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Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. - Matthew 18:20
ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES
Spring 2008
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES? Adult
REGISTER FOR CLASSES DURING COFFEE HOUR: Sunday, January 20 and 27
SPRING CLASSES:
1. READING THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW IN OUR POST-MODERN ERA Dr. Eugene Park The Gospel of Matthew draws heavily on the Old Testament; as one scholar (Eugene Peterson) says, "The story of Jesus doesn't begin with Jesus...Matthew opens the New Testament by setting the local story of Jesus in its world historical context." This seminar on Matthew will connect Jesus - and his story - both to the Old Testament story and to our lives in our post-modern world. Our leader will be Dr. Eugene Park, professor of New Testament at San Francisco Theological Seminary. Dates: Sundays, February 3, 10, 24 and March 2 Time: 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Location: Room 10 Class Size: no limit Convener: Fee: $15
2. BIBLE STUDY: UNDERSTANDING THE GOSPEL OF MARK THROUGH THE The Gospels are filled with quotes from the Old Testament, plus many references, hints, and allusions. The only Bible the writers of the New Testament knew was the Old Testament, and they were eager to show that the life and teaching of Jesus were true to their Bible. Knowing how and why the New Testament writers used the Old Testament enlightens what they wrote, giving us fresh insight into what the Old and New Testaments have in common and where they differ. Our seminar will focus on how the Old Testament is used in the Gospel of Mark. Our leader will be Dr. Robert Coote, professor of Old Testament at San Francisco Theological Seminary. Dates: Sundays, April 6, 13, 20 and 27 Time: 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Location: Room 10 Class Size: no limit Convener: Fee: $15
3. LIVING THE QUESTIONS Karen Stokes "Wisdom is asking the questions for which there are no answers." - Harrell Beck
Dates: Wednesdays, February 20, 27, March 5, 12 Time: 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Location: Thornhill Room Class Size: no limit Convener: Sloan White (510) 339-8728 Fee: $10
4. A VERY SHORT COURSE IN JUNGIAN PSYCHOLOGY Stan Stevens, M.A., M.Div., LMFT Using the work of Jungian analyst Robert Johnson, Stan Stevens will lead participants through a lively exploration of masculine and feminine psychology. This will be followed by an examination of what Jung called our human shadow. We will look at both the personal and collective aspects of the darker side of human nature. As Stan reminds us: "sometimes it is necessary to dig deep to find gold." Recommended reading (all by Robert Johnson): "He; Understanding Masculine Psychology"; "She; Understanding Feminine Psychology" and "Owning Your Own Shadow". Copies of the books will be available at the Book Depot. Date: Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2008 Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Thornhill Room Class Size: 5-15 Convener: Marjorie Moser (510) 632-9868 Fee: $10 + cost of book(s)
5. CELEBRATION PERFORMANCE Virginia Abascal and Bud Sisson This class will focus on performance acting and reading techniques and preparation of a Lenten reading in conjunction with Karen's sermon on March 9, 2008. Dates: Mondays, Feb. 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10, 17 Time: 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Location: Rooms 1 and 2 Class Size: no limit Convener: Virginia Abascal (510) 849-3309 Fee: $5
6. BIONEERS Bioneers/Collective
Heritage Institute, founded in 1990, is a nonprofit organization that
promotes practical environmental solutions and innovative social
strategies for restoring the earth and communities. Increasingly,
Bioneers is at the nexus of environment, health, social justice and
spirit - a rare place to bring our whole selves and hearts. Bioneers
feel that when you take care of nature, you take care of people, and
when you take care of people, you take care of nature. It's all connected. Dates: Tuesdays, April 8, 15 and 22 Time: 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Location: Thornhill Room Class Size: 5-20 Convener: Jean Gregory (510) 635-8838 Fee: $10
7. POSITIVE DISCIPLINE PARENTING CLASS Lori Onzerwyzer Are you feeling challenged or frustrated by parenting? Do you want to feel closer and more loving with your children? Lori Onzerwyzer, a certified Positive Discipline instructor, will give us new information and tools to use immediately to help with morning and bedtime routines, sibling conflict, power struggles over homework, chores and leaving play dates. She will help us understand why kids do the things they do. We'll learn respectful, encouraging and effective tools to replace shouting, nagging, bribing and punishing and allow us to have more fun with our families. Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 and 13 Time: 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Location: Thornhill Room Class Size: 20-30 Convener: Carrie McKiernan (510) 450-0722 Fee: $130 per person and an additional $75 for partners within the same family. Sliding scale available.
