Kirk Night Groups
Following dinner on Wednesday nights, groups of adults meet to study topics that are relevant to their faith journey. All groups begin at 6:30pm and last 45 minutes to one hour. The course offerings vary each season (fall/spring). This fall, groups include:
Exploring Christian Faith
Using the book A Faith of Your Own by Ronald J. Allen, this class will be studying multiple ways of understanding God, Christ, the Holy Spirit and other key elements of Christian Faith and how these various interpretations fit within the Presbyterian/Reformed tradition. The book will be available for purchase on the first night of class for $13 each.
- East Room
- Led by Clara Partridge
The Gospel of John
This class will read through the Gospel of John one section at a time and explore its rich themes of grace, love, darkness & light, good & evil, and its reflections on the person of Jesus. Class sessions will include input from the leaders followed by directed discussions. The only required text is the Gospel of John as found in your favorite Bible!
- Fellowship Hall, Room 3/4
- Led by John Sheppard and David Rockwell
Living A Life of Worship
Christian worship is guided by a pathway designed by the Lord Himself to insure that believers can make their way safely into His presence. This study invites worshipers to consider 4 biblical steps into the presence of God: thanksgiving, praise, worship, and glory—steps that can be used in corporate worship and personal life.
- Education Building, Room 301
- Led by Bill and Wendi Duggan
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity
This isn’t a self-help group, it’s a get-help group! Parents of infants through teens are invited to come and offer support to one another while learning to build a culture of unconditional love, focus on what matters most, communicate well, and create a rhythm of quality time. The book of the same title by Reggie Joiner will be available at the first class for $10 each.
- Fellowship Hall, Room 1/2
- Led by Jerry and Jodie Linn
Headline News
There are many topics and issues in the news that compete for our attention and energy, but few news sources help us think about these issues from the perspective of faith in Jesus Christ. In this informal discussion group, participants are invited to bring printed stories from the newspaper, news magazines, or internet news sites to share with the group. The group will review the stories and discuss together how people of faith might think about those issues and then respond with action in our personal lives, our community, or our world.
- Cry Room
- Led by Barbara Thomas
Financial Peace University
This biblically-based, life-changing program teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before. Participants will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for their money and change their family tree forever.
Financial Peace University consists of a video curriculum—taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey—that incorporates small-group discussions to encourage accountability and discipleship. Financial Peace University is highly entertaining for everyone, with a unique combination of humor, informative financial advice and biblical messages.
This class meets from 6pm—8pm. Cost is $90/family; scholarships are available.
- Christian Education Building, Room 302
- Led by John and Jennifer Tuckwiller and Scott and Teresa Jepson