january - may 2014 education catalog Opportunities to grow in Knowledge, Faith, and Spirituality refresh MY soul John 4:14 Trinity Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Rev. Pam Driesell, Senior Pastor Rev. Craig Goodrich, Senior Associate Pastor Dr. David Bartlett, Theologian in Residence Jeannie DuBose, Director of Spiritual Formation Rev. Matthew Ruffner, Associate Pastor of Mission Ministries Rev. Erin McGee, Associate Pastor of Children and Family Ministries Dr. John Ryan, Director of Youth and Family Ministries

Dave Higgins, Chair, Adult Education Committee Charlotte Lee, Chair, Adult Spiritual Formation Allison Hall, Chair, Women’s Link Annie Cecil, Chair, Youth and Family Ministries Sarah Williams, Chair, Children and Family Ministries Welcome

As our mission statement affirms, Trinity is committed to nurturing “the whole person – mind, heart, and soul; providing continuing opportunities for the development of faith, character, and intellect of all our members throughout their lives; and encouraging that continual exploration and insight which keeps us open to a new world God is always creating.” Trinity’s educational program is designed to provide meaningful, challenging, and exciting program of continuing education that prepares us to live as faithful people in God’s world. Trinity also seeks to embody a generous, welcoming spirit in each learning space, and hopes that you will come and be a part of these places of growth!

Sunday Morning Adult Education Opportunities 9:45 - 10:45 am

New Member Classes Offered three times during the year, these classes are a series that introduce those interested in joining Trinity to the life of this congregation.

Winter: JANUARY 26, FEBRUARY 02, 09, 23 Spring: MARCH 30, APRIL 06, 13, 27

Adult Elective Classes Trinity has a long tradition of outstanding elective classes. The Adult Education Committee offers a lively mix of courses in each of these seven areas: `` Bible `` Christian and Religious History `` Christian Living and Spiritual Practices `` Contemporary Issues and Action: The Church and the World `` Missional Issues `` Perspectives on Literature, Arts, Science, and Faith `` Theology and Ethics

Podcast recordings of selected adult elective classes can be found on the church website, under Learn/Adult Church School section.

You are encouraged to choose classes that interest you, challenge you, and provide a balanced “educational diet” over time, enabling you to grow in your faith and life. Adult Ongoing Learning Community Common Ground and Roots meet throughout the year, a primary goal is to help people stay “connected” with one another in a learning and caring community.

Sunday Morning Class Schedule 9:45 - 10:45 am SESSION III...... JAN 05 – FEB 09 SESSION IV...... FEB 23 – MAR 30 SESSION V ...... APR 06 – MAY 18 ALL CHURCH CLASS...... FEB 16 NEW MEMBER CLASS (WINTER). . . JAN 26, FEB 02, 09, 23 NEW MEMBER CLASS (SPRING). . . MAR 30, APR 06, 13, 27

Weekday Education/Spiritual Formation Opportunities Weekday opportunities are also listed in this catalog. The Bible study, reflection, and topical classes and groups provide adults with awide range of portals for cultivating our awareness of God, deepening our relationships at Trinity, and for staying awake to the holy among us at church and in the world.

Trinity Explores! Trinity Explores! seeks to nurture the intellectual and spiritual lives of adults both in the Trinity congregation and in the broader community; its series of courses of the highest quality enrich the experience of faith and support Trinity’s larger mission of “encouraging that continual exploration and insight which keeps us open to the new world God is always creating.” Classes are typically offered on the second and fourth Thursday evening, September through May. Class topics may vary widely. Recent subjects have included in-depth study of biblical or theological issues, astrophysics, modern poetry, economics, education, parenting issues, violence in society, stress relief, and career counseling. On-Going Classes

Common Ground ON-GOING “Best Practices” from God’s Children Coordinators: Richard Jones and Kurt Baumberger B 108

We all share the same trials and tribulations – this is our Common Ground. In this class, participants join in lively discussions on “best practices” for handling day-to-day challenges: What should we do about unrelenting expec- tations, fear of failure, the “me” generation, and others. More important, what would Jesus, the Great Counselor, advise us to do? Everyone will walk away with practical applications for dealing with current issues consistent with the teachings of Jesus Christ. Roots Coordinator: Blair & Krysia Waldron A 116

Roots is a place where new and longtime members alike find a place to de- velop and deepen friendships at Trinity. Many are parents of young children, but all are welcome. We gather on Sunday mornings for a conversational class led by Trinity members, clergy, and outside speakers, and we also sponsor seasonal social gatherings. Roots is open and welcoming; please join us for one Sunday or every Sunday.

[5] Electives | Session III January 5 - February 9 SESSION III Bible Tell It Slant: The Ministry of Jesus according to Luke Teachers: Dr. Steve Kraftchick Coordinator: Mac Irvin B104-106

Tell all the truth but tell it slant, Success in circuit lies, Too bright for our infirm delight The truth’s superb surprise; As lightning to the children eased With explanation kind, The truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind. —Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson’s poem “Tell the Truth” elegantly captures the nature of the Gospel narratives. Each one depicts Jesus as the representative of God’s truth, but each one does so from a particular slant. Jesus’ proclamation of the nearness of God’s Kingdom, his use of symbolic language (parables and stories) to describe that kingdom, his miracles of healing and exorcism, and his interpretation of Torah and tradition, and his final entry into Jerusalem form the core of his ministry on earth. Given the wide capacity for interpreta- tion that all of these areas allow, it is not surprisingly that the different com- munities of early believers emphasized different facets of each one of them. These emphases are reflected in the literary and theological trajectories that each gospel writer adopted in retelling the Jesus story.

In this series we will consider how Luke has shaped his retelling of Jesus’ ministry and death to meet the intellectual and pastoral needs of his com- munity of readers by examining representative passages that depict Jesus’ ministry. Throughout series we will consider how Luke demonstrates the significance of Jesus through his portrayal of Jesus’ commissioning by God, his interactions with religious leaders and his disciples, his parables, and his death to discover Luke’s manner of telling it slant.

Dr. Steven J. Kraftchick, is the Director of General and Advanced Programs and Professor in the Practice of New Testament Interpretation at Emory’s Candler School of Theology. Dr. Kraftchick’s research and writings focus on Pauline thought and language theory, particularly metaphor theory and its role in theological thinking. His textual work is in the Pauline epistles,

[6] the parables of Jesus, and the history of New Testament interpretation. Dr. Kraftchick’s research has recently expanded into the field of technology and theology. SESSION III

Contemporary Issues and Action Building Common Values in a Multicultural Society Speakers: Sandra Mackey and various guests Coordinator: June Bishop Williams Hall C

The has always been a nation of immigrants, but in the twenty- first century the combination of technology, a global economy, and political and economic dislocation outside the borders of the US is bringing in new immigrants representing more diversity than in the past. Many Americans see this as an assault on American culture and identity. In fact, much of the bitter rancor in American politics of the last decade is a contest between the value system of the twentieth century and the demographic reality of America in the twenty-first century. For political stability on which the suc- cess of the American enterprise is built, all Americans are called upon to participate in the task of building a set of common values which can blend radically different religions and identities.

