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Adult Education & Fellowship
Adult education is a vibrant part of the life of Covenant. An important line in our congregation's mission statement calls us to support "a culture of intellectual, spiritual, and emotional freedom where dogma, institutional constraints, theology, belief, and faith are examined, questioned and, if needed, reformed." We are challenged and our faith is deepened through participation in the many adult education classes offered on Sunday mornings and other times during the week. Please join us as we seek to serve God with our minds, our hearts, and our hands.

Sunday School

We normally have at least two adult classes meeting on Sunday mornings, mid-August through May from 9:30-10:30 a.m. before the worship service. Classes meet on the first floor in the Koinonia and Dennisson rooms. For more detailed information on our current offerings, please read the class descriptions on this page.
 

Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God - begins January 10, 2010


ecllipsing_empire1-01Join preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on location in Turkey as they trace the Apostle Paul's footsteps throughout the Roman Empire. This 12-session DVD and web-based study explores fresh insights into Paul's message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle's radical relevance for today. Filmed in High-Definition across Turkey, Greece, and Italy. All participants will receive a guide written by John Dominic Crossan, which includes discussion questions.  The class, led by Pastor Ernie Hess, runs from January 10 - March 28, 2010, and meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Dennison room. Participants may join the class at any time.Schedule and topics:

January 10 - 1. Empire
January 17 - 2. Jesus
January 24 - 3. Paul's Mission
January 31 - 4. Paul's Character
February 7 - 5. Paul's Vocation
February 14 - 6. Cities
February 21 - 7. Paul's Letters
February 28 - 8. Paul's Ethics
March 7 - 9. Paul's Theology
March 14 - 10. Paul's Eschatology
March 21 - 11. Icons
March 28 - 12. Eclipse

 

BIBLE BASICS

New this fall: A mid-week Bible study for men and women. Have you ever wanted to learn more about the Bible? If you dislike Biblethumpers, but want to know what the fuss is all about in this sacred text...then these sessions are for you! This Fall we will begin a series of 6 week session on "Bible Basics".   It will be a fun interactive class where "dumb questions" are especially invited. We will begin to explore God's Word beginning with a 6 week session Introducing the Bible. Men and women, members and friends, beginnings or lifelong learners are welcome. We will begin with an Orientation session from 6-7:30 PM Monday, September 21st. No homework, prep work...no Bible needed.

You are welcome to choose this six week session or sign up for the next one: "Bible Interpretation".  After each of the six sessions, people can join in or take a break. This class will be taught by our new parish associate, Julie Johnson. If you are interested in signing up for this first six week session, please email Julie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  Space is limited to 20 participants. Come learn about the best selling book in America!

 

Wednesday Morning Bible Studies

Bible study for men meets in the parlor at the back of the sanctuary at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings for an hour. Women's Bible study is held at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings (September through May) also in the parlor. Both are currently led by the senior pastor, Dr. Ernie Hess.

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Supper Groups

Covenant's potluck supper groups meet monthly at a member's home. These groups are organized in the fall, but can be added to at any point during the year. The supper groups are an easy way to meet fellow members. Sign-up cards are available in the church office or in the pew racks.