Adult Discipleship Programs

Third Church offers a number of ministry opportunities and programs that encourage Bible study and fellowship.

Life Transformation Groups
The purpose of Life Transformation Groups (Small Group Ministry) is to connect people relationally in groups (ideally 4 - 10 persons) for the purpose of growing in Christ likeness, loving one another, and contributing to the work of the church, in order to glorify God and make disciples of all nations." Details.

Women's Ministry
Women's Ministries is a program that encourages Bible study and fellowship at various times in order to meet busy schedules and demands of the women in Third Church and in the community. Details.

Men's Ministry
Men's Ministries is a program that encourages Bible study and fellowship at various times in order to meet busy schedules and demands of the men in Third Church and in the community. Details.

New Member's Classes
Weekly meetings for those who desire to join our church or learn more about what we believe. The class is held in 6 - 8 weeks periods on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM at various times during the year.

Fellowship Groups
The congregation is divided up into fellowship groups for closer fellowship and support. Households get together for social activities, and offer care and support for each other in times of joy and sorrow. Regular visitors are placed in a household if they desire.

Senior Gatherings and Excursions
Special activities are planned throughout the year to promote fellowship among our senior members. Activities include educational speakers, bus tours, travelogues, and other social gatherings.

Choir
The adult choir meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM, September through May, to prepare for singing regularly at worship services. New members are welcome.

Orchestra
The talents of musical instrumentalists are needed at various times throughout the year. Soloists, ensembles, and an orchestra play as scheduled in congregational worship. Call the church office if you have a musical talent to share.

Life Recovery
A 12 step recovery program for chemically dependent men and women, based on a Christian support group. Meetings are on Tuesdays at 7:30 - 9:00 PM year round, in the basement of the educational wing of the church. Nursery is available. Call the church office (354-1448) for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities
There are many volunteer and service opportunities at Third Church, in our community, and in our nation and in the world. Details.

Friendship Group
A worship and Bible study for the developmentally disables meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, September through May. The strength of this program is in the one-on-one time with teacher and student. Group singing is followed by a group Bible lesson. Following the lesson, teacher-student pairs separate to retell the Bible story and do an activity. Our hour ends with refreshments and social time. Friendship Group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM, from late September through mid May, in the Fireside Room. Call 354-1448 for more information.