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.

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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