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Adult Christian Formation (ACF) helps us live out our call to connect with God, grow together, and live our faith in everyday life. Through Bible studies, classes, and small groups, we create space to ask real questions, listen for God, and walk with one another in community.

Questions or not sure where to start? Contact Formation Pastor Tony DeGruy for any questions.

Featured Classes

ACF Winter Quarter Preview

This winter, Adult Christian Formation invites you into a season of deeper study, thoughtful conversation, and faithful living. From exploring core Christian beliefs, to engaging Scripture in a complex world, to imagining God’s kingdom of love, justice, and peace. This quarter offers multiple pathways to grow.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your foundation, wrestle honestly with faith in today’s world, or join others in meaningful discussion and prayer, there’s a place for you. View the full Winter Quarter course overview

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Unshaken: Principles for Thriving in an Unhinged World

How do we live faithfully in a world that often feels loud, fast, and unsettled?
Unshaken: Principles for Thriving in an Unhinged World returns as a trusted Adult Christian Formation offering focused on biblical wisdom for everyday life.

This study helps participants connect Scripture to real-world challenges, reminding us of God’s promises and guidance for faithful living. Rather than removing us from life’s complexities, Unshaken equips us to live with conviction, purpose, and clarity in the midst of them.

Through Scripture study and thoughtful discussion, participants are encouraged to see their own story reflected in God’s story and to grow in practical faithfulness.

Unshaken meets Sundays from 9–10 AM beginning February 1 and is facilitated by a team of experienced leaders. Sessions are held online via Zoom.

Explore the class below and register to learn more. Access the study guide.

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Essentials of Faith

What do Christians believe at the core, and why does it matter?

Essentials of Faith invites participants to explore the foundational truths that have united Christians across generations and traditions. In this six-session study, we’ll examine key beliefs that shape our understanding of God, our relationship with Him, and how we live out our faith.

This class offers a thoughtful and accessible space for those who want greater clarity and confidence in what they believe. Whether you are new to faith or have been following Jesus for many years, Essentials of Faith helps ground your spiritual life in timeless truths that continue to guide believers today.

The class meets Wednesday Evenings from 7:00 –9:00 PM beginning March 4th and is facilitated by DaNean Harris. Sessions are held online via Zoom.

Explore the class below and register to learn more. Visit the study guide.

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Let Peace Reign

What if the way things are isn’t the way they have to be?


Let Peace Reign invites participants to imagine God’s Kingdom as a place where love, justice, and dignity prevail. In a world marked by pain, division, and injustice, this six-week Bible study explores how peace and justice are at the heart of Christian discipleship.

Through Scripture, video teaching, and guided conversation, participants are encouraged to expand their understanding of the gospel and consider how faith calls us to live differently. This class creates space to reflect, listen, and engage thoughtfully with God’s vision for a more just and peaceful world.

Let Peace Reign meets Sundays from 9–10 AM beginning March 1st and is facilitated by Tony DeGruy. Sessions are held online via Zoom.

Explore the class below and register to learn more. Buy the book.

Ongoing Classes

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The Wired Word

How Do I Live the Gospel as Jesus Wants?

The Wired Word classes meet weekly on Sunday mornings from 9-10 a.m. via Zoom.

*There are classes for men and classes for Women

The Wired Word is an easy-to dive into, weekly Bible study that takes the week’s current events as a launch to not only learn scripture but to obtain the useful application of God’s Word to our personal lives.

Wired Word Men
Facilitator: Maurice Smallwood
Contact: mauricesmallwood@gmail.com for more information

Wired Word Women
Faciliatator: Debbie Smallwood
Contact: padeb@pacbell.net. for more information

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Book-by-Book: A  Bible Study from Genesis to Revelation in One Year 

The Urban Ministry Institute (UMI), chaired by Pastor Emeritus Dr. Stanley Long, has provided churches and other groups with a weekly bible study class to study God’s Word.

South Bay Community Church continues to present classes of the UMI material as we grow together in God’s Word.

UMI is now presenting a book-by-book journey through the Bible to churches in one year.

These classes cover a primary Biblical principle of each book from Genesis through Revelation and will help you read and study the Bible in one year.

This book-by-book study of God’s Word will emphasize applications for activating the bible book principle theme in our daily lives.

We will read and know God’s Word from all Biblical books and contributions of people from many nations, cultures, ages, and genders.

Join us every Sunday, 9-10 AM on Zoom!

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Connect, learn, and grow with your church family in this enriching exploration of God’s Word.

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Wednesday Evening Chronological Bible Study (CBS)

Looking for an energizing bible study of His Word? The Chronological Bible Study studies the Bible chronologically from Old Testament to New Testament and meets each week on Wednesday evening from 7-9.
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As we grow in our relationship with God and desire a deeper understanding of His Word, sometimes reading random portions of the Old and New Testament may not be sufficient or as rewarding.

CBS may be what you want. With fresh eyes and an open mind, you can be energized and edified by this chronological Bible study just as the events happened in history.

Registration is limited. Classes are held every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. via ZOOM.

For more information, contact Elder Dawania Quiett