Foundations

January Schedule

January 8th, 2012 - Confessions of an Atheist: Jerry Moyar
Jerry is a steadfast supporter of Christian Adult Education even though he considers himself an Atheist with regard to the conventional understanding of "God in the church's creeds." He has served on the Adult Education Work Area in several capacities, has traveled to many places to learn from the Jesus scholars, and has organized and supported many justice workshops. Come and hear why he works so tirelessly to teach the meaning behind Jesus' words to love your neighbor as yourself.

January 15th, 2012 - The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness
Ruth and Jerry Moyar will lead the discussion about Karen Armstrong's The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness

January 22nd and 29th, 2012 - Courage
Dr. Jeff Ediger draws from a wide range of sources: his past work in counseling, his craft of architectural restoration, and interdisciplinary studies in spirituality and the humanities; to weave new images and forge new tools for soul-making.

January 22nd - He Restoreth My Soul...Like a Door?
In this first presentation, Jeff will consider the correspondence between architectural restoration and restoration of the soul.

January 29th - The Red Door of Courage
In this second presentation, Jeff will consider what the image of the door can teach us about crossing our own thresholds into new life.

This week's class will be led by Jonathan Dean, our former Associate Pastor, who is now Assistant Professor of Religion and a Fellow of the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action in Aurora University. He will share what he has learned since he joined the university.

All are welcome to attend.

My Spiritual Journey:
or How I Became a Quaker.

The class will be led by Sarah Sainsbury, who was raised Catholic and was a member of our church when she was inspired to attend seminary to become a Chaplain.

All are welcome to attend.

In October, four retired ministers share what they learned over the course of their ministry. The series continues with Fred Conger, who served this church for 20 years before he retired. He still likes to lead groups or fill in for vacationing ministers.

All are welcome to attend.