Adult Education
Adult Education and Nurture
We take seriously the importance of learning and growing in God's Word and in faith. We offer a full range of adult classes on Sunday morning, weekly Bible study groups, and seasonal workshops that enable adults to explore the Bible in depth and apply their faith in life. For all those seeking more maturity and depth in their faith - come grow with us!
Sunday Mornings This January
Faith Trek
Time: 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Where: Library (First floor, center building, alley side)
Faith Trek is a small group of CCPC adults who are curious about their faith and the world, and want to explore both in the company of a circle of friends. The circle expands easily, and we would be delighted to have you join us. The class is reading The Misunderstood Jew: The Scandal in the Church of the Jewish Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine. Check Margaret Chan (301-656-5034) with questions or to secure a copy of the book. Please feel free to drop by any Sunday!
Open Forum
Time: 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Where: Geneva Hall (Second floor, Education building, street side)
The Open Forum offers a forum for the discussion of a variety of topics on the intersection of faith and life. Join us in January for these discussions:
January 15 – “Easter Turkey Adventiures”
Eastern Turkey is not an ordinary tourist area, yet it is rich in historical and archeological sites which give us a glimpse of Turkey’s very ancient history. The Cappadocian area, in particular, was home for active first-century Christian communities who lived in houses and worshipped secretly in churches carved from the volcanic ash. Join us for a discussion about this interesting and unfamiliar land that played an important role in the development of the early Church.
Leader: Rev. Dr. Robert C. Angus.
January 22 – "Justice in Action" series begins
The first class will discuss the problem of homelessness in the District and how the Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place empowers homeless men and women in practical ways to rebuild their lives.
Leader: Michael O'Neil, community engagement coordinator for the Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place (CCHF)
January 29 – "Justice in Action"
The Justice in Action series continues with a talk about the growing problem of poverty and homelessness in Montgomery County and personal stories of how Interfaith Works has changed the lives those impacted by these problems.
Leader: Marie Henderson, Executive Director of Interfaith Works.
The Bible in Context Class
Time: 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Where: Room 350-B (Third floor, Education building)
The Gospel of Mark is the first of the defining narratives about Jesus to be written. The author’s words and claims were later used by Matthew and Luke to craft their gospels, and have challenged and encouraged Christians for more than 2000 years. You are invited to join the teaching team of John Weicher, Dottie Boerner and Beth Nyhus this year for an in-depth study of this significant early witness to the Christian faith.
Wednesday Mornings (Bi-Monthly)
The Wednesday Morning Bible Study Group will continue its study of the minor prophets on Wednesday, September 14. The group meets twice a month in Geneva Hall on the second and fourth Wednesday from 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. A calendar and our study guide, Genesis to Revelation: The Minor Prophets ($10) are available from study leader, Lynn Jostes. Contact Grace Hyslop for more details. See you in class!
Wednesday Evenings (Monthly)
The Young Women’s Bible Study is reorganizing and invites all young women of the congregation to join their study and fellowship! Mark your calendars for the third Wednesday of the month (beginning Sept. 21) at 8:00 p.m. in Room 350-B (third floor, Education Building, street side). Bring your Bibles and join us as we continue to read and discuss the Gospel of John with teacher, Lynn Jostes. It’s never too late to begin, so join us!