Spiritual Formation
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. The Spirit works not only in the lives of individuals but also in the church, shaping it into the Body of Christ. We cooperate with this work of the Spirit through certain practices that make us more open and responsive to the Spirit’s touch, disciplines such as Sabbath keeping, works of compassion and justice, discernment, worship, hospitality, spiritual friendships, and contemplative silence. (Office of Spiritual Formation, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.))
Download SPRING/SUMMER 2026 ISSUE OF Journeys
Journeys is a semi-annual publication offered by First Presbyterian Church’s Spiritual Formation subcommittee as a tool to encourage spiritual growth.
SPRING & SUMMER 2026 OFFERINGS
LOVE GOD: HEART, SOUL, BODY, AND MIND (one-day workshop): Saturday, February 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
(Coffee, pastries, and fellowship begin at 8:30 a.m.)
This 5-hour workshop is offered on a Saturday with lunch provided for a fee. The morning is given over to familiarizing yourself with Corrine Ware’s Four Quadrants of Spirituality, doing an inventory to determine in which quadrants you are naturally open to receiving and responding to God, and those in which you are currently closed and in need of growth. Using this information, you will be given the opportunity to prepare a growth plan which best brings you into loving God with all your heart, and all your soul, and all your strength, and all your mind. The afternoon provides an opportunity to learn various contemplative prayer types that encourage growth in each quadrant. Watch for upcoming registration details!
FOLLOW ME (School of Spiritual Formation)
Sundays, 2-4 p.m., March 15 – May 31 (no meeting Easter Sunday, April 5)
This course turns to scripture to discern the spiritual disciplines Jesus followed in his own life of faith and which he taught his followers to emulate. The course will explore core practices of a Christian life such as, Sabbath-keeping, silence/solitude, discernment, obedience, humility, simplicity, compassion, hospitality, service, justice, discipling, and balance). In following what became known as Jesus’ Way, or simply “The Way,” we are transformed into ever-greater Christlikeness. Using the work of various spiritual mentors, we learn what each discipline entails and how to incorporate these practices into our lives.
LECTIO COVENANT GROUP (Sunday School Hour; covenant group)
Sundays, 10-11 a.m., February 22 - March 29
Join and listen for God’s word to you within the lectionary scriptures.
ENNEAGRAM: KNOW YOUR NUMBER (one-day workshop)
June (date TBD), Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
(Coffee, pastries, and fellowship begin at 8:30 a.m.)
Learn Enneagram basics: Centers of Intelligence, Triads, Stances, and discover your type. Cost: Free (includes resource notebooks). Watch for upcoming registration details!
ENNEAGRAM: GROWING INTO YOUR HEALTHIEST SELF
July (date TBD), Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
(Coffee, pastries, and fellowship begin at 8:30 a.m.)
Explore how to use Wings, Stress/Security numbers, and address childhood messages and wounds. Cost: Free (includes resource notebooks). Watch for upcoming registration details!