Adult Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. during the school year. Nursery care and Sunday School for children and youth happen simultaneously. Offerings vary from discussions of book and video resources to Bible study and special presentations of current topics and events. We strive to offer classes that both challenge and support you on your faith journey. Past offerings have included:
  • Beyond the Dream: The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. for Contemporary Christians
  • Book studies on Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor, and Pastors Sound Off: Causes We Can't Keep Quiet About
  • Courses on gender identity, aging, Christmas carols, understanding the Bible
  • Visits from the wider community including a class on Respecting Indigenous Cultures, a visit from Rabbi Moti Rieber, discussion with transgender activist Stephanie Mott

Fall 2024 Adult Education Opportunities

 Adult Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
In-person on the main floor of the church in Pioneer Hall OR via Zoom (your choice!)
***youth ages 6-12th grade also welcome*** If your teen plans to attend, please be sure and fill out a Youth Information Form. 

Join us for conversation, laughter, lots of questions (and maybe even a few answers). Classes are typically designed so you can come every week or just stop by for one Sunday as it fits your schedule. Even if we're in the middle of reading a book or doing a series it's okay to come without having done the "homework."

Here are some upcoming highlights:

Sep. 8 & 15: “I Think You Are Wrong (But I'm Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversations” by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers. 

Sep. 22: Ana Mendonça-Zarling from Manhattan Area Resettlement (MART) will speak about this important program.

Sep 29: Dan and Courtney Hochman will speak about Rosh Hashanah

Oct. 6: Earth as a Foundation

Oct. 13: Indigenous Peoples Day

Oct. 20: Environment discussion

Oct. 27: Intergenerational activity

Nov. 3: Justice and Witness, reflections on activist work led by Bob Atchison

Nov. 10: Common Table Updates led by Les Kuhlman

Nov. 17 & 24: Revelation

Dec. 1-29: Advent / Sanctified Art

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Tuesday Book Group
​Tuesdays from 11:30am-1pm
Meets via Zoom
Led by Sue Zschoche
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***New book begins Aug. 22.*** We all know that the sheer scope of Bible can seem overwhelming at times, so we will be working to expand our thinking about how to read scripture in a meaningful and faithful way. To do so, we have picked the late Marcus Borg’s book, Reading the Bible Again For the First Time:
Taking the Bible Seriously But Not Literally. This is how the publisher explained this book:

“In Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Borg reveals how it is possible to reconcile a scientific and critical way of thinking with our deepest spiritual needs, leading to an insightful experience of ancient text. This unique book invites every reader—whatever his or her religious background—to engage the Bible, to wrestle with its meaning, to explore its mysteries, and to understand its relevance. Reading the Bible Again for the First Time shows us how to encounter the Bible in a fresh, new way that rejects the limits of simple literalism and opens up the rich possibility of living a life of authentic faith.”

The Book Club meets every Tuesday on Zoom, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please join us for vibrant conversation. You'll find the Zoom link at uccmanhattan.org/online. If you would like help obtaining a copy of the book, please contact Pastor Sue.