Adults
Six Reasons for Attending Church School as an Adult:
- Increase your knowledge and understanding of scripture.
- Learn from the teachings of great religious thinkers throughout the centuries.
- Share ways to translate your faith into action in your daily life.
- Explore with others the answers to the profound questions of faith and life.
- Learn about the traditions and teachings of the Presbyterian Church.
- Become a part of a community within the church.
Pine Street offers a variety of approaches, from weekly classes to special forums to help adults grow in their understanding of their faith. The forums center on specific topics and are held periodically throughout the year in McCormick Fellowship Hall.
Inquirer’s classes are held regularly, providing those seeking membership an opportunity to learn more about their faith and about the church. For further information about membership, contact the church office or speak to one of the pastors after morning worship.
Weekly Classes
All classes are held on Sunday mornings 9:40 a.m–10:40 a.m.
Hick-a-Thrift/McCormick/Peg-A-Way—Room 309
The warm, welcoming "silver haired" members of this class have been meeting weekly since 1940. Class begins with old hymns, reading of the selected scripture, and prayer. Church volunteers are recruited to lead the class in the weekly study from the Adult Cooperative Uniform Lesson series, The Present Word. The style varies from lecture to discussion, depending on the preference of the teacher that week. One of the traditional events of the class is the Spring Luncheon.
Century—Room 306
The class derived its name from its founding on the 100th anniversary of Pine Street in 1954. Since its formation, the class has enjoyed frank and open discussions around the challenging and inspirational topics they discuss. A committee of the class selects the curriculum, which is delivered by instructors form both inside and outside the class, ensuring that each topic is addressed in a scholarly and thorough manner. This group of pleasant and mature couples and singles invites you to join them each Sunday morning and to participate in the fall class dinner as well as the annual wine and cheese party. The class also schedules swim parties and retreats from time to time.
Ekklesia—Room 107
Ekklesia is an open, discussion-oriented group that encourages all members to discuss their understanding of the Christian faith as seen through reformed theology and are encouraged to express their beliefs, viewpoints, confusions and doubts. Members have a wide and diverse church background and range in age from their late 40s to early 60s. Teachers are volunteer members of the class who select lessons from a wide range of topics with approval by the class. There are various social activities during the year with one of the highlights being the annual tree trimming party for a physically challenged member of the class. We also enjoy a class breakfast on the fifth Sunday of the month.
Koinonia—Room 38
Koinonia is Greek for "community." Members of the class represent a range of ages from mid-40s to late-50s and come from a variety of church backgrounds. The class is taught by volunteers who facilitate spirited discussions on a range of topics, backed by research they and others have done in preparation. The topics range from books of the Bible to works of various theologians to contemporary issues like New Age religion and ways of expressing our faith in a pluralistic society.
Subjects are selected by consensus from suggestions made by members and resources are found to provide scholarly support for the study. Various activities and social events throughout the year, such as bowling, hay rides, progressive dinners and family swim parties, help to foster fellowship and build community.
Discovery—Boyd Center Lounge
The Discover class was formed in 1995 by members who had recently joined the church and some long-time members who had not yet joined a class. Discovery class members come from a diverse church background. Some are returning to church after a time away from things spiritual. Some came from other faith traditions. A few are long-time Presbyterians. Their curriculum is varied, having studied Christian Beliefs for those who wanted a foundation, Women of the Old Testament, Christian Disciplines, Meeting Jesus, Reformed Spirituality, and Jesus' Claims-Our Promises. Volunteer leaders serve as facilitators to initiate and encourage discussion. The group is open-minded, accepting ideas of others, and willing to learn. The class gathers for fellowship at members' homes and spends every fifth Sunday just to socialize.
101—Room 101
The class was re-formed in 2008 and includes wide array of participants, ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s. Using prepared handouts, books, and videos, the class focuses on topics of concern to thoughtful Christians, including elements of theology, current events, and daily religious practices. In an informal setting, discussions are entertaining and insightful, as the class members work together to better define and understand their spirituality.