Thursdays, October 1 - November 12 | 9:30 - 11 am | Room 202
Join Pastor Emily and Director of Children’s Ministry Outreach Amanda Wallace in a fall bible study. Childcare is provided with registration. This is open to all moms.
Momma's Bible Study
Westbank Women Bible Study
Wednesdays | Beginning Sept 16 | 10 am | Parlor
This welcoming group of women invite you to join them this fall as they begin a study by Jennifer Cowart called Thrive. For more information contact Christy Engemoen, Christyengemoen@gmail.com.
Happy to Be Presbyterian Class with Pastor Al
Sundays | Beginning September 13 | 9:45 am | Room 205
Join this class for middle aged adults with Dr. Al Krummenacher.
What makes Presbyterians unique?
Where did we come from, and where are we headed?
Join Pastor Al for an engaging study and conversation about our denomination’s history, identity, and future. Pastor Emily will back up the conversation with additional perspective and help connect the discussion to life at WHPC.
Sunday Morning Bible Class with Dr. Chris Knepp
Sunday Morning Bible Class with Rev. Chris Knepp
Sundays | Beginning September 13| 9:45 am | Room 200
Rev. Chris Knepp will begin the semester by exploring three Old Testament prophets: Amos, Hosea, and Micah. Come ready to learn, reflect, and be inspired by ancient wisdom that still speaks
powerfully to our lives today.
Full House Family Class: Tools for Family Life presented by Ellen Johnson, MA, LPC
Sundays | Beginning September 13| 9:45 am | Downstairs Room 109
This class will be presented by Ellen Johnson, a licensed counselor and founder of Decades Counseling, an Austin-based practice serving individuals, couples, and families. Working from a faith-informed, trauma-sensitive framework, Ellen brings both clinical expertise and genuine warmth to the families she serves. WHPC holds a special place in Ellen’s story—her very first job was with our youth ministry! This class offers parents a welcoming place to connect, learn practical tools, and focus on what matters most in the parenting journey.
Prayer Path Class
Sundays | Beginning September 13 | 9:45 am | Chapel
Come explore a deeper relationship with God and a richer awareness of God’s presence in everyday life. This class will offer a gentle, welcoming space to be heard without judgment or problem-solving—a space where we can make room for the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Each week, we will discuss meaningful readings and authors on the spiritual life, share together, and practice prayer. Everyone is welcome!
Thursday Women's Bible Study
Begins Thursday, September 10 | 1 pm | Room 200
Join Pastor Emily in a 10-week study of 1 Samuel. We will explore how we can discern and trust the voice of God, what obedience looks like today, and following God when life is uncertain. This is a drop-in class with no homework.
Unshakable Hope Summer Adult Class
Sundays, Begins May 31 | 9:45 am | Room 200
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick” - Proverbs 13:12. A quick look at the world around us confirms the truth of this verse. People today are dying for a lack of hope. As a followers of Christ, we have a distinct advantage. Come learn about the firm foundation of God's promises as described by Max Lucado. Everyone is welcome.
The Hidden Christians of Japan
Sundays, August 9 & 16 | 9:45 am | Room 200
Join us for a special presentation exploring the remarkable story of Christianity in Japan. Together, we will trace the early missionary movement of the 16th century, the expulsion of priests and intense persecution of Christians in the 17th century, and the nearly 200 years when the church survived underground. We will discover how the faith of the “hidden Christians” endured and evolved, and how they reemerged when Japan reopened to outsiders in the 19th century.
Appointment with Destiny: Jesus Our Suffering Savior
Sundays, February 22 - March 29 | 9:45 am | Room 200
Join Chris Knepp and Al Krummenacher for a wonderful Lenten Bible study, diving into the Old Testament origins of Jesus' messianic ministry.
Christians in a World of Conflict Class
Sundays, January 11 to February 15 | 9:45 am | Parlor
Dr. Stacy Ikard, Senior Associate Pastor Dr. Karl Slaikeu, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized psychologist, mediator and negotiation expert Join Stacy and Karl for an in-depth look at the Apostle Paul and his struggle with church conflict in the region of Galatia in the early church. In this class, we will strive to understand the text and context of the book of Galatians, but we will also look at Paul's effectiveness as a peacemaker, and what can be learned and applied to our struggles and conflicts. At a time when division and hostility seem so very strong - in both church and society - this study is both timely and provocative!
Gratitude Project Small Group Study
The Great O's of Advent
Sundays, Nov 30, Dec 7, & Dec 14 | 9:45 am | Parlor
Come to learn about these special prayers traditionally sung the week before Christmas in many Christian traditions. These are petitions for the coming of hope into the world - all taken from the Book of Isaiah. Stacy Ikard and Anne Nabors will lead us as we study the Bible, listen to the music and consider the spiritual significance of these ancient yet very relevant prayers of longing.
Pastor's Class: Turning Points In Christian History
Join Al Krummenacher and Chris Knepp for exploration of the history of Christianity - and the major events that shaped the church of today.
Reason to Believe
Scripture calls us to honor Christ and be ready to explain the hope within us (1 Peter 3:15). In this ten-week series, we’ll explore key questions of the Christian faith—Jesus’ identity and resurrection, the existence of God, the Trinity, scripture’s reliability, and the problem of evil. We’ll also look at how faith is best defended through faithful living, learning from the lives of Polycarp, Father Damien, Maximilian Kolbe, and C.S. Lewis.
Pastor's Class
The Holy Invitation of Growing Older
Lunch & Learn | The Gift of Aging
Lunch & Learn | Long Distance Care-Giving
Stories of Hope & Healing
Sundays, Beginning January 26 | 9:45 am | Parlor
Building on our theme for 2025 – Health and Wholeness, our adult bible study class will kick off a 6 week series, Stories of Hope and Healing. This pastor-led class takes a deep dive into stories of healing from our gospels and Hebrew Scripture. We will delve into the cultural and historical contexts of these stories and discern together how they continue to guide our lives and the life of the Church.
