Learning Opportunities

Adult Sunday School Classes

We have 9 classes for adults which meet at Highland Valley on Sunday mornings for one hour beginning at 10:00am. Some classes utilize a lecture format while others use discussion and/or lecture. There is a class for everyone to match your age or stage in your life journey. If you are not currently participating in a Sunday School Class, we encourage you to visit and find one right for you.

CONNECTIONS CLASS

This class is an informal class for adults of all ages and marital status. The Connections Class is a newly-formed class, and invites new church members or those not involved in Sunday School to become involved in the study of Christian issues. The discussion class rotates leaders on a volunteer basis. Visitors are always welcome.

New beginnings Class

This is a supportive class for couples who are interested in meeting others and growing their faith. They rotate teachers and enjoy stimulating class discussions, focused studies, and share various opinions about challenging Sunday School lessons. They enjoy regular social outings and mission opportunities. Visitors are always welcome!

CROSSROADs Class

This newly formed class is made up of couples and singles of varied ages. Study material will be geared toward the application of God’s word in our everyday lives.

Good News Class

This class is designed for adult couples or singles. The Good News Class studies one chapter of the Bible at a time. The strength of this class is the prayer ministry for each other and other prayer concerns. Mission opportunities of the class are the Youth Emergency Shelter, Our House, Wesley interns at U of A and the Infant Crisis Ministry.

Ben Miller Class

The Ben Miller Class is made up of adults from a wide range of ages 55 and up. This makes for some very interesting discussions and perspectives on many topics. Lessons include contemporary and social issues and how the Bible relates to our lives today and lessons from "The Quarterly". Classes are relaxed and open. The class enjoys fellowship through bi-monthly socials and work projects. The class serves meals to Our House and also supports several other outreach ministries and service projects.

Highlander Class

This class was organized in 1958 and their main goal is a study of the Bible. The Highlander Class is made up of a wide range of ages, a lot of whom are "young" retirees, couples and single persons. A class dinner is held the third Thursday of each month-sometimes with a great potluck and other times eating out together. The class participates in several missions, including contributing regularly to the Infant Crisis Ministry and buying goats for the International Heifer Project.

Faith Class

This group is made up of mature adults whose class begins with singing, a brief review of church activities, prayer requests, announcements, and prayer. They base their faith on Scripture, tradition, experience and reason and want to live their faith. A business/social meeting is held periodically for fellowship and to enable class members to be involved in the planning for the various activities of the class.

Alice-Fidelis Class

This is a small but faithful group of senior women with a primary focus of Bible study (International Sunday School Lessons) and outreach missions. Visitors or new members who enjoy studying in a small group setting and discussing the Bible as a pattern of living are invited to join this small group.

Fellowship Class

Often called the "Telephone Class", this class is composed of our home-bound members, connected by speakerphones via a conference call, enabling them to participate in group prayer, music, scripture and a lesson each Sunday morning at 9:00am. Any shut-in is eligible to join if they have a touch-tone telephone. Telephone speakers are provided by the church. We use the "Adult Bible Studies" literature and student books are taken to each class member.

BIBLE STUDIES & OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS

To enable the adults of Highland Valley to enrich and deepen their faith we offer several Bible study opportunities. These are presented in a small group setting to allow for discussion of the material being studied. Some studies are offered throughout the year and others are scheduled periodically or on a short-term basis. In addition to Bible Studies, many other courses are offered in "life skills" to help all of us in our daily lives and our faith journey.

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

The Wednesday Bible Study will meet every Wednesday from 10—11am in the Connections Classroom in the Wesley Wing, beginning September 15 and ending October 20. The study will be Conversations with Scripture: The Gospel of Mark by Marcus J. Borg. The study will be lead by Rev. Bill Cato. Please sign up by calling the church office or emailing bill@hvumc.org.

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY

Rev. Bill Cato will lead Becoming a Good Samaritan beginning September 19 through October 24 on Sunday from 4-5pm in the Connections Classroom. This study teaches us how to step out of the pews and into the streets where, as the hands and feet of Christ, we will live out the gospel. Please sign up by calling the church office or emailing Bill@hvumc.org.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

This group, which meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:45pm, uses books as vehicles to draw closer to God. Each session focuses on a selected book with a Christian emphasis from a woman's perspective through lecture and group discussion. The class is led by different volunteers. For more information, call the church office, 224-6047.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

The Men’s Bible Study meets each Tuesday evening at 6pm for prayer, study and fellowship as they encourage one another in their Christian journey. This group is a wonderful blessing for the men who attend. It is always open to new participants. For more information, call the church office, 224-6047.

MOM 2 MOM

Mom 2 Mom is a support group for mothers of children of all ages. They meet the first and third Sundays at 5pm. For more information, call the church office, 224-6047.

THE ALPHA COURSE

The Alpha Course is a 10-week introductory class to Christianity for adults. It is used around the world as an effective tool in introducing seekers and those with questions to the Christian faith.