Adult Sunday School Classes

This year, the Christian Education Team is moving into a new format for Adult Sunday School classes. Instead of having a set number of teachers who teach for the whole year, we have divided the year by quarters, enabling more topics to be offered and more members the opportunity to teach. As a class participant, we invite you to consider the class offerings for the year and not solely choose your class based on where you have attended in the past, but consider the various topics being offered that may be of interest to you. You might attend a class in one location in the fall and then decide to attend a class in another location during a different quarter. The CE Team encourages you to go where you are most comfortable. We are very excited about this new adventure, and hope you will be as well.

Fall Quarter Class Offerings

· Across the Ages: The Book of Isaiah may be familiar to most for its readings used in Christmas and Easter services. But it is much more than that. Isaiah’s message invites us to explore God’s personal character and develop deeper understanding of the living God. Please join the Across the Ages class in the Fellowship Hall Parlor for part one of a study of the book of Isaiah taught by Emma Doughty.

· Wisdom for Living— “Ecclesiastes, Job, and Proverbs” is a study from the Present Word curriculum of the Presbyterian Church (USA). This lecture class, led by Chappy Bradner, will hear what we today can glean from the Bible’s wisdom literature. This class meets in the Fellowship Hall.

· The NOOMA series is a series of challenging, thought-provoking, conversation-driving DVDs examining issues that face people today from a Christian perspective. Each week the class will watch a 15-minute DVD and be led in facilitated discussion around the topic. For more information, you may visit www.nooma.com. This class will be held in Room 210, located right outside the Fellowship Hall.

· The Life of Jesus Today is an engaging discussion of what Jesus’ life means for modern-day believers. Setting Jesus in his ancient context, this study examines many stories about Jesus’ life, including those that present Jesus as a teacher, a miracle worker, the crucified Messiah, the resurrected Lord, and the Son of God. Join the Young Adult Class, taught by Jim Boyd, for this exciting discussion. The class meets in Room 312, across from the church offices.

Winter Quarter Class Offerings

Winter Quarter classes begin on Sunday, December 7.   Please consider what class you would like to attend. 

 · Across the Ages: The Gospel of Matthew is the focus of this class. Please join the Across the Ages class in the Fellowship Hall Parlor for “The Interpretation Bible Study” series on the Gospel of Matthew, taught by Emma Doughty.

· “The Reformation for Armchair Theologians” is a study of the Reformation newly formed series “written by experts but for the nonexpert”. Laura Jamison and John Welker will lead us through an accurate, concise, and witty overview of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. This class meets in the Fellowship Hall.

· “Christ: Jesus Christ—A Portrait of God” from the Great Themes of the Bible Series is a study which “provides insight about God’s revelation in the person and work of Jesus Christ. It looks at Scripture portraits of Jesus as light, bread, living water, shepherd, authority, judge, way, truth, life, and true vine. In all sessions we can see that Jesus Christ, as the image of God, addresses the deepest needs of people.” Taught by Susan Bullard and James Bunge, this class will meet in Room 210.

· Set Free by God’s Grace—A Study of Galations focuses on Paul’s letter to the Galatians and the gift of grace he preaches therein. Jim Boyd and the Young Adult /Young at Heart class will be examining this study in Room 312.