Adult Education
Bible Study
Join Pastor Tim for Bible Study on Wednesdays at noon.
Book Study & Conversation - White Fragility
Thursdays, July 9 - August 13 (6 weeks) 6:30 - 7:45 pm via Zoom
Pastor Patricia Hunter is offering a book study of White Fragility, by Robin DiAngelo. Pastor Patricia, Karen Carlos and Theresa Pruett will lead the sessions. Please read Chapters 1 and 2 in
preparation for the first conversation.
(Several copies of the book are available in the office. Questions? Ask Pastor Patricia.)
Witnessing Our Faith, Living Our Values - Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys will be offered on Sundays from 9:30 – 10:30 am, June 14 - July 26.
In this treasured part of our annual programming, members of our community share their faith and life journeys. These sessions are special opportunities to learn about one
another and gain insights and inspiration from our shared stories.
Join Pastor Tim for Bible Study on Wednesdays at noon.
Book Study & Conversation - White Fragility
Thursdays, July 9 - August 13 (6 weeks) 6:30 - 7:45 pm via Zoom
Pastor Patricia Hunter is offering a book study of White Fragility, by Robin DiAngelo. Pastor Patricia, Karen Carlos and Theresa Pruett will lead the sessions. Please read Chapters 1 and 2 in
preparation for the first conversation.
(Several copies of the book are available in the office. Questions? Ask Pastor Patricia.)
Witnessing Our Faith, Living Our Values - Faith Journeys
Faith Journeys will be offered on Sundays from 9:30 – 10:30 am, June 14 - July 26.
In this treasured part of our annual programming, members of our community share their faith and life journeys. These sessions are special opportunities to learn about one
another and gain insights and inspiration from our shared stories.
June and July Schedule
- June 14 Belle Chenault
- June 21 Kimberly Thiesen
- June 28 Joanne Hjort
- July 5 Megan Walker
- July 12 Aaron Burkhalter
- July 19 Danny Wilks
- July 26 Jennifer Chin
Adult Education Programs
Adult Education offers a three-pronged approach to adult education: Bible Study, Contemplative Practice, and Witnessing Our Faith, Living Our Values.
During the Covid 19 pandemic, while we are not meeting in the church building, offerings will be online via Zoom.
Schedule
Upcoming opportunities for Adult Learning will be posted on this page, the Calendar, This Week, and in The Spire.
Program Descriptions
The Witnessing Our Faith, Living Our Values program
features a speaker or speakers on a special topic related to our values and current events. It also includes the sharing of our faith journeys. (Click here for the SFBC Affirmation of Values.)
Bible Study gives us an opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with our Biblical heritage. Unlike Bible study that may have alienated individuals at other churches and in other denominations in the past, we present the Bible in ways that reflect our values. We “own” the message, assisting people to feel safe reading the Bible, perhaps for the first time. Bible study is led by our pastors and by other faith leaders within and outside our congregation.
Contemplative Practice includes opportunities for learning personal and communal ways to listen to the Spirit. Contemplation includes various practices such as prayer, silent meditation, Lectio Divina, and other paths for listening and discernment. These programs are led by people within our church who are experienced with contemplative practices, or invited guests.
The goals of our three-pronged approach are to (1) help to create bonds among attendees through small-group sessions, (2) offer consistent spiritual content, (3) learn about and express social justice concerns through the lens of our faith, and (4) explore what it means to live our congregational values.
If you have any questions about Adult Education, please contact
Lynn-Gaertner Johnston or Joanne Wright, the 2020 Co-leaders of the Adult Education Commission.
Adult Education offers a three-pronged approach to adult education: Bible Study, Contemplative Practice, and Witnessing Our Faith, Living Our Values.
During the Covid 19 pandemic, while we are not meeting in the church building, offerings will be online via Zoom.
Schedule
Upcoming opportunities for Adult Learning will be posted on this page, the Calendar, This Week, and in The Spire.
Program Descriptions
The Witnessing Our Faith, Living Our Values program
features a speaker or speakers on a special topic related to our values and current events. It also includes the sharing of our faith journeys. (Click here for the SFBC Affirmation of Values.)
Bible Study gives us an opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with our Biblical heritage. Unlike Bible study that may have alienated individuals at other churches and in other denominations in the past, we present the Bible in ways that reflect our values. We “own” the message, assisting people to feel safe reading the Bible, perhaps for the first time. Bible study is led by our pastors and by other faith leaders within and outside our congregation.
Contemplative Practice includes opportunities for learning personal and communal ways to listen to the Spirit. Contemplation includes various practices such as prayer, silent meditation, Lectio Divina, and other paths for listening and discernment. These programs are led by people within our church who are experienced with contemplative practices, or invited guests.
The goals of our three-pronged approach are to (1) help to create bonds among attendees through small-group sessions, (2) offer consistent spiritual content, (3) learn about and express social justice concerns through the lens of our faith, and (4) explore what it means to live our congregational values.
If you have any questions about Adult Education, please contact
Lynn-Gaertner Johnston or Joanne Wright, the 2020 Co-leaders of the Adult Education Commission.