Adult Faith Classes 2025-2026
WCC’s Adult Faith Formation Ministry is dedicated to nurturing the spiritual growth and lifelong learning of adults at every stage of life. Rooted in the our inclusive and thoughtful approach to faith, this ministry provides a wide range of opportunities for individuals to deepen their relationship with God, explore theological questions, and connect with others on the journey of faith.
ADULT FAITH CLASSES
Thursday Bible Study
10:30 a.m. in. the Colonnade (note new time)
Join us for Thursday Bible Study led by our clergy team — Dan Stark, Dustin Moretz and Lindy Purdy. Bring your curiosity and questions. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite Bible. All are welcome!
*Not held on December 18, December 25, or January 1.
ADVENT CLASS
What Do You Fear? Insisting on Hope this Advent
Wednesdays, December 3, 10, 17
4:00 & 6:30 p.m. in the Colonnade
Led by Rev. Dan Stark
This Advent, join us for a three-week series that explores the anxieties of the season and helps us uncover gritty, resilient hope. Luke’s Gospel begins in a fearful world—one marked by oppression and uncertainty, not unlike our own. Yet even in the chaos, angels whisper a timeless message: “Do not fear.” Grounded in the Sanctified Art theme, this class invites us to:
• Acknowledge our fears without letting them freeze us.
• Learn from Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds who moved through fear to say, “Here I am, Lord.”
• Discover how naming our fears opens our eyes to where God is breaking in with good news of great joy.
Fear can divide and paralyze—but what if we could transform it into love and action? Let’s insist on hope together, remembering that even trembling hope is still hope.
WINTER CLASSES
Beyond Resolutions: Epiphany’s Call to True Transformation
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28
4:00 & 6:30 p.m. in the Colonnade
Led by Rev. Dan Stark
Tired of New Year’s resolutions that fade before February? This Epiphany, discover transformation that truly lasts. Join Rev. Dan Stark to explore how God’s revelations—from the Magi’s journey to Jesus’ first miracles—invite us into genuine spiritual renewal. This class isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level goals, but about awakening to God’s purpose and power for real, lasting change. Each session stands alone—join us for one or all four!
Cultivating Holy Curiosity with Rev. Steve Wiens
February 4 & 11
4:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel
It can feel risky to question what we’ve always believed about God, the Bible, or our faith tradition. But as Rev. Steve Wiens reminds us, faith often grows deepest when we dare to ask hard questions. In this two-week class, Steve will share the questions that have shaped his own spiritual journey and the new insights that emerged along the way. Together, we’ll explore tools and practices to help you cultivate holy curiosity—a faith that welcomes wonder, honesty, and growth.