Over the course of the class, a number of topics will be explored by out- standing speakers. They include the values of the Founding Fathers, the patterns of immigration into the United States, common values shared by Christians and non-Christians, fear of “the other”, and how Christians and non-Christians, Caucasians, Blacks, Hispanics and Asians might come together in a truly multicultural society.

Sandra Mackey is a writer specializing in the Middle East. She is the author of six books on the Middle East and currently writes on international affairs for the National Interest and other publications.

Perspectives on Literature, Arts, Science and Faith A History of Christian Art Teacher: Kay Summers Coordinators: Sally Hawkins and Nancy Purdon B110

This class will cover 2000 years of Christian art beginning with the earliest artworks currently know to have been produced. We will discuss the chang- es and developments in architecture, painting, and sculpture, and how their styles have evolved with the passing of time, and in response to changes of external influences. Works from all across Western Europe will be explored, [7] learning how they interacted in their progression.

Kay Summers has a lifetime of experience in art, having painted and stud-

SESSION III ied art history from youth. She received a degree in studio and history of art from Agnes Scott and did graduate work at Boston College in Liturgical Art. She was an associate curator of education at the and has shared her love for art as a docent there for over 45 years.

Missional Issues Church of the 21st Century Speakers: Pam Driesell, Matthew Ruffner, Sara Hayden, and others Coordinator: Joe Brown B112

Very much seeking the guidance of the holy spirit and framed in the context of the book of Acts, where the bewildered Apostles began pondering “what next?,” we begin with the assumption that our Trinity is in many respects asking the same questions that the Apostles did. Based on last January’s series that defined the issues facing the “Church of the 21st Century,” this class opens the discussion for Trinity members: “where can we go next?”

Leaders for this series include Rev. Sara Hayden of ’s New Church Development Commission, our own Mathew Ruffner and Pam Driesell, as well as several outside speakers who have led successful new church developments as part of their congregational mission. Roots Discovering Our Roots A116

We’ll start the new year with a new course coordinated by Senior Associ- ate Pastor Craig Goodrich called ‘Discovering our Roots.’ We have all been called to Trinity Presbyterian Church, and yet many of us aren’t fully aware of what makes Presbyterianism unique as a faith community, the theological and historical ‘roots’ of the denomination, the origins of our Trinity church, or how our own backgrounds and experiences are now intertwining to charac- terize our stories of faith. We are planning a course full of interesting guests and topics - both theological and more practical - that will educate you on our religion and denomination and inspire your own personal faith journey. For the first two sessions we will welcome Dr. George Stroup of Columbia Seminary who is a good friend of this congregation and an expert in Re- formed Theology. Dr. Stroup is an engaging and inspiring speaker and will be exploring with us our distinctive Presbyterian heritage and beliefs.

[8] SESSION III February 16 - All-Church Class What Is Happening to the Christian Funeral? Teacher: Dr. Thomas G. Long Coordinator: Dr. David Bartlett Williams Hall

Changes in American funeral practices (and church funeral practices as well) in the last several decades have been dramatic. The rise in cremation, the developing interest in “green funerals,” the emphasis on “celebrations of life” rather than mourning, the shift from funerals (with the body present) to memorial services (with the body absent), the increase in people who choose to have no service, religious or otherwise - these and other changes have altered the landscape of our death rituals. In this class, we will look briefly at the history and meanings of the Christian funeral, some of the reasons for the recent changes, and what choices are now available to Chris- tians at the time of the death of a loved one.

Dr. Long is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church(USA). His re- search interests are contemporary homiletical theory, biblical hermeneutics and preaching. His most recent book, What Shall We Say? Evil, Suffering, and the Crisis of Faith, explores questions of God and human suffering, and was named “2011 Book of the Year” by the Academy of Parish Clergy. Long’s 1989 book The Witness of Preaching—now in its second edition—is one of the most widely used texts on preaching, appearing on class read- ing lists in seminaries across the country and world. In 2010, Preaching magazine named The Witness of Preaching one of the 25 most influential books in preaching for the last 25 years. Long’s Preaching from Memory to Hope was named as one of the “top ten books for parish ministry published in 2009” by the Academy of Parish Clergy.

[9] SESSION IV 10 February 23 - March 30 February 23-March Electives |Session IV Div. from Duke University. University andPh.D.from Emory A graduate ofthe AmericanUniversity ofBeirut,Dr. Yacobian received hisM. Dr. GeorgeYacoubian, taughtBiblicalStudies atTheWestminster Schools. • • • • • • istics oftheBookPsalms: The sixsessionswillexamine andelucidate aspectsandcharacter differing full rangeofhumanexperiences. victories ofthelife offaith for allages;informs theintellect andtouches the soul’s relationshipwithGod.Psalmsspeaksto thesubstance, strugglesand ity’s hymnbook andtheindividual’sspiritualcardiograph mirroring the ship. Thebookisofpraiseandmeditationregarded both ashuman put to musicto express thegamutofhumanthoughtandemotion inwor Sepher Tehilliam, known asthePsalter, istheHebrew bookofsacredpoetry Psalter inChristiantheologyandworship. of thePsalmsandpromote aninformed, enjoyable andinspireduseofthe willengageyouThis course criticallywiththereligiouslanguageandthought B104-106 Coordinator: JohnFesta Teacher: Dr. GeorgeYacoubian Reflection onPsalms Bible with God. applications ofkey inspirationalpassages to enhanceone’sdailywalk The devotional/doxological dimension:reflectingoncontemporary and productive living; The psychological dimension:thespiritualfoundation for mentalhealth and therectificationofallinjustices; The prophetical dimension:hintingatthecomingofaMessianicage God’s covenantal relationshipwithIsrael; The doctrinaldimension:natureandcharacter ofGodandtheterms of tion anddeliverance to evoke trustinGodandconfidence; The historical themightyactsofdivineinterven dimension:rehearsing The literary, stylistic,unique features ofHebrew poetry; - - - - Christian LivingandSpiritualPractices into the narrative. Hercharacters inhabitaworld characterized by anxieties almost imperceptively, sheslipsanew direction oranunexpected emotion her world seems both safe andengaging.So itisarrestingwhen,suddenly, intheirlives. Herprose part issmooth, clearanddirect, an important all met andknown well: they areprincipled,andmoralresponsibility plays we’vego alongwithbeinghuman.Her characters aregenerallyofthesort Pearlman writes about thepredicaments--odd,wry, funny andpainful--that stories. Awards, for andshortlisted theNationalBookAward. Itisacollectionof34 in 2011, winneroftheNational BookCriticsCircle andthePen/Malamud Ourtextin thiscourse. willbeBinocularVision writer story EdithPearlmanThe work willbeourfocus short ofcontemporary B112 Coordinator: andSallyHawkins JuneBirshop Teacher: NancyPurdon Stories ofEdithPearlmanThe Short Perspectives ScienceandFaith onLiterature, Arts, mythologist, andJungianpsychologist. licensed psychotherapist, teacher, archaeologist, culturalhistorian, futurist, Jack Graham,aTrinity member, isanordained Presbyterian minister, adds, “Deathisalaborthatteaches ushow to breakthebondsofdeath.” dies… Deathisonlyamirror andyour truenatureisreflected there.”Hafiz reincarnation, grace,andthesubjectofdestiny. Rumi says, “Noonereally with others whoaredying,consideringwhatdies,theheaven andhellstate, prepare for thatexperience, lookingattheexperience ofdyingitself,being adepts. Theclasswillreflecton ways to thinkaboutdeathandhow we questioning, andattimesconsideringtheteachings of thehighestreligious experience,This willbeadiscussionclasswithsharingpersonal interacting, enriches living.Deathisnot theenemy, itisoneofourgreatest teachers. it relates to destiny, deathbecomessomething thatinforms, shapes,and whatdies(anddoesn’t)andhowthe end.Whenoneunderstands all kinds)ten-thousand times.Itisbecauseoneknows thatdeath isnot to dying”itarisesfromIf thereisan“art having experienced death (of B110 Coordinator: Waldron Krysia Teacher: JackGraham &Destiny Death, TheAfterlife, , publishedto highacclaim 11

