Adult Education

[For full information on this month's Adult Education, please visit our Adult Education page (p.8) in this month's Messenger.]

Adult Sunday School - Meets for learning and discussion on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., September through May.

• Adult Forum (Bryans Room) - Adults of all ages are welcome. Guest speakers are arranged each week. Facilitators are Jim Fleet and Wilbur Moulton.    
• Journeys in Faith (Journeys in Faith Room) - Short-term presentations, four to five weeks, covering a variety of topics in relation to our faith. Class is pictured at right. Facilitator is Rev. Debby Lawrence. 
• Cornerstone II (East Parlor) - This class will be geared to parents with young children. Family topics will be discussed with an emphasis on sharing and fellowship. Led by Melane Thielen.  
• Open Conversation (Wesley Lounge) - A class for adults seeking a richer understanding of issues in
  contemporary Christian practices and theology. Led by Iliff intern Mary MacDonald.
• Osborne Group (Osborne Parlor) - Deals with subjects important to those trying to make biblical truths
  vivid and relevant for today's world.  Meets every Sunday at 9:30 am. Geared towards ages 18-29, but open to all. Led by Rev. Ryan Canaday.
• Exploration Class "UPark & You" - This class is designed for seekers and searchers, and is given several times a year for visitors and persons new to University Park UMC or to United Methodism. The five- or six-week sequence explores the historical and doctrinal roots of the United Methodist Church and UPark's mission in the community and the world. Led by Rev. Paul Kottke and Rev. Debby Lawrence. Meets in the Cornerstone II Lounge on the lower level. For information on the next class, call the church at 303/722-5736. 

Disciple Bible Studies

From time to time, we offer the series of DISCIPLE Bible Studies. The next study will be a Short-Term DISCIPLE Study on the Book of Romans led by Student Pastor Patrick Lewis. The class will meet on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm beginning January 5. If you would like to participate or for more information, contact Duane Buys at 303/722-5736  Ext. 110 or dbuys@universityparkumc.org.

Religion & Life Book Studies

From time to time, the church takes part in book studies which last approximately six weeks. The next anticipated series will be in the spring.

Pastor's Bible Study

This Bible Study meets Fridays at noon from September through May, in the Conference Room. This informal Bible study is based on the weekly sermon. See the bulletin for the coming Sunday where the text is listed.

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