Fall Quarter Sign-Ups

Life Groups: Build meaningful relationships with Jesus at the center. Over thirty groups meet throughout the week in Lexington, Nicholasville, Wilmore, and Versailles. See a list of groups and sign up now.

Women’s Ministry: Participate in one of the many groups and events available this quarter! Learn more.

Men’s Ministry: Connect with the men of FAC throughout the week, at their monthly service breakfast, or through a conference or retreat. Learn more.

Acts 1:8 Teams: Help us respond more efficiently and effectively as we serve our local and cross-cultural partners. Learn more.

For more, check out the latest issue of Engage Magazine!

This Sunday

It’s Your Move

Our Lead Pastor Paul Smith will bring a message from 1 Peter 2:4-12 as we begin our new series It’s Your Move.

9:30am

Open Word

Family Life Center Room 203-204

This long-standing class is centered around an in-depth study of a book of the Bible and taught by a team of teachers. On August 31, they will begin a study in Hebrews. Learn more.

Young Marrieds and Growing Families

Dining Room

This class is aimed at helping those in this season of their lives with biblical teaching and community. Learn more.

11:00am

Wired for Community

Gym

This is an orientation for all Life Group leaders and those exploring the possibility of starting a group in the fall. We will reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces where people can build meaningful relationships with Jesus at the center. Time will be divided into three blocks, with attention to each of FAC’s movements (UP, IN, and OUT) and how these elements are also found in healthy small groups.

There will be an identical meeting next Sunday, August 24; you only need to attend one. Childcare will not be needed as Sunday Next Gen programing runs concurrently. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

Deeper Walk

Dining Room

Pursue spiritual maturity and claim the spiritual freedom afforded you in your relationship with Christ. Learn more.

Deeper Walk is discussing The Soul Care Leader: Healthy Living and Leading by Dr. Rob Reimer. All are welcome to attend!

Upcoming Events

This Week

Men’s Ministry Bible Study

Monday at 5:30pm

We are journeying through the book of Ephesians and would love for you to join us. We will be going through one chapter a week, so you can jump in and out at any time and still keep yourself up-to-date. Sign up now.

Vertical

Monday at 6:45pm

This powerful time of corporate prayer happens every week as we intercede for our church, community, and world. Learn more.

MomGroup Pre-Launch Park Date

Tuesday at 9:30am

Join the MomGroup leaders at Harrods Hill Park in Lexington to learn more about MomGroup. Children welcome; snacks and drinks will be provided. No need to register! Full registration for MomGroup will open in August.

Men’s Mid(ish) Week

Thursday at 6:30am

Our Men’s Ministry meets weekly to enjoy a delicious breakfast, share about our lives, and study the Scriptures as we grow together in community as followers of Jesus Christ. Sign up now.

GriefShare

Thursday at 6:30pm

GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Over 11 weeks ending November 6, you’ll find relief and comfort as you learn what to expect in the days ahead and how to navigate your personal grief process. Please contact Kensi Duszynski if you have any questions.

Men’s Ministry Freedom Group

Thursday at 6:30pm

The purpose of this new group is to help each other walk in freedom from anything that keeps us from living the life that Jesus purchased for us on the cross. We will meet in room 203 and 204. Please enter through the main entrance. Sign up now.

Young Professionals

Thursday at 7:00pm

The Young Professionals group meets weekly on Thursdays in homegroups (resuming this fall) throughout the area and once a month in a large group. We share a meal and dive deeper into what it looks like to follow Jesus. Sign up now.

Coming Up

Grandparenting and Parenting Together Seminar

Saturday, August 30 from 8:30am to 12:00pm

Grandparents often play a unique role in the lives of their grandchildren. According to recent studies, partnership between parents and grandparents is increasingly critical for intergenerational discipleship and helping kids persist in their faith. Sign up for this live interactive seminar led by David Wheeler of Legacy Coalition to learn more.

A light breakfast will be served at 8:30am, and the seminar will get rolling promptly at 9:00am! The event costs $10 ($15 for couples).

Women’s Ministry Fall Kickoff

Sunday, September 14 at 6:30pm

Help us start the fall quarter with an evening of worship, fellowship, information, and prayer! We’ll hear from a leader from each individual Women’s Ministry area to shed some light on what is coming, how you can participate, and how we can pray. We hope to see you there!

Next Gen Ministries

Hiring Paid Childcare Workers

We are currently hiring paid childcare workers! Pay is $15 an hour for adults and $13 an hour for high school students. Check out what shifts we are hiring for and contact Hannah Meredith with any questions.

College Welcome Back

Wednesday, September 3 at 7:00pm

College students, come learn when, why, where, and how we will do College Ministry this year. We have students from lots of colleges and universities—UK, Transy, AU, BCTC, and more. We can’t wait to help you connect with us and each other!

Announce­ments

Help Us Make Space this Fall

I’m Going Lower

Our Lower Auditorium Chapel has become a beloved and integral part of our Sunday morning worship experience at 9:30 and 11:00. We want this space to be just as engaged as the Sanctuary—singing, connecting, listening, and responding. We have added prayer benches to the front, a small coffee station, praise packs for kids, and are planning a dedicated Guest Services team starting this fall.

We need 100 more people to commit to regularly worshipping in the Lower Auditorium Chapel during the school year to help make space in the Sanctuary. Would you be willing to Go Lower as we welcome so many this coming fall?

I’m Going Last

Launched in August of 2024, our 12:30 service has become an engaged and vibrant community. With our space constraints at 9:30 and 11:00, we need another 100 people to join the 70 people who attended our identical 12:30 service regularly last year.

Our 12:30 service started up again on August 10. Would you be willing to Go Last to help us create more space in our Sanctuary and parking lots at our other service times?

Willing to Walk

Another way you can serve our visitors, families with children, and those with limited mobility is by parking in our back lot. Pick up a Willing to Walk hanger at Guest Services, hang it on your rearview mirror, and our Parking Team will know to send you to the back lot.

Helpful Links

• New? Have a prayer request? Connect with us.
• Check out RightNow Media, a free library of faith-based videos and Bible studies.
• Miss a sermon? Subscribe to our sermon podcast on iOS or Android.
• Listen to your favorite worship songs all week on Spotify.