Adult Study and Discussion Groups

Pastor's Book Study & Discussion
Deepen your understanding of God and what it means to be a Christian. Join Pastor Dick Clark and people from St. Timothys and other area churches to explore and discuss the ideas of contemporary religious scholars.

Part of our adult theological re-education program, the classes help us to grapple with faith questions and issues, and to grow in faith.

Classes are held most Thursdays at 7:00-8:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10:00 to noon in the conference room.

Everyone is welcome, including senior high youth and adults.

In March we began our study of "A New Spiritual Home: Progressive Christianity at the Grass Roots," by Hal Taussig. A new kind of Christianity is emerging at the grass roots. Full of heart-felt expression, artistic creativity, and liberal social values, progressive churches and small Christian communities have established themselves across the denominational spectrum. Reporting on a national research study that undercuts the impression that right-wing Christianity is the only new development on the contemporary American religious landscape, Hal Taussig identifies thousands of progressive churches and para-churches and describes five characteristics of this new movement. He then proceeds to analyze its blind spots, project its future, and suggest how to start a progressive church.

UMW Bible Study
All women are invited to attend the UMW Bible Study held monthly in the home of one of the members. Check Tims Tales (newsletter), the monthly calendar, or weekly announcements for details, or contact the church office.

Canterbury Forum
It's collaborative project involving more than a dozen mainstream and progressive religious communities in northern Iowa's Cedar Valley. Its purpose is to inform people about religious issues and to explore the relationship between religion and the broader culture - including science, history, and the arts. Discussion sessions are hosted by St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2410 Melrose Drive, Cedar Falls.