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
“…love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Contribute to the needs of the saints, extend hospitality to strangers.”—Romans 12:10, 13
In May’s Easter season, we complete most of the readings in this year’s P’s and Q’s of Scripture. This includes the 8th century prophet Micah, the Dead Sea Scrolls (Qumran caves), the sayings of Jesus (Q sayings) and Paul’s letter to the Romans. We continue to reflect upon the cosmic and intimate proportions of salvation offered to us in Jesus Christ including the ever renewed call of acceptance and steadfast love. Come join the journey!
Join us for this week’s readings: Micah 7:8–20; Qumran (selected reading); Romans 14:1–15:13; Luke (Q) 17:26–35, 19:12–26; 22:28–30. 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
Focusing Our Values, Ethics, and Moral Energy to Transform the U.S. Healthcare System | Part 2
This week, we will explore and discuss what changes to those assumptions would be made if decision-making in the U.S. healthcare system was approached from a liberative Christian view. We will touch upon areas such as a renewed medical education, decisions on Medicare/Medicaid funding and regulations, and private insurance, all with an eye to equity and eliminating the life expectancy disparities as they are now.
Our presenter is ELPC member Margaret (Meg) Park, M.Div., alumni of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and owner of Community Wellness Consultancy. In addition to consulting, she is a researcher and educator. Her audiences and clients include medical professionals, patients, payers, and academics. She is currently writing a book on the transformation of the U.S. healthcare system based in liberation ethics.
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.