»Adult Christian Education
Christian Education Formation
Formation of a Christian life is serious stuff that won't work if we take ourselves too seriously.
Formation seeks to balance the intellectual content of
faith with the deeper resources of our shared experience. It informs not only the mind but the
heart and all the rest of us. It hopes to move us in this common effort to
say, "Do you think we could?"
as opposed to, "Do I have to?"
Classes and study groups during the Christian education hour at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings
and during the week provide a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth. Forums are planned for outstanding
speakers and community leaders to share their ideas on Sunday mornings. Child care is provided for infants and toddlers,
and education for preschool and kindergarten-aged children is available during the 9 a.m. Christian education hour.
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Discovery Bible Class
The Discovery Bible Class meets
every Sunday at 9 a.m. in Room 330 (northwest corner of the top floor). The Discovery
Bible Group brings varied points of view to a discussion of the Biblical readings of the week
from the inter-church National Council of Churches Uniform Series. Touching each book of scripture
over a six-year cycle, the class includes intensive examination of each of the Gospels. Led by
Bruce Danielson. Call Bruce at (206) 282-7498 for more information.
Inviting Silence
Using the peaceful setting of our small chapel at the
south end of the building, this quiet and meditation time is held every Sunday from 9-9:50 a.m.
This is a time for meditation, brief discussion and quiet, and recorded music on topics related
to meditational practice. Led by Rev. Peter Ilgenfritz. Call Peter at (206) 523-2322 for more information.
More Opportunities for
Fellowship and Faith
Discussion
Group for Parents of Youth
Are you interested in meeting
other parents of youth at the church? Would you like to share experiences of
parenting youth? Roger and Kris Garratt host a parents of youth discussion group
which meets on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. while youth attend their own
program. For further information, or to be placed on an email list for meeting
announcements and schedule, contact the Garratts at
garratt_rk@msn.com or call them at (206) 286-8937.
Jesus Study Group
The Jesus Study Group meets on the second
Sunday of the month at 7:02 p.m. in the church lounge. All are welcome whether you are a believer,
seeker or doubter. Contact jsg@universityucc.org, or Tina Michalak at
(206) 789-3614 for information.
The Lecture Series
The Lecture Series brings nationally
recognized scholars and theologians to University Congregational United Church of Christ on a regular basis to enrich our
spiritual journey. The Lectures, open to the public, feature speakers such as Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Bishop John
Shelby Spong, Walter Brueggemann and Diana Butler Bass. Below are photos of coming speakers. Please click on individual
pictures for more information on specific lectures. You will find additional information on the speakers and directions on
obtaining tickets and registering to attend lectures.
Marcus Borg
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