EDUCATION
We have a variety of groups for deepening your faith through study. If you are interested in a class or want to start a new one, contact Rev. Patti, Discipleship Pastor, at ext. 218 or PattiA@smokyhillumc.org
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Disciple Classes
These intensive Bible studies include daily reading and weekly discussions. Through Disciple you will be strengthened in faith and guided into service. Disciple classes begin in September and end in May.
Disciple I: In this study you will read 75% of the Bible beginning in Genesis and ending in Revelation. The focus is living life as a disciple of Christ. This class will meet on a week night and will be taught by John Kingsbury.
Disciple III: In this study you will read the Old Testament prophets and the New Testament letters of Paul. Using a portfolio of maps and charts, these OT and NT writings are placed in historical and geographical context. This class will meet on Wednesday or Thursday evenings and will be led by Ben Berges.
Disciple V: Jesus In the Gospels. In this study you will focus on the portraits of Jesus found in the four Gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke & John. This class will be on Tuesday mornings from 9-11 and led by a team of people.
OTHER CLASSES. See if there is a class that will work for you and indicate your interest on the Sign Me Up sheet or contact Rev. Patti, Discipleship Pastor, at ext. 218 or PattiT@smokyhillumc.org
The Way of Prayer will be facilitated by Patti Thomas and meet on Sunday evenings from 6-8, Sept. 19-Dec. 5. This 10 week journey is an exploration of the nature and practice of prayer. Join us to discover and expand your connection with our amazing God. Child care available with reservation.
The Heart of Christianity will be a book discussion led by Evelyn Hanssen on Sunday mornings at 10:45 Sept. 12-Oct. 17. The author, Marcus Borg, shows us how the Christian life can be a transforming relationship with God through the practice of the vital elements of the Christian faith.
Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life will meet on Tuesdays from 11:30-1:30 (lunch included) Sept. 14-Dec. 14. If you desire to be closer to God but don’t know how to fit it into your busy schedule, then this class is for you. We will discuss how to deepen our faith, strengthen our service and do both with less stress and greater joy
ONGOING GROUPS
- Open Door Sunday School class meets at the 9:15 hour in room 218. This class is based on scripture and how it relates to everyday life and issues. Newcomers are always welcome.
- Contemporary Issues Sunday School class meets at the 9:15 hour in room L27. This class joins in lively discussion of those issues we see in the media, how they affect our faith, and our faith affects them. This fall we will focus on health care issues. Contact Roger Wadleigh at 303-690-5819.
- Spanish Language Bible Study - This is an ongoing Bible study taught in Spanish for both native Spanish speakers and those learning. Newcomers are welcome at any time. They meet on Wednesdays and Fridays from 7-8:30 pm in room 215. If you have any questions, contact Lucia Correa at lcorrea@ch2.com 303-475-1867.
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6
The Progressive Christian Group
Our gathering together is designed to promote reflection and action as people who identify as Christians in a 21st century world. We desire to encourage and nurture authentic relationships and conversation about our faith. We choose to embrace questions more than dogma. We assume that our faith grows and changes as our understanding of Scripture, tradition, our experiences, and our world expands. We explore our relationships with God and seek to love our neighbor, as we continue to come to love ourselves -- with our struggles, inconsistencies, and joys. We pursue how living in a diverse cultural and religious global world, we might embrace others by being just, compassionate, and working for peace. We usually include a time of centering, a time of communicating what has challenged, inspired or nurtured in the past weeks, a time of inquiry into an idea or question posed from the group or its members, and a time of setting intentions for the weeks ahead.
Any are welcome to join us on any given week. Come, let us reason together on an expansive Christian journey.
- We meet every other week at 6:00 pm. Future mtg. times through 2010 are: Oct. 17th, Oct. 31st, Nov. 7th, Nov. 21st, Dec. 5th (break for holidays). More info contact Evelyn Hanssen at 303-394-1651- drehanssen@yahoo.com.
