Adult Learning at Grace
Growing Together in Faith At Grace. We offer a variety of adult learning opportunities.
Christian Education
An extensive Sunday School program for all ages (preschool through adult) runs from early September until late May, including twelve adult classes for diverse interests. During summer months a group meets in the church library to view a short video panel discussion and reflect. The Grace School of Applied Christianity offers classes in the fall and spring on a variety of theological topics.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study 7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday Morning Bible Study 6:45 - 7:45 am
Grace School of Applied Christianity
Advent and Lenten Studies “Soup and Sermon” Lunches
Emerging Issues Forums Sunday School: Contact Kathye Harrington-Taber, kathyeht@gracedesmoines.org (515) 255-2131 x230
Sunday Classes at 9:00 am
BECOMERS meet in Room 307. We prefer to do book studies, such as William Sloan Coffin’s Credo.
BIBLE 905 meets in the Lounge off of Fellowship Hall. We like bible study and are now studying the Gospel of Mark!
CARPENTERS meet in Room 206. We offer members a warm and fun-loving atmosphere to share joys and struggles that occur in our faith journeys. A mix of singles and couples, we explore faith, religious and current topics in a variety of formats, but always with time to share questions, points-of-view, and ideas. We gather outside of class several times a year. We have a bake sale every Easter morning to raise money for our mission projects. We invite you to explore participating.
DISCOVERY meets in Room 303. We are a multi-age group exploring our various faith journeys through thoughtful discussions around current events. We use “FaithLink” to start the discussion, but we think outside the box
FRIENDS meet in Room 306 and study a variety of topics. We study, socialize, and do missions.
GENERATIONS meet in Room 207, we are open to members of all ages. We welcome diverse ideas and opinions, using books, videos, and guest speakers.
INQUIRERS meet in Fellowship Hall. Inquirers learn more about Grace and the United Methodist Church. We offer three or four sessions each year.
NEIGHBORS are of early retirement age and meet in the Library. Led by class members and guest speakers, we have bible studies and missions, plus local concerns. We have one social activity a month, plus we do a work project at Grace Church each year. Our yearly bedding plant sale funds missions and church needs. Guests are welcome to join our study, social, work, and fundraising activities.
ODYSSEY is a faith journey which takes place in Room A-4 across from the Activity Center. We are studying A Life Worthy of the Gospel (a video/discussion series) with occasional topical issues from FaithLink.
TRAVELERS just finished a Reader’s Theater for Advent. We will be studying Children of the Bible in January! We meet in the Confirmation Room (E- 1). Most of us are parents of young children. We have occasional family gatherings.
WIN SUM meets in Room 208. We study an eclectic mix of topics, plus we have social events. Our yearly Christmas Wreath sale supports our mission projects.
We occasionally offer special forums at 9 am. Watch for details! They are coordinated by our Church and Society Committee.
Sunday Class at 10:15 am
NEW WORLD meets in the Library and discusses current events from a Christian prospective. We’ve saved you a seat.
Updated 1/09