Christian Formation

First Christian’s motto is “A Thoughtful Church in the Heart of the Cities.”  Christian Formation, learning what it means to follow Jesus, is an important part of the life of this faith community.  Here is a list of available  experiences that will help you grow in your faith or become acquainted with Christianity.  Everyone is welcome no matter if you have been a Christian since birth or don’t believe in God at all.  Questions are encouraged!

Below is a listing of our regular Christian Formation classes.
Children’s Sunday School: Our children’s Sunday School is conducted jointly with our SpringHouse partners Salem Lutheran and Lyndale UCC. The Children’s class takes place on Sundays at 9:15 am.

Adult Sunday School: Led by Rev. Jay Hillestad, this class studies a specific book of the Bible.  It meets on Sundays at 9:15AM in the Timothy Room.

Super Simple Sunday School- Think of it as our “no muss, no fuss” class. Using a simplified version of Lectio Divina,  folks gather on Sundays at 9:15AM and Wednesdays at 6PM in the Esther Room to read and discuss the Lectionary Text and then pray together. This class is facilitated by Associate Pastor Dennis Sanders.

Men’s Lectionary Study: This is a similar lectionary study for men  that meets at 9am on Saturday mornings.  Afterwards, the men take part in church maintainence. Think of it as Nortre Dame Cathedral meets Home Depot.

Ecumenical Lectionary Study: This adult group meets every Tuesday at 4PM with people from all three SpringHouse congregations.