And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship,
to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” ~ Acts 2:42
The earliest church, as Luke summarizes it, not only studied together, but built friendships, ate together, and worshiped together.
Practically every day of the week, some group is meeting in the morning or evening or at lunch time for prayer and study. Search the list below for a group that might be right for you.
Weekday Class Offerings
| Class | Day of the Week | Time | Meets |
| Communities of Belonging | Sunday-Thursday | Various | In-person and virtual options available. |
| Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study |
Tuesday | 7:00 a.m. | Zoom Meeting |
| Presbyterian Women Circles | 2nd Tuesday | Varies | Find meeting times and locations here. |
| Midweek Study with Ryan Moore | Wednesday | 11:30-1:00 p.m. | Jones Session Room |
| APF Group 1 | Wednesday | 12:00 P.M. | Woodmont Christian Church, Room 100 or via Zoom |
| Contemplative Prayer | Wednesday | 3:00 P.M. | Matt Hill Prayer Room |
| Thursday Night Study with Stuart Gordon | Thursday | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | Zoom Meeting |
| APF Group 2 | Friday | 12:00 p.m. | Zoom Meeting |
If you are interested in participating in any of the below groups, please contact Reverend Sarah Bird, Associate Pastor for Discipleship and Engagement. Find a full description of each individual class below.
Throughout the Week: Communities of Belonging Gatherings
Classes meet Sunday through Thursday at various times via Zoom Meetings.
Finding community is an integral part of growing in faith, and the Communities of Belonging initiative hopes to provide opportunities for us to build new relationships. Life has a way of pulling us in many directions, and we recognize the desire to connect beyond just Sunday mornings. We are excited about this season in our church as we explore together how every member can be the connected body of Christ.
Spring 2022 Communities of Belonging
We recite the Apostles’ Creed nearly every week in worship here at FPC. Yet for many it remains a dull routine fraught with confusion or doubt. So, do we really need creeds? Some people do not like the idea of pinning truth down. Others want to stick to the Bible alone. Certainly it is true that only the Bible is God’s inspired word – creeds cannot have the same authority. Join us this Lenten season as we discover how the Apostles’ Creed is derived from Scripture and open ourselves once again to its life-changing significance for our daily lives.
For more information about our Communities of Belonging, please visit here. If you’re interested in being a part of a COB for this study, please reach out to Rev. Sarah Bird at [email protected].
Tuesdays
Men’s Bible Study
This Bible study, comprised of approximately 40 men of varying ages and backgrounds meets weekly and is led by Dr. Sandra Randleman. Sandra leads this group in a continued study of the book of Exodus and the pilgrimage of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land. It is a story of God’s faithfulness to His covenant promises despite the Israelites continuing failure to honor God and respond with gratitude to God’s provision of all that they need and so much more. The trek through the wilderness is a journey of spiritual formation. In the story of the Israelites, we may see our own spiritual journeys from a state of fear and bondage to a new life that is abundant and filled with gratitude for God’s guidance and our many blessings.
Contact: Sandra Randleman | (615) 298-9502 | [email protected]
Presbyterian Women’s Circles
Second week of each Month: October, November, January, February, March, and April
Are you interested in joining a group of women that meets monthly to talk about living the Christian life? Morning and evening groups, known as Circles, meet on the second week of each month. Presbyterian Women Circles help women build close relationships through Bible study, caring for one another, and a serving variety of local and foreign missions projects.
Contact: Contact Denise Bellardo, Moderator, for more info about the Circles.
Wednesdays
A Public Faith
Wednesdays and Fridays at Noon; Zoom meeting
The Rev. Stuart Gordon leads these ongoing small groups which meet weekly throughout the year. Participants bring a brown-bag lunch (in-person meetings only) and discuss books on the subject of living out our Christian callings in our daily work. Contact Stuart for more information.
- Wednesdays: 12:00-12:55 P.M. – at Woodmont Christian Church
- Fridays: 12:00-12:55 P.M. – Zoom
Contact: Rev. Stuart Gordon | (615) 298-9554 | [email protected]
Contemplative Prayer
Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. | Matt Hill Prayer Room
Join The Rev. Sandra Randleman for a study of contemplative prayer. We engage in a time of lectio divina followed by contemplative prayer. We are all beginners and instructions are provided.
Contact: Sandra Randleman | (615) 298-9502 | [email protected]
Thursdays
Thursday Night Study with Stuart Gordon
6:30-7:30 P.M.; Zoom meeting
The Rev. Stuart Gordon convenes this book discussion group each week. Beginning October 8 the group will gather via Zoom to take part in the church’s fall study, Glittering Vices, by Rebecca DeYoung. It’s about the “seven deadly sins” and their treatment. Since it’s a book study, you may want to buy it now to begin reading!
Contact: Rev. Stuart Gordon | (615) 298-9554 | [email protected]
Fridays
A Public Faith
Wednesdays and Fridays at Noon; Zoom meeting
The Rev. Stuart Gordon leads these ongoing small groups which meet weekly throughout the year. Participants bring a brown-bag lunch (in-person meetings only) and discuss books on the subject of living out our Christian callings in our daily work. Contact Stuart for more information.
- Wednesdays: 12:00-12:55 P.M. – at Woodmont Christian Church
- Fridays: 12:00-12:55 P.M. – Zoom
Contact: Rev. Stuart Gordon | (615) 298-9554 | [email protected]
