We offer a balance of learning opportunities, worship, fellowship, and service to others to grow spiritually.

• Sunday worship at 8:50 in the chapel and 10:50 in the sanctuary
• Sunday school classes
• Bible study (men's Bible studies, Presbyterian Women, and disciple Bible study)
• Seminars and retreats
• Small group ministry
• Fun and fellowship events

Learning Opportunities

"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind." Luke 10:27a

• Church school classes for adults - Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
  • Agape - For parents of young children - Contact Alex Soucek. 
  • Allman - Organized in the 1940s, the members have built strong social and fellowship bonds through their years together. Contact Maribeth Pate. 
  • Anderson-Lydian - Composed of senior citizens, the class is small but active. Contact Susi Parks Grissom.
  • Foster Open Ring - A wide range of age, marital status and interests. Lectures by Dr. Dan Foster. Contact Liz Lawless. 
  • Kairos - Founded in 2001 of young adults, both single and married. Contact Jim Carvell. 
  • Logos - Started about 15 years ago, it is a lively, interactive, welcoming and inquisitive group of all ages. Contact Margaret Ouzts. 
  • Mizell - Started in the 1950s as young couples, the class now consists of older adults -- couples, singles, widows, and widowers. Combination of lecture and discussion. Contact Marilynn McKnight. 
  • Thomas Forum - Singles and couples ages 30s to 50s - lively interactive discussions and heavy class participation. Contact Martha Ingrum.
  • Twenty-First Century Disciples - This class, for adults of all ages, combines presentation and open discussion of timely topics in theology, social justice, Christian living, and popular culture. All topics are viewed through the lens of scripture and our Reformed faith. Contact Regina Hunt.

• Disciple Bible study - In depth, weekly Bible study groups meet September through May.
• Presbyterian Women - Monthly Bible study groups meet in various locations September through May. “Projects” is a hands-on mission program that meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. Occasional seminars and presentations are offered on topics of interest.
• Doing Theology Downtown - Fall series of presentations by visiting theologians, pastors, and seminary professors on a variety of topics.
• Pastor’s weekly Bible study - Wednesdays at noon, a Bible study by pastor Joe Clifford, focusing on the sermon text for the following Sunday worship. Koinonia Room.
• Brown Lecture Series - Endowed lecture series in February, sponsored by the worship committee, brings distinguished teachers, preachers and scholars to present lectures, worship services and seminars.
• Lenten study groups - Small groups that meet weekly during the six weeks before Easter for Bible study and spiritual growth.
• A.C.T. - Activating Congregations for Transformation, an annual event sponsored by Grace Presbytery, brings some of the foremost Christian teachers, preachers, and leaders to our area. Generally held the fourth Saturday in September in a Presbyterian church in the Dallas metroplex. Visit www.gracepresbytery.org for more info.

Fellowship opportunities

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” Acts 2:42

Our membership is large; our congregation is warm and caring. Our fellowship ministry helps build relationships through events that promote fun and recreation.

• Dinner D’Eight (pronounced Dinner “Date”) - After a large kick-off dinner, participants are divided into groups of eight who gather at homes or restaurants to share meals four to six times during the year. It’s a great way to meet people in the church outside your age bracket or usual circles and whom you might not have a chance to meet otherwise. Singles and couples welcome.
• Saturday Spree/First Friday Free - Monthly potluck dinner and sing-a-long
• Annual picnic - Old-fashioned picnic and games for all ages after church one Sunday afternoon in the spring.
• Hands with Heart Day - Everyone pitches in to make improvements in the church and the community. Tasks are available for all, no matter your age, whether you can give an hour or a full day. Held one Saturday in the spring or fall.
• Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children’s Parade - Held the first Saturday in December, volunteers serve hot chocolate, give tours of the church, and help children with crafts along the parade route. A chance to make God’s love and our welcoming hearts known to those who live in the Dallas area during the Christmas season.

Service to Others
Opportunities for outreach and service are in ready supply at First Presbyterian Church. From working in the Stewpot to mission trips, adults of all ages find ways to serve the community. See also Missions.