At the adult ed hour on April 30, David Solem, a licensed clinical social worker, presents “Straying From the Path: Queer Theory and Queer Energy as Models for Individuation.” To learn more about cultural narratives and silenced voices, view the video.
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NM Foster System
At adult ed on April 23, Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico, presents “Investigating New Mexico’s Foster System Work.” To learn more about how youth in crisis are handled in our foster care system, watch the video of his presentation.
Read moreThe Disability Experience as a Tool for Transformation
Disability is the only minority group that does not discriminate on any basis. How one leaves or joins the community and lives the experience can change what comes next, both for ourselves and for others. (Adult Ed, 8:30 am, April 16)
Read moreBending the Arc
We are part of that moral universe bending toward justice as seen by Martin Luther King Jr. But ours is not a passive role; we must do our part. Adult ed classes in February addressed racial justice issues and we heard from some very special guests.
Read moreUnderstanding Intersectionality
To adequately understand the oppression of people who are marginalized, we must understand the impact of the intersection of race, gender, sexuality, ability, class and other characteristics. Join us in an upcoming workshop led by Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee.
Read morePoverty: Not Just for the Poor
During March the Acts II, Adult Education program took a deep look at poverty in our area and explore the question of What can we, should we do? See videos of these classes below.
Read moreThe Feminine Divine
This series explores how we might consider God—one with feminine attributes. In January in the Acts II Adult Education classes as explored this topic. Videos of past classes are below.
Read moreAdvent As Transformation
Pastor Harry continues his two adult ed classes on Advent. On Dec 11, he laid the foundation of what Advent has been to us. This week, Dec 18, he led a discussion about what Advent can be and how it can transform us.
Read moreAdvent Now and Future
Pastor Harry started the first of two adult ed classes on Advent. On Dec 11, he laid the foundation of what Advent has been to us. Next week on Dec 18, he will lead a discussion about what Advent can be and how it can transform us.
Read moreThe Call to Listen
In his Dec 4 adult ed class, “The Postsecular Sacred: Listening for a Way Forward,” David Solem led the class in an exploration of some of the traumas of modern society and our responses to them.
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