Adult Education
Adult Education
SUNDAYS AT 10 AM
Fall 2024 Sunday School Offerings
Beginning August 25
Outreach and Missions at CEC - in the Parish Hall
Led by Cynthia McWhirter and other lay leaders
Class schedule
This fall on Sunday mornings for one of the Christian formation offerings for adults, we will be hosting a series of classes on the outreach ministries and missions we at Christ Church support. Join us to learn more about where our outreach dollars go! Each session will include information about how to get involved.
“Strange Religion” by Nijay Gupta - in the Capers Room
A book study led by Dr. Will Rutherford and the Rev. Scott Kitayama
Class schedule
The first Christians were weird. Just how weird is often lost on today’s believers. Within Roman society, the earliest Christians stood out for the oddness of their beliefs and practices. They believed unusual things, worshiped God in strange ways, and lived a unique lifestyle. They practiced a whole new way of thinking about and doing religion that would have been seen as bizarre and dangerous when compared to Roman religion and most other religions of the ancient world.
“Strange Religion” by Nijay Gupta traces the emerging Christian faith in its Roman context in this accessible and engaging book. Christianity would have been seen as radical in the Roman world, but some found this new religion attractive and compelling. The first Christians dared to be different, pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable, transformed how people thought about religion, and started a movement that grew like wildfire. Join us for a lively book study and discussion.
Belonging, Believing, Becoming - in the Gahan Conference Room
Led by the Rev. John Badders
Class schedule
The minute you walk into Christ Church you Belong. This is what we believe about this church, that everyone is welcome, and as a community we continue to grow in our faith through prayer, worship, and study. If you’re new to the church or someone who’s been here for many years, I hope you’ll join us for this eight-week class which will delve into the foundations of our faith, what we Believe, what it means to be an Episcopalian, and how all of that moves us towards Becoming more and more the people who God wants us to be.
@1010Sunday - Hallelujah: The Bible and Handel’s Messiah - in the Blue Room 225
Led by the Rev. Brien Koehler, Marthe Curry, Scott Rose, and Dan Goetz
Class schedule
A study for both the music lover and the biblical seeker, we will explore the scriptural texts of Handel’s Messiah. This study offers careful examination of the texts and opens doors to understanding this classic of religious music in new ways. With music from the Chicago Symphony, we will cover the Advent and Lent texts. No musical training or Biblical expertise is required! Presented by Marthe Curry, Scott Rose, Dan Goetz, and Brien Koehler.
Coffee Talk - in the Purple Room 246
Led by the Rev. Justin Lindstrom
Class schedule
A Sunday morning class for young adults that will talk about the lessons that the children will be learning. Come and learn how to teach your children the Bible. From time to time will have guest speakers who will share about what life is like after children leave the home. And from time to time we will study the liturgy and polity of the church.