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Date
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Class
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Themes
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Description
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September
16, 2007
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Schedule/Intro/Book
of Common Prayer
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Episcopal
Church
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Looking
forward to a fantastic 07/08 Adult Education Year. Quick Review of
the year's classes and themes and then Fr. Meyers will discuss the
Book of Common Prayer.
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September
23, 2007
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Episcopal
School of Ministry
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Episcopal
Church
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This
seminar will be dedicated to a presentation of the available classes
ad courses available to members of the Episcopal Church who are
interested in furthering their knowledge of Episcopal worship,
learning about how they can advance their own personal ministry in
the church or identifying how to begin the process of working toward
ordination.
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September
30, 2007
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Holy
Orders in the Episcopal Church
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Episcopal
Church
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Who
are the ministers of the Church? How do they become ministers? What
are their responsibilities?
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October
7, 2007
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AME
History
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Paths
to God
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Speaker
will present the history of the AME (African Methodist Episcopal)
Church.
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October
14, 2007
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Bible
Study (Ismail and Isaac) / AME Visit
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Bible
Study
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What
does the Bible say about race? Ham, Ishmael, Isaac, etc.
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October
21, 2007
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Race
Definitions
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Social
Justice
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This
seminar will be devoted to learning the basic definitions needed to
be able to have a cogent discussion on the issue of racism. This seminar is not a training on dismantling racism but is
designed to help identify the great disparity between words used in
day to day language that are often used in conflicting and confusing
ways.
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October
28, 2007
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Race
Experience
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Social
Justice
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This
seminar will be a participatory experience where participants will
be asked to share one or more experiences from their life when they
felt the impact of either racism or privilege. These experiences will be cross shared following a one on one
exchange of information giving and receiving.
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November
4, 2007
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Race
- Internal Dialogue
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Social
Justice
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This
seminar will be a follow-up to the previous week where members of
Holy Communion Church will be challenged to identify one or two
actions steps that they can take immediately to begin the process of
addressing the issue of improving race relations in our immediate
community.
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November
11, 2007
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Bible
Study (Green Bible)
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Bible
Study
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November
18, 2007
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Green
Thanksgiving
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Social
Justice
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As
a follow up to her presentation last year about eating lower on the
food chain, Lisa Hummel will share recipes and other ideas for
cooking and serving food this Thanksgiving that is easier on the
environment. This will include vegetarian versions of traditional
Thanksgiving foods as well as a discussion of using organic and
locally grown food. Let our holiday celebrations reflect our
thankfulness for God's whole creation.
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November
25, 2007
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No
Class
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December
2, 2007
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Advent
Wreathsc
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Intergenerational
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On
the first Sunday of advent, please join this intergenerational class
and make your seasonal advent wreath. an advent prayer devotional will also be given to all
participants.
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December
9, 2007
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Bible
Study (The Christmas Story)
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Bible
Study
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Infancy
Narratives in Matthew & Luke
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December
16, 2007
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Hymn
to Song - Christmas Music
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Paths
to God
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Christmas
Carols Old & New
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December
23, 2007
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Family
Christmas Memories
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Intergenerational
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Participants
will be asked in advance to prepare a family Christmas story for
presentation at the adult education program. The approach to the story and the media to be used is
completely at the discretion of the participants. All are invited to participate so stories should be limited
in time and scope to fit in the time allotted for the usual adult
education program. This
is an inter-generational program and participants of all ages are
invited to attend. Distribution
of gift items for the young at heart participants is encouraged.
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December
30, 2007
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No
Class
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January
6, 2008
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Taize
Prayer
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Paths
to God
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What
is it?
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January
13, 2008
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Bible
Study (Prayer in the Bible)
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Bible
Study
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Examples
of prayer in Scripture
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January
20, 2008
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Stained
Glass in Missouri
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Paths
to God
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TBA
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January
27, 2008
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Annual
Meeting - No Class
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February
3, 2008
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Lenten
Fair
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Intergenerational
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Popcorn,
Hot Cross Buns, Thorns, Dice, Butterflies, Nails, Coins, Eggs,
Seeds, Crosses....Come and participate in the "Lenten
Fair" -- experience with your family and Holy Communion Family
the rich symbolism of the Lenten Season! The Lenten Fair is a fun, hands on activity for the whole
family!
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February
10, 2008
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Bible
Study (Race in the Bible)
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Bible
Study
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What
does the Bible say about race? Ham, Ishmael, Isaac, etc.
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February
17, 2008
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End
of Life Issues
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Life
Issues
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Not
a subject that everyone likes to discuss but one that should be
addressed.
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February
24, 2008
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Estate
Planning
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Life
Issues
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Planning
for the future.
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March
2, 2008
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Ethical
Wills
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Life
Issues
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Ethical
Wills are a way to share your values, blessings, life lessons, hopes
and dreams for the future, love, and forgiveness with your family
and friends. Ethical
Wills are not considered legal documents, but may be one of the most
cherished and meaningful gifts you can give to your family. Learn more and begin writing your own Ethical Will.
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March
9, 2008
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Bible
Study (Aging and Death in the Bible)
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Bible
Study
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What
does Scripture say about growing old?
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March
16, 2008
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Lent
and Palm Crosses
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Intergenerational
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On
this day we will learn to create crosses with our palm leaves, and
we will learn about the significance of the palm leaves in the story
of Jesus' life. This is an intergenerational activity to which all
are welcome.
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March
23, 2008
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Easter
- No Class
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March
30, 2008
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Inclusion
Committee
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Social
Justice
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TBA
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April
6, 2008
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Inclusion
Committee (B'Nai Amoona)
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Social
Justice
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Dr.
Rose, scholar-in-residence at B'Nai Amoona, will join us to discuss
his conservative Jewish synagogue's overwhelming vote to recognize
same sex marriages.
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April
13, 2008
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Bible
Study (Inclusion in the Bible)
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Bible
Study
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Is
Scripture inclusive?
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April
20, 2008
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Inclusion
(Dialogue)
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Social
Justice
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How
are we an inclusive congregation?
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April
27, 2008
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Politics
and the Episcopal Church
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Social
Justice
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What
are the politics of the Episcopal Church?
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April
4, 2008
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Politics
and the Episcopal Church (discussion)
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Social
Justice
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May
11, 2008
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Bible
Study (Mothers in the Bible)
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Bible
Study
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May
18, 2008
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Survey
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At
the conclusion of our Adult Ed classes we would like to hear your
thoughts, likes and dislikes, of this year's classes. We will also be taking suggestions for Next Year's classes.
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