Adult Spiritual Formation Classes

Many classes, programs, and various ministries help adults in their spiritual journeys. In addition to those listed, special programs through the year are offered on Bible, Christian spirituality, theology and many issues of current interest.

Adult Spiritual Formation Through the Week

SUNDAYS
8:00 a.m.
Worship in the Chapel

8:45 a.m.
Discovery Hour

ADULTS

SUNDAY SYMPOSIUM - 8:45 IN THE LOUNGE

January 29th - Tim Anheuser, Facilitator - "Plans for the New Zoo Interchange"

February 5th - Lectionary Discussion - 8:45 AM in the Chapel

February 12th - Dick Buchman, Facilitator - Reinhold Niebuhr has been described as 'the foremost Protestant theologian of the 20th century.' He was also a significant figure in the political history of that era, both in this country and abroad. Both the 'right' and the 'left' have claimed him as their own, and both have had some reason to do that, from time-to-time. Most of the people who are writing about him today did not know him. Dick did, and he has always thanked God for giving him that opportunity. He will share with you some of his memories of one of the most impressive and delightful men he has ever known.

February 19th - TBD

February 26th - TBD

LECTIONARY DISCUSSION - 8:45 AM IN THE CHAPEL
A discussion of today's lectionary will take place each Sunday when it isn't part of the Sunday Symposium series. Our Sunday School curriculum also follows the adult lectionary so folks of all ages are invited to join in the discussion.

10:00 a.m.
Worship in the Nave
Sunday School for ages three through 5th grade
Summer Sunday School for ages three through entering 3rd grade (Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend)
Jr. & Sr. PF (middle and high school students)

11:00 a.m.
Coffee Fellowship in the Social Hall
Summer Coffee Fellowship in Friendship Lounge

MONDAYS
9:00 a.m.
Suburban Retired Men's Club at Congregational Home

Suburban Retired Men's Club is a non-denominational club for retired men mostly from the western suburbs (but also from the greater Milwaukee area). It meets the second Monday of each month from September through May at 9 a.m. at the Congregational Home, 3150 Lilly Road, Brookfield. All retired men are welcome.

February 12 - Judy Gunkel, Community Outreach Coordinator for Waukesha County with the Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern WI - "Nourish Your Noggin"

March 12 - Jim Eggert - "My One Month Trip to China, Cambodia, and Mongolia"

TUESDAYS
Sports Teams

Through the Wauwatosa Recreation Department, the church sponsors an adult softball team that plays on Tuesday evenings at Hart Park and Whitman Field from May through early August.

6:30 a.m.
Men's Bible Study (1st and 3rd Tuesdays) in the Library

Bruce Milne leads this discussion.

6:30 a.m.
Men's Ministry (2nd and 4th Tuesdays) in the Library

Men's Ministry meets from 6:30 - 8:00 a.m. All men are welcome to join us for study and interesting dialogue.

9:00 a.m.
The Retired Men's Club of Wauwatosa in the Social Hall

The purpose of the Retired Men's Club of Wauwatosa is to provide a civic and social organization with planned programs and activities. Broad participation in club activities is a key factor encouraged for the members. The club is non-profit, non-denominational, non-ethnic, non-political, and non-commercial. It is open to men 55 years and older who are retired or semi-retired. We also welcome spouses, widows of former members, and guests to our meetings. It meets one Tuesday morning of each month, from September through May, at 9 AM.

January 17 - Kelly Ahern, Resource Manager, Junior Achievement - "The Next Generation Needs Our Help!"
February 7 - Jeff Hanson, Executive Director and Colleen West - Community Projects for Seniors - "Enriching the Lives of Low Income Seniors"
March 6 - Dr. Arthur Rapkin, Director, Vitality, Health & Wellness Center, Elm Grove - "Optimizing Health"
April 3 - Donald Semega - Officer, Wauwatosa Police Department - "Crime in Wauwatosa"
May 1 - STAG LUNCHEON - Ben Strickland, UW Football Team's Defensive Graduate Assistant Coach, outstanding football, basketball, and track star at Brookfield Central, UW Varsity '03-'06 - "UW Football: Inside the Scoop on Defense!" - @Alioto's Restaurant
May 10 - Legally Blonde The Musical - Hit Broadway Show! - @The Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson
June 6 - LADIES LUNCHEON - The incomparable Carolyn Wehner will entertain us with a program developed especially for the older generation and featuring Broadway musicals - @Silver Spring Country Club

12:00 p.m.
Circle 7 in Friendship Lounge

Circle 7 usually meets in Friendship Lounge on the second Tuesday of the month at 12:00 p.m. from September thru April with a luncheon and program. Guests are welcome to join us at 1:00 p.m. for our program. Our November program features Diane Miller, who will give a talk on her trip to Libya in February of 2011.

