Do you want to learn techniques for interpreting the Bible? Join Rolana Smith and Jeff Louie for this five-week study methods class. Sundays, August 25 – September 22.

Has our summer preaching series encouraged you to go deeper in the Psalms? Learn more about the rich collection of laments, praises, and poetry of the Psalms with Jeff Louie. Sundays, August 25 – September 22.

Our theme for the retreat is Living Community.

Church is much more than a building or a Sunday worship service. Church is the community of faith through which God forms and transforms all believers, regardless of age, to become more like Jesus. It takes a church to raise a follower of Jesus, and together, we are that church. Our speaker, Charlie Broxton, will help us learn more about what it looks like to be a vital part of this kind of life-changing community.

Our speaker

This year our guest speaker will be Charlie Broxton who is the Pastor to Emerging Generations of First Presbyterian Church in Visalia. Charlie is currently completing a doctorate with an emphasis on ministry to emerging generations. He preached at PBC on July 21 as part of our “Songs of the Soul” series (pbc.org/messages/satisfied/).

About the retreat

The Fall Retreat is for the whole PBC family: children, youth, adults, single, and married. The retreat offers an opportunity to learn together, to worship together, and to connect with others in a deeper way. In addition to excellent teaching and worship, the retreat will feature age-appropriate teaching, games, and activities for children, including a jump house. The possibilities for Saturday afternoon free time include a zip line, a ropes course, hiking, and swimming. Childcare and classes will be provided for children up to fourth grade during the teaching sessions.

Registration begins August 25