Childcare at a nominal fee is available for all classes unless otherwise stated in the class description. You must register and request childcare in advance.

Please register for the classes and if you need childcare, for childcare by downloading the Registration Form and returning it to the Registration table in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, the church office, or by email to Pastor Katy.

January – February 2012

Embracing an Adult Faith Join us for small group discussion on the core questions of faith: Who was Jesus? Who is God? What is salvation? How do we practice our faith? How do we live in a community? A video with Author and theologian Dr. Marcus Borg starts off the evening, with lots of conversation following.	Jan 4–Feb 1, 2012 Wed 7:00pm Led by Mary-Alyce Burleigh Fellowship Hall Cost: $10
The Book of Acts: How the Church Began and Why It Still Matters How did the church really begin? What did those early days look like - and why does it still matter? Join Dr. Bruce Grigsby, Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity Lutheran College in Everett for this 6 week exploration of Acts and the life of the early church.	Jan 5–Feb 9, 2012 Thurs 7:00pm Dr. Bruce Grigsby Location Auditorium $25
Love and Logic: A Parenting Class Are you ready to put an end to bickering, whining and arguing, and instead have a peaceful home with happy children? Parents will laugh and learn their way through teachings that have immediate and positive effects. This multi–media program combines video teachings, written exercises and small group interactions to create a fun and life–changing experience. Practical things you will learn to handle include arguing, whining and complaining, homework, bedtime battles, morning hassles, chores, video/TV time, curfews, drug/alcohol discussions and sibling bickering. All without nagging, yelling, spanking, lecturing, threatening, warning, reminding, ranting or raving. Yes, it is possible with a little Love and Logic!	Feb 27–Apr 2, 2012 Monday 6:30-8:00pm Taught by Lisa Greene Location Auditorium Cost $70 per couple Additional materials at $10 per set

April - May 2012

Exploring the Gap Between Science and Religion
Join author Lee Wimberly as he leads a class on this topic, the focus of his book and a recent class at Holden Village. How can Christians talk and think about science when faith and science are often said to collide? How does our understanding of science impact our understanding of God?

Apr 11–May 16, 2012
Wed 7:00pm
Lee Wimberly
Sanctuary
$20

Heaven and Hell
A few recent and popular books have brought up some old questions: how do we understand heaven and hell? Who goes where? What about "near–death experiences'? We’ll read a few recent books – Love Wins, by Rob Bell; Heaven is For Real, by Todd Burpo, and A Pocket Guide to the Afterlife, by Jason Boyett. And we'll take a look at what the bible actually says and (doesn’t say) about life after death.

Apr 12–May 17, 2012
Thurs 7:00pm
Pastor Katy
Auditorium
No charge, but books available at cost.

Classes Online

Being Lutheran: Reformation History. Taught by Dr. Bruce Grigsby, Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity Lutheran College in Everett. This is a 12-week series on the history of the reformation movements in Germany, Switzerland, and England. MP3 audio recordings of some sessions are available for download:

What the Bible Says about Homosexuality Taught by Pastor Dan Selmann in winter 2011.

Start with an overview of how, when and where the Bible was written, edited, transmitted and translated to become what we now have. Then explore how we interpret specific familiar texts in the Bible. Finally bring that understanding to an in-depth study of the five main texts used in the church’s discussion and deliberation regarding homosexuality. MP3 audio recordings are available for download:

The Bible and Social Justice Taught by Pastor Katy in Fall 2011.

What does ‘justice’ really mean? What does the bible have to say about it? How does that impact the way we understand and live out our faith? MP3 audio recordings are available for download:

The Gospel of John Taught by Dr. Bruce Grigsby of Trinity Lutheran College, in winter 2011.

The book of John is rightly regarded as a "maverick" gospel. Traditional templates are sometimes ignored; at other times, familiar stories are re-cast. Most importantly, fresh material – new stories, new sayings – is dramatically introduced; and this treasure trove of new material now stands as a cherished bedrock for our more endearing understandings of who Jesus is (Good Shepherd, Lamb of God, Light of the World) – and of what he said ("I am the way, the truth, and the life," "For God so loved the world") MP3 audio recordings are available for download (week 3 is missing due to technical difficulties):

Adult Education Directory 2011-2012

Embracing an Adult Faith
Book of Acts:
Love and Logic: A Parenting Class
Gap between Science and Religion
Heaven and Hell

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