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
“The Lord overthrows the thrones of rulers, and enthrones the lowly in their place…plucks up the roots of nations, and plants the humble in their place.”—Sirach 10:14–15
Our set of readings, titled Word Hidden and Revealed – The Apocrypha and The Apocalypse, continue in the new year. Each week, we reflect upon selections from these scriptures. The above wisdom text reflects a historical period when a succession of foreign powers ruled over Israel—the Macedonians, Ptolemies, and Seleucids (300s–180s BCE). Amidst the turmoil the author offers assurance that God will provide new leadership that lifts up the lowly. January’s readings from the book of Revelation include individual messages to seven churches in Asia Minor during a particularly dangerous time of Roman rule. As we lead and follow in 2021 may we move forward in the Spirit of Christ. Join us on the journey together!
Join us for this week’s readings: Psalm 10; Sirach 1:1–20; Revelation 5:1–14. 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
Justice: Love’s Love Language
Paul Seif will guide us in a discussion of Paul Tillich’s seminal and entirely approachable book on community, politics, and ethics, titled Love, Power, & Justice. In it, Tillich states that justice is “the form in which and through which love performs its work.”
Paul Tillich (1886–1965) immigrated to the U.S. from Germany under the threat of imprisonment from the growing power of the Nazi party. According to Dr. Ron Stone, Tillich became one of “the last great public theologians.”
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.
Soul Food
We will discuss chapter 8 of Falling Upward by Richard Rohr (postponed from last Sunday). New participants are welcome, online or by phone. If you’re interested in joining our class, email the Rev. Joe Hajdu.