Foster Care Presentation
Sunday January 11
Led by representatives from the Arizona Department of Child Safety this presentation will focus on the various ways people can make a meaningful difference in a child's life. Together, we can help ensure that every child has someone in their corner.
By Heart: Conversations with Luther’s Small Catechism
Sunday January 11 through Sunday February 15
The Small Catechism, originally written for parents to teach their children about their faith, provides an outline of what it means to be Lutheran and how Lutherans interpret their faith. This 6-week class with Bobbie Tomasek will take a deep dive into the Catechism, providing a deeper understanding of how adults can utilize this book in their faith as well.
MLK Jr.:
The Faith of a Young Man
Sunday February 18
In this one-session class, we will look at an essay by Martin Luther King jr. written at age 20. King reviews the influences of his family and church on his religious beliefs. He recalls a nurturing family life which conditioned him to be optimistic about human nature. King relates seminal events in his religious development, including his baptism into the church at age seven and his call to the ministry while in college. He also recounts two formative experiences: the shock of a childhood confrontation with racism and the death of his grandmother. This class invites each of us to reflect on how the seeds of faith can grow in our lives.
Led by Pastor Dan
Philemon Study
Sunday February 8 through Sunday February 22
Did you know the Book of Philemon, of all books of the Bible, played a critical role in American history? Come and see what this book has said to people of faith yesterday and today!
Making a Better Brew
Sunday February 22 through Sunday March 22
Coffee!! Come join Pastor Dan and discuss: roasting coffee beans, grinding, pour-overs, cold brew, espresso, and more. Each class begins with a 5-minute, coffee-related faith lesson. The rest of the time we learn together about how to make a better brew.
Boundaries
Sunday February 22 through Sunday March 22
This course, led by Courtney Krueger, is practical and faith-informed journey into understanding and practicing healthy boundaries in everyday life. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or just seeking more peace and clarity in your relationships, this course will equip you with tools to live more freely and love more wisely.
Early Church History
Sunday April 12 through Sunday May 3
The God we worship is a God who is made known in and throughout history. Jesus of Nazareth entered history at a set time and place. In this class, Pastor Pat Reed will look at the multi-cultural world of Jesus and the Apostles and how the early Christian Church was both shaped by and influenced that world. We will also examine the similarities and differences between the early church’s challenges and the challenges the church faces today.
Adult Godly Play
Sunday April 12 through Sunday May 3
Godly Play, our new Sunday School curriculum, is not just a way to teach children, but a way for all of us to connect deeper with our faith. Come and experience a new way of hearing the stories of our faith.