Adult Formation
Part of growing deeper in Christ is committing to personal study and spiritual conversations with others. Our Adult Formation ministry gives you opportunities to take what you read, learn, and hear in worship and turn it into a faithful and compassionate way of living.
We know getting across Charlotte during the week can be difficult, so we use a combination of virtual and in-person gatherings to make it easy for you.
Classes and Studies
Rather than just providing information, our classes and programs create experiences that engage and transform our hearts and actions. Time together as a community nurtures us personally and encourages us to pour out the love of Christ to all.
During the school year we offer classes that focus on scripture, theology, and/or discipleship every Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. You can join these classes in-person at our church or online via Zoom.
During the week, Bible studies and small groups meet weekly at various times and places. Pathways to Discipleship, an online database of resources, provides materials to further your studies and recordings of past classes.
Passages Sunday School
Biblically and theologically based lessons and discussions in this class help all ages of adults respond to the call to live faithfully in the world today. Topics include scriptural study, theology, mental wellness, and outreach. View the spring 2025 syllabus here. Register for Zoom: fpc.tiny.us/passagessundayclass
March 23 | Untangling the Anxious Brain
meets in Fellowship Hall Overflow – Anxiety is a universal human experience—but for millions, it’s more than occasional worry. Join us for an enlightening discussion led by mental health experts from HopeWayto explore the complexities of anxiety across different life stages, how it impacts the brain, and the spectrum from everyday stress to clinical disorders. We’ll also share practical strategies to manage anxiety and support those who struggle with it. Whether you’ve personally faced anxiety or want to help others, this presentation will provide valuable insights and tools for navigating an increasingly anxious world.” (Led by Erin Dos Reis, Clinical Director of the Teen Mental Health program and Bobbie Mabe, Horticultural Therapist)
March 30, April 13, and April 27 | Revisiting Resurrection
“The entire Bible pivots on one weekend in Jerusalem about two thousand years ago.” So claims one modern theologian. We live in a world where this miracle is often buried under odes to spring and floral blossoms. In three classes this March-April, we will discover anew the stories of the resurrection from all four gospels, and the truths they paint about not only the life of Jesus, but about our own identities. As C.S. Lewis reminds us of Christ’s rising: “Everything is different because He has done so (Led by Reverends John & Becky Hart)
April 6 | “A Table for 5,000” – Children’s Musical
meets in Wood Fellowship Hall
April 20 | Easter
Passages will not meet, but Scott Wallace will be leading a Easter class in The Bible Study Class (P205)
If you would like to view First Presbyterian’s Sunday School Classes from the preceding two years, click below.
Pathways to Discipleship – fpcpathways.com
Seeing Jesus, Following Jesus Class
March 9 – March 30 and April 13 | Following Jesus
Parish Associates Rob Spach and Chuck Williamson continue a series on the Lenten book “Following Jesus” to help inspire our biblical understanding of the kingdom of God and to be guided into an entirely new way of seeing and being in the world. No prior reading is required. No prior reading required.
(Note: Class will attend the Children’s Musical on April 6.)
The Bible Study Class
In this bible-centric class you’ll learn and deepen your faith by encountering scriptural texts and discussing what they mean for your life. Open to all ages, it is a place to build community as we study together. No prior reading is required.
March 9 – March 30 – The book of Ruth – “A romantic fairy tale or an historical narrative? In the study of this controversial book, we will uncover some of the social, political and religious themes hidden within the language of this story and discuss the actions of its characters. Whether you believe this story is fact or fiction, there are principles of faith that guided each character’s actions. We will identify the principles and then apply them to our own lives.
Young Adult Evening Study
Held off-campus at the home of members, this group studies Scripture, theology, and issues related to a life of faith. This fall we will study Paul’s letter to the Ephesians taught by Rev. John Hart.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Resumes September 10th.
Inspired by writers such as Richard Rohr, Amy-Jill Levine, Barbara Brown Taylor, Greg Boyle, and Jonathan Sacks, this group seeks a profound awareness of God’s presence and revelation in Jesus Christ that leads us to greater compassion for others. Book topics include scriptural study, theology, ethical living, and spirituality. All are welcome.
Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Study
Resumes September 5th.
This is a Bible study in the purest sense of that word. Our primary focus and the question that guides our scriptural reading is how a particular passage shapes our daily living. New participants are always welcome.
“Pathways to Discipleship” | Additional Resources
We offer a database of additional resources so you can continue your education whenever it’s convenient for you. Resources include recordings of past classes and resources to read or listen to.
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