Adult Education and Spirituality at FCC is on summer break for August! No 9 a.m. programming on Sundays.

Throughout the year, in-depth classes are offered to learn and examine our spiritual practices and help us grow in faith.

The focus may include different methods of prayer and experiencing the divine; different approaches to Bible study; small group discussions and examination of how we live our faith today; topics aimed specifically for parents, younger adults, or elders to help us learn and evolve together; book studies related to mental health, environmental justice, pressing social issues, or spiritual texts. Gatherings that spring up throughout the year bring richness to FCC to add to what is found Sunday mornings in the sanctuary. 

Check out the list of Small Groups that include Grief Group, Women’s Fellowship, The Third Act and a number of yoga and body movement options, both in person and on Zoom, which can be educational, spiritual and social. 

Enhancing Our Spiritual Journey: The Work of the Adult Education & Spiritual Life Committee

FCC’s adult education program is organized and facilitated by the Adult Education and Spiritual Life Committee. Its mission is to make available stimulating and challenging classes and forums that examine and facilitate discussion of how we practice our faith in the world today. In addition to the 9 a.m. Sunday morning programs, the committee provides guidance and support of classes and gatherings at FCC throughout the week and supports the work of the Elder Council.

Topics are wide-ranging and may be suggested by the committee, the church calendar, and members of the congregation. Facilitators may be lay leaders, professionals, members with expertise in an area that speaks to our mission, and occasionally staff or board members. The committee welcomes suggested topics from the congregation and leadership by members with expertise in an area that would be of broad appeal. Talk with a committee member.

The members of the committee are: Robin Detmer (Chair), Kimberly Parzuchowski, David Hazen, Stan Paine (representing the Elder Council), Averyn Payne, and Dana Clark. We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month.