adult discipleship

Discipleship is many activities focused on enhancing the ability of adults to live as Christ would have us live. We are called as a church, and as individuals, to love God, to love one another, and to make disciples. 


Discipleship helps us to learn more about God and helps us grow in our ability to love one another and to grow as disciples.  


Everyone is encouraged to routinely participate in fellowship before and after service on Sundays. Weekly and special opportunities to grow include classes, retreats, and small groups.  


For any questions contact Alisa Coats-Clemans.

Fall into Adult Education opportunities!

Join us this fall for monthly learning opportunities!  We've lined up a wonderful roster of guest speakers. Class begins right after worship service - grab some coffee and a goodie, then head over to the meeting room for inspiration, conversation and most likely a few laughs! 

  • december 8

    Our friend Matt Mikalatos returns and brings us his research on the real St. Nicholas. Matt’s books will be for sale - they make great gifts!

  • January 19

    Rick Flores outlines resources for those individuals dealing with memory loss in their families.

  • February 9

    The Rev. Dr. Chauncey Diego Francisco Handy returns to instruct us on the Bible and Ethnicity.

  • March 23

    Steve Ross teaches - stay tuned here for topic announcement!

  • April 13

    Ralph Linhardt will share about his work in the Hollywood film industry.

Theology Book Club

2nd & 4th Sundays @ 2:30pm

This is an informal group that reads a wide variety of books that are theologically themed. 


Sometimes we complete a book discussion in one meeting,
other times we spend multiple Sundays. 


We agree as a group how long we spend on a book,
and then decide together what we will read next.


Several days prior to each meeting book notes will be sent out.

Please contact Ronda Peterson if you are interested or join us on Zoom.  


Note: We are on hiatus until August 11. We'll pick up this book at chapters 2 & 3 when we meet again!


Current book: "Living Faith" by Jimmy Carter

evening bible study

When: Wednesdays at 7:00PM


Where do we meet?  In person at the church - we may add Zoom hybrid, depending on interest.  


What is it all about?  Pastor Joyce will send us the biblical passages  to study in advance, then we'll dive into them together on Wednesday evenings. 


Get out your commentaries, grab your bible or open your favorite Bible app translation and join us as we study God's Word!


I'm in. What's next?  Just show up at 7:00PM on Wednesdays!


Send any questions or express your interest in joining via Zoom to info@eastwoodspres.org

Spiritual renewal

Take a break from the daily grind for a time of companionship, fun, relaxation, good food and spiritual growth at an off-site location. 

 

Men's and Women's weekend retreats are planned annually. Check back here and stay tuned to our Events page for date announcements!


Next Men's Retreat: October 25-27, 2024

Next Women's Retreat: November  1-3, 2024

The Walk to Emmaus

A Journey with Christ


The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development Christian disciples and leaders.  The program's approach seriously considers the model of Christ's servanthood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all."


"While they were talking and discussing, 

Jesus himself came near and walked with them."

- Luke 24:15


The walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God’s grace and love is revealed to you through other believers.


The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with the prayerful discernment and invitation from a sponsor.  After one accepts this invitation they complete an application.  The Emmaus leaders prayerfully consider each applicant and in God’s time, the person is invited to attend a three-day experience of New Testament Christianity as a lifestyle.


The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip the local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, communities and places of work.  

Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled lives to be lived and shared with others.



Contact Cynthia Younger if you are interested in this program or you just want to lear a little bit more about future opportunities to take this Walk. You can also find out more about our local Walks to Emmaus here.