Category: Adult Enrichment
What’s Faith Got to Do with It?
Adult Ed, Sep 28, 9:45am
VIDEO. Have you ever wondered: What is the future of the church? Where is the next generation of believers? The Rev. Dr. John Lentz leads a conversation based on the recent report of the Pew Study of Religion and his new book. Dr. Lentz is our first candidate for Transitional Pastor, so we hope you will join us as he shares his insights.Read more
Earthbound: God at the Intersection of Climate and Justice
Sat, Sep 27, 10am, FPC Chapel
Join the Rev. Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim for a presentation and conversation about her recent book, Earthbound: God at the Intersection of Climate and Justice. She invites us to embrace a radical theology of relationship to all living things. Books sold and signed afterward. Sponsored by the Earth Care Team of the Presbytery of Santa Fe.Read more
The Border—A Faith Perspective
Adult Ed, Sep 21, 9:45am
VIDEO. Whenever the topic of immigration is raised, most folks immediately begin discussing (or arguing) about politics or political solutions. As people of faith, we need to bring our faith values into this arena. The Rev. Dr. John Nelsen updates us on what is happening at the border and how our faith must shape our perspectives.Read more
The Presbyterian Call Process
Adult Ed, Sep 14, 9:45am
VIDEO. Why do Presbyterians take so long to get a new pastor? Some of us have been asking this question. Stephen Rhoades, Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Santa Fe addresses this question in our adult education class this Sunday. Join us between services in the McFarland Chapel or via Zoom.Read more
Navigating Transitions
Adult Ed, Aug 10, 9:45am
VIDEO. This Sunday our adult education class welcomes the Rev. Dr. Matt Skinner who will share his wisdom on transitions, such as the one our church is now navigating. Matt is an ordained minister in PC(USA), Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, and the Scholar for Adult Education at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis. Join us in the McFarland Chapel or via Zoom.Read more
Living the Lord’s Prayer
Retreat, Ghost Ranch, Aug 15-17
The Lord's Prayer "includes the whole of Jesus’ teaching and is a summary of the whole gospel” (Tertullian, ca-160-240). Not only is this prayer a window into the religion of Jesus, it also offers us a compelling spirituality for today’s chaotic times. San Williams invites you to join him for a weekend retreat on the Lord’s Prayer August 15-17 at Ghost Ranch.Read more
Our Role in Resistance
Adult Ed, Jul 13, 9:45am
This week join Pastor Andrew as we continue our discussion of exactly what role should our church take in today's political climate and also look at some actions individuals can take. If you missed prior class(es) you can still view the videos, get all the handouts, and join in this important discussion. Join us in McFarland Chapel or on Zoom.Read more
How We Learn To Be Brave
Circle of Friends, Jul 12, 10am
“We all want to be brave when it counts—to be the one who steps up, who leans in, who does the right thing when it matters most.” All women are invited to join the Circle of Friends on Saturday July 12th as we begin this timely new book by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. Contact Jan Charter for the Zoom link and other meeting information.Read more
Resistance Starts Now
Adult Ed, Jun 29, 9:45am
So what can I do? What can my church do? In the fourth video in his series, "Roadmap to Resistance," Dr. Jemar Tisby offers guidance on how we can plan our own actions to resist. View the video and enter into a discussion in adult ed, McFarland Chapel or on Zoom. Tillie Perkins facilitates the discussion.Read morePage 3 of 17