Christian faith is ‘on the
ground’ and
‘where we
live.’ Jesus spoke about real issues
and how God desired for people to integrate their beliefs with the
challenges of life. Westminster’s
Adult Education program, Education for Faith and Life,
takes the same view. Our faith must speak to the things we
grapple with in the real world.
To that end, Adult Education at Westminster provides opportunities
for you to learn and grow in faith in a way that will make a
difference in your life and in our world.
Classes are offered on Sundays from 9:15-10:15am and Wednesday
evenings, 6:30-8:00pm.
Childcare is available for both times.
For full information about classes for the 2007-2008 program
year, click to see the catalog, Education for Faith and
Life. The catalog for the 2008-2009 Adult Ed. series will
be available at the end of August.
Education for Faith & Life:
Who Do You Say that I Am? Taking Jesus
Seriously
The theme for the 2008-2009 Education for Faith &
Life series is Who Do You Say that I Am? Taking Jesus
Seriously. Outstanding scholars
and teachers will look at Jesus through the lenses of history,
theology, and personal faith. Classes will include study of the
four Gospels, Jesus in other religions and Christian traditions,
art, pop culture, and Christian theology.
Listen to Audio of Past Adult Education Classes
The Kingdom of God: Good News for Whom?
Speaker: Dr. Marilyn Salmon
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streaming audio (wma) or
downloadable audio (MP3)
Political Leadership in the Old Testament
Speaker: Dr. Daniel Simondson
•Part 1: Choose
streaming audio (wma) or
downloadable audio (MP3)
•Part 2: Choose
streaming audio (wma) or
downloadable audio (MP3)
Academy Lenten Study: The Heidelberg Catechism
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Paul Capetz
•Part 1: Choose
streaming audio (wma) or
downloadable audio (MP3)
•Part 2: Choose
streaming audio (wma) or
downloadable audio (MP3)
•Part 3 Choose
streaming audio (wma) or
downloadable audio (MP3)
•Part 4: Choose
streaming audio (wma) or
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•Part 5: Choose
streaming audio (wma) or
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Sunday Morning Classes meet from 9:15-10:15am
Education for Faith & Life:
Who Do You Say that I Am? Taking Jesus Seriously
Outstanding scholars and teachers
will look at Jesus through the lenses of history, theology, and
personal faith. Classes will include study of the four Gospels,
Jesus in other religions and Christian traditions, art, pop
culture, and Christian theology..
Virtues, Values, Ethics, and Character
This class meets all year. During the summer, this
group meets at 8:45am.
“Come, let us reason
together…”
This class provides weekly dialogue and conversation around topics
of faith and life. Participants share ideas and experiences as they
grow together.
Social Justice Forum
The Social Justice Committee provides a wide variety of
speakers who explore social and ethical questions of vital
concern.
Please refer to the Education
for Faith and Life catalog for detailed information on
topics and speakers for all of these classes.
Wednesday Morning
WOW - Westminster on Wednesday
Women gather at 9:00am for coffee, followed by a Bible
study at 9:30, and a program at 10:45. A brief worship time and a
brown bag lunch complete the morning. WOW offers women of the
church an opportunity for fellowship and study, and all events are
open to anyone interested in participating in all or part of the
agenda. Contact Sandy Wilson, 612.332.3421 for more
information.
Men’s Bible Study
Discovering the Bible and the stories in it that relate to
our life and times is the focus of this Wednesday morning study for
men. All men are invited into this stimulating discussion about the
relevancy of the biblical heritage we value so highly in our
Reformed Tradition. Meetings are led by The Rev. Byron Thompson and
other clergy on Wednesdays, 9:30 –
10:30am.
Wednesday Evening
2008-2009 Education for Faith & Life:
Who Do You Say that I Am? Taking Jesus Seriously
Outstanding teachers and scholars will shed light on
what it means to be a person of faith in the changing realities of
our time. Wednesday evening classes meet from 6:30-8:00pm in
the Meisel Room.
Thursday Morning
Moms Group The purpose of the Moms Group
is to build community among moms with children of any age,
and to support and affirm one another along the parenting
journey. Group meets from 9:30-11:00am on Thursdays during the
program year, September through May.
Officer Training
Class schedules and information available online.
• Officer
Training Schedule 2007-2008
• Officer Training
Phase 2
In addition to the above, many
seasonal education opportunities abound during both the Sunday
morning hours as well as the rest of the week. For more
information, check the calendar, email Kathy Michael, Associate Pastor for
Adult Education or call her at 612.332.3421.
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