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Learning Opportunities for Adults
When September arrives at Covenant, children are
not the only ones who return to Sunday school. The Adult Education Core Team
will be offering several opportunities for adults to grow in faith through
bible study, reflection and conversation with others. Here’s a look at
what’s planned so far:
• First Fridays:
Our Friday group, which meets the first Friday of every month (conveniently
the same night as Family Movie Night), will continue their study of the book
of Revelation. Anyone can join this group at any time – no need to have
participated in any of the previous discussion.
• Sunday Mornings:
R&R: Join us between services on Sunday mornings, starting around 9:15 am,
for a little R&R – reflection and renewal. We’ll be doing several
four-week blocks of bible study and issues relevant to our faith throughout
the year.
• Men’s Breakfast:
Pastor Mark will begin the next session of the Men’s Breakfast, usually the
2nd Saturday of the month, in October.
• Daytime Studies for Seniors and Others:
A group of folks from our Senior Ministry Group Learning Task Team will be
offering a daytime course this fall, most likely Thursday mornings, on
Christian-Muslim relations. It promises to be a thought-provoking and
enriching series. More details will follow in bulletins, newsletters and
online.
• Saturday Supper/Movie Night:
We are planning four Saturday evening events in which we can gather
together, enjoy an easy supper or potluck, and watch a movie about how God
is at work in the world.
• Financial Peace:
This seminar on how to reduce debt and get on safer financial ground will
again be offered this fall. Watch the bulletin and online for details.
A Friendly Reminder:
Anyone in our local community is welcome to join us for any and all of these
events. A brochure will be available in early September at the Welcome
Center. For more info, contact the church office.
Men's
Breakfast
Fourth Saturday of the Month at 7:30 a.m.
Men’s Breakfast is back for another year. Join us for breakfast
with a simple study or reflection for the month. Our first study will be the
If You Want to Walk on Water You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat!, by John Ortberg. We will meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 7:30-9:00 am.
Bring your appetite and willingness to support one another. This is open to
all men of the congregation (post confirmation).
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Sunday Morning R&R
Sunday Morning Studies
1/15: Epiphany
1/22: Spiritual Resolutions for the New Year
We'll meet in the Adult Education room, downstairs, off Fellowship
Hall at 9:15 am.
First Friday Bible Study
First Friday of Each Month
In a new ecumenical Bible study, Journeys Through Revelation: Apocalyptic
Hope for Today, Professor of New Testament Barbara Rossing counters
frightening popular interpretations of apocalyptic symbols and images in
Revelation by showing that it is truly a Christ-centered book of hope. We
meet at 7:00p.m. the first Friday of the month in the adult education room, off
Fellowship Hall. All are welcome, and feel free to "drop in' anytime! For
questions, please contact the church office.
Free Estate Planning Seminars
Wednesday: Feb, 22, 29 – 6:00 pm
Sunday: Feb. 19, 26, March 4 – 3:00 pm
Session 2 - Basic Wills and the
Probate Process
Session 3 - Efficient Estate Administration with Revocable Trusts
Session 4 - Planning for Incapacity with Financial and Healthcare
Powers of Attorney
The Great Courses
Through a very generous donation from a member of our
congregation we have purchased three of "The Great Courses:"
1) Course 1: Old Testament
Professor Amy-Jill Levine, Vanderbilt University Ph.D.
2) Course 2: Lost Christianities: Christian Scriptures and the
Battles over Authentication
Taught By Professor Bart D. Ehrman, M.Div., Ph.D., Princeton
3) Course 3: Apostle Paul
Taught By Professor Luke Timothy Johnson, Ph.D.,
Yale
University, Emory University
We will have these courses available to those of
you who would like to study them on your own but will be considering these
options as adult offering in fall and winter – stay tuned! All we can say is
thank you for such generosity!
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