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Then Jesus said ... “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” - John 8:31-32

Learning Communities

Want to learn something new or dig deeper into a topic? We are pleased to offer short-term classes and seminars on a variety of subjects throughout the year. Topics may include spiritual formation, Bible study, theology, personal growth, parenting, marriage enrichment, and others as they arise.

These groups, formed by common interest, offer opportunities to meet new people in the church and community and often span generations, thus adding to the richness of the experience. 

Registrations and payments, if any, are online through Fellowship One. Registration is required one week in advance to gauge interest by a minimum number of participants.

Do you lead or teach? Do you have an idea for a Learning Community? Submit your idea here.

  • Becoming Disciples - ROMANS  •  Jan 12 - Mar 9, 2026
        When & Where: Mon  •  Jan 12 - Mar 9, 2026  •  11:30am-1pm  •  BFLC 1 D/E
        Led by: Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill
        Childcare: No

    Have you wanted to study the Bible but _____ (fill in the blank)?
     
    Join us on Mondays for lunch and exploring the Bible together!
    Become part of a community that will meet beginning in January with small group discussion over your daily reading and study of Romans.
     
    Initial Meeting - Jan 12 (lunch and initial meeting; can get books at this meeting) 
    No meeting Jan 19 or Feb 16
    Last meeting - Mar 9 (potluck and celebration)
    Cost - $20/person

        REGISTER ONLINE Registration due at least one week prior to class start.
  • Using the Enneagram to Find Hope in Times of Despair  •  Feb 19-Mar 12
        When & Where: Thur  •  Feb 19-Mar 12  •  11:30am-1pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
        Led by: Lisa Hancock
        Childcare: No
    Lent invites us into deeper reflection, honest self-examination, and renewed hope. But in a world marked by anxiety, rapid change, and a sense of despair, how do we cultivate inner peace and spiritual resilience?
     
    This Lunch & Learn Learning Community explores the Enneagram as a spiritual tool that helps us move beyond patterned, unconscious behaviors toward greater freedom, compassion, and wholeness. We will explore all three triads and the unique postures of spiritual practices connected to each. Together, we’ll reflect on how grief, fear, relationships, and resilience show up in our inner lives—and how God’s grace meets us there.
     
    This class is for anyone who wants to learn more about the Enneagram; however, participants who already know their number will benefit most from the experience.
        REGISTER ONLINE Registration due at least one week prior to class start.
  • The Practice Series  •  Feb 23-Mar 23
        When & Where: Mon  •  Feb 23-Mar 23  •  7-8pm  •  Zoom
        Led by: Various Pastors & Rev. Scott Luginbill will serve as your guide
        Childcare: No

    This Lent, you’re invited to join The Practice Series, a Learning Community designed to help you explore spiritual practices that draw us deeper into the life of God. Each week features an online teaching session followed by a 4-day asynchronous reading plan and practice, giving you space to experience the practice in your own daily rhythm.

    Spiritual practices help shape us as disciples. They open us to God’s divine grace, offer new and ancient rhythms, and give us ways to be fully present with God in the midst of everyday life. Whether you’re discovering these practices for the first time or rediscovering them in a new season, you may choose to participate in one practice or all of them. Each session is designed to equip you with enough understanding to simply try it - to take a small but meaningful step deeper into the way of Jesus.

    This series continues the journey we began in our January worship series, Practicing the Way, and the Learning Community offered alongside it.

    All teaching sessions will take place on Mondays from 7–8 pm via Zoom.

    Monday, February 23 — The Practice of Community with Pastor Allison - Explore how God forms us through life together.
    Tuesday, March 3 — The Practice of Solitude & Silence with Pastor Pavielle - Discover the quiet spaces where God speaks beneath the noise. (Note date change this one only)
    Monday, March 9 — The Practice of Service with Pastor Sarah - Learn how acts of love and compassion shape our lives in Christ.
    Monday, March 16 — The Practice of Sabbath with Pastor Cheryl - Reclaim rest as a sacred rhythm of renewal and trust.
    Monday, March 23 — The Practice of Prayer with Pastor Scott - Enter into conversation with God through ancient and modern expressions.

    Choose your practices. Engage at your pace. Experience Lent in a new way as we walk together in the way of Jesus.

        REGISTER ONLINE Registration due at least one week prior to class start.
  • Saving Grace: Money Management from a Wesleyan Perspective  •  April 12 - May 17
        When & Where: Sun  •  April 12 - May 17  •  3-4pm  •  Room 210
        Led by: Justin Duncan and Scott Smith
        Childcare: No

    Saving Grace is a six-week learning community designed to help people of faith develop a healthy, faithful relationship with money and possessions. Grounded in Scripture and Wesleyan theology, this course offers practical tools and spiritual wisdom for managing the resources God has entrusted to us.

    Participants will journey through six sessions covering key topics such as earning, saving, spending, giving, and debt, along with helpful strategies for building a sustainable and faithful financial life. This learning community is facilitated by Justin Duncan and Scott Smith, who will guide participants with care, encouragement, and practical insight.

    Cost: $20 per person or couple (Includes a participant workbook)

    Important Note: There will be a small amount of advance work prior to the first session, including gathering information about income, expenses, and debts. High confidentiality is a core value of this course, and facilitators are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment as we explore a biblical and Wesleyan approach to money management together.

    If you’re seeking clarity, freedom, and faithfulness in your financial life, Saving Grace offers a grace-filled place to begin.

        REGISTER ONLINE Registration due at least one week prior to class start.
  • When Working Together Doesn't Work with Joey Scheweee and guest host Suzanne Stabile  •  April 25
        When & Where: Sat  •  April 25  •  9:00 am - 3 pm. (Doors open at 8:30 am)  •  Worship & Arts Center
        Led by: Joey Schewee with Guest Host Suzanne Stabile
        Childcare: No

    Join us for a transformative one-day learning community designed to help you navigate the complexities of working relationships through the lens of the Enneagram. Internationally recognized Enneagram master teacher Suzanne Stabile joins Joey Schewee—consultant, author, and speaker—for When Working Together Doesn’t Work, a holistic and empowering experience exploring what happens when our best intentions collide with others’ different motivations and behaviors.

    Through real-world stories, engaging teaching, and Enneagram insights, Joey and Suzanne will help participants:
    - Foster behavioral consciousness by understanding motivational difference
    - Develop greater self-awareness and empathy in workplace relationships
    - Apply the Enneagram as a dynamic tool for communication and collaboration
    - Gain practical strategies through concepts like processing centers, reference points, and focus shifts

    Drawing on more than fifteen years of consulting with thousands of employees and hundreds of teams, Joey offers practical wisdom for immediate application—whether you’re a leader, coworker, or part of any collaborative environment. Joey’s new book will be available as an add-on at registration or for purchase the day of the event.

    $50 per-person includes lunch $35 for livestream participant

        REGISTER ONLINE Registration due at least one week prior to class start.
Events for Adults
 
MAMAS (Mothering at Many Ages and Stages)

Monthly, 9:30-11:30am, Room 214

Hymn Sing

Select Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30pm, Orr Music Suite

Creation Care Sunday School

Sun, Mar 22, 9:45-10:45am, Coleman Family Hall

Service of Baptism

Sat, Apr 4, 4pm

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Holy Week & Easter Opportunities

Easter Sunday Worship

Multiple services Sun, Apr 5


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