Sunday morning Sunday School, 9:00am-9:50am each Sunday between Labor Day and Memorial Day First Presbyterian offers three distinct adult classes each Sunday morning. Some classes are large, some are small. Some are lecture based, others are more discussion based. Classes are primarily led by church members who feel called to lead their peers in this way and to grow in faith together.
Agape Class (formerly the Chapel and the Forum classes)
The Agape class meets at 9am each Sunday in Room 101. The class explores our Faith and Beliefs through Bible study, but also by comparison of our denomination and religion with prominent other views and organizations. Our curricula come from several sources, including: the Bible, Traditional Bible Studies, The Bible Gateway for alternative translations, The Bible Project, The Chosen video series, and other contemporary sources which are available on the Internet.
Several class members lead sessions so we will have different viewpoints to start a class. Try us out! While the ideas are serious and important, the discussion can be light and enlightening. Contact: Sandy Wallace
Journey Class
The Journey class meets at 9am each Sunday in Room 303, the Fireplace Room. We use DVD’s, study guides, and the Bible to learn more about and deepen our faith. In the fall, we will explore: The Tabernacle by Shaun Barnard and The Creed by Adam Hamilton We will also do an Advent Study. The class is one of discussion and members take turns facilitating. Please join us and bring your ideas to the table! Contact: Barbara Jamison
The Village Class
You are invited to join The Village Sunday School class. This class meets at 9am each Sunday and is designed for parents and grandparents who long to help their children or grandchildren grow in faith while deepening their own. We will explore faith through Bible study and contemporary Christian resources. Come grow in your Christian faith through connection, conversation, and community. The class will be held in the Session Room.
FPC 101 New Members Class is held 2 times a year during the Sunday education hour and includes history of the church, Presbyterian Polity, church ministries and opportunities for service. It is led by staff and volunteers and is open to visitors and members alike.
Men Of The Church Thursdays
This is a small group for men who want to grow in friendship and faith. The group will meet each Thursday morning from 7:45am to 8:45am at the Cape Fear Club. The address is 206 Chestnut St. Gentlemen will gather for breakfast and some fellowship time. The scripture for the week is read aloud and Group leaders take turns leading discussion. Please contact Hank Miller to let him know you’re attending, or to get more information.
Women On Wednesdays
This is a small group for women who want to grow in friendship and faith. The group will meet the first and third Wednesdays in the Gathering Space from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning October 2nd. We will begin the year by studying The Language of the Soul; Meeting God in the Longings of our Hearts by Jeff Crosby. To register: email Tracey Daniel at Tracey@firstonthird.org
Additional Groups and Resources
The Averette Lecture is an endowed annual lecture series at First Presbyterian Church. Each January a well renowned preacher or scholar visits First Presbyterian Church for a weekend. In addition to offering a lecture, the Averette speaker, preaches at Sunday morning worship services. This annual lecture provides the First Presbyterian Church family with exposure to issues outside of the Wilmington area and facing the Church today.
Read more about the Averette Lectures.
View recent lectures.
Resources
The church offers many opportunities for adults to grow and learn both through the resources on our Adult Education Resources page and here at church. We believe that our Christian Education never ends. We have never arrived as disciples of Christ but are always learning and growing in our faith and life.