Adult Classes
BIBLE COURSE
Peg Bartel
First and third Mondays, starting September
21 through May 17, 7:30 to 9 pm in the Hollin Hall Morning Room
This class will focus on the Jesus Seminar
research and study on the five gospels (Mark, Matthew, Luke, John and Thomas). The
approach will be both scholarly, and based on spiritual messages contained in
the gospels. We will look at the historical context to understand why a
particular gospel or passage was written the way it was. For example, the
Gospel of Matthew was the primary text for the Jews that were followers of
Jesus; therefore it focuses on the fulfillment of the Hebrew scriptures. Outside
videos and materials will also be used to enhance our understanding of the time
and culture in which the New Testament was written. Information from Peg
Bartel, 703-799-1208.
FACING DEATH WITH LIFE
Rev. Kate R. Walker
Sundays,1:30 to 3:30 pm, March 21 to May 23, (no classes will be held April 4 and May 9) in the Fireplace Room in Hollin Hall.
The intention of this curriculum is to help
facilitate a combination of personal reflection, learning, and growth on the
topic of death and dying. This is not a grief support group, nor is it an
academic analysis. However there are intellectual components that will provide
material that can be used to stimulate personal reflection. In addition there
are some pragmatic components, including writing advanced directives.
This class will:
· Help
participants discover personal meaning and develop a personal theology
regarding death;
· Aid
participants in preparing for their own and their loved one’s death;
· Provide
information about cultural and religious perspectives on death;
· Offer
reflection on the stages of grief and bereavement;
· Provide
information on how to prepare children for death;
· Provide
information on how to prepare ourselves for the death of a child;
· Provide
information on how to cope with a suicide, or a death where dignity has been
lost.
This is an eight-week course and each session
is two hours long. In addition there are two field trips that will be arranged
during the eight weeks. We strongly encourage people to commit to
attending all eight sessions as they build upon each other and culminate in a
final project presented during the last week. Information from Kate Walker, minister@mvuc.org.
SITTING MEDITATION
Dale Peebles
Sundays, 7 to 8:30 pm in the Carriage House
This class practices sitting meditation and
studies readings from Jack Kornfeld, Thich Nhat Hanh, Sharon Salzberg and
others. The readings provide encouragement, instruction and support for those
with no previous experience in Buddhist meditation. We practice for our own
benefit and the benefit of others. Introductory instruction is available for
newcomers. You do not need to register in advance. Information from Dale
Peebles, 703-780-2243.
GLOBAL WARMING: CHANGING CO2urse
Wendy Burns and Kathy Seikel
Sundays, 7:30 to 9 pm, February 21, 28, March
7, 14 and 21 in the Hollin Hall Fireplace Room
Global Warming: Changing CO2urse is a
four-session course exploring the history and science of global warming,
personal values and habits as they relate to climate change, and personal
actions aimed at curbing the effects of global warming. Wendy Burns from Mt.
Vernon Unitarian Church and Kathy Seikel from St. Aidan's Episcopal Church will
facilitate this Northwest Earth Institute course. We ask each participant to
commit to attending all sessions. Class participation will be kept at 12
participants. Please bring $20.00 to the first class to pay for the book we
will use. For more information see www.nwei.org <http://www.nwei.org> or contact Wendy, wdburns@erols.com or Kathy, seikel.kathy@epa.gov.
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