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Adult Education Programs For Fall 2005
“What Does it Take for Forgiveness and Reconciliation to Happen?” taught by Keith Miller
Beginning September 4, 11, 18, 26, October 2 and 9,
9:30 – 10:15 a.m. in Huffman Hall
This class, taught in six sessions, will examine the way Jesus presents the attitudes, awareness and courage necessary to hear another person’s pain, to face the effects of our own behavior on others, and to enter the process of spiritual transformation that slows us to move from needing to be right, to wanting to receive God’s kind forgiveness and love.
Discovery Class taught by The Rev. Merrill Wade
Beginning September 18, through October 23 -
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. in Room B-14
If you are new to St. Matthew’s or would just like to know more about the Episcopal church, this class is for you. To prepare individuals for Confirmation, the Rector will teach this class for six weeks. On October 30, The Rt. Rev. Rayford High will be here for Confirmation.
Contemplative Spirituality taught by Sharon Lowe
and Jim Duncan
Beginning September 18 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. in Room B-18
The goal of this class is to share life experiences as Christians listening to each other and connecting them to the larger story of Christianity. We seek to accomplish this through prayer, meditation, reflection, dialog, witness and the study of scripture, poetry and works by contemplative spiritual writers.
Bible Study taught by Joe Behen and Clive Smith
Beginning September 18 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. in Room B-21
The goal of this study of Scripture is to gain a greater understanding of our relationship with the Lord through study of the story of God’s reaching out to His chosen people as given to us in Scripture. In addition to the words of Scripture itself, fairly extensive use will also be made of study aids. The format of this study is not that of lecture but of group study. Participation in discussions is always optional but encouraged. Topics of study will by decided by the group, with deference to topics that give some logical flow to the material over time.
The History Corner taught by Marty Novak
To be presented on the 3rd Sunday of each month 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
The History Corner: Thoreau wrote that “Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in.” One Sunday a month, Marty Novak will act as historian and fishing guide in exploring a wide variety of topics relating to Christian history and belief. This fall’s topics include: “Joseph and the Siblings of Jesus,” “Bishop Ussher and the Dating of Creation” and “The Council of Nicaea.” Be assured that Marty will be chasing a great many different “fish” of interest over the course of the class.
“How to be a Family” Conference Begins This Evening
Please join us for this free conference with separate tracks for adults, youth, and children. 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Sun. Sept. 11 “How to be a Family” Dr. Bob Lively
Mon. Sept. 12 “Healthy People Make Healthy Families”
Dr. Bob Moats
Tues. Sept. 13 “Living With and Loving the
Adolescent” Dr. Nancy Willbern
Wed. Sept 14 “Single Parenting/Adoptive Parenting/Blended
Families” Dr. Janettee Henderson
For Youth: (Grades 6 – 12) A parallel program each night
led by Dr. Shari Davis
*For Children: (Nursery through 5th grade) supervised program and available study hall
*(Infants through Toddlers) experienced child care available
*So that adequate staffing is provided, reservations must
be made in advance for children 5th grade and younger.
For reservations: call 345-8314 x 215 or email
Edge of Adventure Groups Are Forming
Have you ever wondered what would happen to you if you really tried to give God the keys to your future, to find and do God’s will the rest of your life? What would happen if you stepped up to the edge of adventure of faith and looked toward God?
St. Matthew’s members have a once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in a small group, 13-week experience studying and learning from Keith Miller and Bruce Larson’s book
The Edge of Adventure.
Sign up is underway now for groups forming soon. Possible times are:
Monday night, 7 – 9 p.m., beginning September 19
Tuesday night, 7 – 9 p.m., beginning September 20
Thursday night, 7 – 9 p.m., beginning September 22
Tuesday morning, 10 a.m. – noon, beginning September 20
Wednesday morning, 10 – noon, beginning September 21
Sunday afternoon 3 – 5 p.m. (ending just before the 5:15 evening service)
beginning September 18
There is no way to know how many will sign up to be in these groups, but your first step is to email info@keithmiller.com and indicate your interest.
Bob Lively to Begin Sunday Evening Relationship Course
Beginning Sunday, September 18, Bob Lively will teach
new and cost-free course
for singles and couples entitled,
“Breaking New Ground…A Course in Making Your Relationship Work.”
The class will involve voluntary homework and will meet in the Sanctuary of St. Matthew’s on Sunday evenings from 6:15 until 7:45 throughout the fall semester. The focus of this fun and informative experience will be to invite individuals to think and perhaps behave in new and more functional ways in the cause of making relationship systems more open and communication patterns far more honest.
