First Congregational United Church of Christ offers a variety of educational opportunities, including Disciple Bible Study, Sunday morning classes, Tuesday Lunch Bunch, weekday evening classes, small groups and other special topics throughout the year.

Education Hour - Sunday Mornings at 9 am

On January 22 the group begins the study of Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan’s The Last Week. The class meets in the conference area of the Fireside Room beginning at 9 am after a gathering of adults and children led by Pastor Luke Grobe.

For more information on future adult education topics on Sunday mornings please email adulted(at)ucclongmont.org.

DISCIPLE Bible Study - Mondays at 7 pm

Back by popular demand, a 2011-2012 DISCIPLE group begins Sept. 12 on Mondays from 7-9 pm. Please see Julie Nosek after the worship services to register and for more information or call the church office at 303-776-4940.

The group led by Rev. Julie Nosek is a dynamic 32 week approach to Bible study that moves form Genesis to Revelation. It's an exciting overview for those who know nothing about the Bible and sheds new light for those who have read the Bible many times.

The Disciple study assumes that the Bible is the key to renewal in the church. It recognizes the human-divine nature of the Bible: The actual texts of Scripture were written by human beings like ourselves in their cultural settings, under the divine inspiration of God.

Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study gives equal time to both the Old and New Testament, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as the revelation of God. DISCIPLE aims at transformation, not just information, and calls on persons to submit themselves to examination by Scripture, to put themselves under the power of God’s Word, and to be changed by God’s Word. DISCIPLE invites persons to bring their experiences and struggles to the Scripture.

Tuesday Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays at Noon

The Lunch Bunch meets on Tuesdays at noon, from September to May in Room 10. Bring your lunch and join a lively discussion on a variety of subjects throughout the year including studies of faith based books or video series.

This small group begins a two week Advent study Makin' Room in the Inn: Christmas Hospitality Through an African American Experience on Nov. 29. We will finish our Advent study on December 6 enjoy a Christmas gathering on Dec. 13. After a break the group resumes on January 3 to begin discussing William Willimon's Sinning Like a Christian: A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins. 

Won't you join us Tuesdays at 12 noon for a sack lunch and a lively discussion. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Call Julie Nosek at 303-485-2470.

"Between the Lines" - New Study Group

"Between the Lines" meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month from 7-8:30 pm in Room 10. How does God speak to us? Expand your Sunday morning experience by joining us in study of the focus scripture used in worship. We will use a variety of avenues to explore scripture - art, music, lectio divina, visio divina, and more! Next meetings are January 24, Feb 14 and 28. (Rev. Rick King will lead this coming Tuesday, January 24.) All are welcome one time or at all sessions. No outside study or preparation is required!