Children’s Program starts at 6:15 p.m.
Classes
August 14th - October 23rd
Dive deeper into your faith on Wednesday nights with these classes!
"Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace" by Laceye Warner
Rev. Dr. Will Lauderback
The Vine
August 14th - September 18th (will not meet on September 4th)
This book invites you to a richer understanding of Wesleyan Christianity so you can have a clear sense of identity, better express your own beliefs, and deepen your connection with The United Methodist Church.
"The Soul of Civility"
Rev. Dr. Will Lauderback
The Vine
September 25th - October 23rd (will not meet on October 2nd)
Using the book by Alexandra Hudson as a guide we will be asking tough questions for Christinas and the church about being a witness of civility to the broader society. "It’s easy to look at the divided state of the world and blame our leaders, the media, or our education system. Instead, we should focus on what we can control: ourselves. The Soul of Civility empowers readers to live tolerantly with others despite deep differences, and to rigorously protest wrongs and debate issues rather than silencing disagreements."
"Painting the Stars"
Rev. Michelle Hunter
The Prigmore Room
August 14th - September 18th
"When I have a terrible need of - dare I say 'religion?' - then I go outside at night and paint the stars." Vincent Van Gogh.
Join us to celebrate the communion of science and faith as we explore the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality. Featuring over a dozen leading theologians and progressive thinkers, this video and conversation seven week study will prompt us to think deeply about who we are, why we are, and how to express our unique connection to the divine. Class is available in person and virtual.
Join us to celebrate the communion of science and faith as we explore the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality. Featuring over a dozen leading theologians and progressive thinkers, this video and conversation seven week study will prompt us to think deeply about who we are, why we are, and how to express our unique connection to the divine. Class is available in person and virtual.
"Redeeming Sex"
Rev. Barry Kidwell
The Oak Street Center Room 101/102
August 14th - October 9th
Let’s talk sex! Does sex have the same value as it did when God created humans in the beginning. Has sex been cheapened, deified, and even demonized through the years? Can we good people differ, yet have civil discourse about sex? Come on Wednesday evenings and let’s talk sex!
"Top 10 Googled Scripture Passages of 2023 and Why"
Rev. Jason Gattis
The Parlor
August 14th - October 23rd
"Fierce by Jennifer Cowart" - Women's Bible Study
Amy Gattis
The Conference Room
October 9th - November 20th
"Lectures with Mike Feely"
Mike Feely
The Vine
September 4th - History of Methodism in Chattanooga
October 2nd - Methodist Missionaries to the Cherokee Nation
"Eat, Pray, Art"
Rev. Michelle Hunter
The Prigmore Room
October 9th, 16th, and 23rd
Free watercolor classes. Register by emailing Michelle Hunter at mhunter@firstcentenary.com by 9-23-24.