SESSION IV SESSION IV 12 .Emory A Trinity membersince2005,Nancy Purdon teaches Literature for OLLIat purchase onSunday, 16, February both before worship andafter service. IN ADVANCE OFTHEFIRST CLASS.Copiesofthebookwillbeavailable for Please purchase thebook strengths andachievements asawriter. pretation. We anassessmentofher willfinallymaketo articulate aneffort uncover ineachstory, andtheways inwhichshesubtlydirectsourinter We willsearch for thenew andabidingtruthPearlman presentsfor usto us to considerinthesequiet, elegantstories. and longing,love andgrief,lossjoy. Thereissomething significant for holds aPh.D.in Physics from Stanford University. along-timeTrinity Anderson, Albert member, isaretired patent attorney and ness canonlydeepenourspiritual life. that remainasyet unexplained intheworkings oftheuniverse. Thisaware enced by scientistsintheirwork, butalsoasenseoftheprofound mysteries This survey willfurnishnot onlyaglimpse ofthewonder andawe experi - (4) inrelationto ourselves (spiritualawakening anddiscovery oftheSelf). (3) inrelationto other life (plantandanimal), (2) ingalacticandsolarenvironments, (1) inspaceandtime, our place willsurvey with anemphasisThis course thisscientificunderstanding, on physical universe. theory, andchaostheory, whichprovide aprofound ofthe understanding “Serious endeavor inscience”hasbrought usgeneralrelativity, quantum Einstein. endeavor andinscience...–Albert inart mysterious. It istheunderlyingprincipleofreligionaswell asofallserious The mostbeautifulanddeepestexperience onecan have isthesenseof Williams HallC AllenandLewisCoordinators: Wilson Crystal Teacher: Anderson Albert OurPlaceintheUniverse Science &Spirituality: Theology andEthics Binocular Vision andreadthestory, “Allog,” p.54, - - when we aretogether again. teresting andwe course, willlookforward to discussingwhatwe’ve learned will reconvene inA116 for Session 5.We invite to chooseanin participants This term we will“travel” around Trinity to themany elective andwe courses A116 Exploring AdultEducation Roots - 13

SESSION IV SESSION V 14 No classes on Easter Sunday,No classesonEaster April20 April 6-May 18 Electives |Session V history, questions andtheologyofJesus astheChrist. air allfour segmentsintotal andhave two opendiscussions examining the and spreadoftheChristword throughout theEmpire. will During thecourse fluences around oftheApostles, theinfluenceof Jesuslife, Paul theministry Jesus astheChrist.Theseries drillsinto thevarious factions andculturalin andculture fromhistory asecular, religiousandtheologicalbasis to exam Princeton, Brown andother leadingeducationalinstitutionslookingatthe The seriesfeatures andTheologicalProfessors History from Harvard, Yale, Son ofGod. and spiritualriseofJesusfrom aninfluentialreligiousleader to the anointed Frontline/PBSThis four part Seriesexamines thehistorical, religious,biblical him astheMessiah,SonofGodandDivine? prophet to being “theChrist”.Where,when,how didtheworld cometo see From Jesusto theChrist….How didJesusrise from beingateacher and Williams HallC Teacher: JohnFesta Frontline SeriesfromJesusto Christ Issues&ActionContemporary Dr. isTheologianinResidence David atTrinity Bartlett Presbyterian Church. Trinity Presbyterian Church. Comegive theapostleasecondchance. therewould haveCertainly beennoReformation, noPresbyterians andno from Paul, ChristianitywouldStill, apart probably beasmallJewish sect. overvalued himself. Galatians and2Corinthiansshows believers thatmany century thinkhe first Many Christians find Paul annoying and we’re not A thefirst. quickglanceat B104-106 Coordinator: MacIrvin Teacher: Dr. David Bartlett Paul Bible - Faulkner’s Presbyterians “LightinAugust”; inthe Tropics Perspectives ScienceandFaith onLiterature, Arts, make itamoreregular practice for ourselves anyway. Tom’s teaching won’t require studyoutsideofclass, buthe’llinspireusto study oftheBible, butdoingsocanfeel overwhelming orout-of-context. Testament asawhole.Many ofusareinterested indeepening ourregular to Biblestudy, we’ll to appreciate take theopportunity asurvey ontheNew Testament insixweeks. For thoseof uswithlesstimethanwe’d like devoted Just intimefor Easter, Trinity memberTom Joneswillteach ustheNew A116 New Testament Roots favorite sports. Faulkner works many thatdelightfulexercise timesandconsiders oneofhis Walker School Upper School. HehastaughtLightinAugust andother andTheLovetttaught atEmory asHeadofthe School andhasserved Dr. University. Lewis WilsonhasaPh.D. inEnglishfrom Emory Hehas ca’s greatest novelist packssomepunch. experience, he“subjectsusto it.”Beprepared.Thisgreatnovel by Ameri -- andaboutourselves. Brooks alsosaidthatFaulkner doesn’tjustdescribe something usefulabout should belots offunto doesn’tleadusto seeifthatgnomicobservation of Faulkner’s characters isthatthey are“Presbyterians inthetropics.” It Famous scholar Cleanth Brooks onceremarked thatthebasicproblem and endswithearthy, irrepressibleLenaGrove, whois“justtraveling.” which risesto thetragicandredemptive. Mostpoignantly, thetalebegins memorable characters andfrom itsscouringlyconcrete socialobservation considered hismostprofound. Itsgreatnessderives from itspanoplyof Light inAugust isthemostreadableofFaulkner’s majornovels andisoften ofChristfigure. insist thatJoe Christmasmust be some sort progenitorsliterary of the quest for racialequality; and there are the many who alienated existential heroes; thought ofhimasone of the civilrightsleaders regardedmodern literature. himasaprototype Camus andSartre for their tyranny of social stereotypes, makes himone ofthe truly iconic creations of he iswhite Joe’s struggle to or black. define himself authentically, againstthe who grows up inthe Deep South during the 1920s’ never knowing whether William Faulkner’s LightinAugust ofJoe Christmas,anorphan isthe story B112 Coordinator: David Word Teacher: Lewis Wilson Light inAugust --whereitmay bewritmostlarge - 15

