Common Grounds Worship: 8am, 9am, and 11am

Join us in the Chapel for worship! Common Grounds Worship is an alternative space to experience the worship service via livestream.

Common Grounds Fellowship: 9-9:30am and 10:30-11am

Join us in the Fellowship Hall between services. Take some time to chat with folks, or grab something to-go. Enjoy a coffee and pastry.

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Bible study of different scriptures & topics.

We are currently studying the Gospel of John with teacher Dr. John Drager.

Bible & book studies. 

We are doing a “walk through the Bible” -  we're currently in the Old Testament.

Young(ish) Adults is now The Gap!
The Gap is a Sunday School class for adults who are in the busiest, most intense stage of life, juggling the demands of their careers, their relationships, and parenting—both up and down. This is the gap where the chaos of life seems to happen. If you are in that gap, trying to figure out how to live for Jesus while juggling day-to-day demands, then this class is for you. Together, we discover and discuss how to create space for God by turning what we do every day into living life for Christ, serving Jesus through our daily relationships and responsibilities. 

Join us in The Gap! We meet Sundays at 10:45 in Room 101.

We are an open discussion class and often take many months to complete a book because we allow for open discussion, leading to many blessings through the insights of others. Our class lessons are biblically based and many class members lead different studies. Our age group is currently mostly 50’s to 70’s but we are open to all ages. 

The Becomers class is currently studying James, using the book “Life Lessons from James” by Max Lucado. 

Bible study.

The Disciple Makers class is currently studying the book of Ruth.

Book study of contemporary and classic Christian literature. Sojourners is currently discussing the book Cherished Belonging …The healing power of love in divided times by Father Gregory Boyle.

Christian author Nancy Gainor is initiating a new women’s bible study group entitled Ladies of Light (LOL). We meet every Tuesday from 9-10:30 in room 208 beginning September 9, 2025 through May 5, 2026. 

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Women of all ages are encouraged to attend. Whether you are a beginner who has never read scripture or a seasoned believer with a frayed Bible, you are welcome in this class.  You do not have to be a member of St. Pete First to attend so feel free to invite friends. Participants do not have to commit to the entire year. Join us when you are able and experience Christian fellowship while immersing yourself in God’s Word. 

Biblical topics will rotate to add variety and interest. This study will feature various subjects that delve into God’s truth thus enhancing spiritual maturity. Join us as we build a circle of women who share, care, pray and learn together. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we will forge friendships and develop a sisterhood of believers shining the light of Christ in our world. 

If interested, please call Nancy at 612-220-4280 or email her at nancygainor@gmail.com. To learn more about Nancy’s books go to nancygainor.com

Our first study is the book of Luke: Luke in the Land - Bible Study Book with Video Access by Kristi McLelland. This series includes seven video sessions shot in Israel and brings the movement of Jesus to life as the lessons are taught on location. Lifeway and Amazon sell the study guide/video for $24.99. What a great way to experience Israel without leaving the comfort of your home. The cost of this first book is higher due to the personalized videos included but be reassured that future materials will be more reasonable or free. Scholarship money is available for book purchase if needed.

“Follow Kristi McLelland through Israel as we study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Over 7 sessions challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that take you to locations in Israel like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Along the way, you'll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everybody.”

United Women in Faith focus on local and UWF missions and have a speaker or a study to help them in their daily walk with God. A lot of laughter and healthy discussion awaits those who join the fun. Click for more information.

UWF breaks for the summer (June-August).

This group is for anyone who is offering caregiving to a family member or a friend or neighbor. The group is "open" and participants come when needed. We offer emotional support, information about community resources and stories of what has worked for us.  It is a safe place to vent and grieve as we all know the mixture of love and frustrations we live with while caring for others.

Our focus — get to know Jesus better and grow closer to each other as we grow close to Christ. 

We are journeying through the Gospels, focusing on studying the life and teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  We try hard to determine during every session… what does it say…what does it mean…and what does it mean to me — a life application?

Fall group meeting dates: September 3 - November 19.

--No Wednesday night activities on November 26 (Thanksgiving week)

--Join us December 3 for Churchwide Christmas Crafts and a walk-through Nativity

--Join us December 10 for a Churchwide Christmas Carol Sing

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This is a new Wednesday evening adult class being offered for parents of adult children by Barb Willey and some ‘surprise’ guests.

• Are you a new Empty Nester?

• Did you just send your first child off to college or the military?

• Has an adult child returned home to live temporarily?

• Has your adult child lost a spouse to death or divorce and has moved back home with or without the grandkids?

• Are your adult children adjusting to a parent remarrying?

Whatever your situation is, even if your adult children seem perfectly fine and well adjusted in life, we all have to relearn how to parent in this new stage. And we actually are in this stage longer than any other stage of parenting.

Jim Burns, in his book Doing Life with your Adult Children, offers us practical and Biblical advice that he and his wife have ‘battle tested.’ The goal of this book and class is for us to come together in a safe, affirming and honest group of adults whose goal is to have a healthy relationship with our adult children. Jim suggests we ‘Keep our mouths shut and the Welcome Mat out’.

This class is open to men and women. Come together or come by yourself, all are welcome and together we will learn from God’s Word, Jim Burns book and each other.

We will have the book available at the first class for a donation or you can order the book ahead of time from Amazon.

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Fall group meeting dates: September 3 - November 19.

--No Wednesday night activities on November 26 (Thanksgiving week)

--Join us December 3 for Churchwide Christmas Crafts and a walk-through Nativity

--Join us December 10 for a Churchwide Christmas Carol Sing

The Pastor's Class this fall will begin with Ask the Pastors! Bring your questions  for Pastor Bob, Pastor Elyse, and Pastor Carey, and stay tuned for some lively discussion.

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Fall group meeting dates: September 3 - November 19.

--No Wednesday night activities on November 26 (Thanksgiving week)

--Join us December 3 for Churchwide Christmas Crafts and a walk-through Nativity

--Join us December 10 for a Churchwide Christmas Carol Sing

Patti Martin’s Women’s Book Study: Bad Girls of the Bible

In this study, we will take a look at the best known "bad girls" of the Bible, searching for the lessons that these women have to teach us.  Through characters such as Eve, Delilah, Rahab, Jezebel and others, we see how God's compassion, unconditional love and mercy shine through regardless of our situation.

Book:  Bad Girls of the Bible: And What We Can Learn from Them by Liz Curtis Higgs

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Fall group meeting dates: September 3 - November 19.

--No Wednesday night activities on November 26 (Thanksgiving week)

--Join us December 3 for Churchwide Christmas Crafts and a walk-through Nativity

--Join us December 10 for a Churchwide Christmas Carol Sing

Discussion-based book study; Zoom-only for now.

We are currently studying "Simply Jesus" by NT Wright.

Any female with any kind of life challenge is welcome to join the group. We love and support one another using the 8 principles from the Sermon on the Mount and the 12 steps. Our inclusive program can help with a large number of issues from addictions to anger, low self-esteem, past hurts, and current difficulties. 

We meet at 6:30 PM on Thursdays in the Chapel and open with a time of worship and either a lesson or testimony.  Following, we have an hour of time to confidentially share, without interruption, any current struggles or ESH (experience, strength and hope) that we have gathered along our individual journeys.  We do not tell each other what to do.  We share ideas and possibilities for each to consider.  Throughout all our time together, Christ offers the solutions we need.

Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.

Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership.