Maps are essential. They keep us from getting lost. But maps are never the destination. Imagine planning a trip to a national park. You study the map, trace the trails, memorize the landmarks and then never go. That would miss the whole point. In the same way, our statement of faith is not the destination. It is a trustworthy guide that leads us into the living presence of God. Over the next ten weeks, in our series, We Believe…, we're not just asking, 'What do we believe?' We're asking, 'How does this truth invite us to know, love, worship, and follow Jesus more deeply?’

Whether you have no faith background, are exploring faith, recently started following Jesus, or have been a committed Christian your whole life, Alpha is for you!

Unpack the basics of the Christian faith together. No pressure. No judgment. Just open conversation over some good food. That’s it. Come along, see what you think. Meets Sundays 1-3pm, September 27-December 13 (no meeting November 29).

Learn more about Alpha here.

SHAPE is all about helping followers of Jesus discover how God has uniquely created and gifted them for ministry and service. The SHAPE framework (Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences) is just one tool showing how God uses every part of our lives for His purposes. We encourage you to take 20-30 minutes to take the SHAPE Assessment to help you better understand yourself and your calling within the church and the world, living faithfully and serving intentionally for God’s glory.

The Practicing The Way Intro Course is designed to help get you started on the journey of spiritual formation, help you get unstuck if you’ve stalled out, or just guide you into taking your next step. Ultimately, its goal is to train you to live as an apprentice of Jesus: to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did.

Eight weeks (eight sessions in person). Meets Tuesdays at FBC, 6-7:30pm, September 29-November 24 (no meeting October 6). Facilitated by Troy & Melinda Waffle. All course materials are provided and will be distributed at first gathering.