ADULT CLASSES & GROUPS

GROWING PEOPLE CHANGE WITHIN

The Holy Spirit wants to work in every one of us to make us more and more like Jesus—knowing him better, loving God and our neighbors and making disciples. And this doesn’t happen in isolation. At Friends Church, we believe we grow best when we’re in community with one another.

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
-Jesus, John 10:10

Classes &  Growth Groups

These classes and groups meet at our church campuses or in people's homes and focus on Bible study and growth together.

SUNDAYS

ELYRIA SUNDAY GROWTH GROUP
9:30 AM @ Elyria
Elyria Adult Classroom // Ted Smith
Gather for prayer, fellowship and Bible study each Sunday at the Elyria campus. This spring we are following a quarterly curriculum from David C. Cook (books are optional).
WHAT IF JESUS WAS SERIOUS ABOUT HEAVEN?
9:30 AM @ N.O. starting May 4
Conference Room // Gina Glazer
What happens after we die? Let's study Jesus' teaching about life in his kingdom, now and for eternity. Cost for book materials: $15.
SERMON DISCUSSION GROUP
11 AM @ N.O.
FLC // Mark Brewster & TJ Klima
Discuss the sermon using relevant questions provided by the day’s preaching pastor.
FRIENDS 101
9:30 AM @ N.O. starting May 4
Adult Classroom 1 // Pastor Adam Falkenstein
Learn more about our church, including who we are, our history and tradition and what we believe. This class is open to anyone but is required for those seeking to join the church as members. For more information, contact Pastor Adam.

WEEKLY

YOUNG-ISH ADULT GROWTH GROUP
TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM @ OFF-SITE
North Ridgeville  //  David Cleveland
This home-based group is focused on young families and professionals 25-35 years old. For more information, contact Pastor Adam. 
CROSSROADS COLLEGE-AGE GROUP
TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM @ N.O.
Upper Room // Pastor Adam Falkenstein
For adults ages 18-26. Connect with others as you grow, encourage, and support one another in your walk with Christ through relevant Biblical teaching and life application.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 AM @ N.O.
Family Life Center  //  Pastor Rich Bennett
This lively group never misses a Wednesday morning with Pastor Rich! All are welcome. 
WEDNESDAY EVENING PROGRAMS
WEDNESDAYS, 6 PM @ N.O.
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a family meal and adult Bible study (classes are offered for kids and teens as well). Our family fellowship meal is offered at 6 pm (suggested donation $7; $20 max/family).
PRACTICING THE WAY: PRAYER
WEDNESDAYS, 6:30 PM @ NO starting May 7
Gary Craun
Go deeper with spiritual practices that help us to be with Jesus, become like him and do as he did.
PRACTICING THE WAY: SABBATH
WEDNESDAYS, 6:30 PM @ NO starting May 7
Pastor Rich Bennett
Go deeper with spiritual practices that help us to be with Jesus, become like him and do as he did. 
WOMEN’S COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY
THURSDAYS @ N.O., 9:30 AM
Visit clevelandwest.cbsclass.org to register or visit the Atrium. Online classes are also available.
Cost: $35 for the year
Childcare (Birth-Pre-K): $10 for the year
ELYRIA THURSDAY GROWTH GROUP
1st & 3rd THURSDAYS, 6:30 PM @ Elyria
Pastor David Hoovler
Gather for a potluck meal, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. 
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
SATURDAYS, 8 AM @ N.O.
Conference Room // Gene Kushner
Join other men weekly for Bible study and relevant, topical conversation.

Prayer Groups

Come together for prayer online or in person throughout the week!
  • Sundays, 8:45 am: In-person in the North Olmsted campus Family Life Center. Join us together in prayer as we give praise to the Lord, seek his heart, and lift up our requests together.
  • Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-8 pm: Conference call at 605-562-8401, code 8047843. Join in prayer for our church, community, nation, world and one another.
  • Thursdays, 7-7:30 am: In-person in the North Olmsted campus conference room. This time is specifically for NOEFC prayer requests. Everyone from NOEFC is welcome to join as we pray for the needs of our church.