Adult Ministries

Where Adult Faith Takes Shape

At Smoke Rise, adult discipleship is rooted in our five core values: worship, learn, care, serve, and give. Here you’ll find meaningful worship experiences that deepen your connection with God, opportunities to study Scripture and learn in community, caring relationships that support you through life’s joys and challenges, avenues to serve both locally and beyond, and ways to live generously with your time, talents, and resources. Our Adult Ministries are designed for every stage of adult life — from Sunday School and spiritual formation groups to fellowship gatherings and mission-focused engagement — all helping you live out your faith in everyday life.

Adult Ministry Events and Announcements

Ladies Event

Tuesday, April 14| 6:30 PM

Yonder

May 13 | 6:30 p.m.

Grief Support

Upcoming Gatherings
February 15 | March 15 | April 19 | May 17

Neurodiversity Caregivers Group

Upcoming Gathering
February 23 | March 23 | April 27 | No May Gathering

Ways to Engage

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Sunday School

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Spiritual Formation

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Faithful Fellowship

Sunday School

Sunday School at Smoke Rise is a vital part of our church. Members in these classes make life long connections and friendships that provide love and support through all life stages and events. This time together on Sunday mornings provides for quality bible study and the exploration of faith as well as fellowship that builds community. We believe that life and faith are part of a journey best done in a community of love and grace. We welcome you to be part of one of these Sunday School groups!

All classes begin at 9:45am on Sunday Mornings. For help finding where a class meets, come by the Welcome Desk on the second floor of the Sanctuary building or the lower gym level between 9:30-10:00am on Sunday mornings.

Classes with hybrid Zoom options include: Faith Class, Berean Class, Pairs and Spares, Faith and Issues, the Seeker’s Class, and the Discovery Class. To protect the security and safety of hybrid Sunday School classes using Zoom, please contact your Sunday school teacher for the meeting ID and password if you have not already received it. If you are not already connected with a class, please contact the church office, open Monday-Friday, to register.

Discovery Class

Ages: All Ages

Location: Room 106

Our class is a mixture of both couples and singles that enjoy an open discussion format, studying the Bible as a guide to understanding contemporary issues relating to life as a Christian. The group’s diversity in spiritual and religious philosophies helps class members to understand their own spiritual growth. Socials are scheduled to provide a chance to get to know each other better. We invite you to join us for lively discussions with diverse opinions!

Faith & Issues

Ages: All Ages

Location: Room 307

This diverse group discusses various topics and current events from a Christian perspective. Open to anyone who likes to think about and explore the relevant issues of our day. Persons are welcome to be a permanent member of the class or just drop in for a particular topic.

Our Statement of Purpose: We seek to be a community which is intentional about learning how to follow Jesus in a changing and challenging world. We believe in the worth of every person, openness to diverse views, and – as an essential part of a growing faith – a willingness to ask questions.

Class Theme: Following Jesus in a Changing and Challenging World.

Berean

Ages: All Ages

Location: Room 310

This class focuses on an in depth study of the Bible. The format is informal and informational with lots of discussion. Our discussions usually center around two main questions: what did the text mean when it was written and what does it mean today? The class aims to not only study the Bible, but to apply it to their lives.

Joy Class

Ages: 80's

Location: Room 309

This women’s class focuses on studying the Bible and is a blend of lecture and discussion. It is a loving and caring class that supports one another through prayer partners.

Friendship

Ages: 75+

Location: Room 115

This is a very friendly class that offers love and support to one another. It is a traditional class where lecture style teaching is used and discussion is encouraged. As a class, we support mission projects and a family during Christmas.

Seekers

Ages: 70+

Location: Room 223

All are welcome in our unique class. We rotate our teaching and refreshments for each Sunday. We have about 20 members who participate in the teaching rotation and the rest rotate the refreshments. Occasionally, we have someone present a series of lessons that we think will be of interest to our members. Our class is blessed with good teachers, many of whom are seminary trained. We try to have several socials during the year. One of the most popular is our annual Christmas Dinner. We are a large class and try to make sure we keep in touch with all our members. We divide our class into groups and assign a group captain to that group. Our mission activities include regular support for Lilburn and Stone Mountain Cooperative ministries, Developmental Disability Ministry, and Family Initiative Residences. Bible study, fellowship with God and each other are our primary emphases. Come visit with us. If you’re not pleased, come back again next week…it will be different!

Pairs & Spares

Ages: 65+

Location: Room 126

This class is considered coed rather than a couples class. The class style is Bible lessons with free discussion. We enjoy being together and usually plan an annual retreat and a variety of socials. We participate in a variety of mission projects and sponsor children with needs, and other special projects that come our way.

The Journey

Ages: 65+

Location: Room 131

This class primarily includes empty nesters and baby boomers. Teachers rotate, offering variety in teaching and approach to lessons, All lessons are scripture based, with life application. The class’s goal is to support one another through life’s changes and challenges. We participate in missions by supporting various special projects.

Crossroads

Ages: 50+

Location: Room 310

The Crossroads class is made up of married and single adults. We are a spiritual and social class looking for guidance and support from our God, our church, and our Christian peers as we navigate the challenges of daily life. Our desire as a class is to continue to grow in our spiritual maturity and to create strong relationships to build and support our church and each other.

The Faith Class

Ages: Couples 50+

Location: Room 116

If you are looking for a class that constantly attempts to apply Biblical principles to life, then you are invited to be our guests. We are a loving caring class that treasures our quarterly social times together. We look forward to seeing you.