Adult Education
Adult education in Fort Worth
ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL: september 7-november 30, 2025
Adult Church School classes meet weekly to study and support adults in nurturing their faith and discipleship. Classes meet from 10-10:45 a.m. each Sunday and are led by an outstanding faculty of members, staff, and friends of First Presbyterian Church. Bible study, faith formation, and contemporary issues in church and society form the curriculum. For more information or questions about any of these classes, please contact the Rev. Dr. Michael Waschevski.
ALPHA AND OMEGA (70’S +) - Room 310. Alpha and Omega is a group of retired couples and singles coming together in the life-long quest to grow in faith. The class gathers in the traditional yet welcoming classroom setting to study scripture with the leadership of one of our pastors, staff, or church member.
BIBLE IN DEPTH - Room 237. Looing for an intensive Bible study? Bible in Depth studies a book of the bible, verse by verse, Throughout the study participants grow in their understanding of scripture and its application to their daily life of faith.
GROWING FAMILIES OF FAITH - Room 236. Members of the Growing Families of Faith class are primar-ily in their 40’s and 50’s representing the diversity of fami-lies within the First Pres community. Alternating between deep-dives into biblical texts and book/current topic studies, the space is always full of conversations and
caring relationships.
JOURNEYS - Room 226. Journeys offers a warm and welcoming environment where you can explore the bible and other faith-based books. The class offers friendly and open conversations that help this group grow in faith together.
MARANATHA - Room 239. The Maranatha class is all about discussion! Open and honest friendships help create healthy dialogue.
PRESBYTERIAN ALL FAMILIES –Room 238. A place for families of all life stages with children from young toddlers to high schoolers. Be part of faith, fellow-ship, camaraderie, and journeying together through all of the joys, struggles, love, and sometimes pain that makes up a wonderful experience that is being a family.
ROOTED & GROWING - Room 234. Emerging from young adulthood into the world of careers, relationships, and any number of life-altering experiences is difficult. This group meets weekly for honest and chal-lenging conversations about how faith and life intersect throughout the many challenges of adulthood in our late 20's into our early 40's.
SYS - Stripling Conference Room. The goal for the SYS class is to provide bible study, fellow-ship, and related topical discussion with life applications in a small group dynamic. Members hops to continue to ask questions and grow our understanding in our faith journey.
YOUNG ADULTS - Room 304. Offering a space for community and conversations with young adults and college students, the Young Adult class meets weekly to discuss faith, life, and cultural events. This is a space where the curiosity and passions of those in their late teens and 20's can be voiced, encouraged, and explored!
YOUNG FAMILIES - Room 230. Being parents of young children comes with unique challenges, but the call and desire to be faithful disciples remains. You love this parenthood thing, but it can be tough. This class offers time to be together with others who understand and seek opportunities to think and grow in faith together.
SPECIAL TOPIC - Room 235. Courageous Faith: Learning to Be Brave with God led by the Rev. Dr. Robyn Michalove ~ October/November. What does it really mean to be brave in everyday life? Explore this question in a 6-week journey through Scripture, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s How We Learn to Be Brave, and insights from Brené Brown as we explore how God calls us to step out, stand firm, and live with courageous faith.
NEW TO FIRST PRES? YOU'RE INVITED TO FIRST CONNECTIONS
The First Connections class is an opportunity for new members and guests to learn about First Pres and opportunities for discipleship and connection. Even if you have been at First Presbyterian for a while, you're invited to join for a refresher, and enjoy getting to know our new members and guests. The group meets Sundays at 10 a.m. in Fahrenkamp Music Room and everyone is invited!
- Sunday, September 14: Opportunities for Discipleship
- Sunday, September 21: Tour of Community Crossroads
- Sunday, September 28: Meet the Pastors
- Sunday, October 5: Walking Tour of Penn Street Campus
- Sunday, October 12: Stewardship at First Pres
Questions? Call the church office (817.335.1231) or contact Chris Bartley.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION COURSE OFFERINGS
Spiritual formation is the activity of the Holy Spirit which molds our lives into the likeness of Jesus Christ. This likeness is one of deep intimacy with God and genuine compassion for all of creation. Spiritual Formation offers educational opportunities throughout the year. Click here for more details.