Adult Classes
Spiritual Journey for Adults

Something for every stage of your journey and every day of the week!
(Registration information at bottom of page)

SUNDAY CLASSES
ActivityDates
Adult Sunday School
Sundays 9:30-10:30am, Live Oak Room
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
All are welcome to join a study of TBD. Facilitated by Ramsey Melugin.
9/19/10 – 5/22/11
(Join anytime)
Five Practices for Fruitful Living
Sundays 9:30am, Chapel
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving + Serving
Get a cup of coffee and come to the Chapel for a discussion inspired by our current worship series and the book by Bishop Schnase. Explore ways to have a fruitful, faithful life following these five practices. Facilitated by Pastor Debbie Weatherspoon.
9/19/10 – 10/24/10
(Join anytime)
JustFaith
Sundays 6:30-8:30pm, Room 8/Redwood Room
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
Be prepared to have your life changed as a result of this study of Christianity and social justice. Facilitated by Pastor Debbie Weatherspoon
9/26/10 – 6/22/11
(Please register)

WEEKDAY MORNING CLASSES
ActivityDates
Through the Bible in a Year with Pastor Mark (Disciple Bible Study)
1st & 3rd Mondays 9:00-11:30am, Garden Room
Journey Focus: Knowing
Fun, engaging, no prior knowledge required. Refreshments provided. Childcare provided upon request at registration. Facilitated by Pastor Mark S. Bollwinkel
9/20/10 – 6/6/11
(Join anytime)
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
1st three Tuesdays of each month 8:30-10:15am, Garden Room
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
9/13–11/9: Study the book of Acts (from Disciple III curriculum). 11/23–12/4: A special Advent study (based on the Advent sermon series). Facilitated by Harriet Palmer
9/13/10 – 5/17/11
(Join anytime)
Community Bible Study (Invitation to the Psalms)
2nd & 4th Thursdays 10:00-11:30am, Redwood Room
Journey Focus: Knowing
This study offers a greater understanding of how these ancient texts of praise, lament, worship and prayer can still speak to us and for us. Facilitated by Lois Prior
9/16/10 – 5/26/11
(Join anytime)

WEEKDAY EVENING CLASSES
ActivityDates
Financial Peace University
Fridays 7:00-9:00pm, Garden Room
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
Transform your relationships with money, debt and the people with whom you share your life. Childcare provided upon request at registration.
9/17/10 – 12/17/10
(Please register)
Five Practices of Fruitful Living
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm, Redwood Room
Journey Focus: Knowing
The fruitful, God-related life develops with intentional and repeated attention to five essential practices that are critical for our growth in Christ. These practices open our heart—to God, to a rich, meaningful life. Facilitated by Patricia Parfett
9/21/10 – 10/26/10
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Success to Significance
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm, Garden Room
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
This class offers an over view of Christian history from Jesus to now, with an emphasis on the early church. Facilitated by Bob Olah/Stan Scardino
9/22/10 – 10/27/10
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History of the Early Church
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm, Garden Room
Journey Focus: Knowing
This class offers an overview of Christian history from Jesus to now, with an emphasis on the early church. Facilitated by Pastor Dirk Damonte
9/21/10 – 11/16/10
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Ten Great Dates
Fridays 7:00-9:00pm, Room 8
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
After a short video that sets the stage for discussion, couples have their own memory-making dates. Childcare provided upon request at registration.
9/24/10 – 3/11/11
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Travel Through Turkey
Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm, Chapel
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
Explore and contrast the Turkey of today with the Turkish region in Biblical times. Facilitated by Harriet Palmer
12/2/10 – 12/9/10
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Wesley, Our Forgotten Founder
Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm, Chapel
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
Discover more about the founder of our Methodist church, his human side and spiritual convictions. Facilitated by Rev Dave Wolf
1/5/11 – 1/19/11
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Invitation to the Romans
Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm, Redwood Room
Journey Focus: Knowing
An introduction to the book of Christian thinking. Facilitated by Ron Grace and Bob Olah
1/13/11 – 3/3/11
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Wednesday Night Discussing the Movies
Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm, Creekside
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
A schedule of six movies will be chosen. Watch them on your own, then come on Wednesday nights for a lively discussion of the movies and the Christian message in them. Facilitated by Pastor Mark Bollwinkel
1/26/11 – 3/3/11
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OCCASIONAL OFFERINGS
ActivityDates
Starting the Journey
Saturday, November 6, 9:00am-2:00pm, Creekside
Saturday, March 12, 9:00am-2:00pm, Creekside
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
This new member orientation explores what it means to be a member of Los Altos UMC and starts you on a journey of deepening faith. Childcare provided upon request at registration. Facilitated by Pastor Debbie Weatherspoon. Get more information here.
11/6/10 or 3/12/11
(Please register)
Five Practices of Fruitful Living
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
The fruitful, God-related life develops with intentional and repeated attention to five essential practices that are critical for our growth in Christ. These practices open our heart—to God, to each other, and to a rich, meaningful life. Cultivate the essentials of a personal faith with God in a weekend retreat. Contact Patricia Parfett for more information (patriciaparfett@laumc.org or 650-383-9322.)
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To register...

To register for any of our spiritual life (adult education) offerings, you may use our online registration feature. Or you can contact Patricia Parfett, Adult Ministry Coordinator, at patriciaparfett@laumc.org or 650-383-9322.



 
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