Coffee, Conversation & Community

📅 Time: Sundays at 9:30 AM

📍 Location: Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, Room 222

📧 Contact: Elan at 812-327-9567 or elan@ifmusa.org (for more info or ride requests)

When was the last time you thought about life’s big questions? 

In the busyness of everyday life, it’s easy to miss the big picture. That’s why International Coffee Hour exists—a time and space to slow down, connect, and explore life’s most important questions together. 

At International Coffee Hour, we gather and form small groups to have meaningful discussions about life’s purpose, relationships, and faith over coffee, tea, and breakfast. Together, we explore the Bible’s message, share ideas, and encourage each other to grow both individually and as a community. Our participants come from diverse backgrounds, including international students, internationals who have lived in the U.S. for many years, and Americans. This mix of cultures and experiences creates a unique space filled with rich perspectives.

A Space for Everyone: Believers, Seekers, and the Curious

International Coffee Hour is a space where everyone is welcome—whether you’re a believer firmly grounded in your faith, a seeker searching for answers, or someone simply curious about the Bible and its message. For believers, it’s an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Scripture and engage in thoughtful conversations with people from diverse backgrounds. For seekers, it’s a safe and welcoming environment to explore life’s big questions, wrestle with doubts, and discover what faith might mean for you. And if you’re just curious, this is a relaxed setting to learn more about the Bible, hear different perspectives, and share your own thoughts.

No matter where you are on your journey, you’ll find a supportive community ready to listen, discuss, and grow together. This shared exploration makes International Coffee Hour a unique and enriching experience for all who attend.

Alpha

Alpha is an interactive discussion series that freely explores the basics of the Christian
faith. It is a 12-week series that includes a short video talk and a discussion at the end where
you can share your thoughts. Alpha really is for anyone who’s curious. The talks are
designed to encourage conversation and explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly,
honest, and informal environment. Alpha is for people of all cultural and religious
backgrounds.

Topics Schedule
Aug 24 – Is there More to Life than this?
Aug 31 – Jesus: Who Is He?
Sep 7 – Cross: Why Did Jesus Die?
Sep 14 – Faith: How Can I Have Faith?
Sep 21 – Prayer: Why and How Do I Pray?
Sep 28 – Bible: Why and How Do I Read the Bible?
Oct 5 – Guidance: How Does God Guide Us?
Oct 12 – Spirit: Who is the Holy Spirit?
Oct 19 – Spirit: What does the Holy Spirt do?
Oct 26 – Evil: How Can I Resist Evil?
Nov 2 – Telling Others: Why and How Should I Tell Others?
Nov 9 – Church: What About Church?

International Coffee Hour is an opportunity for internationals to connect with other internationals and Americans & to explore the message of the Bible together. Learn more about the Bible, Christianity, and Jesus. Join us for a time of refreshments, socializing & discussing the Bible in a relaxed atmosphere

You are welcome to invite your friends and new students to Coffee Hour. 

Need a ride?
Contact Elan at 812-327-9567 or elan@ifmusa.org