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While Martin Luther was often called the "heart" of the Reformation, John Calvin was known as the "mind" of the Reformation. In the Presbyterian-Calvinist tradition, the life of the mind has been viewed as an important component for the spiritual development of followers of Jesus. At Westminster, short series of classes are developed to encourage fellowship, deep thought, growth, and joy. Join us as we begin a new series on September 12 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. each Sunday. The following classes will be offered:
- Back to Basics: The Gospels. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the first four books in the New Testament and are the foundation for Christian understanding of Jesus' life, teachings, and work. We have heard the stories but we are often baffled by what they mean, by the order in which they are written, and by how we can apply them to our Christian life. In this Back to Basics series, the class will look at how the story of and about Jesus is told in four distinct and fascinating ways. Teacher: Barbara Stoop (Room 213)
- Islam: How Can We Understand It? With the rhetoric about Islam being ratcheted up in our media and country, how should we as followers of Jesus Christ think about this faith tradition and how should we treat those who follow it? In preparation for our October Heritage Lecturer, Yahya Hendi, the Muslim chaplain at Georgetown University, this lecture-style class will ponder both the heart of Islam - its values, ethics, and lifestyle - and the future of Islam. Teacher: Jean Weaver (Room 209)
- A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions that are Transforming the Faith. The Nautilus Class, using Brian McLaren's newest book, will examine ten questions facing today's church. Many scholars and followers of Jesus believe the Church is in a time of great change, ferment, and challenge. How should the Bible be understood in this sea of change? Why is Jesus still important? Can we find a way to address human sexuality without fighting about it? Where do we go from here in the church? Discussion Leader: Judith Chandler-Huse (Room 210)
- Parenting with Love and Laughter: Finding God in Family Life. This discussion class is designed for parents with young children - preschoolers through elementary - who want to develop a joyful, transformative, and genuine faith in God for themselves and for their child/children. Love and laughter are key, rather than rules and regulations, but how do we get there in the midst of busy lives? Discussion Leaders: Jason & Carroll Farmer and Scott & Denise Broderick (Room 211)
- Questions of Faith: Is Christianity a Belief System or a Way of Life? This fall, we will take a look at what it means to have our faith integrated into the very fabric of our lives. On September 12, we will view a video about how we can live more deeply into relationship with God in the face of an increasingly complex world. Each Sunday thereafter we will talk about spiritual practices and share our best practices for the integration of some of the fundamental beliefs of the Christian tradition. We will explore the integration of prayer, scripture, and the Sabbath; stewardship of time, talent, and treasure; stewardship of the earth and our bodies; and our call to help the less fortunate. Facilitator: Susan Stall (Room 212)
If you have any questions about the Adult Sunday School classes, please contact Parish Associate Jean Weaver at 232-2424 ext. 119. |
