Adult Learning
We never "graduate" from learning about or exploring our relationship with God. Engaging the Bible, learning the teachings of the Church, delving deeper into our spiritual practices and learning how to meet the challenges of life through faith are constant needs. We offer a variety of opportunities to learn and grow in faith for adults. We invite you to take advantage of these so that you can become the person God calls you to be in even new ways.
Wednesday Adult Learning meets most Wednesdays at 7:05 pm during the school year.
Wednesday Adult Learning meets most Wednesdays at 7:05 pm during the school year.
Once you've joined the Adult Learning group on Realm, you will receive on-going notifications about classes and videos. You do not need to sign up again for future adult learning classes.
Upcoming Sessions
The Book of Job
Using books by Justo Gonzalez and Richerd Rohr we take a deep dive into this enigmatic book of wisdom to understand God, humanity and suffering.
Desiring the Kingdom (Cultural Liturgies): Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation
Philosopher James K. A. Smith reshapes the very project of Christian education in Desiring the Kingdom. The book focuses education on the themes of liturgy, formation, and desire. Smith's ultimate purpose is to re-vision Christian education as a formative process that redirects our desire toward God's kingdom and its vision of flourishing. In the same way, he re-visions Christian worship as a pedagogical practice that trains our love.
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius:
There are many strands of spirituality within Christian faith. The Ignatian tradition (Jesuits) are a lasting and powerful voice.
The Gospel of John
Amy Jill Levine’s latest book with a video presentation. “With her characteristic wit and charm, Amy-Jill Levine introduces readers to the world of the Gospel of John by unpacking the stories in their original context, along with examining how the text is read today. This book considers the Gospel of John in its entirety, moving through the Gospel and exploring the prologue, the wedding at Cana, the Samaritan woman at the well and the woman caught in adultery, the healing of the man at the pool and the man born blind, foot washing, Mary Magdalene and Doubting Thomas, and the Lamb of God.”
The Book of Job
Using books by Justo Gonzalez and Richerd Rohr we take a deep dive into this enigmatic book of wisdom to understand God, humanity and suffering.
Desiring the Kingdom (Cultural Liturgies): Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation
Philosopher James K. A. Smith reshapes the very project of Christian education in Desiring the Kingdom. The book focuses education on the themes of liturgy, formation, and desire. Smith's ultimate purpose is to re-vision Christian education as a formative process that redirects our desire toward God's kingdom and its vision of flourishing. In the same way, he re-visions Christian worship as a pedagogical practice that trains our love.
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius:
There are many strands of spirituality within Christian faith. The Ignatian tradition (Jesuits) are a lasting and powerful voice.
The Gospel of John
Amy Jill Levine’s latest book with a video presentation. “With her characteristic wit and charm, Amy-Jill Levine introduces readers to the world of the Gospel of John by unpacking the stories in their original context, along with examining how the text is read today. This book considers the Gospel of John in its entirety, moving through the Gospel and exploring the prologue, the wedding at Cana, the Samaritan woman at the well and the woman caught in adultery, the healing of the man at the pool and the man born blind, foot washing, Mary Magdalene and Doubting Thomas, and the Lamb of God.”
Past Sessions
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Sermon on the Mount: A Beginner's Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven
This six-part series features video presentations by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine of Vanderbilt Divinity School and University. This study of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) focuses on the marks of discipleship and the Reign of God in our daily living. Click to watch the sessions: Session One Session Two Session Three Session Four Session Five Session Six |
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Finding God in 2020
God of Tempest, Whirlwind, and Pandemic: Finding God in 2020 - A look at the disasters, Derechos, diseases, and destruction around us with a quest to discern what God is doing. This course is available for personal and group use. Click to watch the lessons: Session One Session Two Session Three Session Four Session Five Session Six |
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Surprised by Hope
Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church – This video-based series featured biblical scholar N.T. Wright. Click to watch the lessons: Session One Session Two Session Three Session Four Session Five Session Six |
Virtual Faith Formation
“Grace Notes” blogs are a way for the pastors, staff, and leaders of this congregation to communicate about the grace we witness and share with one another and with the world. We hope that these will be another way for us to communicate with each other as the body of Christ in this place and time. If you’d like us to talk about something in particular, drop us a note through this site. We’ll do our best!
Devotions & Books
There are many books and resources to grow in faith. Click here for recommended books about spiritual transformation, racism, and other topics.
Other Opportunities to Learn
