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Adult Education Classes on Sunday

At Westminster Presbyterian Church, we seek to nurture our members, at all stages in their faith journey, in ways that strengthen Biblical, spiritual and moral foundations and affirm what we believe as Reformed Christians. Throughout the adult education program, we work to cultivate an environment in which diversity is valued and different opinions are respectfully engaged.

 New Member Class - Room M-308

Classes are offered three times each year for new members: September, January, and May. These classes last 6-8 weeks and are provided to assist those who are exploring membership at Westminster. These classes can also provide an excellent refresher for members who seek to know the history of this particular church more fully, who want to brush up on their understanding of Reformed theology and worship, or who simply want to get to know the mission and members of Westminster more deeply. For more information, please contact Rita Fuson-Frazier Ritafusonfrazier@nashvillewpc.org in the church office 292.5526.

New Member Class Schedule
Winter: January 13 - February 24, 2008
Spring: March 11 - April 29, 2008

Methods for Joining the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

"The incarnation of God in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ gives to the church not only its mission but also its understanding of membership. One becomes an active member of the church through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and acceptance of his Lordship in all life. Baptism and a public profession of faith in Jesus as Lord are the visible signs of entrance into the active membership of the church" (PCUSA Book of Order, G-5.0100a). Individuals may become a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church by one of the following methods:

Profession of Faith:

A person who has never been a member of any Christian church, or who has been baptized but never offically "joined" a church, makes a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. If you have not been baptisted when you join Westminster, you will be baptised at that time.

Certificate of Transfer:

A person who is a member of some other Christian Church and wishes to unite with Westminster may request that the secretary write for her or his letter. If you signed a card expressing interest in membership at Westminster the membership secretary has already written for your church certificate.

Reaffirmation of Faith:

Some churches do not transfer members, including but not limited to the Church of Christ, the Baptist Church, and the Roman Catholic Church. A person who is a member of one of these churches an wishes to join Westminster will be asked to reaffirm his or her faith in Jesus Christ. No "rebaptism" is required.

Affiliate Membership:

A person who is a member of another Presbyterian church but who will only temporarily be in the Nashville area may use this category. An affiliate member is offically connected to Westminster for a period of one year while maintaining membership in her or his present church. The affiliate relationship may be renewed.

Adult Sunday School Classes

Mission of Adult Education:

At Westminster Presbyterian Church, we seek to nurture our members, at all stages of their faith journey, in ways that strengthen biblical, spiritual, and moral foundations and affirm what we believe as Reformed Christians.  Throughout the Adult Education program we work to cultivate an environment in which diversity is valued and different opinions are respectfully engaged.  Our Sunday morning classes are designed to be communities where members and visitors are invited to join the journey growing deeper in faith and fellowship.  Some classes are geared more for “age and stage” of life, while others are intentionally intergenerational.  During the year, special classes and speakers are arranged for the whole church to experience learning together.  All are welcomed to become part of what God is doing through the education ministry at Westminster.

2008 SUMMER ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

While the pace at Westminster shifts substantially during the summer, the Adult Education Committee believes there should still be opportunities for spiritual nurture. Most of our Sunday morning classes take the summer off, but we plan a program in Fellowship Hall where education, nurture, and fellowship happen every week. Our theme this summer is "Art and Soul" as we seek to discern God’s gracious call through movies, music, and mission. Below is a list of the weekly topics and teachers for Sunday morning while on the facing page are listed opportunities offered throughout the week.

7/6 Art & Soul #4: Hymn Sing; led by John Semingson.

7/13 Art & Soul #5: Youth Music Camp –"Francis the Poor Little Man of

God" based on the life of St. Francis of Assisi, children’s choirs.

7/20 General Assembly Overview: K.C Ptomey, Jr. and Elder Giles Caver.

7/27 Living Waters: Bill Kline provides an overview of mission work in Peru.

8/3 Art & Soul #6: John Semingson returns for another installment of "A Layperson’s Guide to Worship."

8/10 Art & Soul #7: John Semingson, "A Layperson’s Guide to Worship," part 2.

8/17 Tending God’s Tender Land: Rev. Doug Hunt, Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light.

8/24 Fall Preview of all Adult Classes: Guy Griffith facilitating.

8/31 Art & Soul #8 Movie: "Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy

Day Story" The remarkable witness of the great Roman Catholic Social

Reformer; Guy Griffith, facilitator.

