Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Church School classes. We offer Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays, 9:45–10:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Youth classes are currently meeting after our Sanctuary worship service. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings.
Journey with Scripture
“Then I saw another angel flying in midheaven with an eternal gospel to proclaim to all who live on the earth—every nation, race, language and tribe. It said in a loud voice, ‘Give reverence and glory to God, for the hour of judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.’”
—Revelation 14:6–7
Into Easter and Earth Day, we read from the wells of the Psalms, Wisdom literature, and the Book of Revelation. They offer an experiential feast: comforting and disturbing visions, intimate confessions of our complicity and alienation from the world at hand, deep questions on how we really know life, and encouragement for giving reverence and glory to God. Our world, personally and corporately, is passing away. A new one emerges for us to live into with assurance and love. God, grant us wisdom to know the things to hold fast to and the things to let go. Join us on the journey.
Join us for this week’s readings: Psalm 48; Wisdom of Solomon 8:1–21; Revelation 14:1–20. Contact Sara Hackett for Zoom information.
Parenting Circle
We will continue discussing excerpts from Lauren Burdette’s book, This Life that is Ours, and how her insights connect to our unique perspectives and experiences of parenthood. Each class will have time for personal sharing and reflection on brief readings from the book. All people involved in parenting are welcome to join us, even if you haven’t read the book.
If you would like a copy of the book, contact the Rev. Heather Schoenewolf.
Seekers
How China is Persecuting their Muslim Uyghur Community
This alarming video on how China is controlling the Muslim Uyghur community is a PBS FRONTLINE special undercover report, filmed in China’s secretive Xinjiang region. The video investigates the Communist regime’s mass imprisonment of Muslims, and its use and testing of sophisticated surveillance technology against the Uyghur community.
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.
Soul Food
We will begin discussing our new book by Yolanda Pierce, titled In My Grandmother’s House: Black Women, Faith, and the Stories We Inherit. New participants are welcome, online or by phone. If you’re interested in joining our class, email the Rev. Joe Hajdu.