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.
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.
Wednesday Evening Adult Learning Opportunities 
Understanding Julian - November 17, December 1, 8 & 15
The middle ages were a time of rampant growth in spirituality among lay people.  There is one person in particular whose story of deep faith, and her vision of God, brought light to the world who only knew a wrathful God.  During these four weeks you will meet Julian of Norwich and gain an understanding of her theology, and how it relates to yours.  We will discuss the visions she saw and felt, and her interaction with the Church of her day.
Join Pastor Pam for this four-part exploration of the mystical tradition of the church and expand your own devotional life. The class will be held in-person in the fellowship hall and on-line through Zoom. The class will NOT meet on November 24th, Thanksgiving Eve.
The Difficult Words of Jesus - NEW for 2022! January 12-February 16
The next adult ed series will be six sessions beginning on January 12 and ending of Feb 16 – 7:05 PM. In-person (Fellowship Hall) and virtual (Zoom instructions are posted in Realm)
 
This six-part series takes a look at some of the more perplexing teachings of Jesus
  1. Sell What You Own
  2. Hate Father and Mother
  3. Slave of All
  4. Nowhere Among the Gentiles
  5. Outer Darkness
  6. Your Father the Devil
Using video presentations and study material from Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, a widely published author and a New Testament and Religion scholar, we will discover the way in which Jesus' most difficult sayings are relevant to us today.
The New Testament You Never Knew: Exploring the Context, Purpose, and Meaning of the Story of God
​This eight-part video series, featuring renowned New Testament scholar and Bishop N.T. Wright, will tell the "rest of the story" - the behind the scenes look at the New Testament world and people that will deepen our understanding of the scriptures.
Through the Looking Glass: The Story of God’s Love 
Using the stained-glass windows of the sanctuary, the lessons will explore how we learn to love God, love neighbor, and love the creation. This is part of our congregational School of Love.
Past Sessions
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
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
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” blog and "Reflections from the Loft" videos 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
​Pause Groups and other Bible Study Groups are available for you to learn, share and grow in your faith.