Adult Faith Development

At Third Church, we believe Christian education takes place over a lifetime of opportunities. That's why the Adult Faith Development Committee is committed to helping adults grow in their faith and in their understanding of what it means to be a Christian in today's in today's world. We offer a variety of classes in:

Biblical Studies - Old and New Testaments and their Interpretation.
Christian Foundations - Theology and Church History.
Church & Society - Social Issues, Ethics, and Mission.
Worship, Music, & Arts - Sacred Works, Arts & Literature, Alternative Forms of Worship.
Christian Living - Family Formation, Spiritual Development.

We hope you'll join us! For information call Rod Frohman at 271-6537 ext. 106 or rfrohman@thirdpresbyterian.org.

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Adult Faith Development 2007-2008

2007-2008 complete course catalog available as PDF file by clicking here.

Click here to see list organized by topics.

Click here for 2007 past programs.

Click here for 2006 past programs.
Click here for 2005 past programs.
Click here for 2004 past programs.

 

 

Sunday, April 20, 9:30am
Johnston Hall

Three Little Pieces: Marriage Equality, GENDA & Dignity

Western NY Field Organizer Todd Plank, of the Empire State Pride Agenda, will be providing an overview of three key pieces of LGBT specific legislation that the Empire State Pride Agenda is working to pass into law: Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples, the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) and the Dignity for all Students Act.

Sunday, April 20, 9:30am
Celebration Center

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel and Judah: The Biblical Histories

Mark Brummitt, Assistant Professor of Old Tetament Studies at CRCDS, will examine the continuous narrative found in the books of Joshua through II Chronicles, involving the conquest of the land and rise and fall of the monarchy of David and Solomon and their descendants.

 

Compact Disc Recordings of Adult Faith Development Classes

CD copies of all Sunday Adult Faith Development classes are available at no charge for those who missed a class or who just want a recording of a memorable session. Please contact Dona Culhane e-mail her at dculhane@thirdpresbyterian.org call her at 271-6513 x 101. The CD will be mailed to you, or pick-up in the church office can be arranged.

Contact Person:
Rod Frohman
Phone: 271-6513
Committee Chair:
David Stimson
david.stimson@kodak.com
(585) 473-2378

SISTERS IN SPIRIT

Second and fourth Friday mornings
Church Parlor 9:45 - 11:45 am
Sisters in Spirit is for all women of the church. The group meets the second and fourth

Fridays of each month at 9:15 a.m. for discussion and fellowship. Contact Amy Stratton-Smith at 224-9051 or sstrattonsmith@aol.com.

OVER THE HILL GANG

Over the Hill Gang, meets Tuesday mornings to do work around the church. Contact Carol Foster at 271-6537, ext. 111 or cfoster@thirdpresbyterian.org.

PRESBYTERIAN MEN

The Presbyterian Men Group is for all men of the church, meets regularly for discussion and fellowship. Contact Pete Weishaar. Send an email to TPCmen-subscribe@yahoogroups.com to be included in our information distribution list.

TWENTIES AND THIRTIES AT THIRD;

Various Times & Places
The Twenties and Thirties at Third group (T3 for short) mixes Bible Study with social activities. Despite the name T3's is open to any participants who are in their twenties or thirties at heart! Contact Becky D’Angelo-Veitch at rveitch@thirdpresbyterian.org. There is a Yahoo group website that people can visit for more information - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thirdprest3/

CALVIN GUILD

Calvin Guild, for church members 50+ years of age, meets the third Wednesday of each month for programs and fellowship. Contact Ed King.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S CIRCLES

The Mary Paris Strayer Circle and the John White Circle are open to all women and meet every other month or so for fellowship and a lunch program. They are both currently seeking new members! Please contact Rod Frohman at 271-6537, ext. 106 or rfrohman@thirdpresbyterian.org for more information.

GAY/LESBIAN SUPPORT GROUP

The Gay/Lesbian Support Group is for members and friends of all sexual orientations ather at church for mutual support and fellowship. First and third Mondays, 7:30-9:30p.m. Contact Caryl Qualich at 482-3832 or d.qualich@ieee.org

MOM'S GROUP

Mom’s Group, meets regularly for social activities and fellowship. Contact Jenny Hutkowski and Candice Lucas at 442-8533 or Candice_lucas@monroenotes.edu.

RETIRED MEN'S GROUP

Retired Men’s Group, meets the second Tuesday of each month for programs and fellowship.

WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP GROUP

Women’s Fellowship Group, for women of all ages, meets on Saturday mornings for brunch and fellowship. Contact Peg Rachfal.

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