SMALL GROUPS
SMALL GROUPS
New & Continuing Studies
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Get together with your friends via Zoom or in person when it can be done safely! Find the group for you.
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Adult Study
Monday Nights
7-8:30pm ZOOM
Leaders: Lori & Andy Barrieau
Current Topic: The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus based on the book by John R. Cross.
It's been called the most misunderstood book in history.
Wars have been fought in its name, scandals have been precipitated by it, politics shaped and reshaped at its word. Theologians have both defended and reviled it. Skeptics have done the same. If you are a typical member of the human race, you have often been perplexed by the Bible. The question remains, What does it really say?
Here is a book that explains the greatest of Bible themes clearly and logically. The author chronologically binds together the entire text into one great universal drama, looking at events from the perspective of those who experienced history in the making. The results are sometimes comical, sometimes frightening but always true to the intent of the text.
Start Date: Ongoing
Location: FPLC
Want to join? New members are always welcome! Click the button to email Andy.
Adult Study
Mondays Nights
(Every other)
7 - 8:30pm
Leaders: Lori & Eric Lorenz
Current Topic: Falling Upwards: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr
In Falling Upward, Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or "gone down" are the only ones who understand "up."
Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of life, but the whole thesis of this book is exactly the opposite. What looks like falling down can largely be experienced as "falling upward." In fact, it is not a loss but somehow actually a gain, as we have all seen with elders who have come to their fullness.
This important book explores the counterintuitive message that we grow spiritually much more by doing wrong than by doing right--a fresh way of thinking about spirituality that grows throughout life.
Start Date: Ongoing
Location: We meet in person at the Lorenz home.
Currently full: Click the button to email Lori with questions.
Adult Study
Tuesdays (Early)
6:30-7:30am
Leaders: Mark Chelmowski
Jos. Sauer
Current Topic: A People's History of Christianity by Diana Butler Bass
For too long, the history of Christianity has been told as the triumph of orthodox doctrine imposed through power. Now, historian Diana Butler Bass sheds new light on the surprising ways that many Christians have refused to conform to a rigid church hierarchy and sought to recapture the radical implications of Jesus's life and message.
Start Date: Ongoing
Location: FPLC
Want to join? New members welcome! Click the button to email Mark, or call him at 414-531-3561.
Adult Study
Monday Morning Study Group
(Every other)
10 - 11:30am
Leader: Ruth Schmidt
Current Topic: How The Bible Was Built
by Charles Merrill Smith & James W. Bennett
This little volume provides a concise, factual overview of the Bible’s construction throughout history, outlining how its various books were written and collected and later canonized and translated. Written in an easy conversational style and enhanced by two helpful appendixes (of biblical terms and dates)
Start Date: This group has started but feel free to join in any time on this short book. Email Ruth for exact dates.
Location: FPLC
Want to join? Newbies are welcome! Click the button to email Ruth.
Adult Study
Wednesday Evening
Women's Study Group
(Every other) Wednesday
6:30 - 8 pm
Leader: Ruth Schmidt
Current Topic: Where Is God When It Hurts
by Phillip Yancey
An inspirational classic for more than thirty years, Where Is God When It Hurts? honestly explores pain--from physical wounds to emotional and spiritual pain--and sheds new light on God's presence in our suffering.
Bestselling author Philip Yancey uses examples from the Bible and from his own experiences to show us how we can learn to accept--without blame, anger, or fear--that which we don't understand.
Start Date: This group has started but feel free to join in. Email Ruth for exact dates.
Location: FPLC
Want to join? Newbies are welcome! Click the button to email Ruth.
Adult Study
Wednesday Afternoon
Women's Study Group
1 - 2 pm
Leaders: Laura Mullins &
Heidi Hanson
Current Topic: Jesus Followers by Ann Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright
Passing on our faith does not happen passively—it’s something we intentionally pursue with prayer and joy. Yet many of us struggle to know what it looks like to live out a contagious faith in today’s world. We long for spiritual wisdom on how to ignite faith in our children, grandchildren, and others we encounter.
Jesus Followers offers practical ideas, biblical teaching, and inspiring true stories from Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright for effectively running the race of faith and passing the Baton of Truth to the next generation.
Start Date: Ongoing
Location: FPLC
Want to join? New members are welcome! Click the button to email Laura.
Caregivers Support Group
Friday Mornings
10:30am
Leader: Susan Halling
This weekly group provides support for caregivers dealing with changes such as role reversal, juggling multiple responsibilities, dealing with dementia and loss and making necessary transitions. All new members are welcome.
Start Date: This is an ongoing group. Please feel free to join in at any time.
Location: FPLC
Want to join? All are welcome. Email Susan with any questions.
Looking to start your own group? Terrific!
Call the church office and we will work with you to customize your own group—the church has over 40 books and studies available for starters!
Looking to start your own group? Terrific!
Call the church office and we will work with you to customize your own group—the church has over 40 books and studies available for starters!