PATHWAYS ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES

Hope for the De-Churched

The decline of Christianity has been trumpeted throughout the media, but where does this leave the future of the church? This class will examine the grass-root example of “The Emerging Church” movement in our day as a response.

Watership Down

Richard Adams’ famous saga of the exodus of a struggling tribe of rabbits speaks powerfully to many issues of faith and responsibility. This class will work through the famous book with these questions in mind.

Labyrinths in Stone

This class will both instruct and make use of the spiritual tool of the Labyrinth.

Career Journeys

Discover where help and resources are available to make your vocational journey meaningful and productive.

That the World May Know (Cont.)

Ever wonder not what but where the ‘eye of a needle’ is? This class will discuss the sacred geography of Jesus’ day as a way of understanding our Bibles and its message all the more.

Jesus Comes With Clouds Descending

For many people, the season of Advent is all about the arrival of the Christ child in Bethlehem long ago. Yet, throughout history, Advent has been something else as well. It is meant to draw our attention to the future, and to the promise that this same Jesus who was born in Bethlehem ages ago is coming again. What do Christians today believe about the "Second Coming of Jesus Christ?" How do these beliefs interface with modern life and politics? Join Dr. Paul Kirbas for this Advent journey as we consider the future along with the past. Is Jesus coming....again?

Watership Down (Cont.)

Richard Adams’ famous saga of the exodus of a struggling tribe of rabbits speaks powerfully to many issues of faith and responsibility. This class will work through the famous book with these questions in mind.

Rhythms of Faith

Utilizing the book Simply Wait, this class will specifically work through the themes and images of the Advent season.  If you are going to participate in this class, you may purchase a copy of the book for $10 in the church office.  Please read the first two sections prior to the first class on December 6.

Global Theology

Ever wonder why Jesus looks so American? Well he won’t in this class! See the picture of Jesus coming back from such faraway places as Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

The Readers Club

This class will work through a book the democratic way, by letting you choose the book! If you enjoy discussing your favorite novel, this class is for you.

The Story of Your Life: Writing a Spiritual Autobiography

Who am I? Why am I here? What is the meaning of my life? Taking time to ask these questions can be a step to new growth and healing. Through various exercises, this class will help us understand the factors that help define our own spiritual journeys.

Calvin at 500: “But He Looks So Young!”

2009 was the 500th birthday of John Calvin, the source of many of the teachings of the Presbyterian Church. Come to this class to refresh yourself on this French Christian’s idea to live “simply and humbly before God.” A Summer 2010 trip to France and Switzerland is being planned that will put you in the middle of what this class will be discussing.

That the World May Know (Cont. from Sess. 1 & 2)

Ever wonder not what but where the ‘eye of a needle’ is? This class will discuss the sacred geography of Jesus’ day as a way of understanding our Bibles and its message all the more.

The Oldest Question Ever Known

The problem of a loving God in a not so loving world (Theodicy) is a question as old as humanity itself. This class will examine sketches toward answers within the Christian tradition.

The Great Divorce

Come on a journey of the afterlife and what if holds for all of this in this wonderful fantasy of C.S. Lewis.

Rhythms of Faith

This class will specifically work through the themes and images of the Lenten season.

Sharing the Bible with our Children

The most simple and difficult thing to do is to share our faith simply with our children and grandchildren. This class will discuss best ways to do so, and perhaps give us a greater faith as well.

Running for the Covers

Everybody loves a good Ghost Story, and this is one of them. Famous Christian author Frank Peretti’s novel, House, brings many issues of faith, relationships and the supernatural together. This class will work through the book “House” with these issues in mind.

That the World May Know (Cont. from Sess. 3)

Ever wonder not what but where the ‘eye of a needle’ is? This class will discuss the sacred geography of Jesus’ day as a way of understanding our Bibles and its message all the more.

Career Journeys (Cont.)

Discover where help and resources are available to make your vocational journey meaningful and productive.