Adult Formation Classes
Sundays @10am
October 2019
Oct. 20 - Congregational Day of Service - All classes
No 9:00am worship, 10am Brunch, 11am worship, 12pm service
Chapel Class
Chapel
God is Faithful
Scriptural study
Unit I: God is Faithful
Oct. 6 - Obedient Faith - Deuteronomy 4:1–14; 5:1–21
Oct. 13 - Blessed for Faithfulness - 1 Kings 17:1–24
Oct. 27 - Faith Saves - Luke 7:36–50

In this weekly Bible study, seasoned teachers provide the lesson using  The Present Word  curriculum and accompanying scriptural texts.
Conversations Class
Frances Browne Dining Room P212
The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
October 13, 27, November 3
led by Rev. Chuck Williamson
Rembrandt's painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son" evokes the loving tenderness of a father who has found what was lost. For 3 weeks, Chuck Williamson will guide discussion on the famous parable the painting depicts. You'll likely find yourself in some character of the painting.

Henri Noun's book Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming will serve as a guide to discussion. Reading it is not essential to be part of the conversation, but you might choose to read along as a personal study.

This class uses its round-table setting to exchange ideas from the day's lesson about understanding Scripture and applying it to our lives. 
Passages Class
Pattie Cole Room S203
 The Disciples Become Apostles
October 6, 13
led by Mary Margaret Porter
Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 - Have you ever wondered what happened to the disciples after Jesus' death and resurrection? What do we know? What does legend tell us? How have they influenced our faith, or not? Join us for 5 weeks as we discover what we know about the lives of the early apostles.

Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 -Why So Many Protestant Denominations? - led by Bill Stevenson

This class presents rotating topics that invite exploration of Scripture and ways of living the faith personally and for the world. Teaching and discussion are attentive to the needs and interests of those who are navigating mid-life passages, but
the class is open to all.
Good Samaritan Class
P206
Christian Civics
led by Robert Galloway and others

The October focus for this class of Young Adults will be on civic engagement and life as a Christian citizen. For more information contact Robert Galloway rgalloway@firstpres-charlotte.org , Associate Pastor for Christian Formation and Young Adults.