SESSION v youth Youth Sixth Grade Re:form Ancestors D210 Re:form Ancestors is a youth Bible study that explores the ancestors of our faith by exposing the real, unpolished, and unexpected personalities of Old and New Testament characters. With re:form Ancestors, youth discover the similarities between themselves and the many unlikely people selected by God to do extraordinary things. Seventh Grade We Learn About Others D214 What’s up with that church down the street? How do we express our faith through worship? Our sixth graders will spend time learning about how and why we worship God as Presbyterians and then we’ll learn and visit other denominations and faith traditions including other Protestant denominations as well as Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism. Eighth Grade We Learn About Ourselves/Confirmation Class D212 Confirmation is the time set aside for youth to 1) explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ, and 2) learn how that commitment can be expressed through active membership in the church. During Confirmation class, youth are given the opportunity to study the basics of the Christian life and faith, with emphasis on Bible study, prayer, and discussion of issues/ questions of faith, culmination in a written statement of faith. Basic aspects of our Presbyterian denomination and theology will also be explored. To register for confirmation please contact the Youth Office.

Re:form D208 Re:form is a curriculum that’s rooted in historic Christianity, but speaks to teenagers on their level. Re:form empowers youth to discover for themselves what they believe, through three components: •ENCOUNTER: Two DVDs with 40 hilarious animated short films frame the tough theological questions that kids really ask, like “Who wrote the Bible?” and “Why does God let bad things happen?” •ENGAGE: A hands-on Anti-Workbook is the centerpiece of each youth’s

[16] church school experience. It’s a sturdy, full-color, wire-O bound journal chock full of activities and ideas, with space to journal and doodle, and extras like youth pullout cards and cool stickers. •RESPOND: re:form prompts youth to make videos, take pictures, interview people, and create stuff. Then they can upload all of their artifacts to an online portfolio -- the re:form gallery -- where kids can share with the whole congregation what they’ve been learning. Senior High (9th-12th grades) D221 and D223 Modeled after the adult education program at Trinity, senior highs are offered church school classes that fall into these broad categories: Bible, History and Doctrine, and Christian Living.

Session III Bible Study: Pentateuch January 5 - February 9

This class will dive into the first five books of the Bible from the Christian and Jewish perspectives.

Session IV Faith & Film February 23-March 30

As a follow up to the study of the Pentateuch, we will view the great classic movie “The Ten Commandments”. Come see how Moses parts the Red Sea.

Session IV Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen April 6 - May 11

This novel by Susan Gregg Gilmore is set in the early 1970’s in Ringgold, , which has one stop light, a population of less than 2,000 and one Dairy Queen. Catherine Grace and her little sister, Martha Ann, are the daughters of Reverend Cline, the town’s most esteemed citizen and only Baptist preacher. The discussion of this novel’s plot and characters will include loneliness, love, hate, heartbreak, betrayal, redemption, judgment, forgiveness, life’s purpose, divine intervention and God’s plan for us. This novel is an easy read that will make you feel the sweltering heat of pre-airconditioned rural Georgia. Exploring Catherine Grace’s series of extraordinary life experiences, we will discuss how her perspective changes and how our perspective may change as well.

[17] Children children With the Spirit’s guidance, we seek to provide opportunities to play, learn, grow, and serve together which nurture faith in Christ, wonder in God, curios- ity for God’s word, and hearts for mission. We pray that children, with the help of their families and the family of God, will integrate faith throughout their lives so that they may become mature, committed, and joyful disciples. One of the core programs to achieve this mission is Sunday morning church school, which is held September to May from 9:45 to 10:45 am for children age 2 years through grade 5. (Child care is provided for children age 1 and younger whose parents and siblings would like to attend church school.)

Ages 2 and 3 God Loves Me D104, D106 God Loves Me is a storybook-based curriculum which, through 52 illustrated retellings of Old and New Testament Bible stories, relates the theological theme that God loves us all. Faith foundations are also built through the songs sung with “Mr. Music” (e.g., “Deep and Wide,” “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “B-I-B-L-E”), play, and activities which reinforce each Sunday’s lesson. Lessons are taught by volunteer teachers and supported by childcare staff.

Pre-K, Kindergarten Pre-1st, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade Spark D119, D110, D118, D116 Spark is a faith formation program that encourages children in Pre-K (age 4) through grade 2 to open the scriptures and explore God’s word. Spark lessons bring to life 150 stories from the Old and New Testaments through games, art, music, and science, to accommodate all the different ways kids learn. It walks through key Old Testament and New Testament Bible stories each year, in a two-year cycle. The Old Testament stories are presented in the fall quarter, and the New Testament stories are presented in the winter and spring quarters. Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost stories are included in the lesson sequence each year. Lessons are taught by volunteer teachers, and preschool rooms are also supported by childcare staff.

[18] 3rd Grade SBC D112 children SBC is a three-part foundational course for our 3rd–grade children. The “S” stands for “sacraments.” Our 3rd–grade children begin the year with a in- depth study of the two sacraments of the Presbyterian Church—communion and baptism. The biblical roots, theological meanings, and current practices are all examined. Additionally, these children process in worship with the com- munion bread on World Communion Sunday (first Sunday of October). The “B” stands for “Bible.” After completing the sacraments study, these students will participate in an in-depth study of the Bible—its formation, orga- nization, authors, as well as the broad sweep of the Good News. This study culminates with the presentation of Bibles to each 3rd grade student. The “C” stands for “creed.” Beginning in the second semester, these middle elementary children will turn their attention to the Apostles Creed and other confessions of faith of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Each student will write his/her own statement of faith. Lessons are taught by volunteer teachers.

4th and 5th Grades ROAD Trip A109, A110, Play Place ROAD is an acronym which stands for “Riding on the Avenues of Disciple- ship” and describes a multiple intelligences approach to faith forma- tion. These older students engage in and explore a single Bible story from three different perspectives (e.g., art, drama, video, cooking, computers, games). Because of their advancing cognitive abilities, these children are challenged with deeper theological conversation. Adult volunteers serve as “crew leaders” and teachers with this age level.