8. LEFT HAND OF GOD Karen Stokes Join
Karen as she leads a discussion of Rabbi Michael Lerner's book, "The
Left Hand of God: Taking Our Country Back from the Religious
Right." Rabbi Lerner asserts that, however distorted both the Right's analysis and its solutions to Dates: Wednesdays, April 9, 16 and 23 Time: 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Location: Thornhill Room Class Size: no limit Convener: Frank Dauby (510) 336-3248 Fee: purchase of the book
9. ROSIE THE RIVETER Tour
portions of the emerging Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front
National Historical Park in Richmond, climb aboard the last Victory
Ship built in Richmond (perhaps even have a pancake breakfast on board)
and learn the amazing story of the Victory ships built during World War
II. Our resident historian Date: to be announced Location: Carpool from the church parking lot Class Size: 5-20 Convener: Marjorie Moser (510) 632-9868 Fee: $5 donation
10. BEHIND THE SCENES ZOO TOUR Joel Parrott Oakland Zoo Executive Director Joel Parrott will lead a select group on a behind-the-scenes tour of the zoo. Sorry, no children. Date: Sunday, May 4 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Class Size: 8-15, no children Convener: Sloan White (510) 339-8728 Fee: parking and admission
11. MEDITATION David Longerbeam Meditation comes in many forms and can be approached as both a healthy mind-body discipline as well as a spiritual path. Come to this class to learn about both aspects of meditation - and to practice them together. As a spiritual practice, meditation can be seen as the heart of prayer and the source of compassion. As such, it is the common ground for the contemplative aspects in all major world traditions, as exemplified by the lives of great souls such as Rumi, St. Francis, Catherine of Sienna, Thomas Merton and countless others. Let's explore the family connections. Date: May 4, 11, 18 and June 1 Time: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Location: Room 10 Class Size: 5-20 Convener: Sloan White (510) 339-8728 Fee: $5
COMING ATTRACTIONS
1. THEATER Dunbar Ogden Attend a pre-theater class and post-theater discussion of the "Trojan Women" at the
2. WILDFLOWER WALK Bruce Pavlik
CONTINUING CLASSES
1. BIBLE STUDY Every Thursday morning, unless otherwise announced, Karen Stokes leads a Bible study class. You may get a sneak preview of her sermon as you discuss the Bible readings for the next week's Celebration. There is no charge and no need to sign up in advance. Drop-ins are welcome. Dates: Thursdays Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Thornhill Room Class Size: no limit Fee: none
2. MANY FAC We read books that expand our understanding and knowledge of our own faith tradition and explore other religions. Past books have included everything from Sam Harris' End of Faith to The Left Hand of God by Michael Lerner to The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels. Discussion has been lively and spirited. Sharon Noteboom is a teacher, student and member of our church. We are continuing the class and invite new members to join us. Dates: Saturdays, Feb. 9, March 8, April 12, May 10 Time: 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Location: Room 1 Class Size: 6 to 10 Convener: Fee per semester: $10
3. PRIME TIME Join this twice-monthly gathering of largely "senior citizens" in our congregation (although everyone is welcome!) for companionship, exchanging ideas and reflections, and hearing interesting speakers. Watch Contact each week for details of upcoming meetings. Dates: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Thornhill Room Class Size: No limit Fee: none
Spring 2008 Classes at a Glance
Sundays Matthew Starts Feb. 3 8:30-9:45 AM Mark Starts April 6 8:30-9:45 AM
MONDAYS Celebration Performance Starts Feb. 11 7:30PM - 10:00PM
Tuesdays Jungian Psychology Starts Feb.5 10:00-11:30 PM Bioneers Starts April 8 7:30-9:00 PM
Wednesdays Living the Questions Starts Feb. 20 7:30-9:00 PM Left Hand of God Starts April 9 7:30-9:00 PM Prime Time Continuing 10:00-11:30 AM
Thursdays Bible Study Continuing 10:00-11:30 AM Positive Discipline Parenting Starts Jan. 31 7:30-9:00 PM
Saturdays Many Faces of God Starts Feb. 9 9:30-11:00 AM
Please use this coupon if you would like a scholarship or if you would like to donate to the scholarship fund. You can also call or e-mail Sloan White to request a scholarship: (510) 339-8728 or swhite@matson.com. NAME: ______________________________ This is (check one) __ a donation to the scholarship fund __ a request for scholarship
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