Classes
Faith and Life Class
Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. in
room 210
The Faith and Life Class takes advantage of the rich
theological resources available at Austin Presbyterian
Theological Seminary, the University of Texas, and the UPC staff and congregation. We often have guest
speakers, and topics cover a wide range of theological
and biblical concerns. If you want to expand your
thinking and deepen your understanding, please join this
stimulating class.
Topic for September & October: Our Presbyterian Heritage
Throughout September and October the Faith and Life Class will
focus on the theme of Our Presbyterian Heritage, as part of the
International 500th anniversary celebration of the birth of John
Calvin.
September 6: "Calvin's Witness to the Sovereignty of
God," speaker, Dr. Cynthia Rigby,
co-chair of the International Celebration Committee and
Professor of Theology at Austin Seminary (meet in Fellowship
Hall)
September 13: "Dispelling the Myths," Dr. Cynthia Rigby,
speaker (Rally Day, meet in Fellowship Hall)
September 20: Special drama presentation, Noah, by
the Presbyterian Players (meet in room 212)
September 27: Showing of the film, John Calvin,
followed by discussion
October 4: "The Zen of Calvin: His Understanding of
Providence,"
speaker, Dr. Michael Jinkins, Dean of Austin Seminary
October 11: "Calvin: Humanist and Reformer," speaker, Dr.
Jinkins
At 11:00 a.m., Dr. Ted Wardlaw, President of Austin
Seminary, will preach on "Remembering Who We are"
October 18: "Calvin and Capitalism," speaker, Dr. David
Jensen, Professor of Constructive Theology, Austin Seminary
October 25: "Calvin and Hobbes: Politics and Calvin",
speaker, Dr. Jensen
The Present Word
Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. Room 2, Lower Level
The Present Word is a discussion Bible study class utilizing
the quarterly Uniform Lesson Series,
led by UPC member, Roscoe Overton.
SUNDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP
Sunday @ 5:30 p.m. room 1, lower level
The Book Group will resume again on Sunday evening, September 13
and will be reading, Calvin for Armchair Theologians, by
Christopher Ellwood. Please contact Keith Wright or Bobbie
Sanders for more information.
TRADITIONAL BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday @ 7:00-9:00 p.m. in room 210
(beginning September 8, 2009)
Make your plans to join the Tuesday Night Bible Study! This fall
we will be using a study from the Kerygma Series: The Bible
in Depth. This study is thematic. It is unique in the way it
explores the great themes of the biblical story and includes
scriptures in both Old and New Testaments. The course runs for
34 weeks. Judy Skaggs will lead the study.
Presbyterian Women's Bible Study
2008-2009 Horizon's Bible Study: Jubliee!
Luke's Gospel for the Poor"
At UPC, we have two PW study groups. One meets on the
second Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. and the other on the
second Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Both study groups
meet at various members' homes or at the church. In the nine
lessons of Jubliee! Luke's Gospel for the Poor, Dale Lindsay
Morgan highlights Jesus' message of jubilee:"...he has anointed
me to bring good news to the poor...to proclaim release to the
captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the
oppressed go free..." (Luke 4:18). Learn about the many ways
that Christ's jubilee message turned the world upside down,
exalting the poor and including outsiders, bringing the love of
God to all.
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