Church School Rooms Infants (non-toddlers) – D100 Classes are assigned on the 1 year olds – D102 first Sunday of the program year 2 year olds– D104 (September 1, 2013) by age or grade 3 year olds – D106 and remain stable through the next Pre-K (4 year olds)– D119 12 months. Every enrolled child Kindergarten*– D110 receives an Church School Invitation postcard in early September with 1st grade– D118 nd the location of his/her class and the 2 grade – D116 names of the teachers. 3rd grade – D112 4th and 5th grade– A109, A110, Play Place

[19] WEEKDAYS [20] Weekday Classes &Groups God’s redemption ismore thana“saving from” circumstances; harsh italso as individualsand asacommunityoffaith. Thispresence helps usseethat cannot redeem ourselves. We have the assurance of God’s abiding presence andfulfillment evenwho bringsliberty when we donot it,when deserve we scribed inExodus andDeuteronomy—is God.OurGodisonewhoredeems, tral actor inhumanexperience — inourown lives andintheexperiences de The booksofExodus and Deuteronomy invite usto rememberthatthecen Hope: ThePresenceofGodinExodus andDeuteronomy by JaniceCatron. Horizons BibleStudyfor Trinity Women’s Linkcircles willbe Bible studyatdifferent timesduringtheday andevening. The2013-2014 Through areprovided Women’s opportunities Link, for monthlysmall-group Women’s LinkCircleBibleStudies Bible StudyGroups contact information below to signupfor specificgroups. [email protected]. See nie DuBoseat404-495-8429, information regarding group content andprocess, feel freeto contactJean Topical Groups andifonecatchesyour fancy, signup!Ifyou needmore Check outthedescriptionoffollowing BibleStudy, Reflection, and Interested? staying awake to theHolyamongusatchurch andintheworld. our awareness ofGod,for deepeningourrelationshipsatTrinity, andfor ings aimto provide for cultivating adultswithawiderangeofopportunities have awindow offers into listening for God.Thefollowing weekday gather Studies, discussiongroups, incommittee meetings –every encounter we All over theplace:inSunday School,onmissionprojects, inworship, inBible Where doesSpiritualFormation happenatTrinity? kingdom. to continuetakingthatconsciousnessoutinto theworld to glorifyGod’s formation isto remainconsciousofhow you arebeingformed by God--and and to learnfrom others whoaredoingthesame.Thepurpose ofspiritual to theirinterior for articulate life, participants result intheopportunity prayer, readingscripture,confession, Thesepracticesoften andservice. listening for Godby intentional ofspiritualpractices--suchas observance Spiritual Formation refers to thegrowth anddevelopment ofanindividual What does“spiritualformation” mean? Adult Ministries: SpiritualFormation An Abiding - - - - Circle 6 Circle 5 Circle 4 Circle 3 Circle 1&2 set free. fullness Godintends for usandto move forward aspeoplewhohave been who, by grace,gives usthepower to helpourselves andothers live into the becomes.ItisGodourRedeemerrealities ofwhatthatrelationshipoften see together thepromise ofwhatourrelationshipwithGodcanbeandthe Janice Catron invites usto explore Exodus andDeuteronomy withherand is a“saving to” thefullnessoflife Godintends for humanity. through studyanddiscussion onThursday mornings. We willexamine the see?” We will look closelyattheGospeltexts, through daily preparationand in eachofthefour Gospelsandaskthequestion, istheJesusthatyou “Who Using theDisciplecurriculum, thisstudyinvites to lookat Jesus participants B100 Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 Leader: JohnRyan Thursday MorningBibleStudy [email protected] Dubose,404-495-8429, and promises ofourdailylives. Ifyou areinterested contact inparticipating, sion andacommitmentto apply thebiblicalinformation to theproblems will usetheDiscipleIIIcurriculumandtherebeample time for discus The purpose ofthisgroup isto growth. joininBiblestudyandpersonal We B108 10:00 am-12:00pm April 9,23;May 14 Alternating Wednesdays: 12,26;March 22;February 12,26; January Leader: Dr. David Bartlett Disciple III nie Duboseat404-495-8429. ofasmallgroup. Ifyousupport areinterested contactJean inparticipating, studies cultivate ofscriptureandthefellowship adeeper understanding and aslearner,engagement ofparticipants believer, follower, These andservant. The following focus offerings onadisciplinedBiblestudythatprioritizesthe for MenandWomen Intergenerational BibleStudies 2nd Thursday ofthemonth,7:00 PM,ChapelParlor 2nd Wednesday ofthemonth,10:00 homes AM,Members’ 2nd Tuesday ofthemonth,10:00 homes AM,Members’ 2nd Tuesday ofthemonth,10:00 Parlor AM,Sanctuary 2nd Tuesday ofthemonth,10:30 AM,ChapelParlor am

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WEEKDAYS WEEKDAYS [22] [email protected] orat404-495-8456. [email protected] Jesus thatemergesineachoftheGospels.To signup,contactJohnRyan at way eachGospelwriter presentsevents andteachings andatthepictureof all, you’re hungeringfor adeeper experience ofGod. your energy, oracloserelationshipisinflux.Andmaybe, inthemidstofit empty nestphase,you’ve moved onfrom acareer that’sconsumedmostof sure ofwhatyou’re lookingfor. Maybe you’re approaching oralreadyinthe you’re wondering how thenext phaseoflife isgoingto lookbutaren’teven sense ofidentityandlong-heldroles Perhaps may besuddenlyshifting. mendous change,even upheaval, thatbeckons you to pay attention. Your If you’re awoman inmidlife, it’slikely you’re goingthrough aseasonoftre A116 7:00 –9: Alternating Tuesdays: 11, 28;February 25;March January 11, 25;April08 Leader: AndieGoodrich NEW! Chapter 3–III 404-495-8429. $6.00 for [email protected] or andPattyAnderson Smitherman.Childcareprovided uponrequest. Cost: day willbesharedby many, includingJeannieDuBose,JudyGarland,Helen lunch, centering prayer, sacredmusic,andjournaling.Leadershipfor the practices offered willincludereading Scripture,guidedmeditation,asilent Godanddeepenthemystery ofyour life’s sacred journey. Spiritual as you engageinavariety ofspiritualpractices,allinvitations for you to Come joinother seekers atTrinity for aday ofcontemplation andreflection, B110 10:00 Monday, 27 January Sitting withtheHoly, for Listening God NEW! ADay ofContemplation andReflection narrative, ourculture’snarrative, andthenarrative ofourown lives. engaged inmeaningfulconversation reflectontheBible’s asparticipants andmindsare to Godthrough ofspiritualpractices.Hearts theobservance deepening friendshipswithpeopleatsimilarstagesoflife whilelistening The following for to members representopportunities offerings form Reflection Groups am-3:00 00 pm

