Adult Learning & Fellowship
The goal of Adult Education at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville is to help each person grow in faith, know the Bible better, think more seriously about core beliefs, and do all of this in the company of fellow Christians.
Knowledgeable leaders guide Sunday morning adult education classes. Small group studies provide opportunities to dig deeper into a topic while getting to know others better. Annual men’s and women’s retreats held off-site are times of fellowship, worship, laughter and spiritual growth. Fellowship groups foster connections and nurture Christian friendships. Through each offering, we invite you to explore how we are called, equipped and sent into the world as God’s people.
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January 26
Albert Hepner | Hidden Child of the Holocaust
Following worship | Lounge
Al Hepner was born in Belgium in 1935 and, as a Jewish child, was forced to hide from the Nazis from the age of 5 to 10 years old. Join the Adult Education Committee as we welcome Al and hear how he avoided being caught by the Nazi’s and other reflections on being a hidden child of the Holocaust. All are welcome. Childcare is provided.
February 2
Rev. Dr. Abigail Rian Evans | Opening Pandora’s Box: The Promise and Perils of AI – Perspectives from Ethics, Theology, Education
Following worship | Lounge
The Rev. Dr. Abigail Rian Evans is a senior scholar-in-residence at the Center for Clinical Bioethics and adjunct Professor, Dept. of Family Medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center as well as emerita professor of Princeton Theological Seminary.
Gather as people of faith to reflect on the underlying issues of the lightning speed development of AI. On the one hand, supporting its positive applications, while on the other hand, questioning the potential dangers in its misuse. All are welcome. Childcare is provided.
February 16
Pastor Luc | An Update from Haiti
Following worship | Lounge
Pastor Luc is home from Haiti and he and Ronide will be travelling to New Jersey to visit PCOL and provide an update to the congregation. Please plan to join us after worship. All are welcome. Childcare is provided.
Register HERE
Lead by: Will Abbott and Jeff Vamos
Friday, February 21-Sunday February 23
The Men’s Retreat this year is on February 21-23 at the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center in Bangor, PA.
This retreat offers a chance to step away from the busyness of life and connect with other men in meaningful conversation, shared meals, and intentional engagement with our theme, “From the Mountain to the Forest.”
Our topic invites us to explore how mountaintop moments of faith relate to the humdrum of everyday life. Together, we’ll reflect, grow, and embrace the peaceful surroundings of Kirkridge as we discover what it means to live out our Christian faith in the ordinary.
The price is $270 for a shared room or $350 for a single room.
Register HERE
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Vamos (jvamos@pclawrenceville.org) and Will Abbott (will.abbott@ptsem.edu)
Women’s Retreat 2025
Save the Date!! DATE CHANGE!! March 28-30, 2025
Register HERE
All adult women are invited to the Women’s retreat at the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center in Bangor, PA. Spend the weekend away from your everyday life, connecting with each other and with God. Single and Double rooms are available.
Register HERE
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Finbow via sfinbow@pclawrenceville.org
Small groups provide opportunities for fellowship, study, prayer, sharing and discussion. Below are ongoing groups open to new participants.
Women of the Word (WOW)
The Women of the Word Bible study group is starting a new study. This is the perfect time to connect with women who laugh, study, pray, share and laugh some more. Starting in January 2024, we will meet via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm and in room 106 at 12:30 pm on the first and third Wednesday of the month. If you are interested, please email Sarah Finbow at sfinbow@pclawrenceville.org for more details.
Men’s Bible Study
The Men’s Bible study Meets every third Sunday from 8:45-9:45 in the youth room. Coffee and bagels are always provied. The next meeting is November 3rd.If you have any questions or would like more informtion, please contact Will Abbott at will.abbott@ptsem.edu
Fellowship groups meet monthly to foster connections and nurture Christian friendships. Various groups meet at different times. For more information about joining a group, please contact Sarah Finbow at sfinbow@pclawrenceville.org.
Men’s Breakfast
Every first Monday of the month, all men are invited to come to breakfast at Route 1 dinner in Lawrenceville at 7:30 am. This is a casual time of fellowship with no particular agenda, so come meet people or chat it up with some old church friends. (Note: everyone pays their own bill at the end). Please email Will Abbott with any questions or if you plan to come at will.abbott@ptsem.edu .
Ladies Lunch
Every second Monday of the month, the Ladies of PCOL (and friends!) are invited to come to lunch at Chamber’s Walk in Lawrenceville at 12:00 noon. This is a great time of fellowship! (Note: we will pay individually). Please email Sarah Finbow (sfinbow@pclawrenceville.org) by the Friday before so that an accurate reservation can be made.
Create and Relate
Create and Relate is a crafty group of women who meet each Monday morning from 10:00 am – 11:30 am in the church lounge to do handwork and to enjoy fellowship. They raise money for missions each year by selling their handiwork at the Fall Fest and at the Christmas Mission Boutique. New participants are always welcome and members attend as they are able. No skills are necessary; some create, some relate, and many do both! For more information, please contact Andrea Rabitz at rabitz@princeton.edu.
Please find here archived videos, handouts and other materials from past PCOL Adult Education programs.
Men’s Woodworking Day
11/02/2025, 1:00-4:00
Come and join Will Abbott and Jeff Vamos in the basement of the manse to spend the afternoon building some cutting boards for the Christmas market. Come and go as your, schedule allows, and bring an orbital sander if you have one. Let Will know you are coming via email at will.abbott@ptsem.edu
Video Lessons of Faith
For Challenging Times
Since the COVID-19 pandemic first disrupted all of our lives in March 2020, the staff and leaders of PCOL have generated scores of short videos with “encouraging words” to help us through these times. PCOL’s Adult Education Committee has been inspired by these lessons of faith, which can be useful at any point in one’s life – especially when times are difficult. Read more…
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