ADULT EDUCATION @ GRACE
Faith formation is important for Christians of all ages, including adults. It shapes how we interact with God--and with our families, our communities, our workplaces, and the world. In addition, continued adult study models for the children and youth of the church that one's faith journey is never complete! Adults at Grace are encouraged to find regular opportunities to learn more, grow more, and reach deep.
Grace Presbyterian Church has a variety of opportunities for adults to grow in their faith, including weekly Sunday morning programming, midweek studies, and monthly groups. See below for current offerings. You can also check out our Adult Education Archives for highlights of previous studies.
WEEKLY OFFERINGS
OASIS (Adult Sunday School)
Leaders: Rotating
Every Sunday in Family Room (lower level) and on Zoom
9:00-10:00 a.m.
This discussion-based class explores biblical and thematic topics, led by rotating leaders. Participants are encouraged (but not required!) to read texts selected for study and to bring their insights and questions to the group discussion. The studies for the current year (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024) are listed below.
Faith at Work (Mar 10 - Mar 24; Apr 14 - May 19, 2024)
We have a rich diversity of vocations represented in our congregation: teachers, full-time parents, lawyers, diplomats, doctors, and financial planners, to name only a few. What does it mean to be a Christian in these varied workplaces? Different volunteers from the congregation will lead each week, sharing their career trajectories and describing how their faith interacts/interacted with their professional lives.
We talk about being a family – brothers and sisters in Christ -- and this Faith at Work series will help us get to know our siblings better and better understand the various ways of navigating the world as people of faith. You do not need to have been a "regular" member of OASIS to attend. Join us in person or on Zoom at 9:00 on Sunday mornings!
Paul's Letter to the Romans (Jan 7 - Mar 3, 2024)
We start the new year with a 9-week study Paul's Letter to the Romans. You are invited to read along with us in Romans, and, if you want to go into a little more depth, check out one of the two books we will use as resources:
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- When in Romans by Beverly Roberts Gaventa
- Romans for Normal People: A Guide to the Most Misused, Problematic and Prooftexted Letter in the Bible by J. R. Daniel Kirk
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You can join us starting January 7, in the Family Room or on Zoom, 9:00-10:00am. We look forward to exploring Romans together!
Centering Prayer
Leader: Cindi Bryant
Every Monday on Zoom
7:00-7:45 a.m.
- Are you looking for a way to step aside from our noisy world?
- Are you looking for a way to grow closer to God?
- Are you looking for a supportive group to pray with and experience holy silence?
Climate Change: Putting Hope into Action (Jan 23 - Mar , 2024)
Leader: Nelson Thurman
Tuesday Evenings, 7:30-9:00 p.m., on Zoom
Climate change isn’t all about science, economics, politics, and polarization. At the heart of the crisis, it’s also about relationships – with each other, with our world, and with God and God’s creation. Using Katherine Hayhoe’s book Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World, the group will look at not only the hope for this world’s future, but our call to put that hope into action.
Go to Putting Hope into Action to follow along with the readings and discussion.
MONTHLY OFFERINGS
Circle 6
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Presbyterian Women at Grace, Circle 6 is alive with Bible study, fellowship, and special mission projects. This year Circle 6 is using the PW Horizons Bible study Sacred Encounters: The Power & Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke-Acts. We will also sponsor a day retreat on October 4 to the Richmond Hill Retreat Center in Richmond as well as other activities throughout the church year.
Faith Foundations
Want to revisit some core beliefs of our Christian faith? Get confused about how the Bible fits together? Need help learning how to better articulate your own faith story? Adults will join our youth confirmands in discussing some key questions of Christian faith: What is the Bible? Who is God? Who is Jesus? What is my story? and more. This class meets monthly and runs through early May. It will culminate in an opportunity to write a personal "statement of faith." Come for one, a few, or all sessions -- and learn from one another!
Men's Fellowship
The men of Grace have a vibrant program that started over 20 years ago. On the second Saturday of each month, the men gather at 8:00 a.m. in Wester Hall for a delicious breakfast, a nourishing Bible study, and supportive fellowship. Watch for the announcements each month!
Grace 101
This class meets periodically to familiarize visitors and prospective members with key components of Grace Presbyterian Church. Topics cover faith journeys and spiritual gifts, Presbyterian beliefs and structures, and how to jump into Grace's missions and ministries. If you are interested in attending one of these classes, please contact the church office (703-451-2900).