Faith Formation & Spirituality Groups
We have a place for everyone!
To learn more about connecting at church contact the Church Office at office@kirkwoodpres.org or click through the links to check out the groups below!
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The Table - Presbyterian Women Bible Study
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
Book Clubs
Please reach out to the Church Office and we can send you contact info!
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Pastors' Book Club: Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America:
Wednesdays, October 7–November 18 1:00–2:00 p.m. • Fellowship Hall Join Pastors Gary and Rachel to explore how Christians—and Presbyterians in particular—can reclaim faith as good news for all in a time when Christianity has been weaponized against so many. Please order a copy of the book before the first meeting. Can’t attend on Wednesday afternoons? Gather friends and form your own group—discussion questions are included for each chapter. CLICK HERE to buy the book. CLICK HERE to register. -
Wednesday Book Club: The next meeting of the Wednesday Book Club is September 23rd at 1:30 p.m. in the Fireplace Room and over Zoom. We will be discussing The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Through letters to various recipients, Sybil examines her life and confronts a painful past, learning to find forgiveness and move forward.
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Tuesday Book Club: The Tuesday Book Club meets weekly on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. All are welcome. Our first book will be THE SUM OF US: What Racism costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, by Heather McGhee. The book after that will be MINISTRY FOR THE FUTURE: A Novel, by Kim Stanley Robinson.
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History Book Club: The History Book Club will resume meeting on Thursday, September 24th at 10:30 a.m. in Room 29. We will be discussing The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself by Daniel J. Boorstin. All are welcome.
Women's Circles
A “circle” is group of women who meet for fellowship, mission, bible study and other interests or activities. Please reach out to the Church Office and we can send you Contact Info!
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Esther Circle meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in the Gathering Space.
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Karen Circle meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Room 028.
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Sarah Circle We have changed our meeting days to the second Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in the Church Lounge. We will begin discussing our new book: Zealot The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Ashlah.
Faith Formation
The objective of faith and spiritual formation is the conscious integration of a worldview that recognizes the presence of the God who dwells among and within us (Luke 17:20-21).
Our Spiritual Formation group gathers monthly to read together and reflect on aspects of our spirituality. We read and reflect on brief articles pertaining to the spiritual life; pausing periodically to reflect on and discuss words, phrases and ideas that stand out to us. We meet remotely via Google Meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 9-10:00 a.m. Please contact the Church Office if you're interested!
Faith & Fellowship
New Adult Sunday School Class
Stop by for coffee and conversation this fall. Beginning September 20, Faith & Fellowship will offer a relaxed Sunday morning space for adults to connect, ask honest questions, and explore how faith shapes our daily lives. This class is especially convenient for parents of Sunday School kids and any adults at church between worship services. Come grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and join the conversation. We may leave with more questions than we started with, but we will build each other up in community along the way.
Our first series, “Tackling the Tough Questions: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?,” will be a 5-week exploration of the Book of Job, September 20-October 25 (no class October 11 due to food packing event). Class meets in the fireplace from 10-10:45 am. We hope you will join us!!
Christian Concerns
Each Sunday morning during the program year a speaker from the community is invited to present issues of historic and recent importance to our Christian Concerns Class on Sunday morning. This class provides us with an opportunity to learn and discuss current issues and to provide us with activities to pursue in our Christian faith-lives as described in Matthew 25:31-46. Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Room 009 or online on Zoom.
Alzeheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
This group is designed for unpaid family members or friends caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other dementias. It offers a space for sharing experiences, receiving practical advice, and building a community of support. We meet every third Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room 028.
Saturday Bible Study
Read the Bible in a Year
Our Saturday Bible Study Group meets weekly on Saturdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Zoom. All are welcome! If you are interested in joining, please email the Church Office for the Zoom link.
Grief Support Group
This group aims to provide information, support, compassion, and discussion for those dealing with the loss of a loved one, job loss, moving, death of a pet, etc. We meet the fourth Monday of the month from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the Fireplace Room. On the second Monday of the month there is a Social Focus (about 10 people) meeting at Daily Bread from 1:30-3:00 p.m.. All are welcome! Please contact the Church Office with any questions.
The Table
A Presbyterian Women Bible Study
You are invited to The Table: A Presbyterian Women Bible Study, a new monthly gathering centered on Scripture, conversation, and community. Mary Hall will lead the group using the Presbyterian Women curriculum, with each meeting designed to feel relaxed and welcoming—more like gathering in a café with friends than attending a formal class. The group will meet on the first Thursday of each month from 10:30–11:30 a.m. in the Fireplace Room, beginning October 1. We will be starting with the Bible Study, United Through Christ, Bound to Each Other Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians by Rhonda Mawhood Lee. Use this link to buy the book. https://www.presbyterianwomen.org/product/united-through-christ-bound-to-each-other-english-edition/
