2022 Fall Learning Opportunities

Worship, Ministry, Study, & Mission Opportunities Fall 2022 Epic of Eden: Psalms

Thursdays • September 15-November 3 10am • Room 112 East Building Join us as we journey through the people of God’s prayer book, the Book of Psalms.

This 8-week study, written by Biblical Studies professor Sandra Richter, offers an indepth introduction to the psalms and explores how the psalms remain an essential part of our devotional lives today. Rev. Susannah Pittman will facilitate this class.

Register on the Engage of the Centenary website or scan the QR code.

We Need to Talk: How to Have Hard Conversations in a Contentious Culture

Wednesdays • September 14-28 • Memorial Auditorium 6:30pm-8:00pm Daily we are faced with opportunities to have hard conversations. At the same time, we are living in a contentious season where these conversations are increasingly difficult to have without conflict or divisiveness. The intent of this three-week study is to explore these conversations, learn some theologically grounded techniques for having them, and lower the tension around us even as we discuss hard things. The class will be a mix of lecture, discussion, group practice, and individual work in the weeks between sessions. Rev. Dr. Glenn Kinken will facilitate this class. If childcare is needed, please register by August 29.

Saving Grace

Wednesdays • September 7-October 19 6:30pm-8:00pm • Room 107 East Building Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Wellbeing explores the financial wellness journey for those seeking to create healthy relationships with money and align faith with finance. Participants will learn skills and tools that support them in examining how to spend, save, give, budget, and achieve a sustainable financial life. This class will be facilitated by Don and Patsy Dwiggins. If childcare is needed, please register by August 29.

Women’s Bible & Book Study

2nd Tuesday of Each Month • October 11-April 10 10am • Room 107 East Building How do we find JOY in the mundane, be more PRESENT over perfect, and rely more on God’s GRACE in all circumstances? We will explore these topics and more as we delve into the Bible, Mikala Albertson’s book, “Ordinary on Purpose” and many more resources, including a few guest speakers. This women’s Bible and book study will be facilitated by Margaret Townsend. Register on the Engage of the Centenary website or scan the QR code.

Getting to Know Your Bible: For Adults Sundays • September 18-October 23 10am • Memorial Auditorium

This 6-week study provides an overview of the Bible and its major themes and explores how to use Biblical resources for study and personal devotion. This study is designed to support the families of Kindergarteners and 3rd graders who are participating in the “Getting to Know Your Bible” series, as well as any adult who seeks a general introduction to Scripture. Registration is not required. For questions or more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.

GriefShare: Loss of a Spouse Seminar Sunday • September 25 2:00pm-4:00pm • Room 112 East Building

Congregational Care invites you to GriefShare Loss of a Spouse seminar. This event includes a video featuring some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery as well as group discussion. For questions or more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman. Register on the Engage page of the Centenary website or scan the QR code.

When Helping Hurts

Wednesdays • October 5-November 9 6:30pm • Room 115 • Central Building When Helping Hurts, written by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert, offers a different framework for thinking about poverty and its alleviation. Rather than simply defining it as a lack of material things, the book addresses the roots of the issue.

Rev. Meg Gaston will facilitate a group discussion of the book’s principles of poverty alleviation. Register on the Engage page of the Centenary website or scan the QR code.

Journey of the Soul: A Photographic Workshop

Thursdays • September 22-November 11 10am-11:30am • Senior High Room • 4th Floor Central Building This eight-week course will explore different words and how they might translate into images. You do not need a professional camera for this class. There will be handson learning and time for sharing. If you would like to learn more or have questions, please contact the course facilitator, Doug Peninger. Register on the Engage page of the Centenary website or scan the QR code.