Life University at FBC - Current Courses

Beginner HandbellsSundays - 5:00 p.m. (next to Choir Room on mezzanine) – Resumes 9/21 Come & learn to read music (if needed) and play the handbells! Contact Sheila Minor at 804.731.2437 with questions or to sign up


Golf - 9 Holes - Mondays, 3 pm at Fort Gregg-Adams; $25


Pickleball Tuesdays – 6:30 pm, Gym; For all ages and athletic abilities – come & learn to play – join the fun! 

Also, MOST Thursdays 9:30 a.m. (contact Gay Weston for more information)


Tuesdays beginning September 23rd – “The Chosen” Part 5 (room 112, across from Pastor Boggs’ office) 10:00 a.m.–noon OR 7:00-9:00 p.m. (morning session repeats same night) Participants will watch an episode then discuss implications & applications. Registration requested.


Thursday, September 25th – Medicare Basics – 11:00 a.m. (Dining Room) with Lunch to Follow Travis Lane with Virginia Insurance Advisors will review Medicare Basics including: - What to know when you turn 65 or if you are coming off a group plan - Different coverage options - Enrollment process Lunch will be provided after the presentation. Registration required by Sunday 9/21 for materials/meal preparation.


Monday, October 6th – International Cooking: Empanadas – 6:00 p.m. (Dining Room) Celeste Johnson is from Argentina and will be sharing one of her native foods with us. She’ll demonstrate how to cook empanadas and will give participants the recipe to take home. Class is free, but registration is required by Wednesday, October 1st


Monday, October 20th – Card Making with Donna Jones – 6:30 p.m. (Dining Room) Participants will make 2 autumn cards with a choice of greeting. All materials will be provided. Cost per person is $10. Paid registrations by Monday, October 13 at 3:00 p.m.


Saturday, October 11th – Bravenly Global – 10:00 a.m. (Dining Room) Learn how to unlock the power of nature with science backed products that can help support & enhance your well-being. Come and learn more! Hear how Bravenly Global products have improved the health of Diana and Mark Hughes and many others in different ways using the best of nature's bounty. Website: https://bravenlyglobal.com/meet-bravenly/ Class is free, but registration is required by Wednesday, October 8


Monday, November 3rd – International Cooking: Italian Meatballs – 6:00 p.m. (Dining Room) Join Bobby Johnson as he demonstrates how to make Italian meatballs. Participants will get a copy of his delicious recipe to take home with them. Class is free, but registration is required by Wednesday, October 29th

 

Saturday, November 22nd – Flower Arranging Class – 11:00 a.m. (Dining Room) Join floral designer Mary Boos to make a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece to take home. All ages welcome -$10 per participant. Registration & payment due by Monday, November 17th at noon.

 

Every 5th Sunday beginning November 2025 – “FBC at a Glance” – 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Room 123) Geared toward newcomers to FBC who want to know more about our church. Facilitated by Pastor Boggs.

 

More classes to be announced soon! Be on the lookout for: International Cooking,  Walk Through the Bible in 2 Hours,  Cookies and Crafts,  Bread Making,  Wreath Making, Informational Session to gauge interest on a trip in 2026 to the ARK in Kentucky, and trip to see “Joshua” at Sight and Sound Theater in June 2026

 

Contact the church office for more information on any course:  804-458-2752 or email:  info@fbchopewell.church