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We
offer opportunities for education
and ministry to suit a wide-range of
interests.
Recent adult Sunday school
offerings, for example, have
included a Quaker meditation group
that meets in the
Peace
Garden
,
a group studying faith and
literature, a contemporary issues
class, a class studying the Four
Faces of Jesus, and a class
using Smyth & Helwys curriculum
materials.
Other
educational opportunities include
Wednesday night seminars, women’s
Bible study, special speakers, city
wide special services, and a variety
of retreat opportunities throughout
the year.
We
endeavor to meet the needs of our
families in times of celebration and
concern through Care Groups and
various support and prayer groups.
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Soulfriends
What:
a gathering of individuals
on a spiritual journey,
led by Judy Prather. The
book, Saint Benedict on
the Freeway: A Rule of
Life for the 21st Century,
by Corinne Ware, will
serve as a resource
(available in church
office).
When: 4:30-5:30pm,
first and third Sundays of
the month
Where: church
library |
| Wednesday
night supper is a regular time for
treasured fellowship, and we also
hold a variety of fellowship and
social activities throughout the
year. |
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Adult
Sunday School Classes
The
Bereshith Class
follows a conversational approach to
Bible study and fellowship, caring
for one another and enjoying
occasional Sunday lunches. The
Sunday conversation often begins
with biblical texts appropriate for
the current season of the liturgical
year. Come and join the discussion.
Bill Bellinger is the teacher. Room
206
The
College Class, taught by Tom Hanks, discusses questions its members think
would be worth discussing. They meet
for conversation over doughnuts and
orange juice.
Special activities for 2003-04
include a film series and a
camping-out retreat.
Room 205
The
Jesse Derrick Class
has no designated teacher. Members
discuss current events (church,
city, nation, world, religious,
political, social, racial, economic)
with no limit to subject matter.
Room 208
The Faith in Literature Class
reads short stories, books, and
other literature as a way of
"listening for God" from a
different perspective. Diana Vitanza
is the leader.
Room 202
The Philia Class, taught by
Mary Louise Baker, is a women's
class that uses a Smyth & Helwys
curriculum as a basis for Bible
study. The lesson follows a
time of sharing.
Room 209
The
Koinonia Class
– shares the teaching among
members of the class, discussing
issues and questions about the spiritual
journey. Room 204
The
Friends Class
- Skip Londos leads conversation and
silent meditation for those who
appreciate the Quaker tradition.
Weather permitting, the group
meets in the Peace
Garden
.
The
Connections Class - Taught by Don
and Kristi Sorelle, this class draws from Beth
Moore's Bible studies, including
study guides and videos.
Room 101
