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Welcome to the new paradigm for Adult Christian Learning.
Be with each other.
Be with God.
Belong to a caring community which is on a journey of faith.
Believe in meaningful, life-giving and life-guiding principles involving the central insights and values of Christianity.
Become spiritually empowered and experience the presence of God.
Build, individually and collectively, a community and world in which the good called for by God is actualized for each of God’s children.
Pastor Kathleen Athey is the clergy member charged with guiding the Adult Learning at PVUMC.
Information about specific classes is posted on our calendar or in the Adult Learning Brochure. For more information on any of
the classes or to offer ideas, contact Pastor Kathleen at 602-840-8360, ext. 130 or
via email.
Pastor Kathleen and the Adult Learning Ministry Team strive to develop a wide variety of classes to enhance spiritual life and
to provide insight into living one's faith in responsible discipleship.
Small Groups:
A sense of belonging is the first step in the new Adult Christian Learning paradigm and a small group learning environment is a
place to begin. These groups are called affinity or covenant groups and range from 6 to 12 members.
Affinity groups have a shared interest, life stage or situation and offer opportunities for fellowship, learning and service. A covenant
group's members commit to each other and are focused on spiritual growth, companionship, mutual accountability and development of
discipleship. Covenant groups chart their own course, with assistance from Adult Learning if requested.
Resources are available to begin and organize the course of your own small group and to assist with leadership, facilitation and
any other issue that might arise in the process. Contact Pastor Kathleen at 602-840-8360, ext. 130 or
via email if you have questions.
Long-Term Classes
Disciple: The DISCIPLE Bible Study series is designed to develop strong Christian local churches
through in-depth study of Scripture. These studies strengthen persons in their faith and guide them into service
and ministry. DISCIPLE deepens faith, activates leadership, creates fellowship and transforms lives. There are
four studies in the DISCIPLE series, all of which run the course of the school year. Disciple I is an overview
of the entire Bible and must be taken first. Disciple II, III and IV deal with specific books in more detail.
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Short Term Classes and Discussion Groups:
Each year the adult learning team offers short-term opportunities in the study of spiritual formation, Biblical and theological topics
and other issues relating to church, community, the environment, social justice and global conflict. Other classes connect those who
share interests as they belong, believe, become and build through Christian learning. See current brochure.
Ongoing Sunday Morning Opportunities:
Adult Bible Study is a discussion-based class using Cokesbury Adult Bible Study Series. It meets year-round 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in Room A-2.
Home Improvement is a Sunday morning class for parents interested in building strong Christian families. September – May at 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. in Room G-2.
Wesley Covenant Group meets year-round to explore different aspects of being Disciples of Christ at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Room D-1.
Ongoing Weekday Opportunities:
Pastor's Bible Study is a Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., prayer and study group for men and women based on the upcoming Sunday's sermon and led by Senior Pastor Kelly Bender. It meets in Room F-8.
Men's Bible Study meets at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday for breakfast and fellowship and 7:00 a.m. for Bible study in Room F-5/6.
Caring Bible Study is a fellowship group that meets on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Room A-2 to learn how the Bible impacts everyday life.
Contemporary Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. in Room A-2 to discuss works of contemporary authors.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a 12-step program for women who wish to recover from the disease of alcoholism. It meets year-round on Wednesday at 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. in Room E-10/11.
Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program for anyone who wants to overcome compulsive overeating. It meets year-round on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Room A-2.
Caring Opportunities:
Separation and Divorce Support Group offers a step-by-step program for putting the pieces of your life back together.
Understanding Grief offers support and education provided by experienced, caring people.
Click on calendar for specific days and times.
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Groups with Shared Interests:
Single adults, ages 40 to 60, utilize topical and book studies in their Sunday morning class at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Room F-5/6.
Fellowship activities include dinners, movies, hikes, concerts, sporting events, etc. Service projects are to Adopt-a-family at Christmas
and to serve dinner at United Methodist Outreach Ministries (UMOM). An activity calendar is mailed each month.
Saguaros fellowship group, ages 55+, meets from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Room F-1 on the third Thursday of each month from September through May.
Meetings usually include entertainment or informative lectures and a potluck. Saguaros occasionally plan excursions to places of interest.
Please check the calendar for specific times and programs. For more information, please contact Tawn Watkins at 602-840-8360 ext. 132 or
via email.
New Member Orientations or membership classes are held on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information, please call or email Karen McFarland,
Lay Ministries, at 602-840-8360, ext. 135.
United Methodist Women Opportunities:
Daytime Bridge gathers for a short devotion and bridge on the third Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in Room G-2.
Koinonia Fellowship meets each Friday at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast and spiritual studies at Paradise Bakery on Shea and Tatum.
Mission Friends meet the fourth Monday of each month at Wesley Community Center from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to help with the Center’s ministry.
Mustard Seed Bible Study is a Monday morning group meeting in Room A-2 at 9:00 a.m. to study and share God's word.
Out-to-Lunch Bunch is a group that meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month for fellowship at My Big Fat Greek Restaurant on Shea and Tatum.
Join in our diverse Adult Learning offerings to start or continue your journey in faith.
It is as much about belonging as it is about involvement.
It is as much about believing as it is about knowing.
It is as much about becoming as it is about being.
It is as much about building as it is about designing.
It is as much about the journey as it is about the destination.
Belong Be with each other.
Believe Be with God.
Become Build
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