Adult Sunday School 2022-2023 – All Classes Start 9:15 am
Encouragers Class (Coed)
Leaders: Bennett Chotard, Mary Jane Ridgway, Mary Elizabeth Smith; Beverly Lawrence, Helen Ridgway, Anna Katherine Scott, Julianne Summerford
Class Description: The Encouragers class is focused on seeking an intimate relationship with God and our fellow believers through Bible and Christian book study, prayer, and open discussion. We support and encourage each other in our daily lives and create a family of faith together. We always welcome new members on this journey.
Fellow Strugglers (Coed)
Teachers: Mike Peters, Kelley Williams, Jr.
Class Description: Our class consists of folks in various stages of their journey – from parents with toddlers to retirees. Everyone is welcome, regardless of where you are on the path! We seek to be community for one another as we celebrate life’s joys and grieve life’s sorrows together. We alternate studies of scripture with topical works as chosen by the class. Authors we have read in recent years include Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Madeleine L’Engle, Steven Z. Leder, Barbara Brown Taylor, Amy Jill-Levine, Max Lucado, and John Claypool to name a few.
Eugene Cazenave Class (Coed)
Coordinators: Steve Cook, Fred Johnson
Class Description: This class explores issues that involve one’s personal faith. Book studies, both classical and biblical theological thought, , theological thought, and various aspects of Christian spirituality are areas most often addressed.
The Men’s Class (Men)
Teachers: Woody Toler, Eddie Mahaffey, Bill Nicholas, Scott McPherson, Will Rumbavage, Steve Smith, Michael Williams
Class Description: The Men’s class offers in-depth Bible Study in the context of a community of men of all ages. The class describes themselves as “for sinners only.”
The Mary Foose Class (Coed)
Teachers: Diann Arinder, Jeanne Cook, Amy Finkelberg
Class Description: The Mary Foose Class includes close study of scripture as it appears on the page and as it is reflected in the lives of our class, along with shared camaraderie. Study materials are provided by Smyth & Helwys. New members and visitors are welcome!
Cornerstone Class (Coed)
Facilitator: Marty Kelly
Class Description: A laid back discussion-based class made up of used-to-be-young folks, many of whom have school aged children. We will be exploring the Gospel of John and selected outside readings for group study.
Meditation Class (Coed)
Facilitators: Andy Frame and Ginger Parham
Class Description: The purpose of this class is to create a space that studies, discusses and uses mindfulness and contemplative prayer techniques. The class will include discussion and meditation based on scripture and book studies from different Christian traditions, such as Richard Rohr, David Steindl-Rast, and Fr. William Johnston, while comparing those teachings and practices to non-Christian traditions, such as Buddhist and secular-mindfulness, to highlight the similarities and understand the differences.
Young Adult Class
Teachers: Crisler and Doug Boone; Gregg and Lida Caraway
Class Description: This class is for folks who are roughly 25-35 years old. The class works together to create a class that meets its needs.