OTHER SUMMER SUNDAY CLASSES:

Both the Good Samaritans Class and Young Adult Class plan to continue throughout the summer. The Good Samaritans Class meets in Goodpasture Hall for fellowship and Bible study based on The New International Lesson Annual September 2007 – August 2008 and is a lecture format. The Young Adults Class meets in M-310 and will view and discuss movies facilitated by various members of the class.

 
Summer Book Study
This year, Associate Pastor Guy D. Griffith will facilitate a discussion of Eugene Peterson’s Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading. The second of Peterson’s planned five-volume work on spiritual theology, Eat This Book challenges us to read the Scriptures on their own terms as God’s revelation. Class will begin on Thursday, June 5, and run through August 14, in the library. Copies of the book will be available Sunday in the Parlor and through the church office; cost is $15. Child care is available.

 

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Adult Bible Study - Room M-309 (Intergenerational)An intergenerational class, engaging in in-depth Bible study each week and exploring the larger contexts of the biblical story. A variety of teachers from the church and community lead this class and strive to make Bible study accessible to people at all stages of learning and faith development. 
 
Choir Class - Room M-306
This class will meet from from 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.  
The Choir Class will begin a study of Parker Palmer's The Active Life, facilitated by choir member, Ellen Anderson.
 
 Connections Class - M-110 (Empty Nesters)
Made up of a number of former adult classes. Connections seeks to provide relationships for those who are empty nesters. This class often "hosts" the month-long special studies that meeet periodically throughout the year.
 
 
 
Covenant Class - Fellowship Hall (Parents of Teens)
This class is primarily for parents of youth. Designed as a class to build fellowship among parents of teens. The curriculum runs from parenting issues to Bible study, to mission. The forma runs from lecture to samll group interaction.
  
 

Good Samaritans - Room - Goodpasture Hall  (Older Adults)
Using The Present Word Curriculum (CULS), the class gathers each week for coffee, favorite hymns, and Bible study with their teacher, Jim Hoyal. While class participants have studied together for years, older and younger members and visitors are welcome to join these Bible studies. 

Journey - Room M-112  (Intergenerational)
Using the discussion and sharing format, this class will focus on contemporary and biblical themes for couples and singles of all ages.  
 
  
Murdoch MacLeods - Room - M-305 (Men's Bible Study)
This class meets at 9:30am.
Named for a former pastor who helped lead the congregation to its current location, is for senior men who seek in-depth Bible study, world religions studies, and fellowship. 
Studying "Great Characters of the Bible" Led by Wilford Fuqua, Westminster member

New Member Class
 Winter: January 13-February 24, 2008
Spring: March 11-April 29, 2008
  
Search - Room M-311
Are you still looking for that Sunday school class where you might find others who share your concerns and questions? Feel too young for some classes and too old for others? Have questions or concerns about your faith that you're not sure how or where to raise? Looking for companions in the journey of faith? The Search Class is a small group that, although always forcused on a theological theme, consists of much group discussion and gentle leadership around the theme. Led by Joan Schleicher; all ages welcome. Topics are often listed in the newsletter, and some mornings simply emerge from the interaction of the participants. 
 
Tweeners - E-287
  If your children are in the “pre-teen” years of adolescence (generally 8-12) or if you are “in between” usual age and stage groupings, this class is for you. The focus of the class is topical ranging from traditional Bible study and spiritual nurture to issues around family balance, the role of sports, and the impact of culture.Quarterly fellowship opportunities and service options are also being planned. Planning team members include Jane and Robert Avinger, Stephanie and Joel Galanter, Margaret and Matt Ikard, Anne and Jim Jenkins, Myrna and Marc Messier, Devereaux and Gordon Pollock, Wendy and Justin Smith, Patrice and Mike Stockoff, Lisa and Mark Wallace, Shelby and Josh Wheliss. The class will meet in room E-287 close to the stairs leading up to the elementary wing.
 
Young Adult Class - M-307
 A community for the “college and career” crowd where singles and newly married can learn, grow, serve and care for one another. In addition to Sunday mornings, monthly off-site gatherings provide opportunities for fun and fellowship. A fall retreat is being planned. Andy Kramer, call coordinator.
                     
Young Families - Room M-111
 If you have young children (infant-elementary) no matter how ole you are, come join this group for regular social events, many for the whole family and some just for grown-up nights out. Many parents have children in Westminster’s Toddlers and Twos program and/or Westminster Kindergarten.