Westminster's Programs for Adults

 

Westminster offers a variety of educational and fellowship activities for adults, including the 9th hour study groups which meet SundayMorning@Westminster, Bible study and discussion groups that meet throughout the week, the many activities of the Presbyterian Women in Westminster (PWW), and the Chancel Choir. We also put our faith into action with educational and fellowship programs for children, youth, and families, and many mission activities.

 

Here are links for information on the currently meeting and full calendar of Sunday morning programs. The activities of the groups that gather during the week are:

 

 

PWW Circles: The Presbyterian Women in Westminster Circles meet monthly for study and fellowship. This year’s study is Joshua: A Journey of Faith from Horizons magazine 2009 - 10 Bible study.

 

Thursday Morning Bible Study On Thursday Mornings at 8:15 AM, a group of adults meet each week for study and discussion of a book or the Bible at the Vitense  Golf Center at the intersection of the Beltline and Whitney Way. Facilitation of the discussion rotates among the group and is informal. All are welcome to join. Contact Alex Thornburg.

 

Chancel Choir The choir gathers on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM for fellowship, study and rehearsal of music for the Sunday worship service. Contact Joe Chrisman.

 

Thursday Morning Study Group Meets weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 AM in the Westminster Lounge from September through May. All are welcome.  Contact Alex Thornburg.

 

SundayMornings@Westminster

 

 

Current Offerings for Adults

 

 

 

FALL 2010

 


Seasons of the Spirit

Lectionary-Based Bible Study

 

This adult education opportunity will allow you to explore a different Bible text each week. The texts each week will be the same text that is read in worship and the text that the children are studying in their classes. Using the Seasons of the Spirit curriculum you will explore the text, learning more about its history and looking at scripture through a variety of means including art and music. This is a great class for those seeking a better understanding of the Bible and discussion of the text we hear in worship.

 

Discipleship at Westminster

Led by Alex Thornburg

 

Do you wonder why we have a session? Who are our Elders? What does it really mean to be a Presbyterian? Is Westminster different from other Presbyterian churches? Most importantly, what does it really mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? These and other questions you may have will be explored in a class on discipleship. This will be a great class for newer members, long time members, and all those who are curious about what being part of Westminster Presbyterian Church is really all about.

 



"From Jesus to Constantine: A History of Early Christianity."

Ed Daub will convene a course in September = 24 lectures by Prof. Bart Ehrmann of the U.-North Carolina. A Course Guidebook is available for $7 or $8 so Ed would like to know those of you who are interested in attending the course so he can order a copy for you. Contact Ed by email: edaub@wisc.edu

 

 

                                               Information from past Offerings for Adults

SUMMER 2009

 

SUSTAIN DANE SUMMER STUDY

Start thinking ahead to a new Sustain Dane study  for summer 2009

Westminster summer programming has included several Sustain Dane studies:

2004: Voluntary Simplicity

2005: Exploring Deep Ecology

2008: Choices For Sustainable Living

 

This summer 2009 the study will be: Menu For the Future

    WEBSITE LINK

 

In a nutshell this is how it works:  A small size group of (probably 16 max) is great for discussions;

JULY 1 through AUG 5:

 

Meet on WEDNESDAYS

Time: 7-9 pm.

Meet in homes or in the church Youth Suite;

Share in leading discussion; share treat preparation.

 

“Menu For the Future” has six themes:

What’s Eating America

Anonymous Food

Farming For the Future

You Are What You Eat

Towards A Just Food System

Choices For Change

 

Each lesson has about ten authors of short articles. Here are a few authors I have either read or heard about: Barbara Kingsolver, Bill McKibben, Frances Moore Lappe & her daughter, Anna Lappe, Michael Pollan, Wendell Berry; and many more whose ideas will make for great reading & discussion.

Please consider joining this summer study. If lots of folks are interested, we can form more than one group!

The start week will be the last week of June; meeting night needs to be chosen; books need to be ordered.

The sign-up deadline is Sunday, June 14. 

Questions?   Contact Sue Bridson, (h) 238-0038

 

Spring 2008 Caring for the Earth

 

Earth Day Every Day

                     Cut Down Your Clutter

                     Turn the Tide


Summer 2008 Choices for Sustainable Living