Adult Learning & Discussion

Opportunities

To engage and learn from each other we provide a number of events and educational opportunities. It ranges from adult education sessions on contemporary issues, called Encounters; to Bible study, prayer groups and two specialized book clubs.

Encounters

Our Encounters Adult Education program is on hiatus until after the holiday season.

Brown Bag and Bible

Join us Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. until noon for Bible study where Scripture texts are explored and discussed, led by Pastor Stacey Midge. We are meeting in person in the Geier Room and on Zoom. To get the Zoom link, email [email protected]

Study of the Gospel of Luke

Tuesdays at 7 p.m.. Led by Joann Morse, currently on Zoom.

Classics Book Club

This Classics book club is starting its new literary year with Dostoevsky’s great novel “The Idiot.” They meet on Zoom on Monday’s from 7:30 to 9 p.m. To learn more and obtain the Zoom invitation link contact John Tallmadge at [email protected]

Open Stacks Book Club

This book club is open to anyone who enjoys the reading of good books and the discussions they inspire, exposure to new ideas and differing viewpoints, and an opportunity to socialize with other book lovers.

Our next book is Hiding in Plain Sight by our very own Teri Miles. Teri shares the story of her own becoming. It is a real, authentic and truthful memoir.

We will meet on Friday, March 4 in person in the Geier Room at church and also online on Zoom. We gather at 7 pm and begin discussion at 7:30. Bring a beverage and snack to share. Please let Nan Costello or Bill Bogdan know if you plan to attend online and they will send you the Zoom link. Their contact info is Bill at [email protected] or Nan at [email protected]m

National Issues Forum Institute

We regularly offer compelling discussion groups aligned with the National Issues Forum Institute (NIFI) operated through the Kettering Foundation. Subjects have included: Education, economic issues, civil rights, energy and environment and others. These forums are led by member William Muse, President Emeritus of NIFI. Scheduled NIFI events will be listed in our weekly email newsletter, bulletin and calendar of events.

Contact the office or review our calendar of events on our home page to learn more about any of these opportunities and how to access Zoom meetings.