Adult Sunday School
“When God Comes Down” | An Advent study for Adults by Rev. James Harnish
Sundays, December 4, 11, 18, 2022 | 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall | 11:00 am in B230 (upstairs from Mathison lobby)
Led by Sarah Goolsby
Advent is the season in which we watch, wait, and prepare to bear witness to the coming of the true light of God’s presence in Jesus Christ. Through worship, Scripture, and prayer, we train our eyes to see God’s presence so that in the hubbub of the “holidays,” we are prepared to celebrate a “holy day” – the day when God came down among us in human flesh. We will explore the lives of people who witnessed the miracle in the Incarnation. We are invited to reflect on their stories and, in our reflection, to become witnesses with them to the one light that will never be overcome. O come, O come, Emmanuel.
Ignited
This is a small-size, discussion-based class for young couples and growing families. The class offers discussion and fellowship as we explore biblical perspectives that can apply to our daily lives.
Meets at 11:00am in Room B231
Contact: Chelsea Prestridge – chels.prestridge@gmail.com
9:30am
Life Lessons
This is a small-sized, discussion-based class that is family-oriented and gathers to study & learn how to apply the Bible to daily life. Topics include marriage, family, and everyday discipleship. This group also participates in service opportunities and has regular social events.
This class meets in room B234
Contact Person: Julie Hare – JulieH@aumc.net
Cornerstone
This is a small-sized, discussion-based class for families with young children, though couples and singles are welcomed!
This class meets in room B238
Contact person: Cara Burnett – cara_b@hotmail.com and Julie Echols – julie.echols1@gmail.com
Next Steps
This is a small-sized, discussion-based class that studies a variety of material about Christian values and beliefs while learning how to take them seriously in the “next steps” needed in growing discipleship.
This class meets in room B233 in the Mathison Building
Contact person: Mary Lynne Dent – dandmldent@netzero.net
Devoted
This is a medium-sized, discussion-based class consisting of young couples and growing families devoted to Christ and community.
This class meets in room B237
Contact person: Abby and Tyler Adams – northag@gmail.com
Common Ground
This is a small-sized, discussion-based class seeking Christian answers to challenges in our lives, parenting, charitable giving, service to God, and other questions.
This class meets in room B223.
Contact person: Matt Carter – bamacarter@bellsouth.net
11:00am
Mosaic
Mosaic is a small-sized, discussion-based class based on scripture supplemented with a wide range of other materials to study topics where a Christian perspective is needed.
This class meets in room B160
Contact Person: Kevin Harp – kevin.m.harp@gmail.com
9:30am
Renew
This is a large-sized, discussion-based class that is especially for empty nesters and early retirees, but all are welcomed! Marvin Thomas teaches this class. Join this group as they explore the Biblical word and its application for our lives today.
This class meets in room A01 in Hamill Court (take the elevator to the basement, and our room is at the end of the hall!)
Contact Person: Marvin Thomas – m_thomas@gordonstate.edu
Nick Holler Food for the Soul
This is a large-sized, discussion-based class with shared leadership using a variety of curriculum. This class has several social activities throughout the year.
This class meets in room A107 in Hamill Court
Contact: Cathey Donald – cdonald@aces.edu
Heart, Mind, and Soul
This is a large-sized, discussion-based class. Leadership is shared in class discussions on Christian matters of the heart, mind, and soul. This class often enjoys social time outside of class.
This class meets in room B242 in the Mathison Building
Contact person: Starling Grisham – stargrisham@gmail.com
McGehee – Lacy
This is a very large-sized, lecture-based class that studies the New Testament in-depth. The members participate in ministries, praying for others, and often plan social activities for the class.
This class meets in room A102 in Hamill Court
Contact person: John Ramage – jramage@doe.k12.ga.us
11:00am
Fellowship
This is a medium-sized, discussion-based class that alternates quarterly between Old and New Testament studies. Through sharing the lesson, life experiences, spiritual insights, and Christian fellowship, these class members are growing closer to God.
This class meets in room A113 in Hamill Court
Contact Person: Carolyn Mooty – carolynmooty@gmail.co
9:30am Classes
Let’s Get Started
This is a class for single adults.
Led by: Lee Murphy
Sojourners
This is a medium-sized, teacher-led class using the Bible and contemporary materials to understand and apply God’s word to their lives. There are 3-4 planned social activities per year with frequent informal gatherings among members.
This class meets in room A115 in Hamill Court
Contact Person: Feliecia Litsey – flitsey1@charter.net
Journey
This is a small-sized, discussion-based class engaging in regular Bible study. There are occasional breaks from the journey to explore topical DVD lessons or study a book series.
This class meets in room B231 in the Mathison Building
Contact Person: John Helms – helmsjm@auburn.edu
Open Hands
This is a medium-sized, lecture-based class whose members are a diverse group of people, joining together to study God’s word through the Bible and teacher-made notes & handouts.
This class meets in room A101 in Hamill Court
Contact Person: Gene and Reeder Dulaney – rdulaney@knology.net
Charles Britt
This is a small-sized, multigenerational class in which we share our faith journey together, learn through discussion, examine contemporary issues, and study new & progressive theological ideas. United in the common purpose of examining our faith, we come from many backgrounds and hold a variety of views. In memory of former Auburn UMC minister, Rev. Charles Britt, we maintain a commitment to serving “the least of these” in the world around us.
This class meets in room A106 in Hamill Court
Contact Person: Sonny Dawsey – sonnypapa@gmail.com
The Back Forty
This is a small-sized discussion class studying the Bible and seeking its application to our lives as parents of young adults.
This class meets in room A10.
Contact Person: Mary Susan Christopher – mschristopher67@gmail.com
11:00am Classes
Cross Roads
This is a medium-sized, discussion-based class whose members are closely tied together in a loving Christian fellowship, learning how the Bible can provide answers to life’s toughest questions.
This class meets in room B242 in the Mathison Building
Contact Person: Ed Crum – ed.crum@aumc.net
This is a small-sized, discussion-based class that enjoys talking through living lives after the example of Jesus, sometimes stepping out in faith and other times remaining in place through spiritual disciplines. Members seek to have an active faith and occasional social activities, including mission projects.
This class meets in room B228-230
Contact Person: Patricia Stevenson – p.b.stevenson.5@gmail.com
College Student Sunday School takes place in the Wesley Foundation’s Fireside Room. Join us at 10am as we read and discuss scripture, and how it interacts with the world around us. We are open to all college students regardless of what church you attend, and we would love to have you join us as we grow together!
This class meets in the Wesley Foundation
Contact Person: Tony Jeck – tony@auwesley.org
Contact Us!
If you have any questions about getting plugged into the life of Auburn UMC, please email Rev. Sarah Goolsby or Ann Moss.
Rev. Sarah Goolsby
Director of Adult Christian Education & Family Ministry
Ann Moss
Assistant to Adult & Care Ministries