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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March 17
The Joint Declaration of the Doctrine of Justification.
For centuries, the Christian church has argued about what it means to be set right with God, to be justified. In 1999 Protestants and Catholics agreed on the “Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification.” On March 17 at 11:30 we will meet to explore what it means to be justified and explore the power of the cross and the resurrection. Join us as we discover what it truly means to have grace at the center of our faith.
April 7
Faith Stories.
April 21
Panel discussion with Rabbi Perlman and Rev. Vamos
May 5
Pluralism – The American Civil Response: The First Amendment. How has America handled denominationalism in our civic life? Come hear about, and talk about the first amendment and pluralism – how “no establishment” and “free exercise” has promoted tolerance. With lawyers Rick Steen and Jack Cohen.
Women’s Retreat
April 20, 2024
9:30-6:00 PM
Join the women of PCOL for a day-long retreat at the Watershed Institute. We will spend the day learning from and getting to know one another.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Finbow via sfinbow@pclawrenceville.org
Men’s Retreat 2024: Being Well
Attending to Wellness of Body, Mind, and Spirit
With Sam Morrison, Will Abbott, and Jeff Vamos
Friday, March 8-Saturday March 9 at the Watershed Institute
Register below
We have a decades-long tradition of men’s retreats here at PCOL, and this year’s retreat will be slightly different than in past years. We’ll be staying in our own beds, and we’ve booked space for the weekend locally at the beautiful Watershed Institute in Pennington. As always, the main focus will be being together and furthering friendships and community. But for our program, we will reflect on Being Well…Attending to Wellness of Body, Mind, and Spirit.
The retreat will be led by Sam Morrison, Jeff Vamos, and Will Abbot (Intern). Wherever you are in your journey of wellness, this is a time to learn, discuss, and reflect in a relaxed way about our goals and strategies for attaining a life of wellness, as we also contemplate how our Christian tradition relates to wellness.
The schedule for the weekend:
Friday Evening, March 8
- Program at the Watershed, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Saturday March 9
- Morning program and lunch together, 8:30 am- 12:30 pm
- Afternoon free time and optional hike, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
- Dinner and Axe-throwing (separate cost), TBD
Cost is $95, includes Saturday lunch; hiking is free.
Saturday dinner and axe-throwing is extra.
Register Below
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Vamos (jvamos@pclawrenceville.org) and Will Abbott (will.abbott@ptsem.edu)
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 will meet on January 28th, March 3rd, April 7th and May 5th at 8:45 am in the Youth Room. This meeting is open to adult men. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Vamos at jvamos@pclawrenceville.org.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Learn More
March 17
Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
For centuries, the Christian church has argued about what it means to be set right with God, to be justified. In 1999 Protestants and Catholics agreed on the “Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification.” On March 17 at 11:30 we will meet to explore what it means to be justified and explore the power of the cross and the resurrection. Join us as we discover what it truly means to have grace at the center of our faith.
Men’s Retreat 2024: Being Well
Attending to wellness of body, mind and spirit
With Sam Morrison, Will Abbott and Jeff Vamos
Friday March 8-Saturday March 9 at the Watershed Institute
We have a decades-long tradition of men’s retreats here at PCOL, and this year’s retreat will be slightly different than in past years. We’ll be staying in our own beds, and we’ve booked space for the weekend locally at the beautiful Watershed Institute in Pennington. As always, the main focus will be being together and furthering friendships and community. But for our program, we will reflect on Being Well…Attending to Wellness of Body, Mind and Spirit.
The retreat will be led by Sam Morrison, Jeff Vamos and Will Abbot (Intern). Wherever you are in your journey of wellness, this is a time to learn, discuss and reflect in a relaxed way about our goals and strategies for attaining a life of wellness, as we also contemplate how our Christian tradition relates to wellness.
The tentative schedule for the weekend:
Friday Evening, March 8
- Program at the Watershed, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Saturday March 9
- Morning program and lunch together, 8:30 am- 12:30 pm
- Afternoon free time and optional hike
- Dinner and Axe-throwing at Stumpy’s (separate cost), TBD
Cost is $95, includes Saturday lunch. Saturday dinner and axe-throwing is extra.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Vamos (jvamos@pclawrenceville.org) and Will Abbott (will.abbott@ptsem.edu)
Women’s Retreat
April 19-20, 2024
Check back for more information
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 will meet on January 28th, March 3rd, April 7th and May 5th at 8:45 am in the Youth Room. This meeting is open to adult men. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Vamos at jvamos@pclawrenceville.org.
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.
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.
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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