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

Faith in Real Life
Sundays, 9:30-10:30 am in Room 210
Begins September 17, 2023, and continues through May, 2024.
All adults are invited to drop in this Sunday morning small group which explores a variety of books and Bible studies throughout the academic year.
Currently studying: “Epic of Eden: Isaiah” video series.
Contact Deanna Womack or Dale Carter.

Pathfinders 
Sundays, 9:30-10:30am in Room 211
Begins September 17, 2023, and continues through May, 2024
Currently studying: Interpretation Bible Studies’ “Matthew” by Alyce M. McKenzie, accompanied by scenes from the “Gospel of Matthew” movie.
Contact Susan Allison or Susan McBreairity

Sunday Afternoon Bible Study
Sundays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm in Room 205
Begins September 17, 2023 and continues through May, 2024.
Currently studying: “Matthew for Everyone” by N. T. Wright. A close look at the Gospel of Matthew and what it might mean for us today.
Contact: Nancy Hill

Conversations
Sundays, 3:00-4:30pm in Room 211
Begins in September and continues through May, 2024
This class will be studying the Pauline Epistles using N.T. Wright’s “Bible for Everyone” series and/or Disciple 3 curriculum.
Contact Lynn Reiman.

Disciple 2 Bible Study
Sundays, 3:30-5pm in Room 107 (Daybreak Room)
Begins September 10, 2023 and continues through 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 Lynn Tinley.

Disciple 1 Bible Study
Sundays, 4:00-5:30pm in Room 210
Begins September 17, 2023 and continues through May, 2024
With the help of a student handbook and short weekly videos, we’ll read much of the Bible and then discuss what we read with Dr. Wagner in weekly 90-minute classes. 12 classes in the fall will focus on the Old Testament and 12 classes in the spring will cover the New Testament. 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

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.

TUESDAY

Covenant Bible Study
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am via Zoom
Currently studying: Albert Haase’s “Living the Lord’s Prayer.”
Contact Melissa Schmitz.

Centering Prayer
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 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 Class (Bible Study)
Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:00 am via Zoom
Currently studying: “Living the Lord’s Prayer” by Albert Haase.
Contact: Polly Hyatt

Living Prayer
Wednesdays, 10:00 am via phone; on 3rd Wednesdays at 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall followed by the Midweek Prayer Service.
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

FRIDAY

Faith in Modern Life
Fridays, 10:00-11:00 am via Zoom
This group reads and discusses books by a variety of contemporary authors with the goal of exploring ways to expand and strengthen our spiritual journey in the midst of everyday routines.
Currently reading:  “Walking in Wonder: Eternal Wisdom for a Modern World” by John O’Donohue, the beloved Irish author recognized for his inspirational teachings on spirituality and Celtic mysticism
Contact Mary Rogovin

Centering Prayer 2
Fridays, 11:30am,-12:30pm 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