Announcements

The FaithLink class will study Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn’t Say by Adam Hamilton for the next five weeks. The class will use the DVD which introduces for discussion five such commonly held statements, including...

This summer, several people have been harmed in accidents on amusement park rides. What draws people to these rides? What needs to be done to improve safety? How can our faith guide us to care for the safety of others? FaithLink is a Sunday School class that meets at...

The Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro offered a window on a full range of stories, from inspirational performances to discouraging scandals. What have we learned from the games? How do these learnings resonate with our Christian beliefs? FaithLink is a Sunday...

House churches have been vital to worshiping communities of Christians since the beginning. What are house churches? What role do house churches play in making disciples and spreading the gospel? FaithLink is a Sunday School class that meets at 9:45 a.m. in LC...

The killing of 49 people at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, has been described as the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history, the worst terror incident since 9/11, and an attack aimed at persons who identify as LGBTQ. In a culture where violence, hatred, and...

The massive data leak known as the Panama Papers reveals questionable business practices that raise concerns about how we manage money. What are the concerns? How does our Christian faith guide our use of money? FaithLink is a Sunday School class that meets at 9:45...

In August, the National Park Service will celebrate its centennial. What is the history of our national parks? How do they add value to our country? In what ways does Christian faith guide our stewardship of our natural and cultural treasures? FaithLink is a Sunday...

Cyberbullying harms its victims and, in some cases, leads to suicide. What is cyberbullying? How is it similar to and different from other forms of bullying? How might our Christian faith guide us in responding to bullying? FaithLink is a Sunday School class that...

Music is an integral part of human experience with benefits in many aspects of our lives. What are these benefits? How does Christian tradition demonstrate that music can lead us to a deeper experience of God’s care for us? FaithLink is a Sunday School class that...

Psychological research increasingly suggests the commonly accepted “midlife crisis” is a myth. What are the transitional realities of midlife? What challenges and opportunities do these decades present? How do Christians navigate midlife in faithful ways? FaithLink is...

Across the nation, finding housing for people who are homeless continues to challenge communities. What are current options and future possibilities for housing? How does our faith guide us as we address housing issues? FaithLink is a Sunday School class that meets at...

The class will reconvene on June 5. FaithLink is a Sunday School class that meets at 9:45 a.m. in LC #104. Topics for each session will be announced the Tuesday prior. Whether you avail yourself of a single session on a topic that interests you, or engage in an...

The US Treasury Department recently announced major changes to the faces portrayed on our paper currency. What changes are being made? Why were new historical figures chosen to represent our nation’s history? How does our faith guide our responses to the changes?...

The arrival of the Oculus Rift headset marks a milestone in the development of virtual reality. What is virtual reality? What concerns does it raise for culture and society? How will Christians engage this new technology in ways that honor God and serve our neighbors?...

This is a continuation from the April 17 class. The practice of spiritual direction provides opportunities to share with others as we deepen our relationships with Christ. What is involved in spiritual direction? How can the practice help us learn and grow in our...

California and New York recently approved legislation to increase the minimum wage. What are the implications of this decision? How does our faith inform what we think and feel about a minimum wage increase? FaithLink is a Sunday School class that meets at 9:45 a.m....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued more stringent guidelines for prescribing opioid painkillers in order to stem abuse of these drugs. What are the dangers? How does our faith guide us as we seek ways to alleviate pain? FaithLink is a Sunday...