Welcome to Adult Education!

Our goal at First Presbyterian is to help everyone become a doer and not just a hearer of God’s Word. The opportunities are everywhere.  We have 20 adult Sunday School classes where you can get connected with a close-knit community that will help sustain and grow you.  Many individuals serve on the ministry teams for those classes, developing leadership skills and even closer bonds with a smaller group.  Both individual Sunday School classes and the church as a whole sponsor retreats throughout the year that afford fellowship, refreshment, and spiritual development.  More than anything, we want to be a people that follow Jesus' example of serving others with joyful self-abandon.

For more information about individual Adult Education opportunities, review the list of Sunday morning and evening choices below or click on the links on the navigation bar to the left. You may also call 719.884.6117 or email education@first-pres.org. Find Singles classes by clicking on the Singles navigation button to the left.

Wednesday Nights at First Pres-God has called every Christian to ministry. In whatever way God is prompting you to serve Him, we have classes to equip you for that work!  Our adult classes offer a wide variety of approaches to Christian formation and discipleship designed to equip you to be part of the missional church. Click to read more. 

If you would like to teach or assist in any of our programs, call 719.884.6117 or 719.884.6122.

Below you'll see a broad overview of Sunday opportunities, with descriptions of the various classes. Join us this week by visiting a class. You'll be welcomed wherever you go!

You'll find a selection of classes in each of these categories below:

• Married Couples
• Adults of All Ages

VENTURES (6:30 - 7:30 p.m., first Sunday of the month)
Contact Jenny Vogan at jennyvogan@gmail.com for location.
For those recently married (or who are engaged to be married) in their 20's and early 30's. Join us as we strive together through fellowship and small groups to build a strong spiritual foundation for marriage relationships.
Facilitators: Jennifer Oraker Holz, Associate Pastor for Adult Ministries and Adam Holz, Bible teacher

HEADWATERS (9:35 - 10:45 a.m.)
Room 435, Stevens Hall
Married couples in their 30's and late 20's. Many in the class are first-time parents with infants and toddlers. Our goal is to enhance Christ-centered marriages and to establish healthy families through practical application of Biblical teaching.
Primary Teacher: Randy Eims, Bible teacher

DAWNTREADERS (9:35 - 10:45 a.m.)
Room 217, Hansen Hall
Designed especially for couples in their 30's and 40’s (many of whom are parents of elementary-aged children). Class members enjoy a rich fellowship as they participate in a wide variety of activities together, including short-term small group studies, social get-togethers, group sports, and periodic work and mission trips.
Primary Teacher: Jim Smith, Executive Minister

NEW LIFE (9:35 - 10:45 a.m.)
Room 030, Lower Level, Stevens Hall
Designed to respond to the needs of married couples aged 40-60 (e.g., parenting teens and young adults!). Class members build supportive and lasting friendships through small group Bible studies, creative regular social events and periodic mission activities. 
Variety of interesting and interacitve teachers.

NEW HORIZONS (8:05 - 9:20 a.m.)
Cathedral Room, Hansen Hall
This class strengthens and enhances couples who have remarried.  Activities include small group studies, mission activities, and regular social events.
Primary Teachers: Corat Moran and Ray Parry, Bible teachers

BECOMERS (9:35 - 10:45 a.m.)
Cathedral Room, Hansen Hall
The four foundations of this class for both couples and singles are (1) verse-by-verse inductive study of the Bible, (2) support of God's world-wide mission via missionary couples, (3) caring prayer for one another's needs, and (4) warm, meaningful fellowship.
Primary Teacher: Don Wallace, public educator

THE BLEND (11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.)
Room 210, Hansen Hall
The Blend is an intergenerational community designed to help those involved build friendships, study scripture and grow in Christ. Whether you are recently out of college, focused on career or retirement, just getting ready to have your first baby or anticipating the arrival of your first grandchild we'd love to connect with you.
Class leaders: Richard and Barbara Blankinship

EXPOSITORY BIBLE STUDY (9:35 - 10:45 a.m.)
Room S001, Sheldon Jackson Room, Lower Level Sanctuary Building
The focus of this class is a serious, in-depth verse-by-verse exposition of Scripture that seeks to examine, understand and apply the original meaning of the text for contemporary relevance. The majority of class time will be spent in an expositional lecture, followed by clarification and discussion. We welcome all who are eager for serious understanding and application of the Bible to their lives; we are currently studying the Gospel of John.
Primary Teacher: Al Clark, Ministry Support Administrator

KOINONIA (9:35 - 10:45 a.m.)
Room 204, Hansen Hall
Koinonia, the Greek word for fellowship, welcomes both singles and couples of all ages and stages of the Christian life. We enjoy close relationships and group discussion, using a published Bible study curriculum in the more personal setting of a smaller class.
Primary Teacher: Craig Bubeck, Bible teacher

LIFEQUEST (9:35 - 10:45 a.m.)
Room 431, Stevens Hall
A discussion-based, Bible-focused class where adults enjoy a sense of belonging and community as they wrestle together with the practical issues of living out their faith with their families in today's world. 
Primary Teachers:  Phil Bennett and Christopher Morton, Bible teachers

PATHFINDERS (9:35 - 10:45 a.m.)
Multi-purpose Room, YMCA
This lively, and diverse class brings married and single adults of all ages together to form the largest Sunday School class at First Presbyterian. Weekday Bible study groups, support of several missionaries, fellowship, outreach activities, and projects in our local community form strong elements of the ministry.
Primary Teacher: John Goodale, Minister of Help, Hope and Healing

REFLECTIONS (8:00 -9:20 a.m.)
Room 209, Hansen Hall
Focusing on intensive Bible study and personal application of God's truth to our lives, this class extends an invitation to singles and couples of all ages to join our discussion circle.
Teacher: Ray Wallander, elder

WOMENCONNECT (9:35 - 10:45 a.m.)
Room 219, Hansen Hall
Designed specifically for women of all ages in various life circumstances, WomenConnect provides an opportunity to join others for excellent group Bible study and intergenerational, supportive relationships.
Primary Teacher: Marilyn Ehle, Bible teacher

AMBASSADORS (9:35-10:45 a.m.)
Room 218, Hansen Hall
With a focus on in-depth, expository teaching of Scripture and on living out Jesus' command to "love one another as I have loved you," Bible study and fellowship are at the very center of this class.
Primary Teachers: John Conaway, George Sheffer and Bob Simpich, Bible teachers

CHRISTIAN HEIRS (9:35-10:45 a.m.)
Room 209, Hansen Hall Calvin Room
The focus of this class is to study God's word.  We seek to become more familiar with its doctrines and how to apply its lessons to our everyday life.  An atmosphere of welcome, caring and support greet all who attend.  Intercessory prayer is an important part of our class time, along with music and a deep interest in missions.  Fellowship meals and other social events are a part of our class life.  "Heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ." 
Various Teachers