, is divided between Old and New Testaments and takes participants from Genesis through Revelation prompting them along the way to consider their human condition and become disciples.

Novices will not be discouraged and experts will be refreshed.

Bible reading (annotated Bible recommended) and workbook (cost: $35) homework is required between each 1-1/2 hour session.

DISCIPLE meets Sunday evenings from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the Millennium Room.

For more information contact Pastor Laurie 650-323-6167 x102.

Click here for a complete Disciple class schedule.

Check out our Adult Education page for additional First Church Bible Study opportunities.

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Adult Christian Education Classes

Three Adult Education classes are under way! Join us for a spiritual fellowship that will build up the soul of this church through spirited encounter with God and with one another in safe, caring small group settings.

Spiritual Entrepreneurs : Adult Spiritual Formation Classes

Weekly Sunday morning meetings modeled on the Wesleyan Small Group.
     - Encounter God in a facilitated hour of prayer and conversation.
     - Deepen friendships with other members.
     - Meet and share faith in a safe and caring environment.
     - Meets in the Wesley Room

Encoders : Living into the Biblical Text

Weekly Sunday morning facilitated journey through the biblical texts.
     - Follows the Revised Common Lectionary readings.
     - Great for newcomers to the text and long-time students as well.
     - Meets in Kohlstedt Hall

Wesleyan Class

Weekly Wednesday small group meeting in the style of the Wesleyan Class.
Centered in a time of prayer and scripture sharing, this group is our most available venue for the neighborhood Senior Citizens of downtown Palo Alto. We have shared biblical texts for discussion, chatted about concepts of theology, and read seasonal devotionals together, such as "The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem," by Adam Hamilton and "Three Simple Rules," by Ruben Job.
• Meets in the Wesley Room every Wednesday morning at 10:00am

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Children's Sunday School

Our Bible-based curriculum is designed to nurture children in their faith journey.

Our Children's Sunday School meets every Sunday morning from 9:45 am - 10:45 am.

We have separate classes for:

• Preschool (3-4 years old)
• Grades K-1
• Grades 2-3
• Grades 4-5

Before Sunday School, the children are invited to be a part of our Children's Music Program

For more information please contact our Director of Children and Youth Ministries, Keri Onan-Levy 650-323-6167

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