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

9:00 a.m.
Discovery Hour

Sunday Symposium will resume in September 2010.

Two Book Studies Begin in September
Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D. will be holding a book discussion on the search for Christianity in today's world. He will be using a book written by Mark Batterson, a popular current author much in demand for speaking engagements.

Primal, A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity
What would your Christianity look like if it was stripped down to the simplest, rawest, purest faith possible? You would have more, not less. You would have the beginning of a new reformation — in your generation, your church, your own soul. You would have primal Christianity. This book is an invitation to become part of a reformation movement. It is an invitation to rediscover the compassion, wonder, curiosity, and energy that turned the world upside down two thousand years ago. It is an invitation to be astonished again.

Rev. Szymanski's book study will meet for five Sundays beginning September 26th at 9 AM in Friendship Lounge.

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is filled with instructions on how we can demonstrate our love for the Creator by caring for the earth. Matthew Sleeth leads us on a highly creative journey through Scripture, visiting some of the most important characters in the Bible and discovering what they can teach us about. . . how we relate to the Creator, to others in the human community, and to the rest of the natural world.

Rev. Jan Kwiatkowski, M.S., M.F.T. will lead a book study on The Gospel According to the Earth by Matthew Sleeth. Her book study will meet for five Sundays beginning September 26th at 9 AM in the Parlor.

These books will be available for sale in the Atrium later this summer.

10:00 a.m.
Worship in the Nave
Sunday School for ages three through 8th grade
Summer Sunday School for ages three through 3rd grade

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 and fourth Mondays of each month from September through May at 9 a.m. at the Congregational Home, 3150 Lilly Road, Brookfield. All retired men are welcome.

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 April through July and an adult basketball team that plays in the fall and winter months at Whitman Middle School.

Men's Tuesday Night Church League Softball Schedule

May 4- Hart Park - 9:30 PM
May 11 - Whitman Field - 7:30 PM
May 18 - Hart Park - 8:30 PM
May 25 - Whitman Field - 7:30 PM
June 1 - Hart Park - 6:30 PM
June 8 - Whitman Field - 9:30 PM
June 15 - Hart Park - 7:40 PM
June 22 - Whitman Field - 6:00 PM
June 29 - Hart Park - 8:30 PM
July 6 - Whitman Field - 7:40 PM
July 13 - Hart Park - 8:30 PM
July 20 - Whitman Field - 9:20 PM
July 27 - Hart Park - 6:00 PM
August 3 - Whitman Field - 6:50 PM

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

The Retired Men's Club of Wauwatosa is a non-denominational social and service organization. It meets on the first and third Tuesday morning of each month, from September through May, at 9 a.m.

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.

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

Bruce Milne leads this discussion.

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

Beginning Wednesday, July 14 we will begin discussing the first twenty chapters of Genesis. All men are welcome to join us for study and interesting dialogue.

6:45 a.m.
Men's 5th Wednesday Golf Outing

On the fifth Wednesday of the month, when golf is in the air, we meet at Currie Park at 6:45 a.m. We'll pair up in groups of four and tee off for nine holes of golf. Cost: about $18. Contact Bill Edens at 262-786-6196 or wedens@wi.rr.com if you plan to attend. All men are welcome and encouraged to participate. This year we meet on June 30th and September 29th.

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

Women's Ministry meets on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in the Parlor from September thru May. All are welcome.

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.
Faith and Film

Faith and Film usually meets once a month on Wednesday evenings for a movie that provides good and varied discussion. Watch for information on our upcoming film.

7:00 p.m.
Theology Uncorked

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 7 PM at VINO 100

It's summertime and you know what that means! It's time for Theology Uncorked!

Please join members of First Congregational, Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist and Trinity Episcopal at VINO 100 for an informal discussion about how our understanding of theology influences our response to the world we live in. The Rev. Gary Manning of Trinity Episcopal, The Rev. Sue Burwell of Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist, and The Rev. Jan Kwiatkowski of First Congregational will facilitate the discussion.

August 18 - Why prayer?

VINO 100 is located at 1442 Underwood Avenue. Bring a friend or two with you!

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, April, and May. 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. As always, breakfast treats are appreciated. Please sign up at the Gathering Table or e-mail us at firstchurchtosa@firstchurchtosa.org. Donation: $5.

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.