Adult Ministries

It's easy to get lost in a crowd, to feel lonely even though you may be surrounded by worshipers on a given Sunday. It is important for everyone to have the opportunity to be known and cared for and to find their niche in ministry. People grow spiritually in a caring, interactive group where they can ask honest questions and feel the support of fellow participants.

The following are some of the adult groups and studies available at First Presbyterian Church of La Grange. We hope you will feel welcome to join any of them. Your thoughts and ideas on possible future groups are encouraged and welcomed. Contact the Church Office for more information.

Weekly Groups

We currently have a women’s book group on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 during the school year and a men’s discussion group on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Contact the Church Office to find out how to get involved.

WOMEN’s ministry

Women’s Ministry offers several monthly small groups, including Bible studies, book clubs and a sewing circle; and they host monthly speakers and special programs open to everyone. Contact the Church Office at admin@fpclg.org or 708.354.0771 for more information.

sunday morning Adult Education

Our Adult Education class meets in the Parlor most Sunday mornings following the 10:00 a.m. worship service.

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE DISCUSSION GROUP

This group is open to all and meets one Thursday evening per month in the Parlor to discuss climate issues. Please contact Betty McGinnis or the Church Office to sign up.

SHORT-TERM GROUPS

Occasionally we offer a limited-time small group on a special topic, sometimes coinciding with a Sunday sermon series, such as a weeknight small group during the weeks of Lent leading up to Easter.

2025 Lenten study Series, 7:00 p.m. in the parlor

Meaning and Purpose – Five Characters from the Bible:

March 12 – Joseph: From Provoker to Provider

Joseph grew up in a dysfunctional family. He was his father’s favorite, and Dad made that clear to all of Joseph’s older brothers. Their disgust at his entitlement led him to act out in ways that only multiplied their resentment. It was through suffering and success that Joseph found meaning, and from that meaning he discovered his purpose was to rescue the brothers who once hated him.

March 19 – Joshua: From Side Kick to Lead

Forty long years was Joshua’s tenure as the sidekick to Moses. He wrestled with his second-class status until he understood his place; then it was his turn to lead. Joshua could not find meaning until he surrendered to his circumstances—only then could he take up his purpose to accomplish what Moses was never able to do.

March 26 – Jeremiah: From Reluctant to Resilient

Born to be the unpopular prophet, Jeremiah tried to disown his life’s purpose until he was able to be grasped by his life’s meaning. While Jeremiah was both ignored and persecuted, centuries later it was his words that were most quoted by Jesus.

April 2 – Peter: From Straight Arrow to Plain Speaker

Impulsivity constrained Peter’s ability to accomplish anything. He kept trying to pursue the purpose of his life before he understood life’s meaning. Only after understanding himself was Peter able to coherently undertake his purpose.

April 9 – Paul: From Religious Zealot to Faith Former

The Apostle Paul believed he knew both his meaning and his purpose until one day everything came crushing down on him. He needed to rebuild from scratch his understanding of how the world worked; then he was able to change the world.

Join us in the Parlor each Wednesday of Lent 2025 between Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday following our 6:30 p.m. Communion service in the Ashland Chapel.