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. Read more about our adult classes and children and youth offerings.
Children and Youth
Classes for children up through grade 5 are on hold until it is safer to return to in person programming. Email Sara Hackett for at-home faith formation resources.
Journey with Scripture | Fellowship Room and Zoom
“I led them with cords of human kindness, with bands of love.”—Hosea 11:4
We continue reading texts from the Prophet Hosea, the Dead Sea Scrolls (Qumran), and Q Sayings (from Luke and Matthew gospels). We also begin reading the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans.
Join us for this week’s readings: Hosea 7:3–12; Community Rule (1QS 1.1–1); Romans 1:1–17; Luke (Q)11:16, 27–32 (Hearing and Keeping God’s Word, The Sign of Jonah for This Generation, Something More Than Solomon and Jonah). Contact Sara Hackett for Zoom information.
Parenting Circle | Harambe Room and Zoom
We will continue discussing The Sandbox Revolution: Raising Kids for a Just World. Written by parents who also are writers, pastors, teachers, organizers, artists, gardeners, and activists, this anthology offers diverse experiences on topics that include education, money, anti-racism, resistance, spirituality, disability justice, and Earth care.
If you would like a copy of the book, contact the Rev. Heather Schoenewolf.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room and Zoom
From Africa to the Americas: Kongo-American Graves and African Diaspora Cultures
During the era of the transatlantic slave trade, the over 12.5 million enslaved Africans who were brought to the Americas also brought their beliefs, cultures, and religions with them. What elements of African cultures can we still find here in the Americas? This lecture looks at the cultural impact of Africans on the U.S., including language, food, and other practices, with a special focus on Kongo-American grave decorating practices in the U.S. South.
Presented by Dr. Yolanda Covington-Ward, chair and associate professor, Department of Africana Studies, University of Pittsburgh.
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.