The Common
10 am- 11, Lodge 4204
Age Range:
singles, 20's- early 30's
Sola Scriptura
8:55 am, Room 4303
Age Range: Open to All
Contact: Dr. Mark Crumpler, 404-842-3172,
markcrumpler@peachtreepres.org
Sola Scriptura is a Sunday morning Bible class led by Dr. Mark Crumpler. It is open to adults of all ages and with any amount of prior Bible study. Join us any time.
Foundations
10:00 am, Room 2404
Age Range: 20somethings - early 30s
Contact: Trey/Laura Beth Gunter,
laurabeth8584@gmail.com
Foundations is a Sunday Class for newly married couples in their mid 20's to early 30's who gather to learn, share, and grow as both couples and as children of God. In addition to weekly classes, we host a variety of service and social opportunities.
Proclaimers
10:00 am, Room 2403
Age Range: 20s, early 30s
Contact: Garrett/Kristen White,
garrettcwhite@gmail.com
Young married couples in their 20s and early 30s beginning to raise young families. Join us to nurture strong marriages, develop great friendships, and grow deeper in our faith together.
Outfitters
10:00 am, Room 2309
Age Range: 30s and 40s
Contact: Aaron/Charlotte Pelz,
pelz87@hotmail.com
Outfitters is a class of young adult married couples whose purpose is to strengthen our growing families and grow deeper in our understanding of God's will for our lives. Together we commit to nurture one another in the growth of our faith so we can share our experience with others. We cultivate our growth through: worship, Bible studies, service projects, retreats, and social events. "May the God of peace...equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him..." (Hebrews 13:20-21).
Bread Breakers
10:00 am, Room 2311
Age Range: 30s, 40s
Contact: Megan Nicholson, 678-5603173,
nicholsonatl@aol.com
Bread Breakers is a fun and caring group of couples, most with children ranging in age from infants to middle school. We have great teachers on Sunday mornings that strengthen and challenge us spiritually. We are a social class with events such as holiday parties, summer playgroups, small group outings, ladies-only and men's -only outings and a couples -only annual retreat. Bread Breakers participates in many church sponsored service activities including serving breakfast at the Atlanta Day Shelter, serving dinner at the Druid Hills Night Shelter, collecting food for Buckhead Christian Ministry, visiting the elderly at Calvin Court and Giving Back at Christmas.
Christ Connection
10:00 am, Room 4305
Age Range: 40s, 50s
Contact: Charlie Heard , 770-953-8527,
charlie@hearddevelopment.com
Christ Connection has been coupled with Bible Study for about 12 years. It is a smaller class of couples who enjoy varying Christian interest topics and becoming more familiar with the bible. Our class size lends itself to discussion, encouragement and support of each other as we work toward being more Christ-centered in our daily lives. With our families we have participated in service projects such as serving dinner at North Avenue Presbyterian Church, Nicholas House, Clifton Night Shelter, Central Presbyterian Shelter, and Trinity House. We have also worked at Habitat and the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Occasionally we will meet for dinner at class members’ homes. We are a friendly group and would love for you to visit anytime! We'll resume meeting on September 7.
Commitments
10:00 am, Room 2301
Age Range: 30s, 40s
Contact: Jon Naphin,
jnaphin@talenquest.com
The Commitments is a community of married couples in
their 30's and 40's, most of whom have young children. As our name implies, we are dedicated to one another, our faith and our
community. Through Sunday school, small group bible
studies and yearly retreats, we grow our faith. We
share our gifts with each other, the church and the
community through regular service projects. And we
strengthen our strong friendships through social
events such as small dinner groups, picnics and holiday parties for our children.
Explorers
9:00 am, Room 3313
Age Range: 30s and 40s
Contact: Madison Roberts, 404-355-5665,
madisonroberts@gmail.comEmily Gartland, 404-542-2933,
emily.gartland@perkinswill.com
Explorers invites young parents (married and single) who are not already in a Sunday School class to join our scripture-based study. As a class we are seeking to reconnect with the great lessons of the Bible after many years or experience them for the first time. Our goal is to grow in our understanding of the Bible, furthering our personal relationship with Christ, and to prepare us to answer our young children’s questions about the Bible, guiding them as they grow in Christ. Additionally, we participate in topical book studies and invite outside teachers into our class. Regular social events and class outings are an important part of our fellowship.
Faithmates
10:00 am, Room 2303
Age Range: 40s - 50s
Contact: Charlie/Willa McGimsey,
wildwiggie@comcast.net
FaithMates was formed in 1987 as a young couple's class. Currently, the class is composed of 35+ couples, most with children ranging in age from newborn to high school. The class is a mixture of both in-town and suburban residents as well as single career and dual-career families. Faithmates meets Sunday mornings year round, and is taught by a mixture of church ministers and adult education teachers on a variety of Biblical and Life Application topics. The class is very active outside Sunday mornings with several ongoing mission projects, as well as monthly socials and Family retreats twice a year.
