Classes are free and open to all. We serve a light vegetarian dinner before the class, for which we request a $5 donation. We value the conversation and sense of community we share during the meal and clean-up and find it deepens our connection to the classes that follow. Dinner starts at 6:45 and classes begin at 7:30.
We generally offer two classes per term, some online and some in the building. You need not be a member of Seekers Church to participate.
Spring 2012 – Second Term
Tuesdays, March 20 – April 24
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Classes are free and all are welcome. A light dinner will be served at 7:00 ($4 donation suggested), and the actual classes begin around 7:45 and end at 9:30.
There Once Was… (New Testament Parables)
Led by David Lloyd
We’ll explore the meaning of Jesus’ parables in Luke and the other gospels for the 21st century using art, music, and movement to help unlock the text. We’ll look at familiar parables (including the sower and the seed, the good Samaritan, the prodigal son,) with new eyes and explore some less familiar ones (the persistent widow, the friend who came at midnight, the cost of the tower), and we’ll tackle the ones with a hard message (the dishonest steward, the vineyard workers, the big dinner party). This class counts as a New Testament class.
Semi-Secrets of Seekers: Everything You Wanted to Know But Didn’t Know Who to Ask
Led by Marjory Bankson
We will explore the worship experience as living theology; our culture of commitment, mission groups & retreat; distributed leadership and how it works; the role of Stewards and the Servant Leadership Team; money as a spiritual issue, and how Seekers might support your call now. Come with your questions. Expect some reading, personal sharing and weekly written responses.
TO REGISTER
Sign up at Seekers or e-mail Jacqie Wallen here.
Spring 2011 – First Term
Tuesdays, April 5 – May 10
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Classes are free and all are welcome. A light dinner will be served at 7:00 ($4 donation suggested), and the actual classes begin around 7:45 and end at 9:30.
A Reasonable Faith? Six Arguments for the Existence of God.
Led by John Morris and Deborah Sokolove
During the first three weeks of this class, we will examine six arguments, both traditional and modern, for the existence of God.
Class members will be encouraged to offer their own arguments as well, and these arguments will be discussed with interest and respect.
During the final three weeks, we will reflect on what it was like to argue for God’s existence. With the help of several readings, we will ask ourselves these questions:
1) Does “proving” God’s existence seem important to you?
2) Might reasonable people disagree about God’s existence, without either side being labeled irrational?
3) What is the role of faith? Is faith irrational?
The goal of the class is to gain an understanding of how reason and faith intertwine in our Christian beliefs.
The End of the World as We Know It? The Book of Revelation.
Led by Dave Lloyd and Jacqie Wallen
We will explore possible interpretations of the Book of Revelation, immerse ourselves in the richness of its symbols, and consider its eschatology. Through reading assignments, art, music, writing, and movement, we will journey through the strangest part of the New Testament.