Sundays, September 8 — December 8 at 10:05am

The Art of Faithful Reading: How to Read Scripture for All Its Worth 

Led by the Rev. Margery Kennelly in Hampton Hall  *New Location!

Reading well takes years of effort and close attention, especially when we are reading a text as ancient as the Bible. Sometimes we scan Scripture just to extract some lesson or prove a point. But in this class, our goal will be to slow down and read the word of God to receive it fully. As scholar Karen Swallow Prior says, we will read with our eyes, our ears, our minds, our bodies, and even our community. 

Rule of Life

Led by the Rev. Dr. David Barr & the Rev. Joe Ananias in Johnson Hall  *New Location!

Living in a world with rampant distraction can take a toll on our lives! We are pressured to live in an endless cycle of content and stimulation, but many of us long to live with patterns that are more satisfying and more intentional. Come join other folks to discuss Justin Whitmel Earley’s book, Common Rule, and learn more about spiritual practices and habits that might invite us into a deeper life with God.

Parenting Series: Building Habits of Faith as a Family

Led by the Rev. Sarah Puryear in Dandridge Hall (upstairs)

As a family, regular habits that connect us to each other and to God can be a source of faith, wisdom, and encouragement. In Habits of the Household, author Justin Whitmel Earley shares the practical ways he and his wife have developed habits of faith for their family. We will use Earley’s book to discuss ways our families can stay grounded in the hope and love of the gospel. 

Seniors & Grandparents Forum

Led by the Rev. Richard Kew in Room 218

One of the big challenges of being a senior today is the generation gaps growing wider and wider. All seniors and grandparents are invited to discover how to understand and thrive in this cultural climate. Join us as we seek to identify and address issues our culture raises, and issues we find ourselves seeking to relate to, pray for, and play our part in as we help raise the next generations.

Learning about Effective Prayer

Led by the Ven. Dr. Martin Odidi in Room 202

Many Christians forget the true aspects of prayer as demonstrated in the Bible. Therefore, not all of us are as effective in our prayer as we want to be. And some of us are even discouraged. Together we’ll learn aspects of prayer that will reignite the flame of love for this intimate conversation with God which will be a blessing in so many ways.

Ethics, Theology, and Conversation

Conference Room (upstairs)

Facilitated by church members, this weekly offering is a roundtable discussion of topics presented by members of the group.