Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.       Psalm 119:105

Adult Education
Our Adult Education program makes connections between people and some of the great issues of the faith, between people and reflections of Christian authors, and between people and the Word of God in scripture.  In addition, our adult education classes are giving us the opportunity to get to know one another in a closer, more meaningful way as we creatively encounter the material presented and apply it to our everyday lives – the successes and the struggles.

We have class offerings during each of the three Sunday morning services 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and at 11:00 a.m. We also offer studies during the weekday. Please take a look in the weekly bulletin and the monthly newsletter to discover the opportunities for you to learn and grow, to find new insights and make new friends, to deepen your relationship with the Lord who loves you. 

Family Matters Class
The Family Matters Class is beginning a new series called Managing Finances God's Way.  This series is from Crown Financial Ministries and is co-developed with Purpose Driven Ministries and Pastor Rick Warren.  It is a seven week video-based, small group study on biblical financial management.  We meet every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the manse (the white house next door to the Christian Ed building on Virginia Ave.) and always welcome new members.  We have a warm fellowship and wonderful discussion.   This course is led by Cherie Matthews.

Alpha
The Alpha course explores the premise of Christianity. It’s for everyone, especially those wanting to find a more meaningful life, and wanting to investigate Christian principles. The congenial home setting where the Alpha Course is held is conducive to serious questions being addressed courteously and thoughtfully often by other searching participants.  A dedicated team facilitates the discussions.

This weekly Alpha course is one of 28,690 courses currently running all over the world since beginning in England 20 years ago. An Episcopal clergy from the Church of England, Nicky Gumbel, took over the responsibility for the curriculum in 1990 and it exploded around the world. There are Alpha Courses adapted for Catholics, students, youth and prisons, all based on the updated Alpha Course presented here at First Presbyterian.

There is no fee to take the Alpha course.  A typical Alpha course starts with supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by Nicky Gumbel’s key video talk. Afterwards, it’s a time of open discussion about the talk, and Alpha ends at 9:15 p.m.  We are pleased to offer regular Alpha courses to the community and the church for over eight years.

Please email the church office or call (732) 223-4627 for more information on The Alpha Course.