Adult Education is a Bible-centered ministry designed to help people to continue growing in their knowledge and love of the Lord. Classes are taught by staff and non-staff on a variety of pertinent topics and are designed to meet the developing needs and interests of adults in the church. Classes vary in length from one or two sessions to longer, in-depth opportunities covering two years.

Paul, in Ephesians 4, encourages us to "reach unity in the faith," "become mature," and experience "the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." The Adult Education program seeks to help people pursue these goals through a variety of classes offered on Sundays and throughout the week. In this way people are supported and directed in their lifelong quest "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Contact information: For more information contact Judy Pierce, Administrative Assistant for Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at jpierce@fpcboulder.org / 303.402.6453. 

Sunday Mornings at 8:30 a.m.

Faith Along the Way: Jesus Interprets His Own Cross
(Starts January 13)
Location: Geneva 270
Leader: Rev. John S. Hess

Jesus invites us to follow him and to be his disciples. That includes following him to the cross and resurrection. What are the implications of that?! Class begins with DVD presented insight from Ken Bailey and concludes with shared conversation. All are welcome. (Class ends at 9:15)

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.

Meeting Jesus in Life’s Messiness: Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians for Today
Location: Geneva 270
Leader: Dr. Carl Hofmann
Note: This class will not meet on March 23 or 30

By all accounts, the Corinthian church was a mixed-up group of Christians. They struggled in many of the same ways we do today: with divisions and disagreements, with worship issues, with sexuality, and much more. Come explore Paul’s wise and warm instruction which is just as relevant to us today as it was to the Corinthians so long ago.

Bridges Too
Location: Sheldon Jackson Conference Room
This class for independent, developmentally disabled adults offers fellowship, prayer for each other
and Bible study with an emphasis on applying God's truth to their daily lives. There are currently 8-10 adults in the class. Please call 303.678.1584 for more information.
 

Connections
Location: Geneva 240
Our goal is to build a caring community of adults, both couples and singles. Our studies are led by class members, and this year we are continuing to “Celebrate Our Roots” by looking at Old Testament themes, as well as adding a focus on the current stage of our life and ministry, “Stretching for Significance.” We have monthly social activities and/or local mission outreach. We are delighted to have couples or singles come for selected class sessions that are of interest.

Contemplative Prayer
Location: Geneva 242
This class will focus on the contemplative practice and encouraging people to establish this spiritual discipline. The book Awakenings by Thomas Keating will be used.

Thinking Chrisitanly About Evolution
This four week class starts February 17
Location: Westminster Hall
Based on Dr. Michel Behe's new book The Edge of Evolution. We will look at the three parts of Darwin's theory, two of which are well supported by facts and one is not. Dr Behe, a professor of microbiology, looks at what Darwinism explains and what it does not. This has the potential of closing the divide in the ongoing origins controversy. It should also provide a basis for considering God’s providential action in the world. No science background required.

The Walk
Location: Fire Escape (Third Floor)
This is a group of post-graduate, young professionals, and graduate students. We meet for discussion groups on the Christian faith and the world in which we live. We also have fellowship activities outside of class.

New Members Class
Date: April 6-May 4 (9:30-10:45 a.m.)
Location: Westminster Hall

This relational class is taught by pastors and staff and will explore what it means to be a Christian and growing disciple of Jesus Christ in the context of membership at First Pres. To sign-up or to receive more information, please contact Judy Pierce at 303.402.6453.

Sunday Mornings at 11:00 a.m.

Just Walk Across the Room
Location: Geneva 240
Dates: January 20-February 17

Facilitator: Rev. Keith Vandegrift
This is a video series taught by Pastor Bill Hybels of Willow Creek Community Church. This four-session class shares simple steps to pointing others to Jesus.

Church History-Unit 4 - Progress and Conflicting Ideologies
Location: Westminster Hall
(12 Sessions)

What is Protestant liberalism? What denomination championed real religious
freedom? Why have evangelicals been so ineffective? Third World Christianity: alive and well? How have the Religious Right and Globalism affected the church? Come explore our fascinating heritage. Drop-Ins welcome.

First Priority Singles
Location: Geneva 250
First Priority Singles is an opportunity to be a part of a smaller community within our large church. We are an outreach ministry, providing supportive and caring fellowship. This Sunday morning class will follow the church-wide Discipleship series using the small group format.