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
This week, we will host Pastor Randy for a conversation around his alternative “Year D” lectionary scripture selections, which we have been reading together each Sunday since last Advent (2019). Last Sunday, we completed the “Year D” readings. Join us as we share our experiences and reflections about these readings with Pastor Randy, and he will share his insights on selecting the readings—including any questions that he might have for our group.
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 the origins of the Religious Society of Friends, what they believed, and why the Puritans reacted negatively to the Quakers in New England.
Contact Gwen Puza for Zoom details.
Soul Food
We will finish discussing chapter 6 of Falling Upward by Fr. Richard Rohr. If you’re interested in joining our class, email the Rev. Joe Hajdu.