Christian Education, Adult

Sunday Morning

Adult Bible Study

 in Room 202 • 9:00 a.m.  •  Led by Val Smith

Studying Amos and Hosea: Boundaries, Tough Love, Amazing Grace

  by Kerygma author George W. Ramsey

The class is informal, come and go as your schedule allows.

Community Spotlight
in Fellowship Hall • 9:00 am
Guest speakers include legislators, leaders of local non-profit organizations, health specialists and experts in other areas of community interests. This informal gathering provides information on a different topic each week and speakers open a dialogue and answer questions from those in attendance. Please visit the Announcements page for information about this week's speaker and topic. 


Wednesday Morning Bible Study Groups

7:00 am Bible Study
You don't need to be a Bible scholar to participate and each group welcomes new participants.
The group meets in the Fireside Room each Wednesday - led by the Reverend Dr. James L. Wallace, pastor.

The 10:00 a.m. group meets (between Labor Day and Memorial Day) in Room 112. Focusing on texts from selected readings. Studying familiar stories in new ways.

Small Groups for Adults

Established groups you may want to look into include prayer groups, discussion groups, fellowship groups and exercise groups. Considered, but not established at this time are sporting teams…how about winter volleyball just for laughs and fun? Contact the church office by phone 279-3658 or e-mail  office@dmcpc.org about the group or groups that interest you!

Book Group select new titles each month and meets to discuss them in the homes of members of the group on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Contact Barbara Gartner, 279-6155 for more information about joining the book group.

Presbyterian Women meets on the 3rd Thursday at 12:00 noon most months for food, fellowship, mission work and a program. Donations to the Presbyterian Women by women of our church help fund May Baskets to shut-ins, local charities and international mission.

Centering Prayer meets in Cownie Chapel each Friday, at noon to practice group contemplative prayer. Led by Paul Witmer, more information is available by e-mailing: pwitmer@dmcentralpresbyterian.com

Knitting into the Mystery: The Board of Deacons is sponsoring a ministry by those who can knit for those who may need a lap blanket. Knitting directions and materials list provided by the church, prayers for peace and comfort are knitted right into the fabric by the knitter. Information about this ministry available in the church office 279-3658.

Prayer Chain participants receive an e-mail or pick up a paper each week listing concerns of our congregation and visitors to pray for during the upcoming week. To join the group who are praying, or have prayers said on your behalf, contact the church office at 279-3658 or office@dmcpc.org

Pedalin' Presbyterians bike group meets May through August.  At 5 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month, a group gathers at the Park Avenue trail head of the Great Western Trail in Waterworks Park for a bike ride to Cumming and back.  Following the ride, they meet at Orlondo's On Park Pizza & Pasta, (across the street from the trail head) for pizza and fellowship.  You and your family are welcome to join in the fun.

Central's Committees and Boards offer an opportunity to help govern our congregation while meeting new friends and "rolling up your sleeves" for your church. Committees and Boards are responsible for specific tasks, and some are more time intensive than others. All are welcome to serve on any committee but  you must be ordained into service as a Deacon or Elder. Friendships and fun are often a part of doing the Lord's work for Central Presbyterian or for our community and world thru our congregation's mission work. The church office can get you in contact with the committee of your choice: 279-3658 or office@dmcpc.org

Additional Present and Planned Offerings:

 Intergenerational Trips

                International Mission Trip (summer, 2008)

                Intergenerational Music Trip (TBD)

JustFaith

                30 week study on the Christian justice tradition (proposed fall, 2008) 

Library

            An assortment of books and publications to help members interpret the bible; explore
           faith issues, traditions; study church history, literature, and currents issues.

Member Trips

      Religious or Spiritual Component (ex. Sacred places, new Melleray Abbey; TBD/fall, 2008)

Pastoral Partners

        Training in Pastoral Care (fall of each year)

Retreats

         Women’s Retreat(s)

          Spirituality Retreat

Seasonal and Short-term Classes

                Connecting with Your Faith (Lent and summer, 2008)

                Daughters of Abraham (Inter-faith book study)