Learning Communities

Want to learn something new or dig deeper into a topic? We are pleased to offer short-term classes and seminars on a variety of subjects throughout the year. Topics may include spiritual formation, Bible study, theology, personal growth, parenting, marriage enrichment, and others as they arise.

These groups, formed by common interest, offer opportunities to meet new people in the church and community and often span generations, thus adding to the richness of the experience.

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Becoming Disciples: Mark (In-Person or Online) • Sept 9 - Nov 25 (not meeting Oct 14)

    When & Where: Mon • Sept 9 - Nov 25 (not meeting Oct 14)  • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm meeting in BFLC 2A or 8pm - 9pm meeting on Zoom (online)  •
    Led by: Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill
    Childcare: No
Have you wanted to study the Bible but _____ (fill in the blank!) Join us online as we dive into and discuss Mark. Become part of a community that will meet beginning in September with small group discussion over your daily reading and study of Mark. We will use Mark for Everyone by NT Wright to help guide our study.

Cost: $20 per person
    REGISTER ONLINE Registration due at least one week prior to class start.

Woven • Nov 3-24

    When & Where: Sun • Nov 3-24  • 9:45-10:45am  • Mays Hall
    Led by: Rev. Cheryl Bishop
    Childcare: Nursery: 0-23 mos. Sunday school: 2 yrs - kinder at 8:45, 2 yrs - 12th grade at 9:45, 2 yrs - 1st grade at 11.
We'll use the book Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn't Have to Heal From as a tool to help parents and caregivers nurture faith in their family and help connect to a God who loves them. Hosted by Common Ground Sunday School Class.
    REGISTER ONLINE Registration due at least one week prior to class start.

Pastor's Study: You Are What You Love (online) • Jan 6 - Feb 3, 2025 (not meeting Jan 13)

    When & Where: Mon • Jan 6 - Feb 3, 2025 (not meeting Jan 13)  • 9:30-11am  • Zoom, link will be shared closer to start of class
    Led by: Dr. Dan Flanagan
    Childcare: No
Popular speaker and award-winning author James K. A. Smith to helps us recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian practices. Who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. We may not realize, however, the ways our hearts are taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us.

Pickup a copy at your favorite online or local retailer.

Jan 6 - Chapters 1 & 2
Jan 20 - Chapters 3 & 4

Jan 27 - Chapters 5 & 6
Feb 3 - Chapter 7 & Wrap Up
    REGISTER ONLINE Registration due at least one week prior to class start.

Becoming Disciples - Revelation • Jan 6 - April 7, 2025

    When & Where: Mon • Jan 6 - April 7, 2025  • 11:30am-1pm  • BFLC 2A
    Led by: Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill
    Childcare: No
Have you wanted to study the Bible but _____ (fill in the blank!) Bring your lunch and dive into Revelation with us! Become part of a community that will meet for small group discussion over your daily reading and study.
We will not meet Jan 20, Feb 17, or Mar 17
$20 per person
    REGISTER ONLINE Registration due at least one week prior to class start.

Gospel Book Study with Pastor Allison • Jan 26, Feb 23, March 30, April 27

    When & Where: Sun • Jan 26, Feb 23, March 30, April 27  • 9:45 - 10:45  • Room 212
    Led by: Rev. Allison Jean
    Childcare: Yes. Nursery (0-23 mos.) & Sunday school (2 yrs - kinder at 8:45, 2 yrs - 12th grade at 9:45, 2 yrs - 1st grade at 11)
Read through the Gospels, Book-club style! Led by Pastor Allison Jean, come ready to discuss highlights, questions, and how you connect with God through your reading. All faith experience levels welcome.

Discussion schedule:
January 26 - Matthew
February 23 - Mark
March 30 - Luke
April 27 - John
    REGISTER ONLINE Registration due at least one week prior to class start.

Retreat: Using the Enneagram for Spiritual Transformation • Feb 7-9

    When & Where: Sun, Fri, Sat • Feb 7-9  • 7pm Fri - 11:30am Sun  • Prothro Center on Lake Texoma
    Led by: Stacey Ruff, LPC
    Childcare: No
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of who you are and whose you are? Join us for a weekend retreat and take a deep dive into your Enneagram number. This interactive weekend will push and guide you to observe the ways your ego/personality limits you. You will be given tools to help counteract the strong, mostly unconscious impulses that drive your thoughts, feelings, and actions. The following topics will be covered: motivations, personality patterns and how to address them, childhood patterns, defense mechanisms, instincts and subtypes, using your arrows for growth, and passion/virtue and mental fixation/Holy Idea.

Participants must know their Enneagram number.
Cost: $225 each for dual occupancy, $275 each for single occupancy (limited availability)
Includes: lodging, linens, four meals (Sat breakfast, lunch, dinner; Sun breakfast), and snacks
    REGISTER ONLINE Registration due at least one week prior to class start.

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