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Bible “Study” is perhaps a misnomer in our church. Our Adult Ed, or Faith4Life programs, are about:
- Sharing our individual faith journeys with one another.
- Wrestling with life’s tough questions – e.g., “If God is a loving God, why do the innocent suffer?”
- Exploring what God is calling me, as a Christian, to be and do in the world?
- Studying the Bible and other challenging writings by great people of faith.
While our emphasis is on the Bible and other Christian writings, we also explore the wisdom of other faith traditions. We provide a safe place to bring our doubts, and we challenge one another to grow.
There are many opportunities to take part in our Faith4Life programs. Sessions are usually offered both during the day and evenings. Some sessions are “drop-in,” while some require reading preparation.
Please contact the church office if you would like more information about our Faith4Life program.
Our most recent adult education post is listed here. Other posts are listed below.
Opportunities to Learn and Grow in Faith at FPCY!
(All Bible studies and discussion groups are hybrid, both in person and online!)
Parables with Josh Scott
Sunday Mornings @ 9:15 am (starting 9/14) or Thursday Mornings @ 10:30 am (starting 9/18)
We’ll be learning more about Jesus’s parables in our study with Josh Scott, pastor of GracePointe church in Nashville. We’ll meet for six weeks starting on Sunday, September 14th at 9:15 AM, and Thursday, September 18th at 10:30 AM, both in the library and on Zoom, to watch a short video and discuss a parable. Watch a preview.
The six parables we’ll be studying include the parable about old wine in new wineskins, the wicked tenants, and the workers in the vineyard. With Scott’s guidance, we’ll look at each of these parables as they are written in each of the gospels, examining the different “voices” and contexts. Optional participant guides will be available for a suggested donation of $13.
The Tears of Things
Sunday Evenings @ 7:00 pm (starting 9/28)
Many of us are feeling anxious, angry and unsettled by the world around us, and we are seeking fresh wisdom and perspective “for the living of these days.” In his book The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage, beloved author and priest Father Richard Rohr finds such wisdom and perspective in an ancient place, in the lives and words of the Old Testament prophets who offer an alternative “path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a compassionate way of living in a hurting world.” Books are available in the Office for a suggested donation of $25.
How We Learn to Be Brave
Tuesday Mornings @ 10:00 am (starting 9/16)
With so much going on in our lives and our world, how can we respond with “grit and grace,” pushing past our fears and anxieties and acting with strength and trust? As we will learn in Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s book How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, “Being brave is not a singular occurrence; it’s a journey that we can choose to undertake every day.” Join as we read and discuss this inspiring book and live into God’s call to “be bold and courageous” in our everyday lives. Books are available in the Office for a suggested donation of $11.
1st Wednesday of the Month @ 10:30 am Women’s Circle Bible Study Finding Resilience, Joy and Identity in Jesus Christ
Each year Presbyterian Women/Horizons releases a Bible study curriculum that we use for our Women’s Circle. Led by Tami, this group meets once a month in the library and on Zoom, from 10:30 AM until noon. The 2025-2026 study is entitled Finding Resilience, Joy, and Our Identity in Jesus Christ. From the introduction: “In this Bible study, we will explore resilience. This is modeled for us by several biblical characters, gospel and epistle writers, as well as Jesus. The Bible study is also about joy. How do we find joy in a chaotic world? Christian joy may be different from how a lot of people define joy. We will also seek to rediscover our identity.” The books are available for a suggested donation of $14.
Disciple Bible Study – Remember Who You Are
Wednesday Afternoons @ 2:00 pm and Evenings @ 7:30 pm (starting 9/17)
We live in a world with many voices, distractions and forces attempting to define us and limit us, and our challenge is to remain true to our core identity as children of God and followers of Jesus Christ. Our Disciple Bible Study this year will immerse us in the writing of the Old Testament prophets (12 weeks) and the letters of Paul (12 weeks), as they seek to better understand and call God’s people back to our true faith and identity in God. This study meets weekly and involves daily Bible reading and reflection. The Prophets workbook is available in the Office for a suggested donation of $18.
Save the Date! – Fall Retreat with Cami Twilling—Saturday, November 8, 9 am – 3 pm
We are thrilled that Cami Twilling, Director of Earth & Soul (a Celtic initiative of study, spiritual practice and compassionate action inspired by the teachings of John Philip Newell) will be joining us the weekend of November 8 & 9 to lead us in a Saturday retreat and Sunday worship.
Recent topics are listed below, with previous topics available here.