Adult Church School
Conversations with the Pastor - The Front Page and the Scripture for the Day - Join Alex Evans in the Library for informal conversation about current events and the Scripture being preached on each Sunday.
Faith and Literature – This Class will be reading short stories and plays together and discussing their relation to our faith. This class will meet in the Third Floor Conference Room.
April 7 - "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
The Book of Mark – Fred Rose will lead this Bible Study of the Book of Mark. We are hoping Dr. Brian Blount will be able to join us for a few of these classes. This class will meet in the Pastor’s Classroom on the Third Floor.
Anticipating God’s Promise of Eternal Life – Practical and Theological Conversations about Death and Dying - How do we plan for the end of life? What shapes our attitudes and our beliefs? What will help us to care for family members nearing the end of their lives? How do we anticipate the best course of action for ourselves? When should we communicate what we want to family members?
These and other questions will be the subject of a Spring Series for Adults during the Church School hour. We will consider both theological lessons about dying and practical advice about making our own choices. Information on caregiver support, understanding dementia, legal issues, and medical ethics will be included. This class will meet in the Dining Room.
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April 7 |
Bruce Mertens , Attorney |
Elder Law (POAs, inheritance taxes, living wills, transferring assets, etc.) |
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April 14 |
Jim Wright, MD, PhD, MATS |
A Biblical Perspective on Medical Ethics |
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April 21 |
Jim Wright, MD, PhD, MATS |
“And then comes the End': Dementia, Death and the Christian Hope |
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April 28 |
Claire Dickie Forsyth, Attorney |
End of Life Care Planning |
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May 5 |
John Carroll, Union Presbyterian Seminary |
The “End” in Luke’s Gospel: Glimpse of the Future or Call to the Present? |
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May 12 |
John Carroll, Union Presbyterian Seminary |
A Matter of Death and Life: A Theological Conversation with the Apostle Paul about Suffering and Hope |
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May 19 |
Tim Ford, Palliative Care Chaplain, VCU |
The Preciousness of Being Human |

