We call our Sunday Morning Adult Education Classes—Kirk Academy. It is a forum in which we seek to deepen our understanding of the tenets of our faith and also seek out the ways in which our faith can inform our thinking about economic, social and political issues. Please join us in the Chapel at 9:40 a.m. for these opportunities to challenge and expand our thinking!
| Sept. 7 | The United Nations in the 21st Century - From peace-keeping forces to environmental concerns, the UN strives to be a center point around which we can all gather. Learn about its history, its role in conflict and in humanitarian concerns. Ask questions about its effectiveness and its future! Leader: Keith St. Clair, Associate Professor of Political Science, GRCC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sept. 14 | Spiritual Arts. Leader: Phil Schaafsma, owner of Eyekons Art Gallery. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sept. 21 - Oct. 5 | The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians lies at the heart of the tension between the Arab countries and the west. This series of classes will help us understand the historical context as we seek to view this matter with the eyes of faith. Leader: Keith St. Clair | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sept. 21 - Session 1 | From the Birth of Zionism to the founding of Israel | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sept. 28 - Session 2 | The internal politics of Israeli society - ethnic/religious divisions | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oct. 5 - Session 3 | The Palestinians - occupied territory, internal politics and the challenges for a lasting peace. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oct. 12- Nov. 16 | We’ll begin a 5-week series called Living Into Our Baptism. Our concern for teaching, training and
bringing experiences into conversation with our faith are fairly clear when we think of our children
and young people. The task of growing in understanding and deepening our faith can, however, be
less evident for us as adults. This series will explore:
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