Classes

Sunday Classes

At Vancouver First, we believe that engaging your mind is an important step on our Christian journey. Most Sunday morning classes start at 10:00am (any time changes are noted below). Most classes are located on our lower level. Please check the bulletin or the sign in the lower lobby for class locations. Our current course offerings for Sunday mornings are found below.

Children and Youth

Junior and Senior High youth (6th-12th grade) will not meet on Sunday morning, but will have their spiritual formation discussions during their youth group meeting on Sunday evenings.

Adult

Seekers Class

The ongoing Seekers Class uses contemporary as well as classic books and video discussions to study the Bible and apply teachings to personal faith. This class provides a place for open discussion and debate of a variety of spiritual topics. The Seekers are currently using First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom of God, a DVD study with Crossan and Borg. This class, facilitated by Bob Hanley, meets in Hesseltine Hall.

The Four Agreements

The Four Agreements are simple, yet profound, guidelines for living a life of joy and happiness.

  • Be impeccable with your word.
  • Don’t take anything personally.
  • Don’t make assumptions.
  • Always do your best.

Facilitated by Steven Schob, this class offers an opportunity to look at how these statements fit into your faith journey and what they mean in your daily life. This class will meet each Sunday in February, beginning February 5, in the Hidden Chapel, from 10:00-10:50am. You may want to purchase a book in advance of this class, but it is not necessary to join the discussion.

Weekday Classes

Walking the Bible

This 8-week class, which begins on Wednesday, February 1, will guide you across the Sinai Desert with Abraham, Moses and all their children. Ron Rasmussen and Bill Hidden, will be your “tour-guides” on this momentous journey. Class begins at 6:45pm in Hesseltine Hall.

The Character of a Christian

Pastor David and Nate Whipper will team up to teach this Bible study based on the Sermon on the Mount. Using the book of the same title as this class, this 6-week study will take a closer look at Jesus’ message to each of us and lead us closer to the life that God has asked us to live. This class, held in Room 8/9, begins on Wednesday, February22, at 6:30pm.

Hit Your S.T.R.I.D.E.: Finding Your Gifts and Talents for Service

Hit Your STRIDE is a small group opportunity to walk together through an exploration of discovery of what our individual STRIDEs might be

  • Identify your Spiritual gifts
  • Tap into your talents and resources
  • Discover the unique YOU
  • Explore your dreams
  • Share your experiences

Spiritual gifts are the foundation of how you can best serve God and the community. Coupled with our talents, resources, uniqueness, dreams and experiences, we can play an important part of serving our world.

There are three opportunities for this class:

  • Wednesdays – 6:30-8:00pm for 4 weeks beginning February 22
  • Fridays – 10:00-11:30am for 4 weeks beginning February 24
  • Sundays – 10:00-10:50am for 6 weeks beginning February 26