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Generally in September new studies are launched; however, some you can join at any time throughout the year. Come and explore the opportunities from short-term study to more in-depth study, small groups to Sunday school classes, Women's Bible Studies.

Adult Sunday School Morning Classes

The adult Sunday School classes are open to all adults in the church. Programs are offered at different times on Sunday morning and locations to complement the various worship service schedules.You can visit several of the classes to learn which one speaks to you. We also offer men and women-only classes during the week and in the evenings.

Friendly Avenue Campus

The adult Sunday School classes and all of the programs are open to all adults in the church. Programs are offered at different times and locations to complement the various worship service schedules.

Adult Sunday school classes 9:30 a.m.

Covenant Class, Room 200: This class welcomes adults of all ages to join with a diverse group of people who seek to grow in faith through Christian fellowship, Bible study, and consideration of faith issues. The lesson format is discussion-based with a facilitator. Information: Jennie Betton, 272-0198.

Cornerstone Forum, 100: This study group is open to adults of all ages and is structured around the model of short-term studies of five to 10 weeks. Most of the studies include the use of a short video presentation. Starting January 8, the class will study popular author John Orthberg’s book The Life You’ve Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People. In this book Orthberg calls us back to the heartbeat of Christianity—God’s power to bring change and spiritual growth in our lives—and shows us how to attain it.   The class will be 6-weeks long. Wilson Davis, 644-1524, or Shuford Wall, 510-8858.

Gateway Class, Room 203: A rotation of teachers shares the leadership on a monthly basis. Adults of all ages are invited to participate. Information: Mary Eagle, 643-7200.

Fellowship Class, Room 201: This class explores a wide range of topics related to Christian faith in a roundtable discussion format. Class members share in leading the various studies. Adults of all ages are invited to share in this supportive fellowship. Information: Susan Wardlaw, 852-0447.

Adult Sunday school classes 11 a.m.

Carpe Diem Class, Room 204: This class seeks to mix Christian discipleship and fellowship in a nurturing environment. A video-based curriculum is used to explore the Bible, contemporary faith issues, and the spiritual life. Adults of all ages are invited to participate. Information: Mike Maynard, 288-3820.

Seekers Class, Friendly Avenue Fellowship Hall: This class is for parents with elementary-age children or younger and strives to build a solid faith-based foundation for growing family and community relationships. Ginger Craig, 540-8336 or gcraig@triad.rr.com. The class will meet at 11am in the Fellowship Hall.