Discipleship is the ongoing transformation of our hearts, our minds and our lives.
We believe that discipleship is a lifelong journey. There is never a time in our lives when we can be satisfied with our growth or our certainty. Certainty is about being right. Faith is about being guided by what’s right and training yourself to do it.
FRC’s worshiping community welcomes faith with all the doubts, the questions and the mystery. Our hope is to provide space and opportunities for exploration and inquiry, questioning and listening, dialogue and discernment. There is also nothing like participating in hands-on service to deepen your faith and put it in action. Throughout the year, we offer many opportunities for missional service and group study groups.
Bible Study Opportunity with Pastor Zach Pearce - "Who Is Jesus?"
Who is Jesus? It’s an odd question for church folk to ask themselves, perhaps. But, who is Jesus? How can we describe him? Would we describe Jesus the same way? Who is Jesus for today? How can spaces of reflection and quiet can help us in our learning toward asking ourselves this important question?
We will survey the Gospel of Mark according to the schedule provided. We will practice spaces of silence in listening to the Holy Spirit and also give space to robust discussion and listening to the Spirit through one another. For each class, learners should complete the reading before attending class.
Instructor: Rev. Zachary K. Pearce M. Div., M.P.A.
Course Material: The Gospel of Mark
Course Level: Beginners/Anyone
Reading Schedule & Dates:
Chapters 1-4 - Jan 12th
Chapters 5-8 - Jan 19th
Chapters 9-11 - Jan 26th
Chapters 12-16 - Feb 2nd
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m. (60-75 min)
Meeting Location: Blue Room
Open: to all - RSVP via church office
Lenten Bible Study: "The Last Supper: Conversations That Led to the Cross" by Rev. Dr. Will Willimon (Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18th)
A wonderful new study from Bishop Will Willimon will be offered during this Lenten season at FRC. Small group leaders are needed to offer the study in as many settings as we can. Watch the website and the bulletin for small group meeting times and locations. Contact Pastor Dave if you would like to lead a group. Here is a summary of the study:
"Travel with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem in this profound six-week Lenten study that explores the parables and stories Jesus told at tables along the way to his final meal. Will Willimon invites readers to experience how these table stories—about searching shepherds, welcoming hosts, prodigal sons, and rejected invitations—illuminate the deeper meaning of the Last Supper and Christ's sacrifice."
Through engaging biblical exploration and Willimon's characteristic storytelling wisdom, readers will:
- Discover how Jesus used meals to reveal the surprising nature of God's kingdom.
- Explore how stories of mercy, invitation, and radical hospitality prepare us for Holy Week.
- Understand why sharing bread and wine became the central ritual of Christian faith.
- Experience Maundy Thursday's profound significance in fresh, meaningful ways.
This Lenten season, gather at the table with Jesus and his disciples to experience the journey from Palm Sunday to the cross through the stories that prepared the way. Willimon's accessible yet profound insights will transform how you understand both the Last Supper and your own place at Christ's table.
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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday – February 18th. Small groups are forming. Register below for a small group or independent study. Contact Pastor Dave Sippel in the church office if you have any questions.
Contact Pastor Dave in the church office if you have any questions. (973)835-1144 ext. 28
Men's Bible Study
The FRC Men's Bible Study meets the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 9:00-10:00 AM from September to May. We always welcome new members to joins us. The meeting is held in Keator Parlor. Enter through the doors to Friendship Hall.