AriseU Workshops are in-person training and equipping events. These workshops typically focus on an aspect of biblical discipleship, including marriage, parenting, finances, prayer, technology, scripture reading, sexuality, and more.
Upcoming Workshops
Four Principles for a Positive Marriage (Eric McPherson)
Sunday, January 5th at 1pm
Join us for a fun, short, and interactive marriage seminar based on the research of Dr. John Gottman hosted by Eric McPherson from Christian Family Services. Eric has studied marriage for over 50 years and explores four principles for successful marriage and how they align with scripture. The information is practical and simple to understand, but as always, harder to implement because we all struggle in marriage. Come on out and find out how to do it better!
Finances 101 (Pastor Buck)
Sunday, February 9th at 1pm
Join Pastor Buck as he walks us through tools and tips for saving, giving, and spending wisely and honoring God with how we think about and spend money.
Entertaining Ourselves to Death
Sunday, March 16th at Noon
Have you ever stopped to think about how the role that entertainment, sports, and screens play in your life? Have you ever considered how entertainment affects our view of God, the world, and ourselves? In this workshop, we’ll explore ways to interact with entertainment in ways that love God and love our neighbors.
Sensory Sunday (Kathie Muller)
Sunday, April 6th at 1pm
How can the church love those with special needs? How can the church better support families with special needs kids? Join Arise Special Needs ministry leader Kathie Muller as we discuss these questions and more.
The History of the Bible
Sunday, May 4th at 1pm
Where did the Bible come from? And how did it come to look like it does today? Explore these questions (and so much more) as we walk through the history of the Bible together.
Journeying through Grief
Sunday, June 8th at Noon
Whether we’re grieving the loss of a loved one or some other heartbreak, grief sucks. In this workshop, we’ll explore grief, the process of health grieving, and discuss some tools and tips for your journey through grief.
The Synoptic Problem
Sunday, July 20th at Noon
If you’ve ever read the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, chances are that you’ve noticed some similarities. In this workshop, we’ll explore the question of why these accounts of Jesus life are so very similar—and why they’re different in some key ways.
Flash Theology: A Quick intro to the Study of Theology
Sunday, August 24th at Noon
Theology can feel complex and challenging. But it doesn’t have to be. In this workshop, we’ll discuss what theology is, the various kinds of theological inquiry, and how everyone following Jesus can be a good theologian.
Building Better Mental Health
Sunday, September 14th at Noon
How can we survive in a world of uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and stress? Join us as learn tools and strategies for experiencing better mental health together.
Bible Journaling (Pastor Kelsey)
Friday, October 10th at 6pm
Looking for fresh ways to read your Bible? Wondering how you can creatively experience Scripture? Hoping for a dynamic encounter with the messages of the Bible? Join Pastor Kelsey for an evening of Bible journaling and experience the Scriptures like never before.
Even More Tools for Bible Reading
Sunday, November 16th at Noon
We've all heard that reading the Bible is important. But how do we go from reading a verse-a-day on an app to really digging into and understanding the Scriptures for ourselves? At this workshop, we'll introduce a variety of tools and approaches that can help you read the Bible with fresh eyes.
2026 schedule forthcoming
