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Adult Education
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 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 welcome to become part of what God is doing through the education ministry at Westminster.
Class Offerings (Sundays at 9:45 a.m.)
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Sunday, June 23 Connections: The Connections class is invited to join other classes this week.Covenant: "The Life of Pi" Led by Sue Tully Trout, Fellowship Hall. In a Word: The class will study the lectionary texts. Led by Scott Baker, Goodpasture Hall. Murdoch MacLeods: The class will study the lectionary texts. Led by Eli Richardson and assisted by Wilford Fuqua, M-305. Search: The Search class will not meet this summer. The class is invited to visit other Sunday school classes through the summer term. Tweeners: The Tweeners class is invited to join the Covenant class in Fellowship Hall. Young Adults: Topic: "Exploring Discipleship in Our Daily Lives" Led by Bridgett Green, M-310. Young Families: The Young Adults class is invited to join the Covenant class in Fellowship Hall. Sunday, June 30 Connections: The Connections class is invited to join other classes this week.Covenant: "The Life of Pi" Led by Sue Tully Trout, Fellowship Hall. Murdoch MacLeods: The class will study the lectionary texts. Led by Eli Richardson and assisted by Wilford Fuqua, M-305. Sunday, July 7 Covenant: "Christianity in Conflict" Tom Widmer shares a report from his recent mission trip to Lebanon where he met with leaders from the church in Syria. Tom is the Director of Development with The Outreach Foundation. Class to meet in Fellowship Hall. Murdoch MacLeods: The class will study the lectionary texts. Led by Eli Richardson and assisted by Wilford Fuqua, M-305. Sunday, July 14 Covenant: Hymn Sing - New Presbyterian Hymnal, led by John Semingson in Fellowship Hall. Murdoch MacLeods: The class will study the lectionary texts. Led by Eli Richardson and assisted by Wilford Fuqua, M-305. Sunday, July 21 Connections: The Connections class is invited to join other classes this week. Covenant: Westminster's own Rudy Kalas will lead class in Fellowship Hall. Murdoch MacLeods: The class will study the lectionary texts. Led by Eli Richardson and assisted by Wilford Fuqua, M-305. Sunday, July 28 Connections: The Connections class is invited to join other classes this week. Covenant: TBD Murdoch MacLeods: The class will study the lectionary texts. Led by Eli Richardson and assisted by Wilford Fuqua, M-305. Sunday, August 4 Connections: The Connections class is invited to join other classes this week. Covenant: Executive Presbyter, Warner Darnell to speak in Fellowship Hall. Murdoch MacLeods: The class will study the lectionary texts. Led by Eli Richardson and assisted by Wilford Fuqua, M-305. Sunday, August 11 Connections: The Connections class is invited to join other classes this week. Covenant: Youth Mission Overview, led by Ben Kane and Youth Staff, in Fellowship Hall. Murdoch MacLeods: The class will study the lectionary texts. Led by Eli Richardson and assisted by Wilford Fuqua, M-305. Sunday, August 18 Connections: The Connections class is invited to join other classes this week. Covenant: Sunday School Kick-off in Fellowship Hall. Murdoch MacLeods: The class will study the lectionary texts. Led by Eli Richardson and assisted by Wilford Fuqua, M-305. Sunday, August 25 Connections: The Connections class is invited to join other classes this week. Covenant: Congregational Meeting in Fellowship Hall. Murdoch MacLeods: The class will study the lectionary texts. Led by Eli Richardson and assisted by Wilford Fuqua, M-305. |
Class Descriptions
Connections: Comprised of people in their 50s and up, the Connections Class has many empty-nesters and grandparents. Members of this class may travel widely, but continue to enjoy fellowship with one another throughout the year. Connection class members usually choose to attend one of the combined classes. The Connections class has occasional events for dinner and fellowship.
Covenant: Begun in the fall of 2006, the Covenant Class is geared especially for parents of Westminster youth and was started as a response to a spoken need on behalf of many of the parents for such a class. It is a community of mutual support, intentional growth, fellowship and service. Many former Pathfinders and Westminster 100’s have found a Sunday school class home here.
Alex Buchanan, class coordinator (Fellowship Hall)
In A Word: About this class Donovan writes: “In this class I will seek to lead us in a playful give and take with the lectionary texts for Sunday. It is my contention that by playing with the text that we are pushed by it to inquire more deeply into our souls, and in turn we discover our need for God. We may find what ails us and also what heals us. The format is lecture and discussion. It begins anew every Sunday, so you are free to pop in at anytime. Please join us.”
Led by Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake (Goodpasture Hall)
Murdoch MacLeods: Named for a former pastor who helped lead the congregation to its current location, this class is for men who seek in-depth Bible study, world religions studies, and fellowship.
Led by Wilford Fuqua and Eli Richardson (M-305)
New Member Class: Offered twice a year, this six week class allows those interested in learning more about Westminster or those seeking to unite in membership to explore topics such as Reformed Theology, worship, mission and service with members of the staff and lay leaders. The Next New Member Class will begin on Sunday, September 8, 2013.
Led by Westminster staff (M-308)
Led by Joan Schleicher (M-311)
Tweeners: 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.
Meeting in room (M-110)
Young Adults: Begun in mid-2012, this class welcomes all young adults show are interested in Bible study, small group discussion and fellowship.
Led by Rev. Bridgett Green (M-310)
Young Families: If you have young children (infant - elementary) no matter how old 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 the Westminster School for Young Children.
Led by Jennifer Larson and Lee and Lindsay Ballew (M-110)
Summer Book Study
During the summer months, the Thursday Morning Bible Study works through a book together. Starting June 6th through August 29th, we will be studying Richard J. Foster and Gayle D. Beebe’s book Longing for God: Seven Paths of Christian Devotion. Fuller is the founder of Renovare and is a prolific author of spiritual classics such as A Celebration of Discipline. Gayle Beebe is the President of Westmont College in California and is a Princeton Theological Seminary classmate and friend of Guy Griffith. Both Foster and Beebe were raised in the Quaker tradition, but are steeped in Reformed theology. This class is a discussion format and is facilitated by Rev. Guy Griffith. It meets in the church library from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Guy has ordered 15 copies of the book. If you are interested please contact Jill Endsley in the church office. Please click here for the class syllibus. Class will not meet Thursday, July 4th.Childcare is available! There will now be child care available for pre-school children for the Westminster Book Group by reservation. We are delighted that the church’s young mothers will be able to join the group and have child care at the church.
Contact Aubrey Strobel for childcare needs.
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