FAITH FORMATION

The formation and cultivation of faith for adults happens in numerous ways throughout the year. These include regular panels, conversations, lectures on global issues, workshops, field trips to museums, and prayer services. Listed below are the regular offerings on Sunday mornings and an endowed yearly lecture.

In 2022, our church members read the Gospel of Mark for a podcast for Bible “reading” (listening) devotional during Advent 2022. Get access here.

  • FELLOWSHIP OF THE BEAN

    The Fellowship of the Bean is a relaxed discussion group that meets for good coffee and conversation in the Zimmerman Wilson House on Sundays at 9:30 AM. Each week, there is a new topic of conversation with the group an ever-changing mix of ages and beliefs. Drop-ins are always welcome and we invite participants to sign up to lead.

  • WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

    On Wednesday afternoons, join a Bible study led by one of the pastors on Zoom. The discussion does not require any advanced reading and/or study, and typically follows the lectionary. Please contact the church office to be added to the listserv in order to receive the weekly Zoom link and information.

  • KC4A SUNDAY SCHOOL

    Led by member Debbie Mitchell, this class gathers in the Kinhart Center on the 4th level for more detailed studies, digging deep into scripture and theology. Studies have included Karen Armstrong’s book, The Battle for God, an exploration of the 1908 Social Creed, and Francis Taylor Gench’s book, Back to the Well. Bring your curiosity and questions!

  • TALKS + LECTURES

    We host other talks and lectures throughout the year on global issues, aging, local histories, and more. The highlight: The Courtenay Wright Bass and R. William Bass Lecture Series was begun in 2010 as the result of a generous gift in memory of Courtney Wright Bass, a church member committed to faith and scholarship. The Lecture Series allows us to invite distinguished speakers who are known and respected in their professional lives for the purpose of “encouraging faithful exploration of Christian faith with contemporary social issues.”

  • FIELD TRIPS

    There are field trips to various local museums. In the past these have included to the Smithsonian Museum of American History and the African American History.

    Please contact the office for more information.

  • LENTEN CIRCLES

    During the season of Lent we host numerous circles where people are encouraged to connect with another and grow in their faith.

    Past Lenten Circle offerings have included: Hiking Circle, Parenting Circles, an Antiracism Circle, One Church One Book reading Rachel Held Evan and Jeff Chu’s Wholehearted Faith.