Sunday Morning Classes
From September through May, Sunday morning adult education classes start at 9:30 a.m. and generally meet in the south end of Fellowship Hall. (Summer Bible Study starts at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays)
Sunday Morning
Adult Education
2009-2010
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How, Then, Shall We Live?
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Feb. 7 ~ Writing Prayers through the Use of the Psalms with Tom Zych
Feb. 14 ~ “What happened to the Seventh Commandment?” The Spiritual Practice of Sabbath-Keeping with Clover Beal
Lenten Series - Reconciliation, Healing and Salvation
Feb. 21 ~ Truth and Reconciliation - the South African Experience with Rev. Ken Jones, PCUSA missionary to South Africa
Feb. 28 ~ The Spiritual Journey through Grief and Comfort with Patricia DeJohn, Hospice Grief Counselor
Mar. 7 ~ Spirituality and Mental Health
Mar. 14 ~ Spirituality through Addiction and Recovery with Tom Zych
Mar. 21 ~ The Spiritual Journey and Art of Forgiveness
Mar. 28 ~ Salvation - What Is It? with John Lentz
April 4 ~EASTER - No Class
Previous 2009 Offerings
Sept. 13 ~ Introduction to the theme “How, Then, Shall We Live?” led by Tom Zych and Clover Beal
Sept. 20 ~ “Faith in the Public Arena” led by John Lentz
Sept. 27 ~ Living in a Sustainable Community presentation by Paul Alsenas, Director, Cuyahoga Planning Commission
Oct. 4 ~ Biblical and Theological Foundation for Eco-Stewardship presentation by Tim Beal
Oct. 11 ~ Faith and Light: Sustainable Energy in the 21st Century presentation by Dave Neff and Keith Logan
Oct. 18 ~ Faith and Health Care Reform presentation by Barbara Baylor, Director, UCC Health and Wellness
Oct. 25 ~ Just Eating Panel Discussion with Parker Bosley, retired chef/owner of Parker’s Restaurant; Dr. Erin Holsten, Options Naturopathic Clinic; Clifford Miller, farmer who raises grass-fed beef
Nov. 1 ~ Faith and the Economic Crisis: Mr. Ensign Cowell, CEO Tower Capital Management
Nov. 8 ~ Was Jesus Always a Pacifist? Mennonite FHC members
Nov. 15 ~ Taking Care of the Stranger: Mr. Tom Mrosko, Director of Office of Migration and Refugee Services, Catholic Charities
Nov. 22 ~ Living Faith at the Local Level: Ms. Lin T. Williams of E CITY, an organization teaching entrepreneurial and life skills to students in the Cleveland public schools
Nov. 29 ~ Holy Days and Feasts in the Bible: Dr. Tim Beal
Dec. 6 ~ The Origins of Christmas: Dr. Joe Kelly
Dec. 13 ~ Holy Days in Islam and Judaism: Imam Ramez Islambouli
Dec. 22 ~ My Favorite Things: The Music of Christmas ~ Mr. Barry Hartz
The Ministry of Education & Spiritual Formation: Tom Zych, chair; Tim Beal, Barry Hartz, Chris Henry, Derry Stauffer, and Kate Monaghan
The 2008-2009 adult education series: “Who Are We, and How Did We Get This Way?” explored the biblical and historical roots of Christianity, the changing shape of the church over the centuries, the foundational tenets of Reformed tradition, and being Presbyterian today.
For Advent, Barry Hartz led us in two dynamic sessions on Handel’s Messiah. During Lent, we looked at how we are all gifted and called to be Christians as evangelists, disciples and prophets. Finally, we looked at our congregation’s rich history through the experiences of 3 members who grew up at Forest Hill during the ‘50-‘60s; 3 who experienced our blossoming social justice missions during the ‘70s and ‘80s; and several newer members who reflected on what drew them to Forest Hill. John and Clover shared their experiences of the church when they were first called and shared their vision for maintaining vitality and nurturing growth.
Sunday Morning Adult Education Class in Chapel