Faith formation at FPC does not stop at a certain age or stage of life. The Sunday school classes, small groups, and fellowship gatherings here reflect a congregation that keeps asking questions, reading scripture, and learning alongside one another. Whether someone is new to church or has been part of FPC for decades, there is a place to belong in this work.
FPC’s adult Sunday school classes meet each week before worship. Each class has its own character and rhythm, but all of them share a commitment to honest conversation and steady community. New participants are welcome in any class.
A discussion-based group focused on how we are called to live and serve. The class also gathers regularly outside of Sunday mornings.
A conversational class with no preparation required. Members tend to be in their 30s and 40s and gather beyond class for meals and fellowship as well.
A discussion-based class that draws on books, articles, and scripture. Members support one another inside and outside the classroom.
A wide-ranging discussion class that moves between contemporary issues and biblical study. Members include those in their middle years through senior adults, and a number of class members take turns leading.
A lecture-based class with discussion that takes a fresh look at ancient scripture. Vanguard has a long history at FPC and welcomes all members.
Young Adults A discussion-based class for those generally in their 20s through early 40s, covering everything from books of the Bible to current events.
Presbyterian Women is a church-wide organization with deep roots in the history of the denomination. At FPC, it is a place where women gather for Bible study, prayer, mission support, and sustained friendship. The organization is guided by a commitment to faith, service, and one another.
Circles offer a smaller, more personal setting for connection. FPC has several active circles that meet monthly throughout the program year. Each one has its own meeting time, location, and character. All circles include Bible study and fellowship, and most support local or international mission work.
Meets the second Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at FPC. A Zoom option is available.
Meets the second Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at Glenaire, a convenient location for members from Cary, Apex, and west Raleigh.
Meets the second Monday at 6:00 p.m. in members’ homes for dinner, Bible study, and fellowship.
Meets the second Sunday of the month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at FPC, making it a natural fit for those involved in Sunday evening programming.
A couples circle that meets monthly in members’ homes from September through May for a shared meal and PW Bible study.
For more information about Presbyterian Women or to find the right circle, contact Anne Swaim, PW Membership Communicator.
Early Birds is a weekly men’s breakfast that began as a Lenten devotional group in 1958 and has continued every year since. The format is simple: breakfast, fellowship, and a short talk from a pastor, member, or guest speaker. The gathering draws men from FPC and from churches across Raleigh. It wraps up by 8:00 a.m.
Early Birds is one of the longer-running expressions of community life at FPC, and it remains a straightforward way for men to stay connected across the week.
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112 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
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