The Bible, Friends and Coffee

Led by Minister of Christian Education Pat Harris, Bible, Friends and Coffee is a fun-loving, welcoming and ever-changing group. New members join all the time and many in the group travel at various points in the year, so you never know who you’ll be sitting next to on any given Monday. It is a great way to meet people and learn a little about the Bible while you’re at it.

Class meets each Monday, September through May, 9:30-11AM, in room 15 on the second floor of the Walker Building. New members are always welcome and will find a friendly and informal group who enjoy exchanging ideas in a supportive, comfortable setting over coffee at the start of the week. If you have a Bible, bring it; if not, one will be provided for you.

Basic Bible for Beginners

This popular two- week introduction to the Bible is open to everyone and highly recommended for Sunday school teachers, parents of confirmands or other inquisitive children, and all people who want to know more about the best-selling book of all time. The course is suitable for anyone in grade 8 or older and many couples or parent-child pairs have enjoyed participating together.

This program, led by Pat Harris, is offered several times during the course of the year on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:15p.m. in room 15 of the Walker Building.

Sunday Bible Study

Each fall Rev. Dr. Jeff Evans leads a study group that meets in room 15 of the Walker Building from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Each series ranges from 7 to 14 weeks depending on the particular subject and curriculum. The goal of each class is to provide the  of a small group experience, in-depth study of the scripture, a connection between each participants life-story and the story of the biblical witness, and an insight into how this impacts, challenges, and builds our life together as a church. Registration is required and there is a minimal fee to offset the cost of student resources.

This year’s offering is, “Becoming Jesus’ Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer as a Spiritual Guide.”  More than a rote prayer, the Lord’s Prayer or the Prayer of the Savior offers a guide for our spiritual life and a call to live in a manner reflective of God’s Realm.  The course will consist of Bible study; journaling; reflection and discussion. The first session will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 and will run on consecutive Sundays through to November 29, 2009.  Requirements: a Bible, a journal, and a willingness to share your faith journey, your questions, your joys, and your challenges as, with others, you seek to discern what it means for you, for us together, to live faithfully, to become Jesus’ prayer.  Register for the class after Sunday worship beginning September 6 or by calling the church office during the week.

Lenten Study

During the Lenten season, Rev. Jim Chaloner offers a three-week series that may be based on a book of the Bible, a discussion of a book, or questions of the intersection of faith and particular life and social issues. These sessions are held on Tuesday evenings in Fellowship Hall from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.