Faith Formation Classes

Learn about FPCA's upcoming medical mission to the Manos Amigas clinic in Honduras and how our whole congregation can support this work of healing and partnership. This class was recorded February 15, 2026 during our Faith Formation hour. Join us weekly for worship and numerous Faith Formation activates. To download the slide deck used in this class or to watch the video version, head over to http...

Join the Rev. Stephanie Anthony as she wraps up a two week Faith Formation class at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown entitled "Presbyterian 101". It's meant to introduce us to the history and theology of Presbyterianism, exploring how what we believe shapes how we organize ourselves for ministry in Christ's name. This class was recorded February 8, 2026 during our Faith Formation hour. Join...

Join the Rev. Stephanie Anthony as she begins a two week Faith Formation class at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown entitled "Presbyterian 101". It's meant to introduce us to the history and theology of Presbyterianism, exploring how what we believe shapes how we organize ourselves for ministry in Christ's name. This class was recorded February 1, 2026 during our Faith Formation hour. Join us...

This is the fourth and final session in our four-week Advent series, Words for the Beginning , inspired by resources from A Sanctified Art . Presented by The Rev. Taylor S. Hall, this session explores the theme “Hope Is Worth the Risk” through the lens of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 1:46-55 . Drawing on the courage of Mary and Joseph, we examine the vulnerable and risky nature of hope as a spiritual...

This is the third class in our four-week Advent series, Words for the Beginning , inspired by resources from A Sanctified Art . Presented by The Rev. Taylor S. Hall, this session explores the theme “Do The Good That Is Yours To Do” through the lens of Luke 3:7-16 & Isaiah 58:9b-12 . In this third session of our Advent faith formation series, we unpack John the Baptist’s call to “bear fruit wor...

This is the second class in our four-week Advent series, Words for the Beginning , inspired by resources from A Sanctified Art . Presented by The Rev. Taylor S. Hall, this session explores the theme “We Can't Go Alone” through the lens of Ruth 1 and Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 . In this session, we dive into Ruth 1 and Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 —texts that remind us of the power of companionship and the sacred...

This is the first class in our four-week Advent series, Words for the Beginning , inspired by resources from A Sanctified Art . Presented by The Rev. Taylor S. Hall, this session explores the theme “You Are a Blessing” through the lens of Luke 1:26-38 and Isaiah 43:1-4 . In this session, we reflect on the radical message of belovedness and blessedness that God imparts to us. Just as Mary was calle...

Welcome to the conclusion of Pastor Taylor Hall's 3 part series on The Bible, Theology, and LGBTQ+ Community, from November 12th, 2023. Join Taylor as he returns back to last week's topic to tackle a few remaining verses, and then explores our history, traditions, and what Allyship looks like today.

Welcome to part 2 of our 3-part mini-series on The Bible, Theology, and LGBTQ+ Community, from November 5th, 2023. The Rev. Taylor Hall explores and brings clarity to some of the commonly quoted verses in the Old and New Testaments. Join us next week for the conclusion to this series, when Pastor Taylor talks about History, Tradition, and being an LGBTQ+ Ally in today's society.

Welcome to our 3-part mini-series on The Bible, Theology, and LGBTQ+ Community. In part 1, from October 29th, 2023, the Rev. Taylor Hall starts with a basic introduction, then explores "Why we should care" and "Life & Love Before God: The Question of Biblical Authority". Join us next week for part 2, when Pastor Taylor explores and brings clarity to some of the passages in the Old and New Test...