2nd Pres
LR AR
Adults Growing in Faith
Faith Compassion Heritage Fellowship
Adult Sunday School
Adults Growing in Faith
Discover many ways to nurture your faith life. In addition to Adult Sunday School, you’ll find opportunities at times other than Sunday morning such as Bible studies, book discussion groups and more.
We have two types of Sunday classes:
Short-term Courses: These are courses, which last four to eight weeks. They are designed to meet the needs of adults who are not part of a permanent class and to address topics on a short-term basis.
All adults are invited to move in and out of the short-term courses and ongoing classes in a flexible way to meet individual needs.
Ongoing Classes: These classes meet on a regular basis and seek to develop a permanent class roster and deeper relationships. Some classes use study materials produced by The Presbyterian Church, and others choose books or topics which change periodically throughout the year. All classes strive for elements of study, community and fellowship. All are invited to visit these classes at any time without an obligation to join. Please feel free to try out any class; new members are welcome at any time.
These classes meet Sundays at 9:50 a.m. in person and most via Zoom.
Second Hall Short Series
4-6 weeks
Second Hall Short Series opens with a book-with-video discussion The Walk by Adam Hamilton, focusing on five essential spiritual practices, led by staff and members. Books available for $10. Zoom room also available.
Permanent/Ongoing Classes
Permanent
These classes meet together regularly throughout the year and have a permanent class roll. (Please know additions can be made at any time.) Some of these classes use study materials produced by the Presbyterian Church, and some classes choose books or topics, which change periodically throughout the year. All of the classes strive for elements of study, community, and fellowship. All are invited to visit these classes at any time without obligation to join.
All adults are invited to move in and out of the short-term courses and ongoing classes in a flexible way to meet individual needs.
These classes meet Sundays at 9:50 a.m. via Zoom and in person. For more information, call the church office at (501) 227-2000.
Connections Class
Coordinator: Kathryn Hyde
Room 62/63
This class is designed for adults in early-mid career to discuss life, family, current events and everything in the middle (so 30’s-50 yr olds…ish). We learn and grow together as we seek to live more faithfully.
Connections Class in room 62 is continuing The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg – no pre-reading needed to discover a life of faith by reconceptualizing familiar beliefs.
The Bible Study Class
Leader: Graham Catlett
Coordinator: Chris Boggs
Zoom only
The Bible Study Class in the Library remains focused on studying The Fall Uniform Series on “God’s Law is Love” and moves through key passages of Luke, John, Romans, Galatians, Acts and First Corinthians to explore how Love Completes, Faith Triumphs and Christ Frees. Curriculum available digitally or printed free of charge. Zoom room also available.
Spiritual Nourishment
Leaders: Nancy Hicks and Janet Carson
Heritage Room
The Spiritual Nourishment class is co-led by Nancy Hicks and Janet Carson. In this intimate class, participants pray together and encourage one another to discern the Holy Spirit at work in their lives.
Spiritual Nourishment meets in the Heritage room to discuss Anne Lamott’s new book, Dusk Night Dawn where she confronts the hard question “How can we recapture the confidence we once had in the future as we stumble through dark times that seem increasingly bleak?” Zoom room also available.
Seeking More Light
Leader: Greg Adams
Room 67
The Seeking More Light class is in room 67 is starting the book No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler, who asks “how do you move forward with a life you didn’t choose?” Order books online or contact the front office. Zoom room also available.
Short-term Classes
These are courses, which last four to eight weeks. They are designed to meet the needs of adults who are not part of a permanent class and to address topics on a short-term basis.
These classes meet Sundays at 9:50 a.m. via Zoom and in person. For more information, call the church office at (501) 227-2000.
Meet our Staff
More Ways to Get Connected
LifeQuest
LifeQuest is an Arkansas nonprofit which offers educational experiences to adults of all ages with a particular focus on the middle and later years of life. The LifeQuest offices are on the Second Presbyterian campus, and in-person classes are held at the Second Presbyterian site.
The Enneagram
Deepening our Faith with the Enneagram
Master teacher Suzanne Stabile describes the Enneagram (from the Greek ennea, for “nine”) as a “powerful, ancient tool for understanding motivation, behavior, and experience.” The system identifies nine different personality types.
For more information about the Enneagram classes at Second Presbyterian, please contact Catherine Lowry.
For Further Reading
The Enneagram Institute has excellent descriptions of how the system works and the nine types.
On-Going Opportunities for Adult Faith Formation:
Men’s Group Ministry
Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 a.m. in Second Hall and on Zoom
Each Tuesday at 7:00 a.m., men gather in Second Hall and on Zoom for encouragement, support, and Bible study. Free donuts and coffee! Men of all ages are invited to visit or join. Contact Vic Fleming or Vernon Markham for further details.
Cheeses with Jesus
Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Leader: Diane Karlson
We are an adult group for those in between “young adult” and retiree. We welcome newcomers to the church, as well as those who have been long time members. We start our meetings with a time of fellowship and food followed by study. We normally gather off campus at a private home.
