Recent OASIS Studies in Adult Education

2025-2026 OASIS Studies

OASIS is Grace's Sunday morning discussion class for adults. The class explores biblical and thematic topics, making real-world applications. Recent classes (Fall-Winter 2025) include The Book of Revelation, Last Things, and What it All Means for the Middle East Today, (Re)Discovering John Calvin, and a Lectio Divina reflection on The Magnificat for Advent.

To see what we're doing now--and what other offerings are currently available--click here.

You can also check out our Adult Education Archives for highlights of previous studies.

The Book of Revelation, Last Things, and What it All Means for the Middle East Today (Sep 14 - Oct 26, 2025)

Facilitator: Tim Wilder

Through scripture and discuss group insights, the OASIS class explored such questions as:  What is the book of Revelation really about? Is the author predicting the future of the world? What's with all the weird imagery and violence--and how does Israel fit in? The goal of this 7-week class is to arrive at a more authentic understanding of what the book has to say about our world, including Israel and Palestine. 
 
Outside reading for the class is optional, as always. The main resource will be a book by Robyn Whitaker: Revelation for Normal People: A Guide to the Strangest and Most Dangerous Book in the Bible, available through Barnes & Noble and Amazon. We will not be going chapter by chapter through this book, but Tim will be drawing from it for the lessons (along with some other resources). Tim also suggests another book to supplement the study: The History of Modern Palestine by Ilan Pappe, available in the church library.

(Re)Discovering John Calvin (Nov 2 - Nov 23, 2025)

Facilitator: Lisa Kenkermath

John Calvin, a Protestant reformer, had a great influence on the Presbyterian church. Rev. Lisa Kenkeremath will lead us in a 4-week study on John Calvin, from perceptions, misperceptions, and things you never knew to what Calvin has to say about God and the Christian life.

Advent Series: The Magnificat (Dec 7 - 14, 2025)

Facilitator: Cindi Bryant

All are invited to join the Sunday morning OASIS class on December 7 and 14 for a special Advent experience with Cindi Bryant. Over these two sessions, we will use the practice of Lectio Divina to explore the Magnificat, the powerful song of praise Mary lifts up prior to the birth of Jesus (Luke 1:46-55). 

Living as Exiles: Esther, Daniel, and Jonah (Jan 11 - Feb 1, 2026)

Facilitator: Tim Wilder

This whirlwind tour through Jonah, Esther, and Daniel explores what these books of the Bible have to say to us about being faithful in a culture that sometimes seems at odds with our own understanding of the Word of God. Written by and for exiles, each book offers a unique perspective and prophetic insights that seem relevant even today as we work together to embody the Kingdom of God "on earth as it is in heaven." You can prepare ahead of time by reading each of the books, preferably using a good study bible.

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