We Learn: Adult Education

Adult education, also known as Christian formation includes classes and study in Biblical literacy, theology, church history, prayer and spirituality.  In collaboration with the clergy, the Adult Education Committee designs and implements Sunday morning programs throughout the year.   Sunday classes are taught by members of the staff, the Adult Education Committee, and frequently, by outside speakers. 

 

Epiphany Mini Courses

The Adult Education Committee presents the following offerings as part of the 2012 Epiphany Mini Course series. Courses will be held on Sundays, January 8 through January 29 and continue on February 12 to February 26, unless otherwise noted. Classes begin at 11:15 (immediately after the 10:00 am service) and end at noon. No registration is required and participants are welcome to attend a single offering for the duration or sample a different class each week.

Please join us for:

Bible 201

Facilitated by: Jason Kinchen  Located in: the Suter Room.

The course will briefly review the topics covered in Jason’s Bible 101 offered two years ago and then move on to a deeper exploration of biblical story arcs and theological themes woven throughout the testaments.

Three Crowns Yoga

Facilitated by: Pam Gaither 

Located in: Movement Studio, located downstairs in the Sunday school.

The class will explore yoga as a spiritual discipline: a complete form of worship through movement, meditation breath work and scripture. For more information contact Pam at 781-721-5683.

Four Women Mystics

Facilitated by: Gayle Pershouse Located in: Chapel

The series will lead participants in learning about four outstanding women mystics from the 12th to the 16th century: Hildegaard of Bingen, Clare of Assisi, Julian of Norwich and Teresa of Avila. The class will also include an exploration of mystical prayer through short guided meditations.

Puritans: The Road Most Taken

Facilitated by: Michael Chesson,  Located in: Hadley Hall

Class will meet from January 8 through January 29. The class will focus on unraveling the complex history of the Puritans and attempting to understand how their legacy continues to shape American Protestantism.

Health, Spiritually and Healing

Facilitated by: Susan Franchi  Located in: Hadley Hall

Class will meet  from February 12 through February 26. This three week course will help participants tap into what may be preventing "good health", be it physical, emotional or spiritual; by combining body, mind and spiritual  practices to facilitate the healing process.