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Hilltoppers Class -- Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.. This class of (primarily) senior adults uses a more traditional Sunday School curriculum to discuss faith and life. Contact: Betty Walker
Questions, Inc -- A gathering for people who find the diversity of creation, ideas, and daily issues a source of faith exploration, rather than a call to spiritual isolation. Each Sunday is topic driven,centered on a faith and meaning perspective, but not limited to formal religion. Or put another way, isn’t everything we encounter in life a “faith issue”? From interfaith awareness, science, popular culture, health, education, politics, influential thinkers...they’re all worth placing under a creative faith lens. Add coffee, tea, good folks, and relaxed discussion. Contact: Steve Walden
Spiritual Seekers -- “Evolving our faith for the 21st century by opening our minds and seeking our own spiritual path through discussions and actions that bridge the generations.” We meet Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside room. This winter we will embark on a 10 week series called Beyond Theology. This series explores the evolution of consciousness. “The series examines topics such as the challenges confronting humanity and the changing representations of God. Throughout the original ten part series presented theologians, scholars, and authors reflect upon the fundamental challenges of our time, addressing the roots of contemporary culture wars and global environmental crises. The series focuses on the emergence of a worldview that integrates science and spirituality, while exploring the notion that the guiding myths of modern civilization are in transition.” Series participants include Karen Armstrong, Dr. James Forbes, Jr., Sister Joan Chittister, Bishop John Shelby Spong, and Huston Smith among others.
Names of the sessions in order are as follows:(one lesson per week)
1) A Finger Pointing at the Moon
2) Church and State
3) The Ground of Being
4) American Pluralism
5) Science and Spirituality
6) Evolving with the Bible
7) A Spirituality of Co-Creation
8) Spirituality and Religion
9) Mysticism and the Perennial Philosophy
10) A Congress of the World’s Religions
All are welcome. Even if you can't attend all 10, attend the ones that you can. Contact: Duane Patterson
Women's Spiritual Journey -- A supportive group of women who read and discuss a wide variety of books regarding faith and spirituality. This group meets on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Gordon Adult Classroom. Contact: Lucille Bunger.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study -- 10:30 a.m. A low-stress Bible Study class, with no homework required. This group reads scripture together, and discusses the passages openly. The group shares the rich resources of study Bible notes, and personal experience. Led by Pastor Jean Schwien.
Room Ruminators -- All ages are invited to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays to explore the diversity of faith tradition, then we continue the conversation over pizza at a local establishment. Led by Steve Walden.
Pizza Theology 101 -- Not an arid, academic approach to theology...but simply some topic that connects with the faith journey. Join this group for food, fellowship, and casual exploration. (This program is not presently done on a regular schedule.) Led by Steve Walden.
The Hopeful Heretics -- A gathering for those who think so far outside the box, they've tossed the box in the Recycle Bin. Relaxed folks, good conversation, wide-ranging topics, support for the journey...all with the heretic tradition of gourmet ice creams. This group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Contact: Steve Walden
United Methodist Marriage Encounter -- Meets at the church once a month in the Fireside Room. Marriage Encounter is an interdenominational program which is conducted within the framework of Christianity. Married couples from any faith expression are welcome to attend any weekend. For more information, please contact Harry and Deb Thomas or Pat and Lisa Neve or visit www.encounter.org
Yoga Classes -- Church member Karen Haden teaches a variety of classes for all skill levels, in the Iyengar yoga tradition. Contact: Karen Haden 303-716-8478
All contacts for information can be made through our church office:
303-989-3727 or gmumc@gmumc.com
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