Pathways Adult Education Hour

The adult education ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton invites member of the community to join them for the education hour, which is held between services from 9:45 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.. Classes are offered for children and adults.

The first session of the 2012 – 2013 year begins on September 16th.  The following classes are offered for adults during Session 1 from September 16 – October 21:

Being Presbyterian in an Evangelical World  with Dr. Paul Kirbas

America seems to be a culture in which the biggest and loudest voice of the Christian faith comes from the evangelical traditions.  Presbyterians and other so called "mainline churches" seem very much on the sidelines.  Although we are still thought of as mainline, we are no longer in the main!  What does it mean to be a Presbyterian in such an environment?  How are we different, and what difference does that make?  Join Dr. Kirbas as we explore these questions, utilizing the entertaining little book by Ted Foote and Alex Thornburg, Being Presbyterian in the Bible Belt.

Faithful Parenting  with Michelle Cain from the DuPage Pastoral Counseling Center

This is a six-week workshop that will focus on topics such as:  healthy communication with our family and spouses, honoring a child's temperament, birth order, and how to problem solve those "rough spots" we encounter along the way.  We will also spend time discussing how to successfully "unplug" as a family in order to find time for faith and spirituality.

A Week Ahead with Peter Richey

The scriptures that will be emphasized in the following week's worship service will be previewed. Their biblical and historical context will be examined. You'll be encouraged to reflect on the upcoming sermon scriptures so when you hear them a week later in worship, God's Word will have dwelled in you and have lasting impact.

Screwtape Letters  with Michael Spires

Join us as we take in the "Battle for our Souls" from the point of view of the Enemy.  CS Lewis provides a glimpse of how we are tempted and deceived in our approach to living as Christ would have us through a series of letters from the Old Devil Screwtape to his nephew and protege Wormwood, as he tries to inhibit the Christian growth of a young man in World War II Great Britain.  The letters address the issues of prayer, bravery, pride, relationships, and many other ways in which our faith is expressed in the every day lives of Christians.

Worship services are at 8:30 am and 10:45 am on Sundays. The 8:30 service is traditional in style and the 10:45 am service is contemporary.   Child care is provided for children four years old and younger during the services and the education hour.

First Presbyterian is one of the landmark churches in a community with a rich religious heritage. Our Vision is:  Together….We Celebrate, Journey & Serve

• We celebrate God’s abundant grace and love.
• We seek to be a dynamic faith community guided by the Holy Spirit, committed to spiritual growth while following Christ’s example and God’s word
• Respecting our past and recognizing today’s challenges, we move forward with diverse worship, education, mission, and compassionate care for all.

First Presbyterian Wheaton is a member of the Presbyterian Church USA.  The church is located at the Northwest corner of Jefferson and Ellis in Wheaton, Illinois. For more information, call (630) 668-5147 or visit www.firstpreswheaton.org or http://www.facebook.com/firstpreswheaton.