ADULT EDUCATION EVENTS CONVERSATIONS AROUND THE TABLE BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER This Progressive Christians Uniting (PCU) program is designed for small groups which meet once a month for seven months. Each month the program will provide topics, readings, and discussion questions. Each group will also share a meal together, providing opportunities to form closer connections with those within the group. Sign up on the patio during coffee hour, or see Robinmarie for details.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAYS 10-10:40 a.m. – July 11-August 8 – “Resurrection and Community” This is the final theme in our Living the Questions curriculum featuring Dominic Crossan called Victory and Peace or Justice and Peace. We will explore through this DVD lecture the metaphorical vs. literal thinking in the first century and whether this is a false question or whether there is a better question to explore. It also asks the question of: What is the function of your church? Robinmarie falicitates this program. All are welcome, childcare is provided; meet in Plumer Hall.
JULY BIBLE STUDY TUESDAY’S 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. THE BOOK OF “JUDGES” Join us as we have some summer time fun with the book of “Judges” from the Old Testament. You might be surprised that this book could be compared to some of the greatest novels and TV shows! There are plenty of villains and hijinks and what some might consider a “Judges” hall of fame. It makes for great reading and interesting conversation, so come enjoy a “Look at the Book”. Snacks are provided. All are welcome. Meet in Plumer Hall. Pastor Paul, Robinmarie and Rev. Ken Wyant facilitating.
SPIRITUAL YOGA WEDNESDAY’S IN AUGUST – 5:45 –6:45 P.M. Yoga is for everyone. You do not need to be an expert or at the peak of physical fitness to practice. All stages of Pranayama, the yogic art of breathing start with exhalation and end with inhalation. Pranayama helps the student of yoga cross from the realm of purely physical development to that of the spirit. These class will be taught by Veena Grover, RYT, Certified Instructor of Ananda Yoga. Suggested Donation is $10 per class in Plumer Hall. Please register with Robinmarie
ADULT EDUCATIONAL EVENT – WITH GUEST SPEAKER: the Rev. Dr. Jim Keck - Jesus, Buddha and Muhammad Walk into a Bar: Pluralism and the Christian Faith (or Finding the Punch line to Gods Joke) - Most liberal Christians have no problem believing that other religions could be true paths to God, but give little thought to how profoundly that changes the basic tenets of historic Christianity. Dr. Keck will explore how a Christian in 2010 might navigate the issue of pluralism. Cocktails will be served :) THIS EVENT WILL FOLLOW THE PASTORS’ POTLUCK ON AUGUST 11TH AT 7:30 P.M. IN PLUMER HALL. See Robinmarie to register.
IUCC STAFF & GUEST SPEAKERS SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2009 Lt. Dan Choi Sr. Helen Prejean
(from left) Lt. Dan Choi, Robinmarie McClement, Sr. Helen Prejean, Rev. Dr. Paul Tellstrom
SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Education is an important component to the core of our ministries here at IUCC. We seek to provide our congregation with education opportunities that are progressive in theory and open to discovery. This is accomplished in several different ways. On Sunday mornings, education is available for both children and adults.
For the fall of 2008 we are introducing our new curriculum, Gather’ Round – Hearing and Sharing God’s Good News. This is a new church school curriculum from Brethren Press and the Mennonite Publishing Network. Local Church Ministries, a Covenanted Ministry of the United Church of Christ, entered into a cooperative user agreement with the publishers through the United Church Press at the recommendation of the National UCC Worship and Education Ministry Team.
This curriculum is Bible based and explores what it means to follow Jesus at home, in our church community and out in the world. The children will learn how to discern God’s activity in the world and how to share their faith with others in word and in deeds. Each session includes hearing a Bible story, connecting the Bible to life and responding to the Bible story with responses and activities that appeal to many ways children learn. Learn more about this curriculum at:
Our Children’s Sunday School is lead by age groups: Infant and Toddler’s with our Childcare Staff Preschool Primary - Kindergarten – grades 1-2 Middler – grades 3-4 Junior Youth – grades 5-6
CALENDAR
Every Tuesday (6:30PM - 7:30PM) A LOOK AT THE BOOK - Bible Study This class is facilitated by Rev. Paul and Robinmarie. Bibles are available for sale or loan. Scripture readings for these classes are listed each week in the Sunday bulletin. Everyone is welcome.
