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
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
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.
January 6
Joint Class with Young Adults Bible Study - “The Women in Genesis"
Facilitated by Michelle Nielson-Ott, a member of the Young Adults class and a Master in Theological Studies graduate from
Vanderbilt University Divinity School.
TBA 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.
January 6 - January 20
Joint Class with Covenant: (Fellowship Hall) Dr. Bill Bryant, former Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Nashville
and Director of the Outreach Foundation, will be leading a three week Bible study.
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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.
January 6 - January 20
Joint Class with Connections:
(Fellowship Hall) Dr. Bill Bryant, former Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Nashville
and Director of the Outreach Foundation, will be leading a three week Bible study.
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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. TBA
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.
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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
January 13 Welcome to Westminster – Introductions and a Tour of Westminster Church
Led by Hartley Hall, Westminster member.
Led by Hartley Hall, Westminster member.
January 20 Youth; Presbyterian Women; Witness
Led by Ben Kane,Youth Director; Julie Wilson, & Karen Miller, Westminster members.
Janurary 27 Reformed Theology
Led by Carson Salyer, Associate Pastor.
January 29 Dinner - Pat Burton's home.
February 3 Music and Stewardship
Led by John Semingson, Director of Music Ministries, and Rich Penuel, Westminster member.
February 10 Children and Safe Sanctuary, Communications, Caring Ministries
Led by Martha Bess DeWitt, Director of Christian Education, and Shelby Bailey Wheliss, Nancy Falls, and Nancy Langdon,
Westminster member.
Westminster member.
February 17 Adult Education, Congregational Life, Outreach
Led by Guy D. Griffith, Associate Pastor and Jim Hartman; Barbie Draughn, and Paul DeWitt Westminster members.
February 24 Worship
Led by K.C. Ptomey, The members will have the opportunity to join the church at the 11:00 am worship service this day.
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.
Will finish discussing The Wisdom of Faith a PBS Bill Moyers series that looks at the differences and similiarities of the six great world religions,
Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. The class is facilitated by Westminster member Dr. Joan Schleicher.
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.
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January Classes
January 6 Intro to "Money and the Bible" Led by Guy D. Griffith, Associate Pastor and Marc & Myrna Messier, Westminster members
January 13 "Financial Peace" Barry Hardy associate of Dave Ramsey, and Marc & Myrna Messier, Westminster members
January 20 "Financial Peace" Barry Hardy associate of Dave Ramsey, and Marc & Myrna Messier, Westminster members
January 27 Recap of Money/Finances Topic, Guy D. Griffith,Associate Pastor and Marc & Myrna Messier, Westminster members
February Classes
February 3 The Gospels, Led by A.-J. Levine, Christian Education
February 10 The Gospels, Led by A.-J. Levine, Christian Education
February 17 The Gospels, Led by A.-J. Levine, Christian Education
February 24 The Gospels, Led by A.-J. Levine, Christian Education
March Classes
March 2 Modern Day Dad, Led by Justin Smith
March 9 Spiritual Growth, Led by Stephanie Galanter
March 16 Spiritual Growth, Led by Stephanie Galanter
March 23 NO CLASS, Easter Sunday
March 30 Praying Individually and as a Family, Speaker TBD, Wendy Smith Lead
April
April 6 The Ten Commandments NOW, Led by Guy D. Griffith, Associate Pastor
April 13 The Ten Commandments NOW, Led by Guy D. Griffith, Associate Pastor
April 20 NO CLASS, Church Family Retreat
April 27 The Ten Commandments NOW, Led by Guy D. Griffith, Associate Pastor
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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.
January 6
Joint Class with Adult Bible Study - “The Women in Genesis"
Facilitated by Michelle Nielson-Ott, a member of the Young Adults class and a Master in Theological Studies graduate from
Vanderbilt University Divinity School.
January 13
“Exploring World Religions - Buddhism”
Led by Jennifer and Aaron Sundstrom
January 20
“Exploring World Religions - Buddhism”
Led by Jennifer and Aaron Sundstrom
January 27
“Exploring the Relationship between Young Adults and the Church”
Led by K.C. Ptomey, Jr.
Led by K.C. Ptomey, Jr.
February 3
“Exploring the Relationship between Young Adults and the Church”
Led by K.C. Ptomey, Jr.
Led by K.C. Ptomey, Jr.
February 10
Andy and Martha Dinges, Westminster members.
February 17
No Class - A. - J. Levine speaking in Fellowship Hall
February 24
“Being Christian in a Hindu Family”
Led by Shreyas Patel, Westminster member.
Led by Shreyas Patel, Westminster member.
March 3 - March 16
Led by Ben Kane,Youth Director.
March 23 -
No Class - Easter Sunday
March 30 - April 6
April 13 - April 20
Led by Stevn King, Westminster member.
April 27 - May 4
Led by Lydia Wingo Kane, Westminster member, Christian Educator, and spouse of Ben Kane, Youth Director.
May 11 - May 18 “Exploring World Religions - Islam/Muslims”
Led by Andy Kramer, Westminster member.
May 25 -
No Class - Memorial Day Weekend
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.
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