Adult Sunday School
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
In the Church School Building
Glenn’s Education ministries emphasize the Great Commandment: We are to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). We encourage all ages to participate in the educational offerings available at Glenn - whether a Sunday School class, small group, or Bible Study. The fellowship, support, and learning together are priceless. By being a part of learning and growing together in faith, we hope to respond to the challenge given by Charles Wesley - one of the founders of the Methodist movement - to grow in “knowledge and vital piety”. Feel free to be in touch for more information, or join us any Sunday at 9:45am in the Church School Building. Tom McKlin
tom.mcklin@gmail.com, Chair, Education Team.
Below is a list of our adult Sunday School classes:
THE WIRED WORD
Theologian Karl Barth once gave this advice to some young pupils of his: “Take your Bible in one hand and take your newspaper in the other, and read both. But interpret newspapers from your Bible.”
That advice is the foundation of this conversation group hosted by Pastor David Jones every Sunday in the church parlor from 9:45 to 10:40. The starting point for the conversation each week will come from a new Internet resource, “The Wired Word,” every Thursday, participants in the group will receive an email that includes biblical commentary and thought-provoking questions related to a topic in the news that week -- sometimes even the same day.
The Wired Word meets in the Parlor (Room 305).
VENTURES IN FAITH
Join us for fellowship, prayer, and good conversation each Sunday
9:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m. in the Wesley Fellowship Room
(211 of the Glenn Church School Building).
Watch for these exciting programs in 2012!
*Sharing Possessions-What Faith Demands (2011, 2nd edition, Eerdmans Publishing Co.) by Luke Timothy Johnson, Woodruff Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Candler School of Theology
*Conquering Fear-Living Boldly in an Uncertain World (2009, Anchor Books) by Harold S. Kushner, Rabbi Laureate, Temple Israel, Natick, Massachusetts
For more information, call Mary Lou or Gordon Boice at 404-634-2999, or email them at mboice@emory.edu or g.boice@emory.edu.
THE NEW CLASS
The New Class includes discussions and lectures on contemporary issues of the Bible, ethics, Methodism, politics, ecclesiology, international affairs, and other faiths. The class meets in Room 422. For more information, contact Ted or Cindy Runyon at
libcgr@emory.edu or 404-636-7881.
COVENANT CLASS
The Covenant Class, which meets in room 420, is composed of adult singles and couples and is led by Bob and Janet Gary. This is a group-centered experience in which members covenant to support each other’s journey toward mature faith as Christians. Confidentiality is maintained to facilitate personal sharing. All are welcome. For more information, contact Bob and Janet at
ggary@emory.edu.
LIVE 'N LEARN
The Live ‘n Learn Sunday school class is comprised primarily of adults with younger children through early teenage years. In recent years the class has dedicated a term (fall or spring) to the study of a particular part of the Bible. However, with an emphasis on the pertinence of the “here and now” and living sacramentally, the class’ study differs from a conventional Bible study. Classes are typically facilitated by Bill Mallard, Professor Emeritus of the Emory University School of Theology, with candor and a fun, quirky style of humor. The classes are typically in a lecture format, yet are quite casual with time for an interesting exchange of ideas and questions. On occasion members of the class will also facilitate the discussion or have visitors join the class to lead a discussion. Meets in Room 419. For more information, contact Alison & Reid Mallard at
ramallard@mindspring.com.
THE PIONEER CLASS
The Pioneer Class is a diverse class in gender, age, background, and professions. Topics, books, and articles brought to the class are discussed as they relate to class members’ faith journeys, tests of faith, and the strengthening of faith. Current events are discussed, but politics are avoided. There are several class traditions: occasional, in-class, Sunday morning breakfasts, Thanksgiving Dinners, Christmas brunches, and a late summer picnic/Barbecue. All are welcome. The class is led by John Bracewell. The pioneer class meets in Room 401. For more information, contact John Bracewell at
bracewell1104@comcast.net.
JAKE WARD CLASS
This class was formed in 1938 by a small group of young married couples and named the couples class. In 1953 Dr. Judson C. Ward, then Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Emory, became our teacher. On his 30th anniversary as teacher the name was changed to honor him, and we continue still today with the legacy of Dr. Ward and many others. As the longest running Sunday School class at Glenn Memorial, we are honored to host distinguished guest speakers. We welcome all ages to join us for this unique community full of wisdom and grace, the benchmark class of our older adult ministries. Meets in Room 208. For more information, contact Ellen Lynn at
eldecatur@aol.com.
ECKO CLASS
We invite you to stop by the EcKo adult Sunday School class for a small group with coffee and a lively discussion of what it means to be a Christian in today's world. Meets in Room 408. For more information contact Carolyn Bugel at internet4cb@yahoo.com.
PARENTS OF TEENS AND TWEENS
Join us for engaging discussions of our faith and parenting - at critical times in our children's lives and our own! Class model varies from casual conversations, book discussions, and guest speakers on adolescent issues. For more information, contact Nancy and David Moore at davidnancymoore@bellsouth.net. This class meets in the Library (Room 309).
35 BELOW - YOUNG ADULTS
35below is a group of young adults under age 35 at Glenn. The purpose of this group is to help young adults connect to the Christian faith, other young adults, Glenn UMC, and the larger community. Young adults of all ages/stages are invited to join us for a new casual Sunday School gathering at Panera in Emory Village. Sundays, 9:45-10:45am. Faith discussions, Bible Study, food & fellowship. For more information, contact Tamsyn Vertrees at tamsynvertrees@hotmail.com, or visit our site: 35below.wordpress.com.
In January 2012, we will be moving from Panera to classroom 304 in the Education Building of Glenn. It is the classroom nearest to the Chapel, and just up the stairs from the Fellowship Hall. Our first meeting will be January 8th (there will be no Sunday School on January 1st because it’s New Year’s Day), and we will have Panera coffee and pastries to welcome us! We will provide snacks and coffee each week, but feel free to bring any other fancy food you grabbed on the way (don’t be afraid to flaunt your Dunkin’s or Starbucks– we’ll understand).