Next Meeting: February 14

1:30 p.m.
Circle 8 at Congregational Home

Circle 8 usually meets at Congregational Home on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. for dessert and Bunco with the residents between September and May.

WEDNESDAYS
7:00 a.m.
Women's Ministry in the Parlor

Women's Ministry meets on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in the Lounge year round. All are welcome. We discuss books, engage in Bible study, and have interesting discussions. You may join in at any time.

11:00 a.m.
Senior Women/Circle 12 in Friendship Lounge

Senior Women/Circle 12 usually meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. for a program followed by a catered lunch. They meet September thru May. Call the church office if you are interested in attending, 414-258-7375.

7:00 p.m.
Bible Ministry

A new evening Bible Ministry, led by Pat Reddy, will be starting at First Church on Wednesday, February 1, following a Souper Pie Supper, which will begin at 6 PM. We'll start with Paul's Epistle, Philippians. The group will meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7 - 8:30 PM. Materials needed include: a Bible, and an open heart to be able to learn how God's word in this 2,000 year old letter can be relevant to you today in 2012. The study is open to anyone who is interested. Please sign up on the Gathering Table in the Atrium and consider inviting a friend to join you.

6:30 p.m.
Faith and Film

Faith and Film usually meets once a month, September thru May, on Wednesday evenings for a movie that provides good and varied discussion.

DEFENDING YOUR LIFE, Wednesday, February 29, 6:30 PM in Friendship Lounge

February's film is a comic fantasy designed to lighten up a winter evening. The story revolves around Daniel Miller, a self-obsessed yuppie who crashes his BMW convertible into a bus and finds himself in "Judgment City." At heaven's way station, he meets Julia, the woman of his dreams. Unfortunately, Daniel needs to defend his life on Earth before he can ascend to heaven with the virtuous Julia. And when he tries to justify the choices he's made, things don't sound too good. Poor Daniel starts to worry that he may not be joining Julia in heaven. Starring Albert Brooks and Meryl Streep.

Rated PG. Run time 122 minutes.

THURSDAYS
6:30 p.m.
Jubilation Ringers

The Jubilation Ringers, our handbell choir, would like to fill the choir out to at least three more octaves this season. One-on-one lessons, including how to play handbells, how to read handbell music, and how one plays within a handbell choir, are available. We play once a month during the 10 AM worship service.

6:30 p.m.
YOGA

Monica Stevens, a teacher at the Wisconsin Athletic Club, will be leading FREE Yoga classes for church members on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 PM in Friendship Lounge. They will run from January 12 through March 1st. The classes are appropriate for any ability level. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring either a Yoga mat or a large towel with you.

7:30 p.m.
Choir of First Church

Do you like to sing? Then how about joining our church choir? The Choir of First Church sings at the 10 AM worship service. Contact Lee Jacobi at 414-258-7375 ext. 236 if you are interested in sharing your gift through song. We sing most Sundays between September and June.

SATURDAYS
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast with the Girls in Friendship Lounge

Breakfast with the Girls usually meets the 1st Saturday of the month from October, November, January, February, March, and April. We gather at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and breakfast treats followed by a program, which is geared especially toward women. Bring a friend and join us for these special programs. Keep watching our website for our program schedule for the 2011 - 2012 year.

Saturday, February 4

Love to knit or crochet? Used to knit or crochet years ago and would like to pick it up again? Have always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet? Join together, in fellowship, to make prayer shawls and hats or mittens. Learn about the ministry and share ideas about others who we can reach out to.
Please join us, if:
•You can teach others to knit or crochet •You want to learn yourself •You just want to learn about the ministry or have ideas about other ways to serve •You would like to donate yarn or other supplies •You have some great patterns.
If you have them, bring:
•size 11 or 13 knitting needles •M, N, or P crochet hooks •3 skeins of bulky yarn.

ALSO OF INTEREST
Circles are open to any woman seeking Christian fellowship. Most circles meet monthly at members' homes or at the church.

Intergenerational Fellowship Programs, dinners and social events are scheduled through the year.