Spiritual Growth

Growing in Faith, Growing in Friendship

APC offers a variety of Sunday school classes, Bible studies, and discussion groups designed to support, encourage and guide individuals no matter where they are on their faith journey. Please consider joining one—or several—and grow in faith and friendship together. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Dr. Beverly Markham.

Adult Classes and Small Groups:

SUNDAY

Pathfinders
Sundays, 9:30-10:30am in Room 210
September – May
Study: “Invitation to Romans” (Disciple)
Contact Susan Allison or Susan McBreairity

Parenting: Raising Good Humans
Sundays, 9:30-10:30am in Room 205
September 8-29
Study: Group discussion based on “Raising Good Humans” by Hunter Clarke-Fields. Reading the book is not required. We will share conversations about our challenges and questions as parents of toddlers through elementary-age children. Drop-ins welcome.
Contact: Dana AbuGhazaleh

Sunday Afternoon Bible Study
Sundays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm in Room 205 (and Zoom)
September – May
Study: “NT Wright for Everyone: Matthew”
Contact: Nancy Hill

Conversations
Sundays, 3:00-4:30pm in Room 211
September – May
Study: “NT Wright for Everyone: New Testament”
Contact Lynn Reiman.

Bible 101
Sundays, 3:00-4:30pm in Room 210
September – May 2024
Join APC’s Ministry Associate Dana AbuGhazaleh to explore and discuss the Old and New Testaments. This is a perfect class for those with little or no familiarity with reading scripture. You’ll grow in faith, friendship and your understanding of the Bible.
Contact: Ollie Wagner

Disciple 2 Bible Study
Sundays, 4:30-6pm offsite
September – May 2024
For those who have completed the Disciple 1 Bible Study, Disciple 2 “Into the Word, Into the World” takes a closer look at specific books of the Bible.
Contact Sarah Coleman

MONDAY

Monday Morning Men’s Bible Study
Mondays, 8-9 am via Zoom
Men of the church join Dr. Ollie Wagner each week to discuss the lectionary reading for the following Sunday. Contact Ollie for details on how to join the meeting.

Bible 101
Mondays, 10-11:30am in Room 210
September – May 2024
Join the Rev. Dr. Ollie Wagner to explore and discuss the Old and New Testaments. This is a perfect class for those with little or no familiarity with reading scripture. You’ll grow in faith, friendship and your understanding of the Bible.
Contact: Dana AbuGhazaleh

TUESDAY

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
1st Tuesday of the month, 8-9am in Fellowship Hall
Men of the church are invited to join Dr. Ollie Wagner for a full breakfast followed by a brief message and time for prayer.

Covenant Bible Study
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00am via Zoom
Study: “Epic of Eden: Psalms”
Contact Melissa Schmitz.

Centering Prayer
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 pm, via Zoom
Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. The source of Centering Prayer is the Indwelling Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The focus of Centering Prayer is the deepening of our relationship with the living Christ. The effects of Centering Prayer are ecclesial, as the prayer tends to build communities of faith and bond the members together in mutual friendship and love.
Contact Debbie Engler-Key for instructions on how to join the group.

WEDNESDAY

Mary Dantzler Bible Study
Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:00am via Zoom
Study: Max Lucado’s ‘James’ and Richard Rohr’s ‘The Divine Dance’
Contact: Polly Hyatt

Living Prayer
Wednesdays, 10:00 am via phone
This group of loving, dedicated individuals meets weekly to pray for our congregation, the world, and those on APC’s prayer concerns list.
Contact: Fran Mosher

THURSDAY

Epic Bible Study
Thursdays, 6-7:30pm in Room 210
Study: Epic of Eden (original 12-week series)
Contact: Lynn Tinley

FRIDAY

Faith & Modern Life
Fridays, 10:00-11am in Room 210 (and Zoom)
Study: “The Wisdom Jesus” by Cynthia Bourgeault
Contact Mary Rogovin

Centering Prayer 2
Fridays, 11:30am,-12:00pm in Room 211 (and Zoom)
Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. The source of Centering Prayer is the Indwelling Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The focus of Centering Prayer is the deepening of our relationship with the living Christ. The effects of Centering Prayer are ecclesial, as the prayer tends to build communities of faith and bond the members together in mutual friendship and love.
Contact Debbie Engler-Key