Adult Education

at First Pres

Adult Education

Adult education in Fort Worth

 

fall Adult Church School 2026

Beginning Sunday, September 13, twelve adult Church School classes will meet to study and support adults in nurturing their faith and discipleship. Classes meet from 10-10:45 a.m. each week 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. Bible Study. 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 STUDY - Room 237/Hybrid (Zoom option for Digital Campus). Bible Study: John. Join this study led by the Rev. Ashley Drake Mertz in person or online! Contact Eric Varnon for the secure Zoom link.

GROWING FAMILIES OF FAITH - Room 236. Faith Conversations. Members of the Growing Families of Faith class are primarily in their 40’s and 50’s representing the diversity of families within the First Pres community. Alternating between deep-dives into biblical texts and book/current topic studies, the space is always full of conversations andcaring relationships. 

JOURNEYS - Room 102. Faith Conversations. 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. Bible Study: Ephesians. The Maranatha class is all about discussion! Open and honest friendships help create healthy dialogue.

SPECIAL TOPIC: MISSION CONNECTIONS - Room 235. This September and October, we will hear from some of the remarkable mission partners with whom we parter in our community and beyond. Each Sunday morning we’ll learn about their work, the people they serve, and the ways we can deepen our connections and join together in God’s work in the world. 

  • September 12: Community Crossroads
  • September 19: Ukirk TCU
  • September 26: Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services
  • October 4: Tres Rios Border Foundation
  • October 11: DRC Solutions
  • October 18: Presbyterian Night Shelter
  • October 25: Trinity Habitat for Humanity

SPECIAL TOPIC: PRAYER - Room 100. Explore the many ways people pray in this special three-week class, Introduction to Prayer Types. Participants will learn about different forms of prayer, deepen their spiritual practice, and discover new ways to connect with God. Classes will meet September 13, 20, and 27.

PRESBYTERIAN ALL FAMILIES –Room 238. Faith Conversations. 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. The Spirituality of Bonhoeffer & Recentering Justice in a Theological Education. 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. Faith Conversations. 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 FAMILIES - Room 230. Book Study: The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley. 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.

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. Everyone is invited! Come for one or all five! It’s a great way to take your next step at First Pres. Register here. Questions? Call the church office (817.335.1231) or contact Chris Bartley.

  • September 13: Discipleship at First Pres. Join members of the Evangelism Work Group for a brief presentation on church life at First Pres, including notes on our history and how we are organized.  This meeting will be at 10 a.m. in Fahrenkamp Lounge, just inside the Great Hall entrance, across from the Coffee Cart.
  • September 20: Tour of Penn Street Campus. Join members of the Evangelism Work Group for a tour of the Penn St. campus.  We will visit all three worship spaces, the History Wall and other disciple-inspiring sites.  Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.  The walkabout will depart at 10 a.m. from the Coffee Cart at the Great Hall entrance.
  • September 27: Meet the Pastoral Staff. Join an informal gathering with pastoral staff, get to know them and ask questions.  This meeting will be at 10 a.m. in Fahrenkamp Lounge, just inside the Great Hall entrance, across from the Coffee Cart. 
  • October 4: Spiritual Formation & Stewardship. We will cover two important topics in this class.  First, Spiritual Formation will present an overview of special educational programs that they offer.  Then we will learn about the First Pres approach to stewardship-- responding with gratitude to God’s grace by sharing our financial resources.  This meeting will be at 10 a.m. in Fahrenkamp Lounge, just inside the Great Hall entrance, across from the Coffee Cart.
  • October 11: Tour of Community Crossroads. Board the First Pres bus for the ride to the Community Crossroads Outreach Center, south of downtown, about two miles from the Penn St. campus.  The tour will depart at 10 a.m. from the Coffee Cart at the Great Hall entrance.  We promise to get you back to the Sanctuary in time for worship at 11 a.m.

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.