pm - DuBose [email protected] orat404-495-8429. and navigating anew seasontogether. To signup,pleasecontactJeannie many commonexperiences, andthere’sabalmingatheringascommunity woman hasherown unique set ofcircumstances, we arealsobondedby for moreauthenticconnectionwithherself,others, andGod.Whileevery this stageincludingjoy, grief,confusion,energyfor change,anxiety, adesire to explore together themany conflictingemotions andoften thatcomeupat Andie Goodrichwillfacilitate aseriesofsixconversations thatallow women for women whoaregoingthrough significantlife transitions.ThisJanuary, If any oftheseissuesstrike achord, you’ll beinterested inanopportunity oppression, and exile. God’s people--given voice inthePsalms--struggle to fulness collideswithhumanexperiences ofpainandsuffering, enslavement, of Godmeets thehistorical experience ofGod’speople.Faith inGod’s faith- and descendinto valleys of despair. InthePsalms,promise ofthereign The humanemotions expressed intheBookofPsalmsriseto peaks ofjoy B112 6:30 PM-8:00PM Thursdays: March 6,13, 20,27; April3,10 Leader: JohnRyan NEW! Lenten BibleStudy 8429. please [email protected] orat404-495- training work atHadenInstitute. for dreamleadercertification To signup, Summer Dream&SpiritualityConference, sheiscurrentlycompleting her laude inEnglishfrom Stanford University. AnalumnaoftheHadenInstitute’s Gail Tyson graduate isanhonors ofTemple University, cum andhasanM.A. psyches have to teach usthrough the languageofdreams. the rich,symbolic“nightwisdom”ofindividualdreams,learningwhatour the ways inwhichGodisworking inourlives. OurDreamGroup willexplore deceased loved ones—theseareallinvitations to grow inself-awareness and nightmares,recurringdreams,visitationsinsleepby our Heart-pounding to and speakthismetaphorical understand languagewithgreater fluency. the richlanguageofsymbols,andgroup dreamwork develops ourability fully withimagesthatarisefrom theunconscious.Dreamsspeakto usin The ancientspiritualtraditionofworking withdreamsinvolves sittingprayer A116 10:00 Alternating Tuesdays 14, 11,: January 28;February 25;March 11, 25 Leader: GailTyson NEW! DreamGroup am-12:00pm - [23]

WEEKDAYS WEEKDAYS [24] org or at 404.-495.-8456. TheCcostfororg orat404.-495.-8456. thebookis$13.00 speak to usandfor us.To signupcontactJohn Ryan atjryan@trinityatlanta. of how theseancienttexts ofpraise,lament,worship, andprayer canstill For students ofthePsalmstoday, greater thisstudyoffers understanding unmatched insacredliterature. posed acollectionofmoving testimonies ofgrace,glory, sorrow, andbeauty make senseofwhoGodisandthey are,andinsodoingthey have com email [email protected]. come. Ifyou have questions, or contact JeannieDubose,404-495-8429, welcome to lingeranddiscuss theprocess. You don’tneedto signup;just by we aclosingblessing.After officiallyend ourtime together, peopleare or scripture.Thenwe willsitinsilencetogether for 20minutes, followed on how to engagesilence,followed by aquote from amystic, contemplative, for silenceandreflection. opportunity We willbeginourtimewithinstruction member thisessentialtruthincommunity, we aweekly willoffer meditative tothat IamGod,”(Psalm46:10). provide Inaneffort thespace for usto re projects, andlaudablegoals.Allgood.Itisalsogoodto “Bestill, andknow We areanindustriouslot atTrinity. We have many worthy moving parts, Parlor Sanctuary Wednesdays, 12:30PM Leader: Trinity memberPatty Smitherman Silent Meditation [email protected], for additionalinformation. Feel freeto drop oremail, in,orcontactJeannieDuboseat404-495-8429, growth anddeepenourunderstandingofwhatitmeans to beaChristian. ship through thediscussionofbookselectionswhichencouragespiritual This intergenerational group exchanges knowledge, experience, andfriend Breakfast andlively studygreet Trinity women eachWednesday morning. A116 Weekly onWednesdays, 7:00-8:00 AM GroupLeaders: take members turns leadingdiscussion Faces ofWisdom - - - Jeannie Dubose, 404-495-8429, [email protected] Dubose,404-495-8429, are welcome! You don’tneedto signup;justcome.To signup,contact and discover thedepthsofoursharedhumanityandspirituality. Allwomen sion iscentered around how to dive appearancesoflife below thesurface one ortwo fieldtripsa year. Ourthemeis“Finding Our Way Home”;discus timeofsacredsilenceateachgathering,explore writingsand enjoyshort The Tent welcomes allwomen ready for new adventures. We experience a B112 tact Jeannie Dubose, 404-495-8429, [email protected] JeannieDubose,404-495-8429, in theWorld 10:00 1st and3rd Wednesdays, 15 beginningJanuary Leader: Trinity memberHelenGraham The Tent young adultsatTrinity. to deepenyour senseofspirituality, community, andfriendshipwithother followed by aninformal discussionprompted by thecontent, allintended church, andsociallife. At eachgatheringacasual supperwillbeserved, “evangelism” andits applicabilityto avariety ofcontexts, including work, can becomemorerelevant inmodern society. We willalsoexplore theword This term young adultswilldiscussthefutureofchurch andhow church April 22-LocationTBA 25-Scott andElizabethFebruary Thompson’s home JohnRyan andMatthewLeaders: Ruffner Young Adults:Conversations For TheCurious Bones, Lamont’s are welcome! Resources for theclassincludeGoldberg’s and group discussions.Whether you consideryourself awriter ornot, you together willincludebrieflectures,“writingprompts,” quiet timefor writing, our spirits and cultivating an awareness to the Holy in our lives. Our evenings willengagein writing for thepurpose ofdeepening this class,participants for professional advancement, to make money –thelistgoesonandon.In Writers write for allkindsofreasons:to vent, to communicate withothers, A116 6:30-8:00 Wednesday evenings: 5,19; February March 5,19; April2,16 Leader: JeannieDuBose Writing asSpiritualPractice am-12:00 pm . andCepero’s PM Bird by Bird, Ueland’s Journaling asSpiritualPractice If You Want to Write, Taylor’s Writing Down the . To signup,con An Altar - - [25]

