Sunday School
As people of faith we are always growing in our knowledge and sense of what it means to follow in Jesus steps and live faithfully with God. Opportunities for growth and education are important for children, youth, and adults. Sunday School meets from the weekend after Labor Day through the Sunday before Memorial Day.
Classes for children and youth (and their parents) begin at 10:00 a.m. and last for 45 minutes. Classes for Older Adults begin at 9:30 a.m. and last one hour. Following class, join us in the Gathering Place for a time of fellowship before worship at 11:00 a.m. Feel free to visit any of the classes!
Joyful Path – Age 4 through 6th Grade (Room 9)
A Joyful Path helps our children to become positive, spiritually aware participants in life. Published by the Center for Progressive Christianity, A Joyful Path invites children to explore Christian faith in an open and life affirming manner through interaction with scripture, holy writings, engaging activities, and weekly affirmations.
Generation Why: ages 7th through 12th Grade (Room 2)
Generation Why Bible Studies encourage today’s youth to raise tough questions and grapple with faith issues within the context of a supportive church community. The studies explore faith from an “alternative” perspective that values peace, service, bibilical study, and radical Christian discipleship. The language is straightforward, the issues reality-based.
ADULT CLASSES
All are welcome to join a class that speaks to their interests or spirit.
Gleaners: Rm. 6
Leader: Tom Deal
Conversations around topics in Christian history and theology. This group is for folks in their 70′s to early 80′s.
Wired Word: Library
The Wired Word is a stimulating adult Bible study based on current events. Each week takes an item from the news or current events and provides an opportunity to reflect on how our faith responds to or interacts with the concern. Through a mixture of scriptures, big questions, and discussion, the Wired Word encourages participants to consider how following Jesus puts them in touch with the wider world.
Turning up the Heat: Studies on the Passion of Jesus (from 2/26 through 4/1 in the Library)
Led by Jolinda Reddy. 9:30am-10:30am.
Passion – a loaded word that we associate with intense love, a compelling emotion, or a single-minded commitment. Its roots, however, mean “submission to suffering.” Nowhere do all those meanings converge as powerfully as they do in the final hours of Jesus’ life. Over six weeks, participants will discover how the story of Jesus’ journey to the cross reveals not only God’s passionate love for humanity, but also Jesus’ invitation to a life of servanthood and nonviolence.
