Adult Education at PCPC
Seasonal:
March 2-23 – From Water to the Table: The Sacraments
Sundays, 10:00-10:50am, Eastminster 307/308
Have you ever wanted to learn more about our sacraments? Join Revs. Ken Hubbell and John Reiter as we explore in greater detail Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Handouts from Week 1 and Week 2.
March 12 – April 16 - Pause: Spending Lent with the Psalms
Wednesday Evenings, 6-7pm
Utilizing the devotion book Elizabeth Caldwell, this class will invite us to take up the spiritual practice of encountering and deeply engaging with one psalm each week during Lent and Holy Week. Our Lenten journey will include various prayer and reflection practices. Taught by John Reiter.
March 30 – May 11 – Paul: In Fresh Perspective
Sunday Mornings, 10:00-10:50am, Eastminster 307/308
Paul is one of the most influential persons in our faith. Using new research and reflections in N.T. Wright’s book by the same name, Marsha Rydberg will lead us in a renewed exploration of how his encounter with Christ redefined Paul’s life, mission, and hope for the world.
Loving One Another in a Complicated World is now available for participation in person in Bel-Mar Room CH311 or on Zoom at:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81435146452?pwd=vph6RZcJgfLdRc0F3psLHFwKqLzl5d.1
Each Sunday during Advent through Epiphany Sunday the class will focus on the Christmas Story as it relates to life today in a complicated world. Drop-ins are always welcome online or in person.
Ongoing:
Followers of the Way meets on Mondays
Looking for a weekly weekday Bible Study? Followers of the Way provides a space for fellowship, support, prayer, and the faithful study of scripture (FH). Join us at 11:30am for lunch ($5), study begins at noon, and we conclude at 1pm. We look forward to seeing you.
No meeting Mon, Jan 20, 2025 due to the holiday.
PCPC Theology Book Club
Interested in reading a variety of books and engaging in conversations about theology? You are invited to meet with a collegial group of seekers as they explore different authors and perspectives in how we understand and experience God. These weekly meetings are on Zoom at Noon on Wednesdays, beginning September 11.
To be added to the weekly email list and receive the Zoom link, please contact Dianna Williams in the church office at (813) 253-6047 or diannawilliams@palmaceia.org.
As of January 15, 2025, the group is studyihg The Future of Faith, by Harvey Cox.
Faith & Fiction
Faith and Fiction meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm in a hybrid fashion — in person in Room EM 310 and on Zoom. The group reads a wide range of fiction and (occasionally) non-fiction books, looking for evidence of faith in the lives of the characters. We are always looking for new folks to join us. Contact Charlene Tobie at ctobie180@gmail.com with any questions.
March 18, 2025
Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris
April 15, 2025
Zorro by Isabel Allende
May 20, 2025
Once We Were Home by Jennifer Rosner
June 17, 2025
James by Percival Everett
Weekly Podcasts
A First Look at the Lectionary
Lectionary Call-In Podcast