Adult Classes
Spiritual Life Offerings for Adults

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

NEW CLASSES
ActivityStart Date
Living the Questions
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, Room 7
Journey Focus: Knowing
Join us to explore beyond the conventional theologies of traditional Christianity. For seekers and church alumni alike. Curriculum is DVD-based, with limited reading. Facilitated by Stan Barkey
1/6/10
(Still open)
Sermon Series Discussion Groups
Sundays at 9:30, 11:00am & 12:30pm, Chapel
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
Small group discussion topics will be tied to the worship series. Drop in to share your thoughts, ideas and questions on "When Christians Get It Wrong."
1/10/10
(Join anytime)
Bible Basics with Pastor Mark
1st & 3rd Mondays 9:00-11:30am, Garden Room
Journey Focus: Knowing
Have you ever wanted to study the Bible but were afraid that it would take too much time, be too academic or way too confusing? All are welcome to join Mark Bollwinkel for a special Disciple Class. Childcare is available. Click here to learn more.
2/1/10
Adult Sunday School
Sundays 9:30-10:30am, Live Oak Room
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
All are welcome to begin a study of the book The Gifts of the Jews: How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels, by Thomas Cahill. Facilitated by Ramsey Melugin.
Ongoing
(Join anytime)
Prayer, Finding the Heart's True Home
Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00noon, Chapel
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
Study of prayer as a journey, based on Richard Foster's book of the same name. No experience needed; come as you are, leave as you "become." Facilitated by Nancy Roslund
2/3/10 – 3/24/10
Lenten Study: 24 Hours That Changed the World
This 7-week Lenten study will be offered on multiple mornings and evenings starting February 12. Times include:
Tuesdays 7:00am, Garden Room 2/16–3/30 (Harriet Palmer)
Tuesdays 8:30am, Garden Room 2/16–3/30 (Harriet Palmer)
Wednesdays 7pm, Garden Room 2/24–4/7 (Linda Miller)
Wednesdays 7pm, Home group in San Jose Branham HS area 2/17–3/31 (Sandra Montoya)
Thursdays 7:00am, Garden Room 2/18–4/1 (Pastor Rick)
Thursdays 6:00pm, Garden Room 2/18–4/1 (Pastor Mark)
Fridays 7:00pm, Live Oak Room , 2/12–3/26, (Pastor Debbie) *childcare offered, please register your children in advance
Sundays TBD, Home group in Cupertino/Los Altos area (Ron Grace)
2/12/10 – 4/1/10
Starting the Journey
Saturday, March 20 9:00am-2:00pm, Creekside
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving + Serving
Making the commitment — Spring membership class. Lunch and childcare provided upon request at registration. Get more information here.
3/20/10
Financial Peace University
Wednesdays 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. This will be the 3rd offering of this new, very popular class. Facilitated by Ron Grace
4/7/10 – 6/30/10

CONTINUING CLASSES
ActivityStart Date
Community Bible Study with Pastor Rick
2nd & 4th Thursdays 10:00-11:30am, Live Oak Room
Journey Focus: Knowing
We are currently reading and discussing Genesis, the first book in the Bible. No homework required; just bring a sharp mind, an open heart and a wise spirit.
Ongoing
(Join anytime)
JustFaith
Sundays 6:30-8:30pm, Garden Room
Journey Focus: Loving + Serving
An ecumenical and life changing experience which examines the themes of common good; shared rights and responsibilities; value of human dignity, solidarity, respect for creation; grassroots wisdom and energy; and the call to stand with the poor. Facilitated by Pastor Rick.
9/20/09 – 6/3/10
(Registration now closed)
Ten Great Dates
Alternate Fridays 7:00pm, Garden Room
Journey Focus: Loving
Come every other week and watch a short DVD introducing that evening's topic. Then take your significant other out for a "date!" Childcare provided upon request at registration. Facilitated by Sandra Montoya.
9/25/09 – 2/26/10
(Registration now closed)
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Tuesdays 8:30-10:15am, Garden Room
Journey Focus: Knowing + Loving
In January & February, we will offer a 2-month study using Adam Hamilton's "Comparative Religions," followed by Lenten study (Feb. 23 – April 6). Facilitated by Harriet Palmer.
Ongoing
(Join anytime)
Engaging Spirituality
Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm, Garden Room
Journey Focus: Knowing + Serving
This class offers a spiritually deepening process for adult Christians who are seeking to bring the power of the Holy Spirit to bear upon the needs of our world. Facilitated by Pastor Debbie and Lois Prior.
10/22/09 – 5/4/10
(Registration now closed)

To register...

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



 
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