Adult Education
May we, as First Congregational UCC of Downers Grove members dedicate ourselves to seeking God’s Word above all else! May we integrate new ideas into our journey toward wholeness! May we serve as models for our children, challenging ourselves to learn and grow as we journey toward Christ!
Several ministries and expert teachers offer their energy and time to make Adult Education a priority in 2009-2010.. The complete 2009-2010 schedule is psted below..
Adult Education classes on Sunday will be held in the Chapel beginning at 10:30 am. Do not hesitate to contact us with questions, 968-0358
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2009-2010 ADULT EDUCATION
Sundays 10:30 AM in the Chapel
Wednesday nights 7:00 PM in the Chapel
Sundays, February 7 & 14 (2 sessions)
Books That Didn’t Make The Bible and Why—Led by Bob Rev. Sandman
How did Christians decide which books got into the New Testament? What about all the ones that didn’t? Should we care about them? Session I explains the process of deciding which books were considered essential and which were not. Session II looks at the Gospel of Thomas as a case study for inclusion/exclusion from the Scriptures.
Sunday, February 21 (sponsored by Christian Witness)
DVD: Beyond our Differences—A PBS Film—With Guest Tabassum A. Haleem
This DVD is everything you would expect from Bill Moyers. The harmonious voices from so many parts of the world and so many beliefs were insightful and hopeful. In a world that often seems out of control and nonsensical, Beyond Our Differences reassures us that religious leaders are working to bridge the huge cultural gaps in our world to find the common humanity. Tabassum will expand on our knowledge about Muslims.
Sunday, March 7 9:00-2:00 PM
Women’s Retreat—Seven Bridges Signature Room Banquet Hall in Woodridge
Our women have been meeting each spring for over thirty years. It’s our chance to form new friendships and shape our faith. Invite your friends to come along this year for a beautiful breakfast, lively program and inspiring worship.
Sundays, March 14 & 21 (2 sessions)
The Last Lecture—A showing and discussion
Led by Cathy Sanders and Patti Gretsch
This inspirational book allows participants to look at their lives and consider what legacy they would like to leave. In the book The Last Lecture, Randy Pausch share insights with students, colleagues, friends, and the world about what happened in the time in between finding our about his pancreatic cancer and the end of his life. This class discusses some of the key themes of the book.
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