Here’s a preview of this week’s Christian Education offerings for children, youth, and adults.
Children and Youth Sunday School
Nursery for Kids up to Age 3
Our Nursery is now staffed on Sundays, 8:30 am–12:30 pm. Children sing songs, hear stories, and engage in play to learn about God’s love.
Children Age 4–Grade 3
Children are invited to Sunday School: Sacred Stories for Kids after the Moments with our Children in the Sanctuary (11:10 am). Parents pick up their kids after worship in Room 206.
Using the Godly Play curriculum, kids hear, see, touch, and retell the sacred stories of our faith while asking “I wonder …” questions and responding with art. Children also pray, sing, and share a simple snack.
Tweens in Grades 4–6
Youth are invited to Sunday School: Sacred Stories for Tweens after the Moments with our Children in the Sanctuary (11:10 am). Parents pick up their kids after worship in Room 207.
Tweens currently are working through a New Testament survey course, and dig into Bible stories through games, conversations, crafts, drama, and teamwork to discover what these stories mean to them in today’s world.
Teens in Grades 7–12
Teens meet on the first and third Sunday of each month, 9:45–10:45 am, in the Second Floor Parlor.
Adult Church School
Journey with Scripture | Highland Room & Zoom
The Journey with Scripture class reads together various Scripture readings for that week in worship, whether from the lectionary or our pastor’s choosing. These readings span across the entire Bible. The class uses a variety of methods of engaging the scripture texts and is conversational in nature. Prior knowledge of the Scriptures is not necessary for participation. Rev. Henk Bossers and other class members facilitate the class. Contact Sara Hackett for Zoom information.
During Lent, join Pastor BJ and Henk Bossers as we practice both Visio and Lectio Divina and share together how Spirit is speaking to us through the Lenten scripture for worship that week, as well as various pieces of art that are connected to our Lenten curriculum.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room & Zoom
The Seekers class desires to grow in religious understanding, insight, faith, and practice. We create a space for spiritual and intellectual exploration, enrichment, and sharing. Together we seek a broad, inclusive dialogue, including respecting and learning about other faith traditions. All viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged at our classes. The Seekers class consist of speakers and videos, with time for sharing and questions. Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom information.
Marcus Borg on Jesus in the 1st and the 21st centuries
Marcus Borg will talk about how the spiritual and cultural issues of the 1st century shaped Jesus and his message, and how we should respond to his message as we live in today’s world. He makes the distinctions between the “pre-Easter Jesus” and the “post-Easter Jesus”.
Marcus Borg was an American New Testament scholar and theologian, and was among the most widely known and influential voices in Liberal Christianity. Borg was a fellow of the Jesus Seminar and a major figure in historical Jesus scholarship.
Soul Food | Good Samaritan Room & Zoom
Soul Food is an adult class that focuses on feeding our spirits and nurturing our awareness of God’s presence. We use a prayerful, contemplative format that includes small group discussions of spiritually nourishing texts and personal experiences. The Soul Food class is facilitated by the Rev. Joe Hajdu and other class members. Contact the Rev. Joe Hajdu for additional and Zoom information.
This week, we will conclude our discussion of So You Want to Talk About Race, by Ijeoma Oluo. New participants are always welcome.