Be intentional! Invest in your personal growth as a Christian. Make it a priority to attend adult education classes. Sign up for bible study or a small group. If you don’t see a topic that attracts your attention, let the Adult Education Committee know what you want and we will work on getting it for you!

Classes are generally held on on Sunday mornings from 10:05 - 10:55 AM during the academic year (Sept. - May). All adult education classes are open to both members of the congregation and the community at large. Please plan to join us and invite your neighbors and friends to attend as well.

Sunday Von Maur Hall Series - 10:00 am

February 5: Around the World of 1 ad in Fifty Minutes

The Bible tells us a few facts about the time of the birth of Jesus. We know that Caesar Augustus is emperor, Quirinius is governor of Syria, and Herod is king of Judea but what is happening in the rest of the world? Jim Tucker will lead us on an historical travelogue around the world circa year 1 ad in 50 minutes.

February 12: Religious Views of Major Political Figures at the time of the US Constitution

Dr. Frank Yoder of the University of Iowa will lead us on a discussion of the religious landscape and some of the religious views of major political figures at the time the U.S. Constitution and the religion clause in the first amendment were written.

February 19: Our Surprisingly Modern Third President and His Surprisingly Modern Bible

Before there was John Dominic Crossan and before there was a Jesus Seminar there was Thomas Jefferson. Kent Schroder will present, “Our Surprisingly Modern Third President and His Surprisingly Modern Bible.”

February 26: ACE in recess for the Annual Congregational Meeting

Monday Morning Video Discussion Series - 10:30 am

Biblical Wisdom Literature - Wisdom is a part of our Bible that should be more familiar to us. Biblical wisdom literature does not only reflect God’s teachings, it includes wisdom from the world around us and wisdom gained through human effort and experience. The wisdom of the Bible is accessible to believers and non-believers and the course allows for open-ended reflection. The class meets Monday mornings at 10:30 am – Noon. Bring your Bible! For additional information contact Penné Duncan.

Lenten Small Group Opportunity

As we move through Lent you can still be part of a small group experience that will meet at various times at the home of Richard and Juleann Miller, or at the church during this season of reflection and prayer. If you plan to join one of these gatherings you will need to prepare by picking up a Life – Timeline sheet at the back of the sanctuary or in the church office. Be sure to sign your name on the date you would like to be in a small group and you will be called with further instructions. Lent is a time for us to reflect and rediscover God in our lives. God calls us in subtle ways and sometimes in evolutionary ways to be something or do something new. This Lent we are going to share our stories about how God calls us into new purposes, into unexpected places, or to remain faithful right where we are. Sign up for a small group and begin working on your Life – Timeline today. This is a journey worth taking.