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Spiritual Formation
Adult Education, Classes, and Workshops

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Psalm 119:105

Fall Adult Spiritual Formation Opportunities

A Joint Learning Opportunity for
Silver Key and Monument Community Presbyterian Church


 Mondays, Oct. 6 - Nov. 3, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Where: Fellowship Hall
Facilitator: Rev. John Anderson   

 We are excited to share an opportunity to explore and discover your purpose in the third third of life!

“Purpose in the Third Third of Life” is designed to inspire and empower you as you navigate this vibrant season. This journey will offer insights, discussions, and support as we collectively seek fulfillment and meaning as we age.

Whether you’re contemplating your next steps or simply looking for inspiration, we invite you to engage with us. Feel free to share this with anyone who might benefit from this experience. Let’s embark on this enriching adventure together!

Workbook Cost $16 (scholarships are available).  Please sign up to attend with either Silver Key or MCPC.  Facilitator: Rev. John Anderson

Why a Course on 'Purpose'?

Studies in psychology, gerontology, and neurology show that people with purpose live longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives. But research also shows that purpose tends to decline as we get older. The very thing that helps us flourish often diminishes as the years go by.

The Third Third of Life course, based on the foundation of biblical truth and enriched by current scholarly research, will help those who are in or approaching the third third of life to clarify, craft, and live their purpose more fully.

Spring - Summer Adult Spiritual Formation Opportunities

Exodus 


 Sundays, Through August, 11:15 am-12:15 pm

Where: Adult Education Classroom
Instructor: Rev Eric Bergland   

 Join us as we continue our journey through the story of God's work in the world and through people like us! On Sunday mornings from 11:15-12:15, we will meet to study Exodus. Reading in advance is encouraged but not required.  Read Exodus 1-4 for June 1.

Eric Bergland is a Presbyterian pastor whose primary ministry is serving as a Chaplain in the Common Spirit St Frances Hospital network.  Eric is also a Parish Associate at MCPC providing pastoral care when our pastor is away and sharing his gifts in teaching and preaching with us.

What’s Your Apology Language?

Mondays, August 11 – September 15

::: NOTE: No Class on Labor Day ::: 
Where: Adult Education Room
Instructor: Gretchen Murphy-Bowman, MA  

 Is there anything more challenging than to say, “I’m sorry”?  There is something inside of us that resists those words.  And even when we are ready to repair a fissure in a relationship, our words of apology don’t always meet the needs of the other person.  Sometimes we need help understanding how we can apologize in meaningful and restorative ways.  Based upon the previous work of The Five Love Languages, author Dr Gary Chapman has created a study on the Five Apology Languages.  During this season of Lent, as God demonstrates his costly forgiveness towards us, let’s learn how to speak meaningful words of reconciliation to those we care about.  

Gretchen Murphy-Bowman is a longtime member of MCPC, an elder, a psychotherapist who assists families in healing from trauma, and an educator who has taught the Five Love Languages and the Five Languages of Apology in multiple settings.

 GIFT Women's Bible Study  


 Thursdays, 9:30am-11:15am   
Where: Adult Education Classroom

 The Women's GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) Bible study will begin again on Thursday, January 9, 2025.  We meet from 9:30-11:15 AM on Thursdays in the Adult Education Room.  This term we will be doing Kristi McLelland's study, Luke in the Land.  This study consists of video teaching and a workbook.  All women are invited to join us in this time of learning.
 
 For more information contact the church office during normal business hours.