WEEKDAYS WEEKDAYS [26] subsequent to sufficientenrollment. New [email protected] or404-495-8429. JeannieDuBoseat pleasecontact If you areinterested inparticipating, The following reflectiongroupsareatcapacity. Scripture, booksanddiscussion. themselves, eachother, ofthislife andtheDivineMystery through prayer, growing older. deepentheirsenseof will seekto further Classparticipants study ofthePsalmsasawindow of into thelamentsandopportunities building ontheirsharedspiritual autobiographies lastterm, aswell astheir This group willcontinuetheircontemplation ofthespiritualityaging, A116 10:00 am-12:00pm March 13, 27, April10 Alternating Thursdays mornings: Leader: Group take members turnsleadingthediscussion Elder Wisdom Richard Rohr, amongothers. dispensed through visitingTrinity to members the class,andtheteaching of how we mightbeawake for God’svoice aswe listen to “elderwisdom”as verge ofanempty nest.Withourfaith traditionasourguide,we willexplore to women whoarenewissues pertinent empty nesters orwhoareonthe This group’s content, reflection,anddiscussioncenters growth onpersonal B108 8:15 -10:15 am Selected 9 Thursdays, beginsJanuary JulieHopeandMickeyLeaders: Benn Chapter 3B Richard Rohr’s Falling book, Upward. through losses,andjoys. life’s Thecontent uncertainties, for thisterm is tual formation oneanother through themesandreadingswhilesupporting continuestoon “empty-nesting,” explore theirindividualandsharedspiri As they navigate their50’s,thistrustcircle formed through aninitialfocus B112 12:30 Alternating Tuesdays: 21, January 11, February March 4,25,April15, May 6 DeborahDunnandNancyAlmquistLeaders: Chapter 3A pm -2:30 pm January 16, 13, January 27; 30;February - careers shift, andmaritaldynamicschange. shift, careers questions thatariseaswe watch ourchildrenleave home,ourfocus on aconsciouslife, andtheexplorationpractices thatsupport offeelings and discussed includedevelopmental touch pointsfor meninmidlife, spiritual exploring thedesireto how live faith cansupport anauthenticlife. Topics to know oneanother withtheopportunity moredeeply,participants while lenges. Oneofthemainobjectives ofthisexperiential group isto provide their third year ofconversation aboutmid-life, itspossibilities,andchal This group iscomprised ofmenintheir50s,give ortake, whowillcontinue D130 7:00 -9:00 March 11, 25;April8,22;May 13 Tuesdays:Second andFourth 14, 11, January 28;February 25; Leader: Group take members turnsleadingdiscussion Men inTransition (I) fered by thoseinourcongregation. things to dailyliving.Inaddition,we willhearfrom “elderwisdom”asof ing Scripture,prayer, contemplative practices,andtheapplicationofthese home. Theconversation willcontinuethisterm withafocus onencounter children, whilealsorespondingto multipledemandsontimeatwork andat aged Middle Momsareallinthemidstofmothering elementary-school Parlor Sanctuary 6:30 -8:30PM 6,20;MarchAlternating 23,February 6,20;April3 Thursdays: January Leader: TBA Middle Moms on deepeningtheirsenseofthemselves, eachother, andGod. well asinyears. Thisgroup beginstheirsecondterm withacontinuedfocus deal withgrowing childrenandagingparents,seekto grow infaith as sation aboutsomeoftheturningpointsinourlives –aswe face retirement, This isagroup andabove for menfifty who want to sharestudyandconver B112 Alternating Tuesdays, 7:00 Leader: CraigGoodrich Men-In-Transition III pm pm

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WEEKDAYS WEEKDAYS [28] energy andidentity. es, joys, andfrustrationsofrespondingto themultipledemandsontime, and senseofcommunityby engaginginhonest dialogueaboutthechalleng from family, work, andcommunity. Thisgroup seeks to deepentheirfaith sations focus onhow to cultivate abalancedlife inthemidstofdemands Middling Dadsisadiscussiongroup for fathers ofchildren4-15ish. Conver 14, 11,January February March 11, April8,May 13 Leader: Group take members turnsleadingdiscussion Middling Dads on deepeningtheir senseofthemselves, eachother, andGod. well asinyears. Thisgroup begins theirsecondyear withacontinuedfocus deal withgrowing children andagingparents,seekto grow infaith as sation aboutsomeoftheturning pointsinourlives—as we face retirement, This isagroup and above for menfifty who want to sharestudyandconver D130 7:00 –9:00 Wednesdays: 12,26;March 22,February 12,26;April9,23;May 7 January Leader: Group Take Leaders Turns LeadingDiscussion NABS to buildcommunityarefocalthe opportunity pointsfor thisgroup. to discusstheintersections offaith andlife experiences. Strong content and This term, Mysterion willselectabookfrom point theBibleasajumping off homes Members’ Alternating Tuesdays, 7:00 GroupLeaders: take members turnsleadingdiscussion YoungMysterion: AdultWomen in20s) (mostly care isprovided. while alsobeingaccountableto theother responsibilitiesinourlives. Child ness, we willresumeourexploration ofwhatitmeansto live authentically other, andGodmoredeeply. Through prayer, deeplistening, andmindful that beganlastterm, focusing ontheinvitation to know themselves, each women whoaremothers ofyoung childrenwillcontinuetheconversation Monday MorningMomsexplores whatitmeansto live a“wholelife.” Trinity B112 9:30 -11:30 Alternating 13, Mondays: 27; January 10, February 24; March 10, 24 RebeccaLeaders: Parker andBarbaraPendergrast Monday MorningMoms pm am pm - - - - - Scripture, booksanddiscussion. of themselves, eachother, ofthislife andtheDivineMystery through prayer, older. deepentheirsense willseekto Thisterm further classparticipants of thePsalmsasawindow ofgrowing into thelamentsandopportunities ing ontheirsharedspiritualautobiographies lastterm, aswell astheirstudy This group willcontinuetheircontemplation ofthespiritualityaging,build B100 10:00 Alternating Wednesday: 12,26;March 22,February 12,26;April9 January Leader: Group take members turnsleadingdiscussion (A) The SpiritualityofAging If any questions, callRuth Marston at404-.493-.4013. aswe choose.Thegroupcolorfully isalways opento new lovers ofdrama. chance, briefly, to “play” several characters. We interpret eachcharacter as the next scene.Thus,by theend oftheevening, eachmember hashadthe we mightassign stableroles for agiven scene, andthenswitchaboutfor through the play takinglines in turn as we go around our circle. Alternatively, and readingthrough itbefore themeeting. Whenwe gather, we read isresponsiblefor obtainingacopyEach participant oftheplay inadvance, ter duringtheschool year, onaMonday evening inthehomeofamember. The group, includingcouplesandsinglesofallages,meets onceeachquar Homes Participants Mondays –onceaquarter Facilitator: Ruth andPaul Marston Drama Anyone? topical groups. dressing topics relevant to ourtimeandculture,Trinity thefollowing offers Acknowledging thatsynergyandrevelations occur incommunitywhenad Topical Groups ofgrowingwindow into thelamentsandopportunities older. ing theirspiritualautobiographies, aswell astheirstudyofthePsalmsa This group willcontinuetheircontemplation ofthespiritualityaging,shar B100 10:00 6,20;MarchAlternating 9,23;February 6,20 Thursdays:January Leader: JeannieDuBose (C) The SpiritualityofAging am–12:00 am -12:00 pm pm - - - - [29]

