Married Couples


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 (April 11-May 23 Only - Room 210)
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: James Warmack, Bible teacher

LIFEQUEST (9:35 - 10:45 a.m.)
Room 433, 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:  Stuart Lark, Christopher Morton, and Emad Yassa, Bible teachers

NEW LIFE (9:35 - 10:45 a.m.)
Room 030, Lower Level, Stevens Hall
Designed to respond to the needs of married couples (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 interactive teachers.

NEW HORIZONS (9:35 - 10:45 a.m.)
Bea Escobar Room, YMCA
A supportive, friendly, biblically-based community focused on spiritual growth and relationship building.  Open to couples and individuals interested in greater understanding and support through life changing events such as divorce, marriage, illness or the loss of a spouse.  
Primary Teachers: Corat Moran, Bible teacher

Adults of All Ages

SERMON DISCUSSION COMMUNITY (9:45 a.m. & 11:10 a.m.)
Room 210, Hansen Hall
Have you ever wanted to reflect further on the sermon after the worship service ends?  Now you can!  A new sermon discussion group meets every Sunday beginning September 12 in Room 210 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. following the 8:20 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. worship services.  If you want to dig deeper into the sermon you just heard and enjoy fellowship with others, this gathering is for you!  Various facilitators.  Call 884-6140 with any questions.

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

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 205, 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

CARING FOR THE SOUL:  ANCIENT PATHS THROUGH SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES  (9:35 a.m. - 10: 45 a.m.)
Room 205, Hansen Hall
The topic for this class is learning to; practicing and experiencing the care of the soul. In our busy; 24/7 world, caring for the soul is the remedy for the demanding world we live in. Sessions will focus on an overview of spiritual disciplines. Class members will be given the opportunity to learn, practice and discuss ancient and proven ways of caring for the soul.  Topics will include: the value of silence and solitude, Lectio Divina, fasting, spiritual direction, spiritual reading, group spiritual direction; prayer and more. Our goal for this class is to be multi- generational so we are seeking new members who are not in existing Sunday School classes to join us from each adult age span. The class size is limited.
Primary Teachers:  Jim Smith, Steve & Gwen Smith and other guest 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

THE CONCERN/Pre-Boomers (8:20 - 9:20 a.m.)
Bea Escobar Room, YMCA
Having pioneered singles ministry in Colorado Springs and nationally, The Concern continues to provide support and growth to Christian adults 55 and better. Class members enjoy seminars, varied social activities, local service and short-term mission trips together. 
Primary Teacher: Rick Yates, elder

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.
Various 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. Click here to find out more.
Primary Teacher: Dr. John Stevens, Pastor Emeritus

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