Adult Christian Education

UMC Covenant currently has six adult Sunday School classes oriented toward a variety of needs and preferences, from traditional Bible Study to contemporary theological, social and moral issues. Please feel free to sit in on any or all of these classes to determine the best for you. You will be welcomed in all of them.

At least once a year, the pastor offers a four session ’New Member Class’ to provide an introduction to Methodism and its doctrines plus UMC Covenant’s own structure and operation. In addition, the Pastor conducts several short-term classes on a range of topics each year.

Introduction to Methodism (Room 8). This is the current class held by the pastor. It begins on Apr 24 and runs for 4 weeks.

From time to time, when appropriate, the Pastor offers a confirmation class to mature youth in order to properly lead them into full methodism and membership in the United Methodist Church of the Covenant.

The current adult classes are:

Covenant Friends Class (Room 12) Composed of singles and couples of various ages, the class is taught in open discussion style and focuses on current Christian issues that affect our lives. All new members and visitors are welcome. Teacher: Frank Wilson.

Religion and Life Class (Room 2) Its size is from 10 to 20 people in a wide age range and in a wide range of faith stances. It is taught in an open lecture/discussion style by various class members on current topics that impact Christian lives. Teacher: Brenda Verdell.

Contemporary Class (Fellowship Hall) The current class size is from 20 to 50 people. The age of its members ranges from mid-twenties to forties. It is taught in open discussion style with varying topics. The goal of the class is to tie religious teachings into contemporary events. Teachers: Bill Funderburk and PJ Morrow.

Adult Bible Study Class (Room 11) The age range is currently 40 and above. The class is taught in a lecture/discussion style using the Daily Living and Changing Times curriculum. The class is looking for growth and has room for plenty more members. Teacher: Danny Broome.

Proactive Parenting Class (Room 10) Although started as a young adult class, this group has grown to include members from college age upward thru middle age. Class size is from 10 to 20. Class topics are oriented toward development of life skills such as personal financial management, personal and family communications, etc. It is taught in an open lecture/discussion style using printed and multi-media materials. Teachers: Tom and Barbara Manoski.

College and Singles (Room 8) Oriented primarily toward college students, younger singles, and younger married couples. This class addresses various topics of interested selected by the class. Class size is from 6 to 12 and is taught in a open discussion style. Teachers: Tim Howell.