All children, youth, and adult Sunday School classes resume on Sunday, January 11 from 10:15-11:00 a.m. Youth Credo resumes this Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the Youth Center and Crossover resumes next Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Center. Course descriptions are listed below:

ADULT CLASSES

Hebrew Bible 101 with Dr. Roy Heller
Join Dr. Heller as he leads an informal lecture and discussion of Old Testament stories and poetry. Starting in Genesis and moving forward, this is an excellent introduction to Scripture, as well as many traditions that form the basis for our worship, our community, and our lives. Meets in Roper Hall through February 1.

First Light
The fall video series with Marcus Borg and John Dominick Crossan, will continue with leadership from Michael Merriman and Elaine Culver (Elaine bringing some alternative understandings from N. T. Wright). Meets in Conference Room One through March 22.

The Way
Our parish’s catechetical approach to welcoming and incorporating new adult members (and long time members) by baptism, confirmation or reception. This winter and spring it will occur as part of the Sunday morning educational rota, running through May 3, and meeting in the Parlor. Questions? Contact Fr. Michael Merriman.

Parents Connect
Classes focus on topics relevant to parents of babies and toddlers. Meets in the Library.

iParent
Connect a community of parents of toddler through elementary age children, in today’s information age. Meets in the Vestry Room.

G.P.S. (Giving Parents Support)
Join us as we navigate with fellow parents in the uncharted and often confusing time through the tween and teen years. Meets in the Youth Center.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

Traditional Christian Formation (Spark) and Godly Play are offered at 10:15-11:00 a.m. on Sundays for children ages 3 through 5th grade. The Godly Play rooms and the Spark Preschool class are located in the childcare wing, off the north transept. Spark classrooms for elementary aged children are located upstairs, in the Parish Life building.

YOUTH CLASSES

Each Sunday we have Christian Formation for 6th-12th graders in the Youth Center at 10:15-11:00 a.m. Additional formation programs include: Credo – our Middle School youth (6th-8th grade) eat lunch, sing, play games, pray, and learn each Sunday afternoon from 12:30-2:00 p.m. in the Youth Center. On Wednesday nights, we have Crossover – our High School youth (9th-12th grade) eat, hang out, sing, and learn. The Youth Center opens at 6:00 p.m., dinner is at 6:30 p.m., and the program starts at 7:00 p.m.

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY WORSHIP

Children’s Chapel, which offers kids up to grade 3 an age-appropriate encounter with the Liturgy of the Word (hearing the Scripture of the day, children’s sermon, prayer, music), happens during the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services every week. Children process out from the church following a small wooden cross, after the main procession has entered (during the opening hymn at 9:00; during the Gloria or Hymn of Praise at the 11:15). Pre-School chapel happens in the childcare wing (near the nurseries), while K-Third Grade happens in the Hospitality Room (outside the main entrance and to the left).

WEEKDAY AND EVENING CLASSES

Tuesday Morning Women’s Book Study
Vestry Room, First Floor, South Building
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Facilitated by Liz O’Donnell
We will read Ellen Davis’ Getting Involved with God – a study of selected books of the Old Testament through February 17. All women are welcome.

Nurturing Faith through Fiction
Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month
7:00 p.m. in Room S203
Facilitated by Ron Damholt
John May, S. J., has written: “The books that we read and the films that we see will affect our vision of the world just as surely as breathing and eating enable us to live.” We invite you to join in exploring fine works of fiction, in hopes of both developing our deepest selves and increasing our faithfulness to Christ. Doors to the church open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin our meetings at 7:00 p.m. and close our evenings together by 9:30 p.m.

Thursday Evening Women’s Book Group – view 2014-15 Book List (pdf)
Hospitality Room
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Meets the 1st Thursday of the Month
Facilitated by Julia Fesperman and Betsy Warren
If you are a reader who likes to discuss amazing works, then this is a monthly group you don’t want to miss. This group reads a wide selection of books chosen by the members.

Sons of the Father – more info
Parlor
Fridays at 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Facilitated by Dan Salter
Sons of the Father meets weekly to explore men’s issues through a spiritual lens. We strive to help each other be better sons, fathers, spouses, partners and Christians through conversation, mutual support and prayer. SOF provides a space to share experiences, concerns, strengths, shortcomings and to help find direction from other men. Our discussions are pragmatic, real and always confidential.