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
“Look! On the mountains the feet of one who brings good tidings, who proclaims peace!”—Nahum 1:15
Seemingly out of the blue, in a vision of the downfall of the Assyrian oppressors of a wayward Israel, the prophet Nahum proclaims an unexpected, inaugural event that transcends just the one-time freeing of a captive people. Our readings explore this surprising grace given for all people. We also complete the “Year D” scripture readings and start new readings and reflections for Advent. Join us on the journey!
Join us for this week’s readings: 1 Samuel 10:17–27; Psalm 21; Revelation 10:1–11; and Acts 28:17–31. 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
Radical Reformations: Puritans and Quakers in New England and Old | Part 1
In the 17th century, the Puritans came to New England to worship in freedom, but they notoriously persecuted Quaker missionaries. How and why? Answers can be found in their mutual origins in English conflict with authority in church and state in pursuit of meaningful reformation of church and society. We will hear this from Peter Gilmore, who is a lecturer in history at various universities in the Pittsburgh region, and a ruling elder at Sixth Presbyterian Church.
This week, we will consider who the Puritans actually were, what they believed, and how they organized church and society in Massachusetts.
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.
Soul Food
We will begin discussing chapter 6 of Falling Upward by Fr. Richard Rohr. If you’re interested in joining our class, email the Rev. Joe Hajdu.