Sunday Adult Education During Lent:
The Wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers
For four Sundays in Lent, we will study sayings and stories from the odd group of Christian women and men in the 3rd and 4th centuries who fled the world and the church for the harsh, wild surroundings of the desert to cultivate a closer relationship with God. Their model became known as the ascetical movement, and it begs us to ask some important questions such as “What is a holy life?” and “How do you live a holy life if you are in the world?” As we study their interesting lives and more interesting stories, we will be asking ourselves these questions as well.
Classes will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the downstairs classroom. No need to sign up—just come!
God-Talk with C.S. Lewis
For four Wednesday evenings during Lent—Feb. 24, March 3, 10, and 17—from 7-9 p.m., come join a theological conversation about the rich and nuanced concepts in Christianity of evil, sin, temptation, faith, and love among others. We will use the writer C.S. Lewis as our guide, using such works of his as The Screwtape Letters, Mere Christianity, and Surprised by Joy.
You are welcome to bring these texts to class, but packets with relevant portions of them will also be provided.
Each evening will begin with a pot-luck dinner, so if you can please bring a dish for about four others. Soup will already be provided, so feel free to bring a salad or bread if a main dish doesn’t work for you. To sign up, please call or email Maude Hales in the church office at 703.698.6991.
Please let us know if you are coming so we can plan accordingly!
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Each Wednesday, from
11:15 a.m. to noon in the Upper Room, our Bible Study group meets to read and discuss the Bible. We don’t just read the Bible in this group. We see how it relates to our everyday lives.
Every week, participants receive an email summary of the passage for the week, plus “Nice to Know Notes” about the historical, theological and even archeological aspects of each passage.
Our discussions take on a life of their own. We put everything and anything on the table. We all come away with a new understanding of the relevance of these Bible stories in our lives. All you have to do is show up every Wednesday.