ADULT MINISTRIES
"Have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves. Don't search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer."
Rainer Maria Rilke
The Adult Education Program provides a rich environment where members and friends meet and learn together through a variety of opportunities in addition to our regular Sunday morning adult gathering. Other opportunities include monthly afternoon theology study, evening classes on a variety of subjects, workshops, guest speakers, video lectures, and group discussions. Adult education focuses on five main areas:
- UCC History and Heritage
- Theology, Bible Study, Ethics
- Current Social Issues
- Personal Spiritual Development
- Family Enrichment
A variety of social groups also helps create community, as friendships form and spiritual growth is supported.
Below you will find a brief description of some of the educational and social opportunities at Spirit of Peace.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Adult Forum
This group meets during the Education Hour on Sundays from 9-10 a.m. during the school year. We frequently bring in special speakers and discuss a wide variety of subjects, including current events and ethical living. This group is lively and diverse. Some adults visit occasionally, and others are regular. There are no special requirements to join this group. Please join us whenever you can!
Book Group
Spirit of Peace's book group meets monthly during the school year. Participants choose their own book-of-the-month, which they read and then gather to discuss. They read a wide variety of books, including excellent fiction. They meet the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Royal Oak Apartments, 57th and Oxbow. Check the calendar link for more information. There are no special requirements to join this group, and all are welcome.
Explore Progressive Theology Study Group
This group gathers monthly to discuss challenging, cutting-edge theology. Sometimes the group listens to a lecture by video. A sampling of lecturers includes Karen Armstrong, Marcus Borg, Joan Chittister, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Lawrence Kushner and Diana Eck. Sometimes the group reads and discusses books, a section at a time. Two of the books we have recently used are “The Heart of Christianity” by Marcus Borg and "Jesus for the Non-Religious" by John Spong. This is an intellectually challenging group which includes friends from other churches in the community. Progressive Theology typically meets the second Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. All are welcome!
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SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Women Caring for Women
Women Caring for Women is a new program designed to help busy women find time to relax, visit, rejuvenate and feel nurtured. They are treated to breakfast and a brief, helpful program one Saturday a month, as announced. All women are welcome. Women Caring for Women will gather on three Saturdays in the fall and three or four Saturdays in the winter/spring semester.
Reel Issues Movie Group
On one Sunday evening each month, this group gathers to watch and discuss a video. They often take on edgy, controversial issues and adult themes. Adults of all ages are welcome to drop in to watch the movie and enjoy discussion afterward. Watch the calendar link for announcements of movie selection, time and date.
Men's Group
This group gathers on the second Tuesday of the month. The emphasis is on strengthening relationships by sharing a meal or activity. They enjoy a wide variety of activities including playing cards, golf, fishing, serving pancake breakfasts and more. All men (all ages) are welcome. Watch the calendar for special activities for this group.
Church Ladies
The Church Ladies meet on the third Thursday of each month at 12 p.m. at the church, except during the summer months when they meet at various local restaurants for lunch. During the school year their meetings include emphases on fellowship, service, fundraising and Bible study. They sponsor two huge rummage sales every year and support a wide variety of mission outreach projects, as well as church needs. The Women’s Fellowship supports bereaved families by preparing and serving meals at funerals, and they support the congregation by serving meals on special occasions as well. All women (all ages) are welcome!
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