Adult Studies

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Education is a life long journey and we strive to offer captivating, inspiring, and challenging studies for all ages.

Ongoing Adult Education (for the list of programs at UMC West, click here)

Sunday Morning Book Study Every Sunday at 10:45am we meet in the church lounge to explore books on social and religious topics. This class leads to deepening faith, growing social awareness, and strengthening relationships. The group is led in discussion by Ken Bollerud.  Check the Announcements Page for the current book.

Joy in the Morning meets every Thursday morning at 7:30 in our kitchenette (except on the second Thursday when we join the interfaith prayer meeting at Longfellows Restaurants at 7:15). We take these mornings to spend devotional and supportive time together. At each gather we reflect upon a weekly pondering that urges us to a deeper relationship with God, creation, life, and ourselves.

Mindfulness Class:The third Monday of the month Mindfulness Class  meets in the church lounge from 7-8 pm.  The focus of the class will be ‘Setting Intentions, Finding Freedom…by way of the Body’.  If you plan to attend, kindly register your intention by contacting Brenda Arley at 518-793-3309 or email at brendajarley@gmail.com.  All are welcome.  No previous experience is needed.

Meditation Group: The monthly mindfulness meditation group meets on the first Monday of each month from 7 – 8pm in the Sanctuary. No experience is necessary. Basic meditation instruction will be offered. Please feel welcome to attend. Contact: Brenda Arley brendajarley@gmail.com or 518-793-3309