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Study Classes for the Year 2007 2008:
- All classes meet at 11:15 a.m. in the Fireside Room.
- Nursery care is available during the hour.
Sept. 30, and Oct. 7
Work All Day, And What Do You Get
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David McCreath leads a review of a variety of perspectives on work, how faith and the providence of God influence our vocational choices, and ways of living faithfully within our workaday world.
October 14 A New Paradigm for Ministry and Mission
The Rev. Ken Henry leads a discussion centered round the book, Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson, in terms of a new paradigm for ministry and mission. There will be an opportunity to sign up for a field trip/car pool to hear Greg Mortensen lecture at the public library in SF on November 17th.
October 21, November 4, 11, 18, and December 2, 9, 16
SPIRIT ALIVEComparing Christians of the 1st and 21st Centuries
Class participants, under the leadership of Dale and Barbara Bracey will read and discuss the Acts of the Apostles inductively, comparing the Spirits action then and now. How did early Christians respond to competing religions, internal dissention, political tensions, and twisted immorality?
January 6 & 13: History of Stone Church
Alice Thorn, Church Historian, will discuss various aspect of the 60year history of Stone Church.
January 27: Sharing Stories about Mission and Social JusticeKen Henry leads a sharing of personal stories of participation in mission and social justice.
February 3 17: So You Want to Preach on Sunday?Lay members of Stone Church have opportunities to preach in Worship. Ken Henry leads a class to prepare one to preach effectively.
February 24 March 16: Economics & Ecology: The Challenge of the 21st Century
The twin imperatives of loving our neighbors as ourselves and being stewards of the earth are the critical challenges for Christian stewardship in this century. To solve the interrelated problems of economics and ecology will require actions on the part of individuals, communities, corporations, nations, and internationally. Pat Magee presents the complexities of the issue.
March 30, April 6, 13, 27: Faith Journeys at Stone Church
Members share their life stories, with emphasis on the impact of living within the Stone Church faith community.
April 20: Report from the SBSC El Salvador Delegation of 2008
Delegation members will report on their experiences in El Salvador. This trip was sponsored by the South Bay Sanctuary Covenant (SBSC). Several Stone Church members participated in this trip.
May 4 June 15: Introduction to PCUSA General Assembly
The General Assembly (the national meeting of the Presbyterian Church) will meet in San Jose June 21 28. Bill Lytle, former Moderator of the General Assembly, will discuss the ins and outs of a GA meeting and prepare us to follow key, controversial issues as they progress from committee debate to vote by the full GA
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