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.
Spiritual Direction
Are you longing for a deeper connection with God? Curious about where God may be leading you? Spiritual Direction can help you deepen your relationship with God or discern God’s calling in your life. Sessions are guided by a trained spiritual director and may include prayer, conversation, and silence, offering an unhurried space to share freely without fear of judgment. If you have questions about spiritual direction, contact Rob Spach at rspach@firstpres-charlotte.org, or scan the QR code to schedule your first session online!
Frequency: Once a month
Length: One hour per session
Duration: Up to six sessions available per individual
Location: In person at the church or virtual
Cost: No cost for First Presbyterian Church members and staff
Coffee and Conversation Summer Sundays
Coffee and Conversation
June 8 – August 17, 9:45-10:45 a.m. (P209)
Gather for a casual opportunity to explore, ask questions, and develop new appreciation for texts that shape our faith. Rob Spach, Parish Associate, will provide the text and guide the conversation each week. This offering is open to all ages.
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.
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
Classes resume September 7.
September 7 – 28 | Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Mark
led by Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway
If you would like to view recordings of First Presbyterian’s Sunday School Classes since 2020, click below.
Pathways to Discipleship – fpcpathways.com
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.
The Bible Jesus Read
Class begins September 7 in P212 Frances Browne
The Bible Jesus Read | weekly 9:45-10:45 – Over the course of the year, Parish Associate Rob Spach will guide a journey through Hebrew scripture lifting the stories and history that Jesus knew and lived by.
All adults 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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