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Sunday Morning Classes

Looking for a way to connect with others and deepen your spiritual journey? Sunday morning adult Christian formation classes, offered most weeks at 10:15 a.m., are the perfect way to find a "small" church within the larger one. Make friends, learn about the history of our faith, and find new ways to apply spiritual principles to your everyday life. Anyone is welcome to join at any time.

Epiphany/Lent Term (January 31–March 21, 2010)

Gospel Café: A 30-minute study and discussion of the Gospel reading for the day in a casual, conversational café atmosphere. Led by the Rev. Timothy Patterson and others in the Gospel Café (Fisher Avenue Annex).

1910-2010–Greensboro and Holy Trinity in the Context of Global History: This eight-week course will examine the one hundred years of Holy Trinity in a local and global context, examining specifically the major historical events of the world in the century of our church’s existence (in a roughly decade-by-decade format) and where and how Greensboro and our church fit into the larger global historical picture. Led by Dr. Jeff Jones, Assistant Professor of History at UNCG, in the Haywood Duke Room.

Exit Strategies: Parishioner and attorney Amy Klass and the Rev. Virginia Herring will lead this class, adapted from last spring’s popular Wednesday night series. Learn about the medical, family, legal and financial aspects of late-life and end-of-life issues and discover resources to help you plan for yourself or those you love. Open to anyone seeking literacy on end-of-life issues, this class is especially geared for those in the “sandwich generation,” still raising children while caring for aging parents. Led by Amy Klass and the Rev. Virginia Herring in Roe Library.

Topics in Jewish History: Jewish history spans millennia, and this course won’t cover it all. Andrew Brod will cover a few important periods in Jewish history, such as the Jewish wars and the modern state of Israel, and a few recurring topics such as anti-Semitism and assimilation. Led by Dr. Andrew Brod, Jewish educator, past president of Temple Emanuel and director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at UNCG, in Broome Hall.

 

Easter Term (April 11–May 16, 2010)

Gospel Café: A 30-minute study and discussion of the Gospel reading for the day in a casual, conversational café atmosphere. Led by the Rev. Timothy Patterson and others in the Gospel Café (Fisher Avenue Annex).

Inquirer’s Class: Designed for newcomers to the Episcopal Church as well as those seeking a “refresher course,” this class will provide an overview of the history, theology, worship and practice of the Episcopal Church. This course is part of the preparation for adults seeking Confirmation or Reception into the Episcopal Church. Led by the Rev. Virginia Herring in Roe Library.

Contemporary Issues – The History Behind the Headlines: There is never a shortage of strife in the world, as conflict prevails from Darfur to the Middle East to South Asia to Russia and beyond. This six-week course will look behind the headlines to examine the historical roots of some of the major crises shaping our world today. Led by Dr. Jeff Jones, Assistant Professor of History at UNCG, in the Haywood Duke Room.

Food and Faith–The Practice of Culinary Activism: Wendell Berry says, “How we eat determines to a considerable extent how the world is used.” If this is true, then our everyday food choices have an enormous impact on the health and welfare of the planet and its people. When we choose to eat in a way that honors and cares for God’s creation, food becomes sacramental. In this class we will listen and learn from individuals who are cooking, growing and shopping for food in ways that embody hopeful directions for personal and community health, as well as economic and environmental justice. Led by Kathleen Forbes and various guest speakers in Broome Hall.

 

Adult Covenant Groups: Wisdom Circles

Wisdom circles are small groups that meet regularly for a time of spiritual connection through prayer, study, sharing and mutual caring.

Clergy and Christian education staff will lead the groups through the use of lectio divina, a contemplative-based method focusing on the practice of prayer, scriptural reading and discussion, to study the lectionary reading for the upcoming Sunday.

Wisdom circles of eight to 10 participants agree to pray for one another daily. They pray together at the weekly meeting, share something of their everyday lives, and spend some time focused on a scripture or other spiritual reading.

Wisdom circles will meet weekly throughout Lent at various times of day and on different days of the week, and you can choose the meeting time most convenient for you. A roster of dates, times and leaders for each group will be published in January.

Contact Tim Patterson at or 272-6149 ext. 228.

Wisdom circles meet various days and times, beginning the week of January 17 through the week of March 21.

 

Wednesday Night Offerings for Adults

Programs for all ages are offered on Wendesday nights during the program year. Worship with contemporary, youthful music begins in All Saints Chapel at 5:30 p.m. Supper is served in the Haywood Duke Room from 5–6:45 p.m. for $7 per person with a $25 family cap. Children under 5 eat free. 

