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.
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 Café
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. This winter we’re working on deconstructing and reconstructing our faith based on the book The Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg. No book needed, quotes provided at each class. For more information, contact Rev. Marie Mainard O’Connell.
The Bible Study Class
Leader: Graham Catlett
Coordinator: Chris Boggs
Zoom only
If you are ready to dig into the Word of God and discuss topics that really feed the mind and soul, then the Bible Study Class is for you. The class is currently using Present Word Bible study materials and aims to be accessible to folks at home and on the road. Course materials available on request, but not required for participation.
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. This season we are working through Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s The Book of Forgiving: the Fourfold Path.
Seeking More Light
Leader: Greg Adams
Room 67
The Seeking More Light class is a diverse and affirming group aiming to stretch our theology and practices of welcome, now studying White Too Long by Robert Jones, a provocative examination of the unholy relationship between American Christianity and white supremacy.
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.
New Short Term Class!
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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
Coordinators: Vernon Markham and Vic Fleming
All men are invited to gather for fellowship, support, and Bible study. Currently the group is reading and discussing Listening To Your Life, by Frederick Buechner.
Cheeses with Jesus
Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Leader: Catherine Allsbury
This is a mixed group (men/women, single/married, with/without children) who are between Young Adult and Retirement. Gatherings include fellowship and sharing followed by Bible study and occasional mission projects. The group ordinarily meets “off-campus” to enjoy fellowship over wine and cheese.
Second Readers
Third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Nancy Coleman
This diverse group meets together because they like to read and to discuss books. Each year the group selects a broad theme that allows great variety in reading choices. Currently the group meets on Zoom.