WEEKDAYS WEEKDAYS [30] required andrunningshoesthengoto Reservations arenotwear thetrack. shorts 8:30AM30am. Somemencomeincoatsandtiesthengoto work; others opens at7:27AM 27am eachFriday morningandtheprogram concludesby fellowship, alively program andareallygoodbreakfast. Thebuffet line forMen’s Breakfast isaweekly Trinity opportunity mento enjoy great Williams HallC 7:27 Each Friday Facilitators: Reynolds Broadfoot, Couch,Scott Calhoun,Bert andMacIrvin Men’s Breakfast tions have comefrom folks whohave not readthebook! about, drop infor avisit to- oneofourmeetings. Some ofourbestobserva contact NancyIrelandat404.237 .6491; ifyou wishto seewhatwe’re all 14 willbedetermined inthefall. Ifyou wishto be addedto ourmailinglist, Fares theLand,and”Diamond’s“Guns,GermsandSteel…” Books for 2013- of Beasts…”andChernov’s “Washington”, Judt’s“Ill Lewis’s “TheBigShort,” Books readby thisgroup thispast year “IntheGarden includeErickLarsen’s (7:00 PMpm,ChapelParlor, following theThursday evening family meal). meetNon-Fiction readers every third Thursday, September through June Chapel Parlor 7:00 3rd Thursday Non FictionBookGroup questions, contactKaren Peters at770-.971-.4087. The Lighthouseby PD James andRestless by WilliamBoyd. Ifyou have ber. Booksreadlastyear includedCaleb’sCrossing by GeraldineBrooks, coming year. Otherselectionswillbemadeatthefirstmeeting inSeptem parlor. Midnight’sChildrenby SalmanRushdie isoneofthebooksfor this Thursdayfirst of each month,September -May, at 7:00pm inthechapel Novel Ideasisadiscussiongroup opento allbooklovers. They meet onthe Chapel Parlor 7:00 1st Thursday Novel Ideas am pm pm - Trinity Explores! planning one’s own memorial service. planning one’sown memorial service. directive thatallows anindividualto take charge ofhisorherfinaldays to issues,ranging fromwill helpusunderstand thelegalrequirements for a guest presenters includingphysicians, attorneys, clergy, who andcounselors death for periodsoftime never before experienced. Thisseries willfeature individuals andfamilies aswe continueto live lingernear longerand,often, Medical advances areoffering, andperhaps imposing, new choiceson B104-106 7:00 pm Speaker: MacIrvin Dealing withNew IssuesinDyingandDeath March 13, 27, April10 ferent andwhatdifference thisallmightmake for Christianitytoday. quite onefrom differently another. We’ll lookatwhat’s thesame,what’sdif Mark, Matthew andLuke tell ofthesameJesusbutthey him understand B104-106 7:00 Speaker: Dr. David Bartlett ofJesus The Story 13, 27 30,February January future action.Eachsessionwillprovide ample timefor discussion. be reviewed. The serieswillclosewithDr. Bueschen’srecommendationsfor quality ofcare,andaccessibilitycare.TheAffordable CareAct willalso Urological Association.Theseclasseswilladdressthekey issuesofcost, tice group for 800faculty physicians), aswell asPresidentoftheAmerican FoundationPresident oftheUniversity (aprac ofAlabamaHealthServices University as ofAlabamaSchoolMedicineatBirmingham.Hehasserved America. Dr. BueschenisProfessor EmeritusofUrology atthe andSurgery system ofourhealthcaredelivery the currentstatusandfuturetrajectory in Trinity memberDr. Tony Bueschenwillleadtwo Trinity Explores!classeson B104-106 7:00 Speaker: Dr. Tony Bueschen 2014 System: The HealthcareDelivery 9,23 January pm pm - - 31

trinity explores! trinity explores! 32 ity’s MemorialGarden. days? We willconcludetheserieswithanintroduction to andtour ofTrin- an individualandfamily asthey make andimplement theirchoicesfor final ance thatassistinmakingchoices?How cantheTrinity communitysupport such planningandchoice-makingtake place?Wherearesources ofguid topics and/ordivisive? thatcanbeuncomfortable Whenandhow should into thediscussionofchoices.How doesafamily have conversations on Although thesesoundlike individualdecisions,theissuesbringone’sfamily fourteen Shakespeare plays peryear. Shakespeare thanany other group intheSouth,asittypicallydoestwelve to everything attributed to Shakespeare. Thecompany far performs more Shakespeare’s GlobeTheater. ItistheonlyAmericantheater to have played Elizabethan theater companies did.Itsstagingareaisarough abstractof in Edwardian dress, andinteracts withtheaudienceinway that tice” company Folio, theFirst whichmeansthatitworks willnever off play cally acclaimed.TheAtlanta Shakespeare Company isan“OriginalPrac- in theShakespeare Cannonmany times.Hiswork hasbeenwidelycriti Director hehasacted20 years. AsArtistic inanddirected nearlyeverything WatkinsJeff hasbeenheadoftheAtlanta Shakespeare Company for over andenjoyunderstand ComedyorErrors. ofthecompanymembers to actout illustrative bitsandto helpus prepare to moderately priced),for thetwo presentationsatTrinity, willbringout Jeff goes uponstage,we willenjoy Elizabethan-style food anddrink(tasty production ofShakespeare’s delightful third session,we willtake afieldtrip to thetheater to seethecompany’s on “TheFive Keys to Understanding andEnjoying Shakespeare.” For the larly known asTheShakespeare Tavern), willpresenttwo sessionscentering Director Watkins, oftheAtlantaJeff Artistic Shakespeare Company (popu- Shakespeare Theater (May 22) B104-106 (April24, May 8) 7:00 Director Watkins,Speaker: oftheAtlanta Jeff Artistic Shakespeare Company Shakespeare atTrinity April 24, May 8,22 pm . BeforeComedy ofErrors theshow - - fees refunded. trinityatlanta.org) andtheapplicable given onthechurch Website (www. this event, notification willbe the rightto cancelany class.In Trinity Presbyterian Church reserves COURSE CANCELLATIONS trinityatlanta.org. For moreinformation, adultclass@ fee of$5persessionisrequired Presbyterian Church. Anominal by ofTrinity themembership Trinity Explores!issupported FEES www.trinityatlanta.org andonsite. basis. You may alsoregister onlineat accepted first-served onafirst-come, by theapplicablefees. Registration is required andmustbeaccompanied and thecommunity. Registration is areopentoCourses Trinity members REGISTRATION Trinity Explores!Registration Register onlineatwww.trinityatlanta.org required. $4 perchild.Reservations are Williams Hall.Costis$7peradult, evening from 5:45to 6:30p.m.in Dinner isavailable eachThursday DINNER prior to theclass. Reservations arerequired oneweek ages 10 (5thgrade)andyounger. Child careisavailable for children CHILD CARE classroom. Taping isnot permitted inthe NO TAPING POLICY 33

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