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Current Classes for Adults
New! PHILIPPIANS AND GALATIANS
March 24 - May 19 | Phifer Library | to be led by John Galbraith
The letters to the Philippian and Galatian congregations illustrate the passion and intensity of Paul's writing. Together these letters provide a compelling portrait of a theologian and social critic of rare power and insight whose legacy continues today to spark heated debate. If we can catch even a little of Paul's vision, we are likely to be transformed. We may find ourselves called, like Paul himself, to a fresh vision of what God is doing in the world and to participation in the crucified body of Christ. Class recordings will be posted following each session.
This coming Sunday' class, "Joy and Thanksgiving for the Philippine Congregation" will be led by Janet Bean.
LENTEN SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
February 18- March 24 | Land Building Riverside Room
The 40 days of Lent are a time for self-reflection, personal growth, and spiritual pilgrimage. In this class on Sunday mornings we have been discussing different practices and pilgrimages, and during the week we have undertaken walking pilgrimages. Click here for the recording of this past Sunday's class on the practice of labyrinth walking, led by Sarah Chancellor-Watson.
This coming Sunday, the class topic will be the tradition of Good Friday walking pilgrimages in New Orleans, led by Miriam Hollar. There will be an optional pilgrimage next Friday, March 29. See "Good Friday Walking Pilgrimage" announcement above for details.
THE SECULOSITY OF MARRIAGE & PARENTING
January 7 - March 24 | 2nd floor conference room | to be led by Tyler Wheeler
Statistics show that fewer and fewer Americans are attending church, but author David Zahl argues that we are in fact more religious than ever. Using his funny and insightful book, Seculosity, we have been digging deeper into three of the areas that can consume us as adults - Busyness, Relationships, and Parenting – and learn what to do about it.
This coming Sunday's class will be led by Tyler Wheeler.
For the recording of this past Sunday's Gospel of Matthew class, click here.
New Classes Beginning April 7
CALLED AS PARTNERS IN CHRIST'S SERVICE
April 7 - April 28 | Land Building Riverside Room
Jesus tells us the greatest commandment is to “love God with our whole heart, soul, body, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.” Our faith is one that is not merely an intellectual or personal spiritual pursuit, but one that encompasses our whole lives and influences the ways in which we interact with others and the world. Join us as we further explore what it means to follow Christ into this call of service to others. We’ll explore the theological and scriptural underpinnings of discipleship, mission, ministry, and the Church. We will be discussing current “best practices” of mission and how together we can make the greatest impact on our community.
DEVOTIONALS FOR A "GOOD ENOUGH" LIFE
April 7 - April 28 | 2nd foor conference room
Over the past few weeks, we have explored the human compulsion to consistently “measure up” in our careers, relationships, parenting, and more through David Zahl’s book Seculosity. To close the semester, we will shift our discussion from the search for “enoughness” to spiritual reflections on living a “good enough” life. Using devotionals from Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie’s book Good Enough, we will discuss embracing a life of faith, honesty, and interdependence in a world that celebrates endless progress.
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