Learning Opportunities
Disciples have historically been committed to a faith of both heart and mind.
Therefore we offer regular opportunities for adult learning.
Traditional Sunday Church School classes for all ages are conducted every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. There are two adult classes covering such topics as traditional Bible Study, World Religions, Progressive Theology and Spiritual Growth.
For those interested in more and even deeper understanding of the Bible and its teaching, University Christian Church offers a Spiritual Buffet of multi-session weekday and evening classes guaranteed to feed your spirit! Contact or email the church office for more information and class schedule.
Spiritual Buffet 2011-2012 Any and all are welcome to these class sessions.
| Live Your Mission Shelly Shepherd & Vicky Arteaga |
Thursdays, September 15 – November 3 Evening sessions $22, includes Path book and workbook |
| This WOW Group meets weekly to determine how personal mission for work and life intersects with our spiritual path. Whether you are facing a career change, a new job, or a decision to “do that one thing you’ve always wanted to do”, this material will help guide you in getting clearer about life, work and your spiritual journey. | |
| Path4Teens Shelly Shepherd & Vicky Arteaga |
Sundays, November 6 - November 27 |
| Does your teen often want to be doing something different, more fulfilling, or more in line with their gifts and talents? Is he or she having a difficult
time trying to figure out what career path to take as they move from school, to work, to life? If so, the Path4Teens workshop is what you are looking for. This workshop is for teens 12-19 and addresses three primary spheres of a teen’s personal development: Who am I? What is my mission? What is my vision? It walks teens through the process of compiling a personal blueprint for living a life of purpose and fulfillment. The Path4Teens is a highly successful program that has been used with thousands of teens in schools, youth organizations, YMCAs, churches, and training courses around the U.S. |
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| Advent Labyrinth Journey Rev. Tim Tiffany, Rev. Dr. Jill Kirchner-Rose & Rev. Sandy Roberts |
Thursdays, December 1,8 & 15 |
| Following ther sermon series for Advent-- "Walking to Bethlehem"-- this experiential event will guide participants as they walk to Bethlehem with Joseph,
with Mary and the shepherds. The focus of the "walk" will be on our dreams, our call and our response. The journey will begin with an overview of how labyrinths can enhance
our spiritual life. Many find labyrinths a way to quite the mind, find balance and encourage meditation and insight. |
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| Financial Peace Vicky Arteaga |
Sundays, January 8 - April 1 |
| Financial Peace University teaches how to make the right decisions with your money and empowers you with the practical skills and confidence needed to
achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace! Over one million families have already benefited from this life-changing program that: >>Teaches financial responsibility with easy Baby Steps; helps eliminate debt using the Debt Snowball. >>Offers accountability and continued support with lifetime membership. >>Trains participants to spend every dollar on paper with zero-based budget planner. >>Empowers people struggling with financial hardships by establishing a plan to take control of their money. |
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| What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality | Tuesdays, October 4 - November 8 Morning and evening sessions |
| Holy scriptures have often been used as a tool to aid in the condemnation of homosexuality. In truth, those who perceive Bible passages as condemning gays
and lesbians are being misled by faulty translation and poor interpretation. This course makes use of the book by the same name authored by Daniel A. Helminiak, Ph.D. Those planning to participate in the class should purchase the book prior to the first class. |
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| Discover Your Faith 101: Bible Rev. Dr. Jill Kirchner-Rose |
Thursdays, January 12 - February 26 Morning and evening sessions |
| If you think "Jericho" is a new rock group or that "Job" is something you do to make money, then Bible 101 is for you. This basic Bible class is a great cure for the Bible blues. Bible 101 will engage you with the text and enliven your worship experience. Whether you are a Bible novice or expert, you will find this class quite intriguing. | |
| Discover Your Faith 101: Theology Rev. Dr. Jill Kirchner-Rose |
Tuesdays, May 1 - June 12 Morning and evening sessions |
| Based on the curriculum,. Living the Questions, this class explores a "progressive Christian theology." Living the Questions is an open-minded alternative to studies that attempt to give the participant all the answers and instead strives to create and environment where participants can interact with one another in exploring what is next for Christianity. | |
| Lenten Class: Book Study on Love Wins by Rob Bell Rev. Tim Tiffany |
Tuesdays, February 28 - April 17 Morning and evening sessions |
| Do you still have some leftover spiritual and biblical tapes that include hell as a definite possibility for what happens to people after they die? Do you
wander about those good people who are not Christians and what future do they have without salvation? Rob Bell, pastor of a Midwestern church, raised a firestorm when, in his book, Love Wins, he put hell on trial. His hopeful message led some to call him a heretic. Learn why and plug in to a message of hopefulness that puts hell in its place. |
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