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At St. John’s, we believe we are all teachers and learners. While learning takes place in nearly every facet of our ministry, there are specific educational offerings for every age group. During the school year, Sunday School classes for every age group meet from 9:00 to 9:50 a.m.
CHILDREN
Children in pre-K through 5th grade learn about St. John’s core values.
After the children’s time in the worship service, all children are invited to go to the Celebration Station, where they learn together through Bible stories, movement activities, dynamic discussions, and hands-on projects.
YOUTH
A post-confirmation class for middle- and high-school students covers a wide variety of topics including discerning spiritual gifts and making vocational choices, understanding world religions, and responding to social pressures. This class meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at 9 a.m. in the youth room above the sanctuary.
This past year, the middle- and high-school classes explored the foundations and impacts of several resolutions passed by the UCC General Synod in July. Topics included environmental and international justice, fair trade practices, fast food, church and government relations, and assistance to the disadvantaged. The students started a church-wide recycling program, held a fair-trade gift sale, and began the planning for a community garden.
ADULTS
 THE GOSPEL OF LUKE
Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. September 28 - October 25
Join Dale Dwyer who will facilitate a survey of the gospel of Luke.
Sunday evenings in October 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Dwyer home
It has been said that you can "eat your way through the gospel of Luke." With every turn of the page it seems as though Jesus is eating with someone or talking with someone about food. Why is this such a dominant theme in Luke's gospel? Come to eat a simple supper as we talk about this distinctive gospel. Registration is required and space is limited. The Dwyer home is wheelchair accessible. Register by emailing or calling the church office.
FAITH AND AMERICAN POLITICS
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. September 30; October 7 - November 18 (with no meeting on election night)
Whether you are a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or something else, this class is for you! Through readings, discussion, activities, and video presentations, participants will engage in respectful and civil discourse as they explore the values that shape and determine their faith and political beliefs. Join Joyce Brannon and Kathy Dwyer for this timely study! This course will meet at the church. There is a minimum of eight participants needed for this class, and there is a maximum of twelve that can accommodated. Register by emailing or calling the church office.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUALITY
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. September 16 through October 7
Have you ever wondered how you got to where you are in your spiritual journey? This class, led by Dr. Richard Bradley will look at your life through the "eyes" of Erik Erikson's Eight Stages, Myers-Briggs typing, and James Fowler's theory of faith development. The course is $25 for members of St. John's. Please register via email: spiritnetwk@hotmail.com or by phone 614.228.8867.
LIVING THE QUESTIONS 2: Part 3: Call to Covenant
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. beginning October 2
This popular dvd-based series continues with a new series that will examine the following topics: a Kingdom without walls, Social Justice: Realizing God's Vision, Incarnation: Divinely Human, Prayer: Intimacy with God, Compassion: The Heart of Jesus' Ministry, Creative Transformation, and Embracing Mystery. Join Joyce Brannon, Ralph Quellhorst and others for dinner, fellowship, and lively discussion. The first meeting will be at the church.
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Children learn the love of God through hands-on experience.
Last year's Adult Education class on "Cracking the Da Vinci Code."
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