FaithMates is always welcoming new members who are interested in friendly fellowship to accompany their spiritual growth.
For more information, please visit our class website at http://home.comcast.net/~bsteinfamily/site/
Legacy
10:00 am, Room 3309
Age Range: 40s, 50s
Contact: Margaret and John Long, 404-350-9548,
long9548@bellsouth.netMendy Eskew, 404-401-5756,
mendyeskew@bellsouth.net
We are a Sunday School class of couples in their 40s & 50s, with children. Our study of the Bible, integrated with our journeys in life, encourages us to one day leave our greatest gift to future generations, a "legacy" of lives lived by faith in Jesus Christ. We'll resume meeting on August 24th
LifeMates
10:00 am, Room 3313
Age Range: 30s, 40s
Contact: Jason and Scarlett Ferguson,
jason@thefergs.net
Do you want to have fun on Sunday mornings? Is an early class not your calling? Then visit Life Mates! Life Mates is a fun, intimate, and Christ centered community of young married couples with and without children. We are committed to strengthening our relationship with our Lord through study, service, and fellowship. We value the friendships we have developed in our journey with Christ. Won't you join us?
Partners In Faith
10:00 am, Room 3311
Age Range: 40s and 50s
Contact: Ann Boone,
anneboone@bellsouth.net
Founded in the late 1980's, Partners in Faith is an active group of couples, with children ranging in age from preschool to high school. Our class uses both lecture and discussion formats as we study books of the Bible and topic-driven lessons. We fellowship with friends each week as we study God's Word. All are Welcome.
The Vine
10:00 am, Room 4303
Age Range: 40s, 50s/ Singles
Contact: Shelby Boles,
ml_hobbs2k@yahoo.comAnne Wittle,
anne@wittle.com
The Vine is a spiritually based singles group that is involved in Atlanta community services and class social activities. Our main focus in class is building a Biblical foundation through Peachtree's Core Curriculum. Examples of community and social activities are Habitat for Humanity, Calvin Court, Project Open Hand, movies, concerts and dinners.
Single Horizon
10:00 am, Kellett Seminar
Age Range: 45-65
Contact: Steve Swick, 678-354-7489,
stevesinglehorizon@gmail.comAnita Liotta, 770-986-1305,
anitaesq4407@aol.com
This strong group of singles shares their personal growth and spiritual experiences to create a loving and caring environment of Christian service and fun. Our activities include community service projects like hosting parties for the residents of the Calvin Court retirement home, Carpenter House, Roswell Nursing home and painting for the Foundation for Hospital Art and many others. For fun we go whitewater rafting, enjoy parties and picnics, attend the theater, meet for dinners, movies and go to area sporting events. Come and join us for fun, fellowship, learning and spiritual growth.
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Celebration
10:00 am, Room 3305
Age Range: 50s and 60s
Contact: Trisha Williamson,
pesw81@gmail.comBrown Kitchens,
johnkitchens08@comcast.net
The Celebration class is made up of both married and single adults. We welcome visitors and new members! In addition to excellent weekly Christian teaching, we serve the community in a number of ways, such as volunteering for Interfaith Home dinners and doing landscape projects and yard work for Nicholas House. We also enjoy being together for social activities such as small group dinners, retreats and the Christmas party and auction. A number of our class are also involved in going on mission trips.
Credence
10:00 am, Room 3403
Age Range: 50s and 60s
Contact: Lee Cross,
glc3md@bellsouth.net
Credence is a diverse couples group seeking to strengthen their spiritual foundation through study, friendship and service. Lively class discussions, focus on Biblical Study, Christian texts and contemporary issues. Credence outreach projects include Habitat for Humanity, Giving Back at Christmas, the Salvation Army and other community concerns in which class members have assumed leadership roles. Also, new projects are: La Amistad, Stirred-up Ministries and Heartfelt Ministries (inner city ministries), and helping a refuge Iranian family set up an apartment and transition as they came to the USA. We greatly enjoy fellowship outside of the class through our quarterly social gatherings, and occasional retreats.
Discovery
10:00 am, Room 4313
Age Range: 50s and 60s
Contact: Mary/Herb Sharpe,
msharpe@ansleygolfclub.org
Our goal is to become stronger christians through Bible Study and study of other diverse topics presented by Peachtree's rotating teachers. We are singles and couples, age 50 plus, who welcome and embrace guests and new members. We joyfully support local and international charities and enjoy periodic socials at members homes. For more information visit our class website http://rdcamp/discovery
Heritage
11:15 am, Room 2311
Age Range: 50s and 60s
Contact: Bill Schaeffer, 404-816-8210,
wdschaeffr@aol.comLinda Schaeffer,
linda.schaeffer@frazierdeeter.com
This class strives to apply their Bible study to daily life. The class blends lecture and discussion in class meetings, generally linking Biblical teaching to today's ethics and current events. Through quarterly social events and a semi-annual retreat, they enjoy Christian fellowship and prayer, while addressing community concerns through Shepherd's Inn, Buckhead Christian Ministry, Atlanta Union Mission, and others. This class does not meet in the summer.
