Academy & Spiritual Growth Course Descriptions
Fall 2010
The Art of Westminster
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Facilitator: |
Don Jost, Church Historian |
| Dates | September 21 through October 5 (3 weeks) |
| Time | Tuesday Evenings, 7:00-8:30 PM |
| Location | Chapel |
This course, comprising more than a hundred slides, will explain the art and architecture of our church. Some fascinating stories and a lot of history lie behind the diverse collection of art and artifacts we have accumulated in more than a century of serving Christ in the Greater West Chester area. Come and learn, experience this rich history and beautiful art, and enhance your spiritual life at Westminster.
Breathe: Creating Space for God in a Hectic Life
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Facilitator: |
Rev. Arnell ArnTessoni |
| Dates | September 22 through November 17 |
| Time | Wednesday Evenings, 6:30-8:00 PM |
| Location | Rooms 407-408 |
A new study for women where we'll study the book Breathe by Keri Wyatt Kent. The book is an excellent tool for self-reflection and change in the area of our busy -- make that crazy busy -- lives! Come and learn how to breathe again! Purchase the book ahead of time and begin reading!
Science, Faith, and Atheism - Online Class
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Facilitator: |
Grant Wadley |
| Dates | Begins week of September 26 |
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This course will involve a survey of some of the popular intellectual obstacles, and objections to religious faith by critics such as Richard Dawkins, scientist and author of The God of Delusion (2006). Online discussion concerning the modern perception that religion is contradictory to science and whether this need be the case; or whether science and religion are rather two inseparable descriptions of one reality. We will conclude by discussing the way that our conclusions should affect evangelism - the way that we explain our faith to the unsure and the skeptical.
Abraham: The Covenant, The Land and The State of Israel
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Facilitator: |
Rev. Dr. Robert D. Young |
| Dates | September 26 through November 7 |
| Time | Sunday Mornings, 9:00 AM |
| Location | Chapel |
Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense
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Facilitator: |
Gary ArnTessoni |
| Dates | September 26 through December 5 |
| Time | Sunday Mornings, 9:00 AM |
| Location | Room 413 |
What is the core of Christian faith? What have most Christians in most places and times believed? Is Christian faith reasonable for modern people? Join the well-known biblical scholar and Anglican bishop N.T. Wright in an exploration of these and other vital issues. N.T. Wright offers a fresh presentation of the timeless truths of Christianity, making the case that faith is reasonable and rewarding for us today. In this course, Wright expands on the themes of his acclaimed book Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense in ten inspiring and informative video lessons. Simply Christian is for anyone and everyone desiring a deeper head and heart knowledge of the way of Jesus. Topics include: justice and spirituality, relationships, beauty, God, Israel, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, worship and prayer, Scripture, church and new creation.
Love and Logic
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Facilitator: |
Carey Garvey |
| Dates | November 2 through December 7 |
| Time | Tuesday Evenings, 7:00-8:30 PM |
| Location | Choir Room |
Love and Logic is a philosophy for raising children which allows parents to be happier, empowered, and more skilled in their interactions with their children. Love allows children to grow through their mistakes. Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices. Love and Logic is a way of parenting children that puts parents back in control of the things that are important, teaches children to be responsible, and prepares young people to live in the real world, with its many choices and consequences. This program, created by parenting experts, Jim Fay and Foster Cline, M.D. is designed for use with toddlers through teens. It will put a smile on your face and give you practical skills that you will look forward to using immediately!
EntreLeadership with Dave Ramsey
| Date | November 5 |
| Time | Friday, one-day seminar |
| Location | Spellman Hall |
The Early Christians
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Facilitator: |
Greg Klimovitz |
| Dates | November 14 through December 5 |
| Time | Sunday Mornings, 9:00 AM OR Thursday Evenings, 7:00 PM |
| Location | Chapel |
Have you ever wondered what the churches and faith communities looked like at the grassroots level in their earliest beginnings? What were some of the distinctives of the Jesus movement? Join us as we glimpse into the first four centuries of Christian church communities and their particular practices of baptism, Eucharist, and catechesis. Even more, explore the early Christian movement's relationship to contemporary and missional churches. This course will be pursued in two parts, come to one and/or both:
- Sunday Mornings at 9:00 AM: interactive classroom format with readings from early Christians and Scripture, insights from contemporary authors and church communities, and online discussions to generate conversations in between classes.
- Thursday Evenings at 7:00 PM: come for some food, drinks, and off-the-record conversation about life, culture, and faith. Feel free to bring a frined, a neighbor.
What Difference Does Christmas Make?
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Facilitator: |
Gary ArnTessoni |
| Dates | December 12 |
| Time | Sunday Morning, 9:00 AM |
| Location | Chapel |
Second Chapter: A Divorce Recovery Group
| Facilitator | Diane McCabe, Leslie Wehr, Gary ArnTessoni |
| Dates | September 20 through November 29 |
| Time | Monday Evenings, 7:00-8:30 PM |
For More information Contact Gary ArnTessoni
Celebrate Recovery
| Dates | Ongoing |
| Time | Sunday Evenings 6:00-8:00 PM |
You may be thinking that recovery is just for alcohol or drug problems. The truth is that many of us have created unhealthy or painful methods for handling life. Whether its an emotional, relational, financial, or spiritual strugle, CR teaches how to make the healing choices that will help you become the person God created you to be and provides a healthy "recipe" for living life. For more information, you are invited to attend any CR Large Group meeting on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 6:00-8:00 PM or contact Pastor Gary at 610-399-3377 ext 109.
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