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Adult Christian Education Classes

(See also Adult Sunday School Classes)

Winter ~ 2010

These opportunities are part of an ongoing program called P.L.A.C.E.  ( Plan for Life-long Adult Christian Education )

Class/Group	Date	Time	Place	Level
Walking a New Path New perspectives can help us make desired physical, emotional, social or spiritual changes. This class will explore preparation, plan of action, and behaviors needed to walk a new path in a new year.	Sundays,  Jan. 3rd - 31st	9:30 a.m.	Library	Level 2
Women of the Bible: "Bad" Girls and "Really Bad" Girls A 5-week study of some of the women of the Bible who played roles that may be called "bad." Delilah and Jezebel will be the first two women studied.	Fridays,  Jan. 8th - Feb. 5th	9:30 a.m.	Room 17/18	Level I
Forum: The Faces of Poverty in Tucson This forum will help to focus our attention on the poor among us. Our panel speakers, representatives from Interfaith Community Services, TMM Family Services and Pima County Interfaith Council, will share stories of people and poverty right here in our own community. (Sponsored by the Church and Society Committee.)	Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010	11:00 a.m.	Library	Level 1
Judges What do Ehud, Deborah, Gideon and Samson have in common? They are among the colorful personalities found in the Biblical book of Judges. Join us for an examination of this dynamic and puzzling book. (This class is being offered twice; choose the time that works better for you!)	Sundays, Jan. 10 - Feb. 28	6:30 p.m.	Room 17/18	Level 2
	Thursdays, Jan. 14 - Mar. 4	10:00 a.m.	Room 20	Level 2
Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living Bishop Rueben Job offers an interpretation of John Wesley's General Rules for today's readers. This simple but challenging look at three commands -- "Do no harm, do good, stay in love with God" -- calls us to mutual respect, unity and a deeper relationship with God.	Wednesdays, Jan. 13th - Feb. 3rd	10:00 a.m.	Library	Level 1
Exploring Membership A 4-session class designed for persons considering membership at St. Mark's. The sessions include information about our beliefs and ministries, as well as providing an opportunity to get acquainted with others.	Sundays, Jan. 24 - Feb. 14	11:00 a.m.	Library	Level 1
Parenting on Purpose: The Balance of Love and Discipline An interactive training program for the parents of the 21st century. Gain some insights through this DVD-based discussion group. (Sponsored by the Mom to Mom group of St. Mark's.)	2nd and 4th Thursdays, beginning Jan. 28	6:30 p.m.	Room 20	Level I
When the Church Speaks: A Guide to the Social Principles United Methodists are called to take seriously society's pressing issues and to live in the world as faithful Christians. This 4-session study of the Social Principles will aid participants to enter into this process.	Sundays,  Feb. 7th - 28th	9:45 a.m.	Library	Level 2
Experiencing the Heart of Christianity This 12-session class will help participants to "engage with the issues that lie at the heart of Christianity today." Among included topics are: the Bible, God, Jesus, sin, and how to live in a multi-faith, pluralistic society.	Sundays, Feb. 7 - May 4	6:30 p.m.	Room 20	Level 3
At Table with Jesus This 8-session study explores why Jesus commanded that he be remembered in the breaking of bread. We will also view Jesus as he creates fellowship through hospitality, welcomes all to the table, celebrates feasting rather than fasting, satisfies the hunger of all and witnesses to the heavenly banquet in the Kingdom of God.	Wednesdays, Feb. 10 - Mar. 31	10:00 a.m.	Library	Level 2
The Lenten Journey Join us as we use the Biblical lectionary texts of the Lenten season as the basis for journaling.	Sundays, Feb. 21 - Mar. 14	11:15 a.m.	Room 23	Level 1
Empty Bowls This is a ceramics class offered to help us focus on issues of poverty. Completed bowls will be used in a display to draw attention to poverty issues; bowls can then be purchased, with proceeds donated to a poverty-related charity designated by the Church and Society Committee.	Fridays, Feb. 26 & Mar. 13	6:30 p.m.	Room 6/7	Level 1
Pathways of Prayer This prayer retreat will provide childcare, IF requested in advance. A $5.00 fee will defer the cost of materials. (Scholarships are available.)	Saturday, March 6th	8:30 a.m. - Noon	Fellowship Hall	Level 1

*Level I: Basic Content          
 Level II: Intermediate Content          
 Level III: Advanced Content

For additional information, please contact our church office at 520.297.2062 or e-mail us.