Adult Christian Education Opportunities

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The foundation of Family Life Ministries is Adult Christian Education (ACE). Classes targeted to adults are held Sunday mornings from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. from September through May. Topics range from examining books of the Bible to spirited discussions on topics such as Contemporary Spirituality. From time to time other opportunities for adult Christian education are offered such as Bible studies on Sunday afternoons or during the week. Our doors are open to all, so we extend a warm invitation for you to join us in a study that is of interest to you. Read on to learn more about the exciting and thought provoking studies that help us grow together in faith!

 
Sunday Morning Adult Christian Education Opportunities

Tangents Adult Sunday School Class

tan•gent : adjective, diverging from an original purpose or course; noun, an abrupt change of course.

Tangents is the class formerly known as the Contemporary Issues class. Tangents will appeal to those interested in exploring questions of faith in relationship to contemporary life. Each class or series of classes begins with a topic suggested by the leader or by a class member and will follow the discussion along whatever tangents open up. The common thread running through the class will be either “faith seeking understanding,” in which we try to understand some facet of contemporary life in light of our faith, or “understanding seeking faith,” in which move from an understanding of contemporary life toward a deeper, richer faith.

Tangents meets on Sunday mornings from 9:50 to 10:30 a.m. in the parlor, immediately at the rear of the sanctuary. This class is led by Pastor Rich Neal and others. All interested adults are invited to attend and participate. If the partition is closed, please come in any way - the partitions are used to keep the noise out, not the people!

Current Tangents Topic: What's Happening with Our Economy?

What is happening on Wall Street? How did this happen and what should we, as Christians, be doing? Those are some of the questions we will consider in the next Tangents class beginning December 11. While this study does not pretend to provide stock market tips or to give answers to an economic disaster that will be analyzed and understood in due course, it will consider in broad terms what is happening and why. The author of our resource paper offers basic Christian ethical principles that all Christians, from wherever we sit on the political spectrum, need to keep in mind as solutions are considered. This study calls you to ask yourself, in this world of globalization and constant change, how you and your church can work to help the poor, be stewards of creation, and work toward being followers of Jesus Christ in our individual vocations.

Resource Paper 1: “What’s Happening with Our Economy?”

Additional ACE Ministries and Opportunities

Eternal Perks

Looking for a relaxing place to read the Sunday paper and grab a cup of coffee while your children are in Sunday school or before the second service begins? Join us on Sunday mornings for a fresh cup of java between worship services in the Eternal Perks coffee lounge, located in WUMC's library off the narthex. While the conversation is free, donations toward the coffee are always appreciated!

That Thursday Thing! - Daytime Women's Study and Fellowship

What Thursday thing?  "THAT" Thursday thing! This daytime gathering of women began meeting in September on the second Thursday of the month at the home of Denise Reichard from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. During each meeting, we will explore a variety of topics including some elementary Bible study and basic book studies - depending on what the group decides to study. For example, during the month of October, our Biblical woman of interest will be Sarah. Women of all ages are welcome to join us for study, socializing, and of course - snacks! Just contact the church office at 634-4800 to get Denise's phone number so you can let her know you are coming. Then bring your Bible and join us - and bring a friend if you want!

Catch the Spirit Discipleship Training 2012

The Niagara Frontier District Board of Laity invites you to the Catch the Spirit Discipleship Gathering, January 28, 2012, at Clarence United Methodist Church, 10205 Greiner Road, Clarence. The theme for this year’s gathering is Isaiah 43:19 “Behold, I am about to do something new.” There will be opportunities to expand your faith, be a more faithful Disciple for Jesus Christ, develop your talents in ministry and learn more about the church! Presenters will be both laity and clergy of the Niagara Frontier District! Brochures will be arriving the first week of December. Watch for them! Ask your pastor for them! The cost will be $22. Deadline for registrations will be January 8.

Get Connected with Wesley Ministry Network Online

Do you wish you could deepen your faith, but you are too busy to attend a class or join a small group? Through a partnership with The Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship, Wesley Ministry Network is offering its acclaimed lay education courses online. Each course features streaming video segments and online discussions with other students and experienced Wesley Ministry Network teachers. Courses are open to everyone, and CEUs are available for pastors. Connect with other Christians to deepen your faith and grow in discipleship. Visit http://www.beadisciple.com/wesleyministrynetwork.html to learn more and to register.