Adult Education at Northminster
Adult Education electives are offered on most Sundays at 11 a.m. Topics range from members sharing their faith stories to discussions on business ethics. Electives are also offered on most Thursday nights, with occasional offerings on other weeknights. Special events such as a Spirituality Series or Parenting Seminars are offered each year. All are welcome. Childcare is available for all Sunday sessions, as well as most weekday sessions.
Northminster's Thursday night program, "ToGather," offers members of all ages an opportunity to gather for fellowship, worship, and Christian education. Our ToGather schedule varies somewhat over the course of the year, but generally dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., Joyful Noise and Cherub choirs meet at 7 p.m., and children's and adult education programming begins at 7:30 p.m. ToGather runs from September to early May.
January 16th: “Impressions of China & Changing News Media: An Evanston Journalist's Adventures Lecturing in China”
Our very own Mark LeBien will share his experiences in China. Topics to be discussed include: How Chinese media is becoming more “open” on the government’s terms, examples of media organizations testing the limits of government control, how authorities are coping with the Internet age, impressions of Chinese journalists and media, and highlights from the trip.
January 23rd: “Native American Theology: Naming History & Language”
Is there such a thing as a “Native American” theology? How does Native American history inform theology and the way language is used in understanding God? Adrienne Trevathan will introduce these questions and share from her experiences and studies in Native American theology to provide a context for further discussion.
January 27th: “Native American Theology: Belief & Practice”
What’s the difference between Native American theology and spirituality? How are traditional Native American beliefs similar to or different from orthodox Christian beliefs? Adrienne Trevathan will continue Sunday’s discussion and focus on doctrine and practice, particularly issues of creation, sin, redemption and interculturality.
January 30th:
No Adult Education; Annual Meeting & Potluck
February 6th: “Reflections on Chaplaincy at Presbyterian Homes”
Join Priscilla Wilkens Stevens as she discusses the joys and challenges of being a chaplain at Presbyterian Homes.
February 13th: “The Ember Project: Mission, Adventures & Continued Progress”
Join Rev. Ann Rosewall as she discusses her trip to Kenya to visit the Magina Barasa family and the Ember Kenya Grandparents Empowerment Project. Ember Kenya is a non-profit organization in Funyula, Kenya, that is designed to provide emotional, spiritual and economic support to grandparents raising their grandchildren who are orphaned by AIDS. Rev. Dr. Robert Barasa worked with NPC members to start this mission project, and our mission funds continue to support Ember's ongoing work. Ann will share pictures and stories about our friends, successes of the project, adventures with baboons and plans for the future.