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 age 3 up through grade 5 have resumed. Youth continue to meet in the Second Floor Parlor. You can register your children here or update your child’s vaccine information here. Email Sara Hackett for at-home faith formation resources.
Journey with Scripture | Fellowship Room and Zoom
“It [the reign of God] is like yeast that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.”—Luke 13:21
This month in our selections called P’s and Q’s of Scripture we continue reading the 8th century prophets Hosea and Micah who proclaimed their message as the nation of Israel collapsed. We taste the diversity of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the ancient Qumran community by reading texts found in Cave 4. Our New Testament readings include short sayings of Jesus written only in the gospels of Luke and Matthew (called Q). Finally, in Paul’s letter to the Romans, we reflect upon both the cosmic and intimate proportions of salvation offered in Jesus Christ. Join our journey!
Join us for this week’s readings: Micah 3:1–4:5; Qumran (Cave 4) Full Disclosure from the Damascus Document; Romans 7:7–25; Luke (Q) 13:18–27. 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
Ask, Seek, and Knock | Part 2
We know that God calls us to seek God in prayer and to listen for God’s voice, but how do we actually do that? Join us as we learn to understand how prayer and discernment intersect, and how we can be prayerful people who live lives guided by God.
This will be presented in person by the Rev. Dr. Graham Standish, executive director of Samaritan Counseling, Guidance, and Consulting in Sewickley. He is the author of numerous books on Christian Mysticism, as well as an adjunct professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, a spiritual director and clergy coach, and a former pastor.
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.