Mariners
9:00 am, Room 2311
Age Range: 50s and 60s
Contact: Doug McKay,
dmck27@bellsouth.net
Mariners, an eclectic, caring and mature, yet young at heart, class of singles and couples that meets each Sunday at 9:00 in room 2311 to study, discuss, learn and provide support for each other.
For years we have served Clifton Sanctuary Ministries Night Shelter, Buckhead Christian Ministries, FCS Urban Ministries and the Foundation for Hospital Art. We participate in other service projects as opportunities arise.
If you are seeking strong friendships, enthusiastic and vigorous discussions, and an involvement in numerous activities, both service and socially oriented, then this is the class for you. Come and join us on a journey in faith.
Seekers
10:00 am, Room 3405
Age Range: 50+
Contact: Hyland/Hal Justice,
hylandjustice@comcast.netPam/Mike Elting,
ptelting@aol.com
The class mission is to increase each person's strength of Christian faith and facilitate its application to daily life. The class seeks to increase the bond between its members and Jesus Christ, its members and each other, and its members and Peachtree Presbyterian Church. To achieve this mission, a range of topics, teachers and activities are offered providing opportunities for spiritual growth, as well as social and community involvement.
Agape
11:15 am, Room 2202
Age Range: 60s +
Contact: Peyton Szpindor,
szpine@comcast.net
The Agape class portrays the true meaning of Agape love. Love which serves, gives and acts. We are a class of couples and singles who are in close fellowship - serving God, the church, the community and each other. We have at least one retreat a year and several other group activities. Examples to our outreach to the community are; the Atlanta Food Bank, The Atlanta Community Kids in Need, The Genesis Shelter, The Covenant House and others. Come and share Agape love.
Covenant
10:00 am, Room 2203
Age Range: 60s +
Contact: Huw Williams,
huwwilliams@comcast.netMary Holman,
mary.holman@holmanandcompany.com
A very caring and friendly class of couples and singles over 55. This class sings the great old hymns and excellent teachers discuss topics ranging from books of the Bible to contemporary books and current issues in discussion format with great interaction. Through quarterly parties and an annual retreat, we enjoy Christian fellowship while fulfilling our responsibilities with community concerns, such as Habitat for Humanity and the Women's Shelter. In addition, members are very active fulfilling needs and responsibilities as Church Elders, teachers, choir members, pastoral care, Stephen Ministry, ushers and on many guilds and committees.
Gene and Martha Wilson
10:00 am, Room 2202
Age Range: 60s +
Contact: Jackie Drake, 770-971-7788,
drakej@bellsouth.net
This class is for those who desire fellowship and friendship through weekly lessons about the Bible presented in lecture form with class participation. Besides volunteering throughout the Church, we enjoy fellowship in periodic dinners, social events, visits to local attractions, monthly bridge, and occasional retreats. Our benevolences include the support of seminary students, Calvin Court, Good Samaritan Health Center, Childrens’ Healthcare of Atlanta, and other Christian groups.
The Amazing Collection: The Bible, Book by Book
10:00 am, Room 4311
Age Range: Open to All
Contact: Judy Yates,
judyyates@tmo.blackberry.net
This class is a sequential study of each book of the Bible beginning with Genesis and concluding in Revelation. It provides a basic foundation for entry and mid-level students using two-week study cycles introduced with a 45-minute DVD. This is followed by a study week using a workbook written for those with busy lives providing an overview of characters, places, notable features and timeless principles. New members, both single and married, are welcome at any time during the year.
Latitude & Longitude
11:15 am, Room 2303
Age Range:
Contact: Staci Graham, Associate Director of Global , 404-842-2198,
sgraham@peachtreepres.org
CELEBRATING WORLD CHRISTIANITY
Looking for a place to learn more about where and how God is working through Christians around the world? “Latitude and Longitude” is a Sunday morning adult class (11: 15 in Room 2303) with an international focus. It studies the issues which affect God’s Church around the world and provides a venue to showcase our global ministry partners or others who will help us grow deeper in our understanding of Peachtree’s call to “carry God’s love to the world” (the “Latitude”). In addition, it celebrates the vitality of Christianity as seen through the work and witness of the Church and our own congregation’s partnership with and commitment to the Global Church (the “Longitude”). We welcome anyone currently without a Sunday School class “home” to join this intergenerational group who share a curiosity about the world and the dynamic presence of Christians within that world. Those already attending another class are encouraged to “drop in” for specific topics. Contact Staci Graham, Associate Director of Global Ministry, at sgraham@peachtreepres.org or phone her at 404-842-2198.
Anchor
10:00 am, Room 2405
Age Range:
Contact: Don Millen,
donwmillen@comcast.netJim/Mary Karl Swink,
kcswink@att.net
The mission of the Anchor Class is to offer an in-depth teaching of God's Word. Through that teaching, our desire is for the members of the class to grow in their knowledge of scripture, to walk more closely with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and to be knit together in community with one another.