ADULT EDUCATION EVENTS
CONVERSATIONS AROUND THE TABLE
BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER
This Progressive Christians Uniting (PCU) program is designed for small groups which meet once a month for seven months. Each month the program will provide topics, readings, and discussion questions. Each group will also share a meal together, providing opportunities to form closer connections with those within the group. Sign up on the patio during coffee hour, or see Robinmarie for details.Adult Sunday School – Sept. 5 – 12 “The First Storytellers” with Bil Aluenbach. Join us as we explore the DVD from the “Power of the Myth” featuring Bill Moyer and Joseph Campbell. Discussion and conversation to follow in Plumer Hall each week, 10-10:40 a.m.
Adult Sunday School – Sept. 5 – 12
“The First Storytellers”
with Bil Aluenbach. Join us as we explore the DVD from the “Power of the Myth” featuring Bill Moyer and Joseph Campbell. Discussion and conversation to follow in Plumer Hall each week, 10-10:40 a.m.
Women’s Fellowship, September 1, 7-9 p.m. in Plumer Hall
“Who is Sophia?”
Is this a philosophical concept regarding wisdom, as well as a theological concept regarding the wisdom of God? Does this fit into our own theology? Join us for a light dinner, fellowship and discussion. See Robinmarie to sign up. Cost $5.
Wednesday’s Journey, September 15, 7:30 p.m.
“Immigration Reform”
with Professor Marisa S. Cianciarulo and Social Activist Jan Meslin. Is this just a legal issue? As a nation of immigrants have we forgotten how to welcome the stranger? What is our position as progressive Christians seeking social justice for all people? Join us for this forum and discussion on this important issue and let’s continue the conversation. See Robinmarie for details.
Adult Sunday School – September 19–October 10
“An Invitation to the Journey”
Faith is not a destination, but a journey. The authority on places in the Bible plays a critical role in where and how you will travel on that spiritual journey. We will view DVD clips from Living the Questions and then move into a discussion. Robinmarie will be facilitating weekly from 10-10:40 a.m. in Plumer Hall.
SPIRITUAL YOGA – WEDNESDAY’S – 5:45 –6:45 P.M.
Yoga is for everyone. You do not need to be an expert or at the peak of physical fitness to practice. All stages of Pranayama, the yogic art of breathing start with exhalation and end with inhalation. Pranayama helps the student of yoga cross from the realm of purely physical development to that of the spirit. These class are taught by Veena Grover, RYT, Certified Instructor of Ananda Yoga. Class is free but suggested donation is $10. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat and towel. Please register with Robinmarie. NO CLASS SEPT. 29
IUCC STAFF & GUEST SPEAKERS
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2009
Lt. Dan Choi
Sr. Helen Prejean
(from left) Lt. Dan Choi, Robinmarie McClement,
Sr. Helen Prejean, Rev. Dr. Paul Tellstrom
SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Education is an important component to the core of our ministries here at IUCC. We seek to provide our congregation with education opportunities that are progressive in theory and open to discovery. This is accomplished in several different ways. On Sunday mornings, education is available for both children and adults.
For the fall of 2008 we are introducing our new curriculum, Gather’ Round – Hearing and Sharing God’s Good News. This is a new church school curriculum from Brethren Press and the Mennonite Publishing Network. Local Church Ministries, a Covenanted Ministry of the United Church of Christ, entered into a cooperative user agreement with the publishers through the United Church Press at the recommendation of the National UCC Worship and Education Ministry Team.
This curriculum is Bible based and explores what it means to follow Jesus at home, in our church community and out in the world. The children will learn how to discern God’s activity in the world and how to share their faith with others in word and in deeds. Each session includes hearing a Bible story, connecting the Bible to life and responding to the Bible story with responses and activities that appeal to many ways children learn. Learn more about this curriculum at:
www.gatherround.org
Our Children’s Sunday School is lead by age groups:
Infant and Toddler’s with our Childcare Staff
Preschool
Primary - Kindergarten – grades 1-2
Middler – grades 3-4
Junior Youth – grades 5-6
CALENDAR
Every Tuesday (6:30PM - 7:30PM)
A LOOK AT THE BOOK - Bible Study
This class is facilitated by Rev. Paul and Robinmarie. Bibles are available for sale or loan. Scripture readings for these classes are listed each week in the Sunday bulletin. Everyone is welcome.
Sundays (10:00AM - 10:40AM)
Adult Sunday School
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