2019
Learn
with Burke UMC
Intentional faith development is a core value at Burke.
We encourage everyone who attends BUMC to be intentionally seeking to know God better through Bible study, individual and group study, and spiritual conversation. We offer learning opportunities for everyone from our youngest to our older members.
This year's Sunday morning schedule includes worship at 9:30 AM with a Sunday School hour following, beginning at 10:30 AM. We hope this Dedicated Sunday School hour will allow for everyone- no matter your age- to have an opportunity to be a part of worship and be a part of a class in which you learn and grow your faith! We also have small groups throughout the week. Use the links below to find a class that works for you!
Adult Education:
We believe in learning and growing in our faith in community here at BUMC. We have a new round of adult education classes starting at different points throughout the year and would love for you to choose the one that fits your schedule/interests the best. Questions? Contact Rev. Evelyn Archer-Taminger for more details or to get connected with a group's leader.
BUMC Summer Reading:
Start With Hello
This summer we will join together as a community to read about fostering community. Start With Hello, by Shannan Martin, is a quick, conversational read that shows us we don’t need to live detached, distracted, and divided. There are simple steps we can take to foster meaningful relationships and build community around us. And it all “Starts With Hello”. Join us in reading this uplifting book through the end of July.
In August there will be opportunities to discuss the book in person and online. Copies will be available at the Connection Center or pick up your own at the library or local bookstore.
Short Term Classes:
The Wired Word
Is the news feeling overwhelming? Are you wondering how to respond to current events through faith? Beginning April 27, we will be offering the Wired Word as a short term class in the Upper Room during the 10:30 Sunday School hour. Each week, we will be discussing two recent news stories from the week before; including scripture that relates to the topics at hand, and in-depth discussion questions. All voices are welcome in this safe space, where we can prayerfully discuss our role as Christians in our modern world.
Ongoing/Long Term Classes:
The Search Class:
In April, the Search Class will be reading the book "In Search of God's Will, Discerning a Life of Faithfulness and Purpose" by Trevor Hudson. The class will be led by Rev. Judy Fender and Jacque Flynn.
✔️ Facilitated by Rev. Judy Fender and Jacque Flynn
📍 Sundays at 10:30 am in The Outreach Room
HOPE Small Group:
The HOPE adult small group will read "Morality: Restoring Common Good in Divided Times" by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks after Easter. Sacks leads readers from ancient Greece to the Enlightenment to the present day to show that there is no liberty without morality and no freedom without responsibility, arguing that we all must play our part in rebuilding a common moral foundation. This is an inspiring vision of a world where we can all find our place and face the future without fear.
✔️ Facilitated by Frank Marlow
📍Sundays at 10:30 AM (gathering at 10:30 am, lesson starting at 10:45 am), Discipleship Room and online
GIFT Small Group:
The Gift Class began their summer study, Life Is In The Transitions by Bruce Feiler on June 1st. They meet in the Grace & Peace rooms on Sunday mornings at 10:30am.
✔️ Facilitated by Ken Robison
📍 Sundays at 10:30 AM in The Grace and Peace Room
Women in Study (WIS):
WIS continues studying Finding Jesus in the Psalms by Barb Roose. The study is led by Roseanna Van Horn.
On April 24, there will be an art Talk by Roz Hoagland: Bible Stories in Art. On May 1, WIS will hold its end of the year potluck brunch at the church.
✔️ Facilitated by Roz Hoagland
📍 Thursdays at 10 AM-11:30 am on Zoom
Men's Fellowship Group:
Starting on June 26th and through the summer, the Men's Fellowship will be listening to and discussing podcasts/webinars available via Amplify or on the UMC's official website (umc.org). The group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month until further notice.
✔️ Facilitated by Tom Jaeger
📍 Meets each 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 7:30-9:00 pm both on Zoom and in the Covenant Room (hybrid meeting, feel free to attend in person or online!)
Tuesday Morning Small Group:
The Tuesday Morning class meets on Zoom each week at 10 am. This class will finish out their year by reading "Parables" by Josh Scott together.
✔️ Facilitated by Kathy Nash
📍 Tuesdays at 10 AM on Zoom, link will be emailed to participants
Parent Fellowship:
Parents Fellowship is a conversation-based group of parents of Pre K and school age children. Each week, parents meet to discuss the themes brought up during the worship service, as well as check in with one another. No home reading is required. Parents Fellowship meets at 10:30am on Sundays in The Covenant Room. New people are always welcome!
✔️ Facilitated by Rev. Jason Snow
📍 Sundays at 10:30 am in The Covenant Room
Disciple 2:
Leader Mike Sawin is leading this 24-week class on Mondays at 7 pm in the Discipleship Room. Disciple: Into the Word Into the World is the second study in the four-phase Disciple program and is prepared for those who are graduates of Disciple: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study.
This study proclaims the transforming power of Scripture while teaching Bible study skills that take participants deeper into the Scripture. The importance of keeping Bible study related to witness is reinforced while participants are encouraged to practice spiritual disciplines arising out of Scripture for the purpose of changing habits and transforming lives. The study also emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately. This study understands the growing Christian as under discipline in community and in ministry to the world. Disciple: Into the Word Into the World approaches all experiences of life as opportunities for faithful witness and service.
✔️ Facilitated by Mike Sawin
📍 Mondays at 7 pm in The Discipleship Room
More Opportunities to LEARN:
AMPLIFY
SAFE SANCTUARIES
Amplify is a digital platform you can subscribe to for FREE! It is full of video teaching, conversation, and devotionals from Methodist & Wesleyan teachers for all ages. One member said it was her new NETFLIX!
You can use the Burke UMC Access Code, which is WHBLZG.
Burke United Methodist takes seriously the responsibility of protecting all of God's children. All of our staff and volunteers are trained using our Safe Sanctuaries policy.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Learning can happen in community and individually. If you are looking for ways to dive into your faith and expand on certain topics you're interested in, there are some courses and resources that can help guide your learning.
Have questions about our LEARN ministries? Reach out to Rev. Evelyn Archer-Taminger!