Adult Education

Goals of the Adult Educational Program:

• to provide opportunities for people to participate in lifelong learning about Chrisitan faith
• to develop our understanding of God’s working in the world
• to come together as a community of Christians
• to deepen our understanding of the faith journey we are on individually and collectively

NEW: Adult Education programming through "The Thoughtful Christian"

Are you up for wrestling with the questions that inform the way we live out our faith in everyday life? Jesus called us to love God with our minds, as well as our hearts and souls. This, he said, is the greatest commandment. "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind" (Matthew 22:37 NRSV).

"The Thoughtful Christian," Christian education materials published by Westminster John Knox Press, provides a variety of adult education materials that focus on a variety of biblical and contemporary issues--even events happening in current news.
Click here for a description of current offerings.

Click here for a list of current offerings and what is comming up in the fall.

 

Sunday Mornings

Adult Education Forum
Sundays at 11:15am in the Lounge
September through May, join us for a lively Forum that opens the floor for learning and discussion on various topics relating to real-world life and Christian faith.  Past topics have included:  faith and science, the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, the history of art, music theory for church folk, apocalypticism, Presbyterian worship 101.

Meditation on the Morning Scripture
Sundays at 9am (8:30am July-August) in Room 104
Come experience the depth of meaning found in focused meditation. Group members read the scripture lesson of the day following the practice of Lectio Divina. Lectio Divina is an ancient method for praying with the Bible.

During the Week

Each semester includes many classes, courses, spiritual practice experiences and one-time events.  Please see our latest Ault Education Brochure for details.

Retreats

Women's Retreat
February 6-8, 2009
At St. Joseph By the Sea in South Mantoloking, NJ
We have a wonderful restful, humor filled, inspirational time at this retreat center located on the beach overlooking the ocean. The cost is $170 for the weekend. All meals included. To reserve your space, contact Mary Alice Lyman at malyman@pclawrenceville.org or
896-1212 no later than January 20th.

Men's Retreat
February 20-22, 2009
The 5th Annual Men's Retreat will be held at St. Joseph By the Sea in South Mantoloking, NJ (only 45 minutes away!). Join us for lively discussions, fellowship, free time to relax and the beach! The cost is $170 which includes five meals, your own room and program supplies. Please contact Jeff Vamos at (609) 896-1212 or jvamos@pclawrenceville.org for more information.

Daily Devotional Reading

E-mail Devotional Reading
Receive a devotion each weekday on your email. Contact Joan Semenuk at joanwsemenuk@verizon.net.

Questions & Information

If you have any questions or desire more information about a course, please contact the church office at 609-896-1212 or e-mail Mary Alice Lyman at malyman@pclawrenceville.org.