Beyond Sunday School: An Adult Understanding of Christianity
Quarterly classes whose purpose is to provide an understanding of the basic tenets of the Church, background for understanding sermons, and discussions of Christianity.
Evening sessions with child care and refreshments.
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 233-9751

Book discussion groups
Books discussed have included The Red Tent by Anita Diamant; How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill, Every Day Sacred and Plain and Simple by Sue Bender.
Meet periodically throughout the year.
Contact: Diana Shaw
Phone: 233-9751

Fall and Spring Gatherings
Open to all members of the congregation. Child care is provided.
Classes in theology, Bible study, church history, drama, etc. for adults. Topics have included selected readings from Paul Tillich, Karl Barth, and feminist/womanist theologians; rehearsals of plays that are presented during worship services; playful creativity: sessions on meditation, Tai Chi, yoga, journaling, etc.
Gatherings are held on Wednesdays in September-October and March-April. They begin with a soup and salad meal at 5:30 PM, followed by classes from 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 233-9751

Forums
Presentations or discussions on a wide variety of topics, including energy conservation, gay-lesbian activism, and other topics of interest to members of the congregation.
Held in the chapel after Sunday morning worship services from 11:15 to noon.
Contact: Curt Anderson or Cheryl Porior-Mayhew, Chair, Board of Christian Education
Phone: 233-9751, 835-0819

New member classes
A series of three classes about Christianity, the United Church of Christ, and First Congregational followed by a social evening.
Held from 9:00-9:45 AM Sunday morning several times per year, usually once in the fall, spring, and summer.
Contact: Curt Anderson or Diana Shaw
Phone: 233-9751

Unwrapping Our Gifts -- I and II
A program to help participants understand their own gifts for ministry and how to use them with their families, community, and church.
Held in the spring and in the fall.
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 233-9751

Fall and Spring Gatherings
Open to all members of the congregation. Child care is provided.
Classes in theology, Bible study, church history, drama, etc. for adults. Topics have included selected readings from Paul Tillich, Karl Barth, and feminist/womanist theologians; rehearsals of plays that are presented during worship services; playful creativity: sessions on meditation, Tai Chi, yoga, journaling, etc.
Gatherings are held on Wednesdays in September-October and March-April. They begin with a soup and salad meal at 5:30 PM, followed by classes from 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 233-9751

Forums
Presentations or discussions on a wide variety of topics, including energy conservation, gay-lesbian activism, and other topics of interest to members of the congregation.
Held in the chapel after Sunday morning worship services from 11:15 to noon.
Contact: Curt Anderson or Cheryl Porior-Mayhew, Chair, Board of Christian Education
Phone: 233-9751, 835-0819

New member classes
A series of three classes about Christianity, the United Church of Christ, and First Congregational followed by a social evening.
Held from 9:00-9:45 AM Sunday morning several times per year, usually once in the fall, spring, and summer.
Contact: Curt Anderson or Diana Shaw
Phone: 233-9751

Unwrapping Our Gifts -- I and II
A program to help participants understand their own gifts for ministry and how to use them with their families, community, and church.
Held in the spring and in the fall.
Contact: Church Office
Phone: 233-9751