Learning Hour is held every Sunday between services at 9:45 am for adults, youth and children as well as a refresher course. Also look for more learning opportunities such as bible study and movie disucssions througout the week.

Classes offer the opportunity for expanding the faith for Trinity members of all ages. Join us, one and all, for another exciting year of learning and growth.

Adults
Young Adult Class (Family Room)

Join us for Bible study led by Paul Bennett. In addition to their Learning Hour class, the young adults at Trinity have regular social events. For more information or to be added to the e-mail list, contact Dwight Christenbury.

Lecture Class (Fellowship Hall)

The Adult Lecture Class program is “Celebrating Labor, Which Has Changed Considerably.”  Jack Presseau will lead.  Next week Don Hauck will take us around the world with our denomination’s involvement in Church World Service.

Issues and Concerns (Lounge)

This class discusses a variety of theological, ethical, and current events topics. The class is facilitated by Marian Lowry and Sue Hammer.

Weekly Bible Lectionary Text (Trinity Room)

You are invited to study the Bible using the weekly Lectionary Text, with open discussion of beliefs and opinions. The class is facilitated by Jim Kisner.

Youth Class
Grades 6 - 12

MIddle and High school youth will meet in the newly personalized youth lounge (room 108). The Youth Learning Hour will focus on spiritual growth, deeper biblical and theological understanding, and service in the world.

Children
Age 3 to Grade 5

For Children, Learning Hour classes will be offered for the following age levels:

• Three- and Four-Year-Olds
• Kindergarten to Grade 2
• Grade 3 to Grade 5

The Children’s Learning Hour will begin at 9:45 with a brief assembly—a song, a prayer, and maybe something a little different—in room 103; then, the three age-level groups will go their own ways for the rest of the hour. We’ll continue to use the curriculum Seasons of the Spirit, a Reformed curriculum that is organized around the seasons of the church year and provides solid biblical learning in ways that employ all the senses.

Refresher

Are you looking to find out more about our church? How we are organized, what our "ministry" structure is? More about Presbyterians, what we believe, and why?

A series of five classes will be led by Rev. Mark Stanley, covering some of the basics of the faith of Christian life, the distinctiveness of Presbyterianism, and our particular heritage and traditions at Trinity. Our meetings will take place on Sunday mornings each March, during the Learning Hour, in the Trinity Room. They are open to all members, newly joined, and longtime members alike. The only prerequisite is a smidgen of curiousity! If you're interested, please keep an eye out for the next session.

More Learning Opportunities

What Does the Lord Require? A Study of Micah 6:8

Micah 6:8 is understood by many as a central biblical principle for how to live as one of God's own. Do Justice, Love Kindness. Walk humbly with your God. This three-session study explores this well-known and much-loved text to learn of its far reaching meaning for life. The text has stood the test of time and has more to teach then may be visible on the surface.

This study, led by Dwight Christenbury, and open to all, will be held at Trinity on three Mondays - August 11, 18 and 25 from 10 am to 11:15 am.

Moms and More

Join this group of Christian women who want to strengthen their faith and their families for fellowship and learning. Meeting are Wednesdays during the Friends of Jesus childrens program. This fall we will continue a study of The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian. Contact Deanna Bennett with questions.

Two Thousand Years: The History of Christianity

Have you ever wondered how the church we know and love came to be? This year’s Wonderful Wednesday program will include (roughly once a month) a recurring film discussion series, Two Thousand Years: The History of Christianity. Each episode, beautifully filmed and thought-provoking, covers a century of the history of Christianity in about 25 minutes, leaving plenty of time for discussion.

• September 24, “The Birth of a New Religion: Christianity in the First Century”
• October 22, “The Birth of a New Religion: Christianity in the Second Century”
• November 12, “Trials and Triumphs in Rome: Christianity in the Third Century”
• January 28, “Trials and Triumphs in Rome: Christianity in the Fourth Century”
• March 11, “African Ascetics and Celtic Monks: Christianity in the Fifth Century”
• April 22, “African Ascetics and Celtic Monks: Christianity in the Sixth Century”

As you can see, we’ll be taking this journey at a leisurely pace! So mark your calendars and plan to join us for dinner, a movie, and some good conversation (dinners, 5:30 to 6:30; film series, 6:30 to 7:30). If you can be there every time, that’s the best way to get the “big picture”—but if not, please come when you can; each episode stands alone and is interesting in and of itself.

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Presbytery of Western North Carolina