Category: Adult Enrichment
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 more
Jesus Hijacked
Adult Ed, Jun 22, 9:45am
What is the ideology of what is happening politically? In the third video in his series, "Roadmap to White Christian Nationalism," Dr. Jemar Tisby notes that White Christian Nationalism harms the witness and the credibility of Christianity. View the video and enter into a discussion in adult ed, McFarland Chapel or on Zoom. Dennis Sanderson facilitates the discussion.Read more
Our Role in Resistance
Adult Ed, Jul 13, 9:45am
We've watched and discussed four videos in the series “Roadmap to Ruin: How the Church Can Resist the Dismantling of Democracy” by Dr. Jemar Tisby. Now we enter into a more in depth discussion about what OUR church should be doing. What would resistance look like? What can individuals do? Join us in the Chapel or on Zoom.Read more
Puppet Masters
Adult Ed, Jun 15, 9:45am
Who is behind all the changes we see now in our country? In the second video in his series, "The Architects of Ruin," Dr. Jemar Tisby names the people and organizations who have worked for decades on these changes. Join us in McFarland Chapel or on Zoom, to view the video and enter the discussion, facilitated by Debra Sanderson.Read morePage 4 of 17