Here’s a list of what’s happening this week in our Adult Education Church School classes.
Journey with Scripture | Highland Room and Zoom
The Journey with Scripture class reads scripture readings listed in the Revised Common Lectionary. Participants seek encouragement from God—towards the direction of steadfast love, justice, and faithfulness in their lives. Prior knowledge of the scriptures is not necessary. Contact Sara Hackett for details.
Join us this fall as we relate both the Psalms and the liturgical calendar’s Gospel of Mark with the “Heavenly Hosts.” Our scriptures will expand and deepen our understanding of our “Reformed, Ever Reforming” legacy.
Seekers | Garth Overlook Room and Zoom
The Seekers wish to grow in religious understanding, insight, faith, and practice. Classes 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. Contact Gwen Puza for more information.
The Historical Jesus and the Origin of the Hope for the Second Coming
How did the hope for the second coming of Christ emerge in early Christianity? Dr. Tucker Ferda, associate professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminar, joins Seekers to discuss the book that he has recently written on the topic. Dr. Ferda will focus, in particular, on how Christian scholars have tended to mischaracterize Judaism in order to make the historical Jesus stand out as different than and superior to Judaism. Come and join to learn more about what scholars are continuing to learn about ancient Judaism, the task of reconstructing Jesus as a historical figure, and the history of Christian anti-Judaism.
Soul Food | Good Samaritan Room and Zoom
Soul Food 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. For more information, contact the Rev. Joe Hajdu.