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9:30am
Adult Bible Study Class with Pete Rudowski, Room 205
The Adult Bible Study Class is led by Rev. Pete Rudowski, a retired Lutheran pastor, and is made up of adults that gather to explore the depths of scripture together. The class is lecture-based, with all material organized by Pete himself.
Some examples of previous materials include: Luke, Jesus, and the Disciples, The Prophets According to Pete, Life Lessons of the Psalms, and others.
To get involved, email Pete Rudowski at prudowski@fuse.net.
Faith Weavers, Library
Faith Weavers is led by Mike Hickerson and is made up of people between the ages of 40-55, including some who are parents of high school and college-aged children. is discussion-based and moves through different books or resources.
Some examples of previous books/resources include: Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Calhoun, HPCUMC Lenten or Advent devotionals, and others.
To get involved, email Mike Hickerson at mikehickerson@gmail.com.
Let’s Get Real, Parlor
Let’s Get Real is made up of people between the ages of 30-45, including parents of young children (infant-middle school aged). This group is discussion-based and focuses on the hard questions of our faith and why we believe what we believe in a safe, inclusive, and honest environment.
Some examples of previous books/resources include: Subversive Sabbath by A.J. Swoboda, What is the Bible? by Rob Bell, the Evolving Faith podcast, and others.
To get involved, email Jason Burgess at jasonburgess13@gmail.com.
11:00am
Current Events and Faith, Parlor
Join Meredith Menius, Director of Connecting and Discipleship Ministries, as we start a new class, Current Events and Faith, at 11:00am in the Parlor for the 2023-2024 year (September-May)!
New Ventures, Library/Zoom
New Ventures is led by Rev. Dr. Michael Vilardo, and is made up of people ages 50 and up. This class is hybrid style and is also discussion-based. The group is focused on progressive Christian theology to grow in faith while learning also applying issues currently happening in our society.
Some examples of previous books/resources include: Do I Stay Christian by Brian McLaren, Short Stories by Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine, Fear of the Other by Will Willimon, and others.
To get involved, email Michael Vilardo at mpvilardo@gmail.com.
Soul Builders, Room 205
Soul Builders is led by Ronda Deel and is made up of people ages 55 and up. This class is discussion-based and includes books by a diverse group of authors for the group to grow together in faith and life from a variety of voices.
Some examples of previous books/resources include: Falling Upward by Richard Rohr, Forgiveness by Adam Hamilton, Saving Grace by Kristen Powers, and others.
To get involved, email Ronda Deel at rodeel@fuse.net.
Mid-Week Classes
Mid-Week Classes
Sunday Connect Group
Meets the 1st Sunday of the month
Now until May
At the home of David & Jill Colaw
A new group has started! This group is made up of people who have college-aged children and older who are interested in discussing current events and growing in their faith through books and guest speakers, as well as participating in service projects together to build community. The group meets the first Sunday of the month until May at the home of David and Jill Colaw.
If you are interested in attending, please email Jill Colaw at jillcolaw@gmail.com.
Pastor Suzanne's Tuesday Evening Bible Study
Tuesday evenings
7:00pm-8:30pm
Every other Tuesday
Begins August 27th - November 5th
Join us this fall as we study Acts! We will study the book of Acts using Matthew Skinner’s book Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit to guide our discussion.
Please register on Realm or through the church office. Books will be available from the office in early August for a $10 donation.
In Acts: Catching up with the Spirit, author and biblical scholar Matthew Skinner provides an introduction to this important book and its story of the early church learning to bear witness about God’s salvation through Jesus Christ.
Skinner explores six key themes that illustrate the ways in which reading Acts is capable of igniting our imagination about the character of the Christian message, the work of God’s people (the church), and the challenges of living faithfully in a complex and changing world.
Pastor Todd Anderson’s Study
Tuesday mornings, Refectory
10:00am-11:30am
August 27, September 3, 10, & 17
Invitation to the Old Testament by Celia Brewer Sinclair & James D. Tabor
This study approaches the Hebrew Scriptures by inviting participants to hear the story of God and God’s calling of the people of Israel through the many “voices” of the biblical text. Narrative, poetry, history and prophetic utterance all have their own distinctive characteristics and purposes, arising out of a particular historical, social, and cultural setting. To understand fully the story of God’s covenantal relationship with Israel calls for listening to these various ways the story is told throughout the Old Testament.
August
27: Introduction, The Making of the Hebrew Bible, The Creation Story of Israel, Timeline
September
3: Out of Bondage, Promise and the Problem of the Land
September
10: Israel has a King, Division, and the Rise of Prophecy
September
17: Exile and Response, Restoration and Renewal
Contact: Rev. Dr. Todd Anderson tanderson@hpcumc.org
Young Adult Study
Mondays
7:00pm-8:30pm
at Bean and Barley on Madison Road
Click here to access the website and podcast.
Contact: Rev. Kate Smith ksmith@hpcumc.org
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