Adult Faith Formation Opportunities
Cornerstone Class
Sundays, 10am | Room 203 - In Person and Zoom
You are invited to join our study entitled Discussing Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis' greatest book, continuing through January 21 with the Cornerstone Class. As part of the study, Cornerstone hosted Dr. Hal Poe, C.S. Lewis scholar and author on Sunday, January 7. Click HERE to view a recording of Dr. Poe’s presentation.
Beginning Sunday, February 4, Cornerstone class will begin Adam Hamilton’s, John: The Gospel of Light and Life. Facilitators: Wilson Davis, Jim Gale and Craig Siler.
Gateway Class
Sundays, 9am | in person and Zoom
This class will follow the lectionary scripture passages from Feasting on the Word. Facilitated by Mary Eagle, Dave Lumpkin, John Robinson.
The Gathering: Parents of Children and Younger Youth
Sundays, 10am | Room 103
The Gathering will use Rachel Held Evan’s video series, A New Family: Opening the Doors of the Church beginning on Sunday, January 14.
PEEPS (Parents Exploring and Engaging in Practical Faith & Service)
Sundays, 10am | Library
PEEPS (parents of older youth and empty nesters) will conclude their study of Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead and will be discussing upcoming plans.
Sunday Conversations
Sundays, 10am | Chapel
Sunday Conversations will have sermon-based conversation on the topics of Crossroads: Moments that Change Your Life beginning January 14.
Tuesday Morning Book Study
On Tuesday, April 9 at 7am, this group will begin a new book discussion; The Kingdom, The Power and the Glory - American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta . All are welcome. For more information contact Lita Swanson (litaswanson2@gmail.com).
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Weekly and monthly groups meet to knit prayer shawls for those who need them. New knitters at all skill levels are welcome!
Weekly Group | Wednesdays | 6-7pm | Library
Monthly Group | Second Wednesdays | 9-10am | Library
Womens’ Studies - Fall 2023
Circles: 2nd Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm (Contact Lu Johnson or Daphne Haverkamp)
2nd Wednesday mornings, 10am (Contact Liz Pearson) Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke-Acts, By Olive Mahabir. Within the pages of this study, Olive Mahabir invites you to consider Jesus and Jesus’ disciples who shared the Good News through sacred encounters with everyday people. The Gospel According to Luke and the book of the Acts of the Apostles, or Luke-Acts, “one story in two parts,” demonstrate the unfolding of God’s redemptive purposes in human history and present a distinctive perspective on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Written by Luke, a physician and traveling companion of Paul, the message to the early Christian community (and to us) is radical, inclusive, and hope-filled.
Thirsty Thursday Study, Begins Thursday, , 9:30am (Contacts Martha Siler,Sheri DuPuis or Irene Linford
Prayer: Does It Make A Difference by Philip Yancey. Polls reveal that 90 percent of people pray. Yet prayer, which should be the most nourishing and uplifting time of the believer's day, can also be frustrating, confusing, and fraught with mystery.
Writing as a fellow pilgrim, bestselling author Philip Yancey probes such questions as:
· Is God listening?
· Why should God care about me?
· If God knows everything, what's the point of prayer?
· Why do answers to prayer seem so inconsistent?
· Why does God sometimes seem close and sometimes seem far away?
· How can I make prayer more satisfying?
In this powerful read, Yancey tackles the tough questions and, in the process, comes up with a fresh new approach to this timeless topic. "I have learned to pray as a privilege, not a duty," he says, and he invites you to join him on this all-important journey.
S’mores Bible Study, Begins Thursday, September 14, 9:30am (Contact Betsy Weaver or Sarah Kearney)
Beautiful Word: Romans - Living With Clarity by Jada Edwards. Romans shows us the power of the gospel to bring clarity to everyday life. It shows us how to love, how to resolve conflict, when to speak, and when to remain quiet. By diving into this beautiful book, you'll discover the great gifts of the gospel-the forgiveness of sin, the removal of guilt, the promise of salvation, the wonder of grace, the strength of forgiveness, the power of the resurrection, and the guide for walking with greater clarity through life.
Explorers of Faith Bible Study, Beginning Thursday September 7, 11am via Zoom (Contact Julie Van Wyk or Daphne Haverkamp)
Isaiah (Interpretation Bible Studies) by Gary W. Light. Many of the verses of Isaiah are familiar to us as beloved passages we read and sing each Christmas and Easter season. But Isaiah is more than just a holiday reading. Isaiah speaks of God's relationship to the prophet, the people, the kings, and the servant. Isaiah's message invites us to explore God's personal character and develop a deeper understanding of the living God, the Holy One of Israel.