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 youth in grades 6–12 will meet via Zoom. Contact Sara Hackett for Zoom information. 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
“For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”—Hosea 6:6
This month’s readings include challenging texts from the Dead Sea Scrolls (Qumran), the Prophet Hosea, Paul’s letter to the Galatians, and Q Sayings (from the gospels of Luke and Matthew).
Join us for this week’s readings: Incantation (11QPs); Hosea 6:1–11; Galatians review; Luke (Q) 11:14–26 (Refuting the Beelzebub Accusation, The One Not With Me, The Return of the Unclean Spirit). 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
The Origin of Satan by Elaine Pagels
We’ll conclude our two-week series with Elaine Pagels by watching a video of her giving a dramatic interpretation of Satan from her book, The Origin of Satan, on his role in the Christian tradition and how it led to anti-Semitism in the Christian church. We’ll also hear Pagels draw from her knowledge of the Gnostic Gospels to suggest that the serpent in the Garden of Eden was Christ. The serpent said, “the day that you eat of the fruit, your eyes will be opened and you will know the difference between good and evil.”
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.