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Short Term Classes
This ongoing small group meets through the year at 10:00, and explores varied themes and topics relating faith to contemporary issues. We are currently studying Modern Parables, a film-based Bible study of the parables of Jesus. The study features short 20-30 minute films along with discussions covering modern day equivalents of the parables, and life applications for each parable. Dr. Craig L. Blomberg, author of Interpreting the Parables writes: “[these] portrayals…are by far the most clear, riveting, superbly acted and Biblically faithful contemporizations of Jesus’ parables that I have even seen…I highly recommend this work.”
Leaders: Leader Rotation 10:00 August 1-September 19
Throughout history, men and women have sometimes experienced profound spiritual longings. Facing uncharted territory, they mapped new terrain in their search for intimacy with God. We call them Pioneers of the Spirit. These pioneers speak to us today, offering encouragement and guidance for our own lives. Join us in a 4-week film-based journey with Augustine of Hippo, Teresa of Avila, Julian of Norwich, and Ignatius Loyola. “Pioneers of the Spirit is a wonderful introduction to the lives of the mystics. This series will inspire anyone who watches it to pursue their own spiritual journey with the same passion as Augustine, Teresa and Julian.” Madeleine L’Engle – Author, A Wrinkle in Time
Leaders: Dominique Alban & Ann Loper 10:00 August 22 – September 19 (Excluding September 5)
Long Term Classes
Long Term Classes
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY
Indepth knowledge of the Bible NOT required
Disciple is an exciting, inspiring, and transforming in-depth study of the Bible. Its aim is to help us meet the Living God in Scripture. The study features daily reading assignments as well as weekly small group discussions. Disciple invites us to bring all our questions, our experiences and our struggles to Scripture. You do not need an in-depth knowledge of the Bible to participate in Disciple, only a heart-felt desire to know God, and the willingness to commit to a 34-week spiritual journey where you can bring all your questions of faith to a loving, supportive, and accepting small group environment.
Disciple I ~ Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study ~ This 34-week foundation study will take you on a journey from Genesis through Revelation in nine months.
Completion of Disciple 1 is a pre-requisite to all other studies in the Disciple program. All other Disciple classes may be taken in any order. Wednesday 7 PM
Disciple II ~ Into the Word, Into the World 30-week study of Genesis-Exodus and Luke-Acts, connecting the inner & outer life.
Wednesday 7 PM
~ Every question about life is a question about god. What is the meaning of life? What does it mean to live as a Christian? For two millennia, the Church has been striving to answer the questions of human existence. Join us as we come together to explore the Church’s answers to life’s questions in a 30-week Disciple-inspired study of the classical doctrines of the Christian faith and the relatedness between Scripture, beliefs, and daily living.
Day/Time TBA
Jesus in the Gospels ~ Created for graduates of Disciple, this is a 30-week in-depth study of the portraits of Jesus in the four Gospels. At the heart of the study is the question, “Who is this Jesus?”
Monday 7 PM
~ This 28-week study is designed to help you deepen your experience of God, explore the fullness of life in Christ through spiritual practices, daily time with God through individual devotional reading and reflection, and receive the grace and guidance of the Spirit in community. There are no pre-requisites for this study.
Wednesday 10 AM & 7 PM
How Can I find out more? Where Can I sign-up?
- The Upstairs Café: During the last three weeks of August we will have a display table and preliminary schedules of upcoming classes, as well as sign-up sheets.
- September Spire: The Fall 2010 Adult Spiritual Formation Offerings will be included in the September Spire.
- Bulletin Boards: During the month of August, the Bulletin Boards will feature upcoming Adult Spiritual Formation offerings.
- Web Page: www.christumc.org. – click on Adult Ministries,
- Dominique@Christumc.org: For more information, or to express interest, please e-mail or call Dominique Alban at 293-3151.
For more information, or to express interest in any of the above, please call Dominique Alban (937-293-3151) or e-mail: Dominique@Christumc.org
Christian Mystics
