Adult Education
Adult Education
Everyday Spirituality: Please join us on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. We will be using the Rob Bell Nooma DVD series as a springboard for conversation and spiritual growth. This class is led by Anne Deatly and Mark Babunovic. Room 307.
Adult Bible Study: Studying the book of Acts. If you have a questioning mind and an open heart, join us in Adult Bible Study, 9 a.m., Sundays, in the West Side Room. Bible knowledge is not a prerequisite. Facilitators: Ani and Robert Chalemian.
The Relationship Class Series: Studying the book, Death by Suburb: Keeping the Suburbs from Killing your Soul, by Dave Goetz. Please join us in Room 303 at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings as we strengthen our relationships with each other and with God. All are welcome. Led by Randy and Sharon Ruger, Ray and Adriana Milazzo.
NEW: The Faith Club: A Muslim, a Christian, a Jew--Three Women Search for Understanding. If this is a book you've been meaning to read, please join us for discussion at the first-ever West Side event led by Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development. It will take place in the West Side Room on Saturday, January 14, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Bring a brown-bag lunch or snack and feel free to invite friends to attend as well. Dessert will be provided, as will tea. The group leader will be Rev. Sara Jane Munshower (UCC, Glastonbury, CT), and the suggested donation is $15. Please see Rev. Marc Oehler or go to www.oasismin.org for more information.
NEW: Family Preparedness, January 15, 29, February 12, 11:30 a.m. Should an emergency or disaster occur, are you prepared? In three sessions, this class is meant to help guide you to learn how to protect yourself against all types of emergencies and disasters. The class will include how to develop, practice, and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must be done before, during, and after a disaster to protect you, your family, and elements of your property. Also included will be information on how to assemble a disaster supplies kit. The three sessions will be too brief to cover every situation; however, additional sources of information will be included to help you explore your interests further. Additionally, the class leader is a member of our church community and always available for ongoing group or individual discussion and guidance. Led by Paul Mensing, with help from Pat McGlade, Parish Nurse.
The church library is located off the narthex. Registration cards are available in the library if you would like to be able to take books out.
Saturday A.M. Men's Fellowship
This group meets every Saturday morning from 8 to 9:30 a.m. for study and to share mutual concerns. Deep and long-lasting friendships have grown from this association, which has been going at West Side since the early 1970s. Several topical books, with either a strong religious or social theme, will be used as a discussion point in addition to personal sharing. Contact Joe Wiltsee or Vic Strom for information.
Scholarship Funds
The Arthur M. Hughes Jr. Memorial Fund Committee provides financial assistance to those desiring to enter the Christian ministry.
The Robert and Della P. Barrie Scholarship Fund was established to support training for new candidates or previously ordained persons for the Presbyterian ministry in the East Africa Church.
The Harold M. Parsekian Peace Fund was established to promote and enhance peacemaking and social justice education at West Side.
The Marsha Delleart Youth Scholarship Fund is designated to provide scholarships to worthy and/or needy youth (from sixth grade through senior year of college) for educational and/or spiritual development activities.
Applications should be forwarded to the church office.