Adult Education at PCPC
SUNDAY CLASSES
"From Widows to Warriors"
August 31 to October 5
This class series will explore Lynn Japinga's book "From Widows to Warriors: Women’s Stories from the Old Testament". Join us as we consider every female character who contributes to Old Testament stories and explore what each woman's story might mean for us today. Taught by Rev. John Reiter & Friends. Books are available in the church office for $10.
“Wishful Thinking"
October 12 to November 2
August 31-Sept. 21: Wishful Thinking taught by Rev. Robert Wierenga. In Wishful Thinking, Frederick Buechner offers an innovative definition of 134 commonly used religious words. Robert Wierenga will teach a four-week series with each class exploring Buechner's fresh understanding of 10 different words. Copies of the book are available in the church office.
Loving One Another in a Complicated World is available for participation in person in Bel-Mar Room CH311 or on Zoom at:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81435146452?pwd=vph6RZcJgfLdRc0F3psLHFwKqLzl5d.1
WEDNESDAY CLASSES
6-7pm following Wednesday Night Dinners
August 13 – September 3: Meet Our Mission Partners - In partnership with Witness and Service Committee. Meeting in the PW Room
August 27, we'll hear about:
Timothy Initiative
End 68 Hours of Hunger
First Step
On September 3, we'll hear about:
Beth-El Farmworker Ministry with Executive Director, Dr. Teresita Matos-Post
September 10 – November 12: Tending the Wild Garden: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit by Eugenia Anne Gamble. (10 weeks). Taught by Rev. John Reiter and friends. Meets in the Hospitality Room
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.
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.
We are reading the second volume of Reinhold Niebuhr's " Human Destiny".
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.
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.
September 16, 2025
The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
October 21, 2025
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
November 18, 2025
The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan
December 16, 2025
When Stars Are Scattered (graphic novel) by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson
Weekly Podcasts
A First Look at the Lectionary Podcast
Living with the Lectionary Podcast