Bible Studies & Discussion Groups
Go deeper with the week’s scripture and sermon. All are welcome!
For more information, contact Addie Vortherms, Director of Programs.
Not Your Ordinary Bible Study
with Dr. Jim Keck
Thursdays, Noon-1:00pm, meets in the
Choir Room
A spiritual adventure using the Bible to launch the imagination, and catapult us into far-ranging topics of real interest.
Theology On Tap
Fall 2026
WORDS Questions?
What Does it Mean?
Big Words.
Bigger Questions.
Mon Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 16, 6:30-7:30pm, at Ironhorse Bar & Event room (728 Q St)
We hear them, we repeat them, we think we might understand them, do we? This Fall and Spring at Theology on Tap with Pastor JC, we dig into churchy words, their history, the ideas they are trying to convey, and what they might mean for us today. Join us!
Women’s Circle 3 Bible Study
2nd Wed of the month
Sept 9, 2026 - May 12, 2027
10:00 – 11:30am, in Pilgrim Hall
Led by Pastor KJ Langlais.
Sign-up with kj@firstplymouth.org .
This year, we will dive into this “The Book of Longings, “ an extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny.
$12 books available at the first meeting. Contact kj@firstplymouth.org with questions.
After The Amen
Postponed until further notice.
Academic Bible Study
Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm, Tower Room. Led by Leah Cech. Class schedule below. Walk-ins Welcome, no registration needed.
Moral Injury in the Bible
Moral injury has gained more attention as an area of exploration within biblical studies. Defined as harm caused to an individual when witnessing events or acting in ways that go against one's core moral beliefs. There are some biblical figures who are identified as moral injury sufferers, and we will consider their stories together.
Sept 13 -- Lot and Sodom (Gen. 19)
Sept 20 -- Battle and War in the Hebrew Bible (Multiple verse references)
Sept 27 -- Peter and Judas in the New Testament (Matthew and John)
Discussion Groups
Morning Prayer
Monday-Friday, 8:00-8:15am, online via Zoom. The self-led group is a community of prayer and fellowship that welcomes you wherever you are on your life and faith journey. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9658320395
Men’s Lunch & Conversation with Dr. Keck
1st and 3rd Wed (September-May), Noon-1:00pm, via Zoom. Led by Dr. Jim Keck. Spiritual and current event discussion. Email Addie for the Zoom link.
Sunday Morning Group
Sundays (September - May) 9:00-10:00am, Calvert Parlor. Discussion on current events, theology, and comparative religions. Group led discussions.
A Course in Miracles
Mondays 7:00pm online via Zoom. A curriculum for those seeking to achieve spiritual transformation. The underlying premise is that the greatest “miracle” is the act of simply gaining a full "awareness of love's presence" in one's own life.
Early Bird Discussion for Women
1st and 3rd Friday (September -May), 8:30-9:30am, Calvert Parlor. Group led discussions, guest speakers and programs. Open to all women in the community.
Climate Action Team (CAT)
Members of the Climate Action Team (CAT) have a passion for preventing and mitigating the impacts of climate change at the individual, local, state, federal and international levels. Learn more
Monthly Book Discussion
3rd Tuesday, 11:30am-12:30pm in Room 207W. Group led. Contact Nancy.
Early Risers Group for Men
2nd and 4th Wednesday (September-May) | (2nd Wednesday June-August), 7:00-8:00am in Pilgrim Hall Coordinated by Bob Bartle. Study spiritual issues as they relate to current events.
Early Birds Group for Men
Thursday, 8:00-9:00am, Calvert Parlor. Coordinated by Bob Reeves and Ray Zeisset.
Stimulating book discussion and a light breakfast.