If you have questions about the adult ministries of Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, please contact Susan Strasser, Adult Ministries Committee Chair.
Sunday Morning Christian Education
2025 Adult Education Track
The Bible With and Without Jesus
Fall 2025
On October 19, we will wrap up our multi-week class based on The Bible With and Without Jesus: How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently, by Amy-Jill Levin and Mark Zvi Brettler. This class is being taught by FVPC member Paul Vlajcic, and meets in the Conference Room at 9:00 am.
Our guided tour of the most popular Hebrew Bible passages quoted in the New Testament is showing us what the texts meant in their original contexts. We have been learning how how Jews and Christians, over time, understood those same texts.
Comparing various interpretations – historical, literary, and theological - of each ancient text, the class offers a deeper understanding of the original narratives and their many after lives. We are seeing how the text speaks to different generations under changed circumstances, and so illuminate the Bible’s ongoing significance. By understanding the depth and variety by which these passages have been and can be understood, we see the Bible as a source of inspiration for all to read.
(Updated 10/13/25. Source: Susan Strasser’s 10/13/25 email.)
Our Voices
October 26-November 23
Following our Fall 2025 book study, the always-popular “Our Voices” adult education series returns, meeting in the Conference Room at 9:00 am. Each week, a speaker will share their expertise and experience, offering their insights in a wide variety of topics. Watch the church publications for details as they become available.
(Updated 10/13/25. Source: Susan Strasser’s 10/13/25 email.)
Enneagram One-Day Workshop
This one-day workshop will take place on October 18 in the Great Hall, 8:30 am-4:00 pm. The workshop is designed to help participants discern their Enneagram number through a combination of videos, workbook exercises and discussion. Breakfast will be provided, and we will include a break for lunch. This session is designed to be a first step on the Enneagram Journey, and the day will include time to discuss options for continued exploration. We encourage you to invite a friend to join you for this workshop!
The cost for the workshop is $20.00 for the workbook. Questions? Please email Enneagram leaders Laurie Musielak or Becky Pearce.
Organizers for this event: Laurie Musielak and Becky Pearce
(Updated 9/15/25. Source: 9/15/25 meeting with Laurie Musielak.)
Pub Theology
All are welcome at Pub Theology, a monthly get-together sponsored by FVPC, the Unitarian Universalist Church, Geneva Lutheran Church, and the United Methodist Church of Geneva. Bring your questions and your curiosity and respectfully engage with people of varying religious traditions, philosophical perspectives, and life experiences.
We generally meet on the first Tuesday of the month. We gathered on October 7, at Up North Wine Tasting Room, 9 N. Second Street in Geneva, 6:30-8:30 pm. Our discussion topic was: “Express yourself! The storied art of self-expression.” Watch this page and church publications for details on our November gathering.
Organizer for this event: Pastor Rob Hamilton, The United Methodist Church of Geneva
(Posted 10/2/25. Source: Pastor Rob’s 9/29/25 email.)
Restaurant Outings
FVPC members and friends get together to enjoy dinner at a local restaurant every few months, with the restaurant donating a portion of our dinner bills to the church. Our next restaurant get-together will take place on Thursday, October 30, 6:00 pm at Portofino’s Trattoria, 40W188 Campton Crossings Drive, St. Charles. We will meet in the private dining room - just off the main room - for ease of hearing. If you plan to join us, please RSVP to Liz Holding (lizholding@comcast.net or (847) 606-8246) by October 29.
New Women’s Group
The Fellowship Team invites all women looking for a new evening women’s group for conversation/Bible study/book discussions/service projects to attend a planning meeting. Debra Mengler will host this planning meeting on Monday, November 17, in the Cafe, 7:00-9:00 pm. At the meeting, we will discuss everyone’s ideas and then determine if we need more than one group and the best times to meet. Let Deb know if you need childcare as that will also be on the discussion table.
Presbyterian Women
All women of the church are invited to participate in a Presbyterian Women (PW) circle, which is affiliated with the PC(USA) national Presbyterian Women organization. The Sewing Circle meets on Monday mornings. Contact the church office to be put in touch with a current Circle leader.
Congregational Revitalization through Community Organizing
Through our membership in the Fox River Valley Initiative we have access to training that will teach us how to build meaningful relationships and have purposeful conversations as we seek to love, grow, and serve together. We also have the opportunity to participate in events to educate ourselves and help make our community a better place. Contact Pastor Michelle to learn about the next FRVI actions or meetings.