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Adult Education & Fellowship
Adult education is a vibrant part of the life of Covenant. An important line in our congregation's mission statement calls us to support "a culture of intellectual, spiritual, and emotional freedom where dogma, institutional constraints, theology, belief, and faith are examined, questioned and, if needed, reformed." We are challenged and our faith is deepened through participation in the many adult education classes offered on Sunday mornings and other times during the week. Please join us as we seek to serve God with our minds, our hearts, and our hands.

12 PRACTICES FOR OUR LIFE WITH GOD

2012 WINTER-SPRING ADULT CLASS & SERMON SERIES:

12 PRACTICES FOR OUR LIFE WITH GOD

On January 29th, we begin a new adult class and sermon series, in which we will explore 12 simple spiritual practices we can use to foster a deeper connection to God and the world. As a resource, we will be drawing upon the new book by Brian McLaren titled, Naked Spirituality: a life with God in 12 simple words (HarperOne 2011).You are invited to purchase a copy and read it, but this is not a requirement for the class which will meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Dennison room.  There are two video introductions to this book that can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ENq_aYFgGEandhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEia2e5rm2o

 

SIMPLICITY: The Springlike Season of Spiritual Awakening

1. HERE: The practice of invocation and presentation, awakening to the presence of God

2. THANKS: The practice of gratitude and appreciation, awakening to the goodness of God

3. O: The practice of worship and awe, awakening to the beauty and joy of God

COMPLEXITY: The Summerlike Season of Spiritual Strengthening

4. SORRY: The practice of self-examination and confession, strengthening through failure

5. HELP: The practiced of expansion and petition, strengthening through weakness

6. PLEASE: The practice of compassion and intercession, strengthening through empathy

PERPLEXITY: The Autumnlike Season of Spiritual Surviving

7. WHEN: The practice of aspiration, exasperation, and desperation, surviving through delay

8. NO: The practice of rage and refusal, surviving through disillusionment

9. WHY: The practice of  lament and agony, surviving through abandonment

HARMONY: The Winterlike Season of Spiritual Deepening

10. BEHOLD: The practice of meditation and wonder, deepening by seeing

11. YES: The practice of consecration and surrender, deepening by joining

12. [….]: The practice of contemplation and rest, deepening by being with

 

 

Sunday School

We normally have at least two adult classes meeting on Sunday mornings, mid-August through May from 9:30-10:30 a.m. before the worship service. Classes meet on the first floor in the Koinonia and Dennisson rooms. For more detailed information on our current offerings, please read the class descriptions on this page.
 

Wednesday Morning Bible Studies

Bible study for men meets in the parlor at the back of the sanctuary at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings for an hour. Women's Bible study is held at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings (September through May) also in the parlor. Both are currently led by the senior pastor, Dr. Ernie Hess.

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Supper Groups

Covenant's potluck supper groups meet monthly at a member's home. These groups are organized in the fall, but can be added to at any point during the year. The supper groups are an easy way to meet fellow members. Sign-up cards are available in the church office or in the pew racks.