Bible Studies, Classes & Presentations

Below is a list of our Bible Studies, Classes and Presentations. Most of these are also posted as Events on our Facebook Page, where you can get more details and can add it to your calendar so you can get a reminder. You can also share these with friends, non-members are always welcome to join us! If no specific location is mentioned, these typically take place at the church in the fellowship hall.

CURRENT & UPCOMING BIBLE STUDIES

BIBLE STUDY NAME/GROUPTIMING/LOCATIONIMPORTANT LINKS & ADDITIONAL INFO
Men’s Ministry
Contact: Pastor Jess Joles

Every other Thursday at 8:15pm, Location: Typically held at the parsonage, but subject to change (contact Pastor Jess for current location.)

1st meeting of the season will be on Thursday, Oct 12th at the parsonage.
WINTER STUDY 2025
Contact: Wendy Anderson or Liza Whitehead


“Name Above All Names” by Alistair Begg & Sinclair Ferguson
This is an at-home/remote study consisting of 7 lessons (Seven aspects of Christ’s incomparable character).
There will be two in-person meet ups at the church, weather permitting, on
Thursday, Jan 30th @ 6:30PM & Feb 20th @ 6:30 PM
* Books & study guides now available!

Meetup #1 will cover chapters 1-4

Meetup #2 will cover chapters 5-7, plus concluding celebration.
SPRING STUDY 2024
Contact: Wendy Anderson or Liza Whitehead

“The Word of the Lord – Seeing Jesus in
the Prophets”
by Nancy Guthrie

* Last 5 Chapters Only
Thursday evenings
May 2nd through May 30th
6:30 to 8:30 PM,
Fellowship Hall, Potluck
We will be covering the last 5 chapters. We’ll discover a fresh perspective of Jesus as the fulfillment of all scripture. Free books and sign-up sheets are available at the front of our worship space.
Clarifying the Bible Seminar by Mitch MaherSaturday April 27th 2-5pm
Fellowship Hall
If you missed this study and are interested in obtaining a copy of the materials to do it on your own at home, please contact Liza Whitehead or the church office.
SUMMER STUDY 2024
Contact: Wendy Anderson or Liza Whitehead

“The Chosen” Video/Workbook Series – 1st Season
Starts in June,
Discussion on August 8th at Liza Whitehead’s House
Workbook study. Participants will watch videos on their own at their convenience. Liza will inform those who sign up how to access the videos. Workbooks are available at the front of the church. Group will meet at the Whitehead residence to answer questions and discuss together.
FALL STUDY 2024
Contact: Wendy Anderson or Liza Whitehead

“War Room” Prayer Study
Thursday evenings
Sept 12th through Oct 17th
6:30 to 8:30 PM,
Fellowship Hall, Potluck
Based on the Kendricks Bros movie. We will view the movie together on Sept 12th, Then the study sessions will run through October 17th
ADVENT STUDY 2024
Contact: Wendy Anderson or Liza Whitehead


“Why The Nativity? Compelling Reasons We Celebrate the Birth of Jesus” by David Jeremiah
Thursday evenings
Nov 7th through Dec 19*
6:30 to 8:30 PM,
Fellowship Hall, Potluck
*No meeting on Thanksgiving, Nov 28th.
Workbooks now available at the front of the sanctuary.

2024 Cookie Walk Update

BFCC we will not be hosting our famous cookie walk this year. News got you down? Don’t fret, we have some other options to offer…

If you’re still looking to get your Christmas cookie baking on, we welcome you to bake your heart out and bring your delicious treats to church during fellowship time any Sunday during December for all to enjoy! Any extras will get packaged up and sent home with those in attendance and/or brought to our community’s first responders who do so much to ensure our safety each and every day.

Please feel free to reach out to Shannon Spence and/or Judy Monarca if you would like to take the lead on organizing other events/gatherings that promote our mission and spread love and joy this Advent season (or any other time of year). We welcome new ideas and leaders to make the magic happen!

OUTREACH: Christmas Giving Tree

BFCC’s Giving Tree will be available starting November 17th!

Grab a tag, go shopping, & help make a Christmas wish come true!?

All donations must be delivered to the church UNWRAPPED no later than? Sunday, December 8th.?

Any questions? Contact Wendy Hopkinson or Johanna Fitzpatrick?

Church Membership Classes (3-part Series) & Membership Sunday

Have you ever wondered, “What is church membership? Does it really matter? Is it biblical?” If you are interested, have questions about church membership in general, or even here at BFCC, we encourage you to attend our church membership classes.

First Class on Sunday, September 29th, following church services and fellowship.

There are a total of 3 classes where we cover the ins and outs of church membership. Please RSVP to Pastor Jess so that we can make enough materials

  • Class #1 (September 29th): Lunch and Q & A
  • Class #2 (TBD): Discuss I Am A Church Member*
  • Class #3 (TBD): Discuss I Believe*
    *2nd & 3rd class timing TBD based on enrollment.

Join us on Sunday, November 24th as we welcome our newest members into the congregation, then stay afterwards for Fellowship as we celebrate & break bread together and praise God for his many blessings?! Check out our SignUp central page if you’d like to bring something to contribute to our fellowship celebration.

Fresh Food Outreach

Attention Beacon Falls Residents! BFCC is loving our neighbors in need #becauseJesus

Need Help? Please contact Johanna Fitzpatrick 203-578-0658 or johanna.e.fitzpatrick@gmail.com to request groceries.

Want to Give Help? You can send a check made out to “BFCC” to 69 Wolfe Ave, Beacon Falls, CT 06403. Or give online @ http://beaconfallscongregational.org/site/giving/ Either way, please be sure to note “FRESH FOOD OUTREACH” in the memo so the funds get to the right place.

Lasagna Love

Need a hand with dinner? Beacon Falls families will taste & see that the Lord is good when they receive a free delicious lasagna from BFCC!   We’ll deliver this ultimate comfort food to any Beacon Falls resident for any reason. You can request a lasagna HERE.

Want to help out? We gather once per month (usually on the 2nd Tuesday evening) to lovingly prepare & freeze a LARGE batch of lasagnas. If you’d like to donate ingredients (or funds to buy the ingredients) or volunteer your time in helping us prepare or deliver, you can visit our SignUp Central page, scroll down to the “SEEKING DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS” section and look for this progam’s SignUp genius link there. You may also contact our Admin in the church office via phone or email. 

The Lasagna Love Program’s mission is simple: feed families, spread kindness, strengthen communities. Questions on our local program at BFCC?  Contact Joann Overby or Liza Whitehead.  For more information on this program, check out their website: https://lasagnalove.org/