Faith Formation
Sunday Morning Classes
"Our Call to Reconciliation:
Listening to African American Theologians"
Sundays, January 26 to February 23
Join Russ Moxley and Kim Wells for an exploration of our Christian call to reconciliation by listening to the voices of several African American theologians share their perspectives on the Christian life.  After exploring the biblical call to reconciliation in Scripture, we will spend the four Sundays of February (Black History Month) reading selections from theologians such as the Rev. Howard Thurman, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Rev. Shawn Copeland.

Though the course will conclude on February 26, our call to reconciliation continues. To that end, in conjunction with the Justice and Reconciliation Committee, we will be offering activities in the months to come such as a visit to the Shiloh neighborhood, a group outing to see the movie “Just Mercy,” a possible trip to the Civil Rights Museum in Birmingham, and the exploration of shared activities with a local African American church.
Fall/Winter Series: The Soul of Aging
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​Adults of all ages and stages experience the aging process. This fall, we will be offering a series that will help you live soul-fully as you are growing older, with an emphasis on growing. "The Soul of Aging," based on the work of Parker Palmer, is a nation-wide program structured to invite you into a deeper level of reflection on your life.

Eight Course Sessions:
Tuesdays Mornings, 9:30 AM to 12 PM
November 5-19, December 3-17, January 7-14
Course Facilitators:
Russ Moxley, Peg Lewis, and Kim Wells
Contemplative Formation
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Lectio Divina & Group Spiritual Direction
​The Sanctuary
Pastor Kim Wells, Leader
Contact Kim for next group meeting times
​There are two kinds of reading– one is for information, and the other is for formation. Reading for information is like reading a newspaper, filling our mind with the facts. Reading for formation, though, is like reading a love letter – we savor every word, allowing what we read to deepen our relationship with the one who writes to us. When we read the Bible for formation rather than simply for information, we read it in a holistic way that allows our relationship with God to deepen, and we are formed by our encounter with God through scripture. Meaning “spiritual reading” in Latin, lectio divina is a simple, facilitated group process that invites participants to contemplate how God is speaking to them personally through scripture.  All are welcome, and no experience is required!
Children, Youth, and Families
Our children and youth participate in the whole, intergenerational life of the church, including our worship, education, outreach, and fellowship ministries. Our children and youth are especially beloved participants in our Sunday morning worship services and often have leadership roles.

Since we are a small church, our approach to ministry with children and youth is mostly intergenerational rather than age-specific. Throughout the year, we participate in activities specifically for children and youth along with other churches in our Presbytery as well as at the nearby Montreat Conference Center.

​If you are a family with children and/or youth and have a bit of a pioneering spirit, we would love the opportunity to work with you to incorporate your family and your family's needs and gifts into the intergenerational life of our church!

​For more information about opportunities for children, youth, and families, contact Pastor Kim.
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Presbyterian Women's Circle

Our PW Circle meets at 2:00 PM on the last Thursday of the month. We are using this year's Horizons study guide: Love Carved in Stone: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments by Eugenia Anne Gamble.  
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You can purchase it from the Horizons website.

​Questions? Contact Susan Maveety.