Adult Spiritual Education
Coming Up
Strangers In The Land
Advent Sundays Adult Spiritual Education Hour, 9:30 a.m.
A Four-week Bible Study on Immigration with Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon
On Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, and 20, we will look at four major biblical
statements related to the immigration debate, study the scriptures,
and engage in lively discussions. The debate over immigration reform
is wrought with questions concerning not only the legality of current
immigration practices, but also the morality of them. As followers
of Christ, how can we respond biblically to the call for immigration
reform? How can we respond to larger systemic issues that may have
given rise to the need for immigration reform? How do we discuss the
fears and legitimate concerns raised by immigration?
Past Highlights
Fall 2009: Big Jewish Ideas on Monday Nights
In this series, we will explore a few Jewish concepts that are often
expressed in a single Hebrew word, and yet have no simple English
translations. In this six week class, we will tackle: Shabbat, Mitzvah,
Tzedaka, K’vod, K’dusha, and Shalom. Maggid Singer (or Jhos, which
ever you prefer) will employ scripture, commentary, chant, blessing
each other to mine these rich veins of Judaic wisdom.
Saturday, August 29 • Divine Paradox: Judaism 101 with Rabbi Jhos Singer.
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join Jhos Singer, our rabbi-in-residence, for a half-day immersion into the Jewish mind and culture. Explore the essence of Judaism, which is a holy paradox. We’ll also learn about the upcoming High Holidays.
Lent 2009
Spiritual Disciplines: A five-week course exploring Adele Ahlberg Calhoun's, Spiritual Disciplines Handbook, Practices That Transform Us, and reflect on how to enhance your faith journey during Lent through various spiritual practices.
Fall 2008
Progressive Christianity 101: Classes looked at the foundation and orientation Progressive Christianity takes on major issues affecting our faith. The classes featured videos clips and lectures from religious critics and theologians from a Progressive Christian curriculum gaining popularity around the nation.