See a complete listing of Wednesday night activities, including opportunities for children and teens.

TWIGS (Those With Infinitely Greater Sense): Open to all those 60 years of age and “moving forward,” TWIGS meets each Wednesday at 4 p.m. for lively Bible study and discussion. Please join us for an hour of spiritual growth and camaraderie, followed by dinner in the Haywood Duke Room. At 4 p.m. in Roe Library, September 9-December 16.

Ordinary People, Ordinary Faith: Conversations about spirituality abound today. Yet when we suspect that the Holy Spirit is working in us, personally, we are reluctant to share. We are uncomfortable or unaccustomed to speaking in spiritual languages, even though at Pentecost, God sent us out into the world to do just that. This class is an opportunity to share our ordinary, everyday stories of God working in our lives in a comfortable and non-threatening way. Led by Cindy Peck and Barbara Metz. From 7-8 p.m. in the Lineweaver Room, September 9-December 16.

 

Spiritual Practice Teaching Series

The Saturday Spiritual Practice Series is offered in conjunction with The Servant Leadership School of Greensboro. Each workshop is two hours long and is designed to give the participant a brief introduction to the practice. The registration fee for each workshop is $10. Please register by calling 275-0447 or at www.servantleadergreensboro.com.

Introduction to Compassionate Communication: Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a process of communication that enables persons to communicate their needs and feelings to others in a way that does not produce shame, blame or guilt in either the speaker or the listener. This class will be a brief introduction to the principals and practice of NVC. Led by Amelia Poole, M.A. Saturday, January 30 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in Broome Hall.

Introduction to Walking Meditation Using the Labyrinth: What do you do in the labyrinth? If you have been curious about the labyrinth as a spiritual tool, this two-hour workshop will provide you with gentle instruction and support for beginning your labyrinth journey of transformation. If you are a veteran walker, you will benefit from this “mini retreat” in the context of a supportive community of labyrinth pilgrims walking and praying together. Although there is no “right” or “wrong” way to walk the labyrinth, some simple guidelines are helpful, as it can appear quite awesome at first. Meet first in Broome Hall, and we will move as a group to the outdoor labyrinth. Led by Marjorie Donnelly, M.Ed. Saturday, February 13 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in Broome Hall.

Introduction to Spiritual Direction: Many people today want to grow in the spiritual life. Among other things, they wonder, “Should I seek and find a spiritual director to help me on my way?” Within each of us lies the desire to find meaning in the moment; to discover our true selves; to grow closer to God and to one another. A spiritual director can help you satisfy that longing. Marjorie Donnelly, an experienced spiritual director and graduate of the spiritual guidance program of the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation, will offer answers to your questions and help you explore whether spiritual direction is the next step in your journey. Led by Marjorie Donnelly, M.Ed. Saturday, February 20 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in Broome Hall.

Introduction to Centering Prayer: After a short description of the guidelines of Centering Prayer, we will sit in silence, then journal and share this place of deep silence and connection. Beginners and more practiced participants are most welcome. Led by Ruth Anderson, Ph.D. Saturday, February 27 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in Broome Hall.

Awakening the Intelligence of the Heart: Contemporary research shows how to transform emotional and mental energy into new, satisfying feelings and intelligent perceptions. These simple practices help to shift our often automatic responses etched into our neural circuitry to an awakening the intelligence of the heart to Divine Presence. These methods focus on positive feelings such as appreciation, care or compassion, which help to create a coherence in our heart rhythms that has been shown to bring the emotions, body and mind into balance. Led by the Rev. Timothy Patterson. Saturday, March 6 from 10 a.m.–12 p..m. in Broome Hall.

Integral Transformative Practice (ITP)–A Spiritual Practice Realizing the Potential of Our Body, Heart, Mind and Soul: Combining movements and gentle stretching, progressive relaxation, visualization, and centering prayer, Integral Transformative Practice allows us to balance and ground our bodies, open our hearts, and clear our minds to become more present to God’s Presence within us and among us. Come ready and dressed for easy movement. Bring a mat if you have one. Materials will be provided to begin a home practice if desired. Led by The Rev. Timothy Patterson. Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in Broome Hall.

Discovering the Enneagram: The Enneagram, a nine-point geometric figure which maps the human personality, has roots in the early spirituality of the desert fathers and mothers of the fourth century. In this seminar, we will introduce the nine Types and discuss how we all have each Type in us; how to use this knowledge for deeper understanding of ourselves and others; and ways this understanding helps us as servant leaders. Led by the Rev. Timothy Patterson and Dee Irwin, Ph.D. Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (lunch included) in Broome Hall.