January 15
UCC History and Polity. In the second of a two-part series Rev. Dr. Doug Busby discusses how our denomination evolved from the Pilgrims and the merger of four separate denominations; and looks at the religious underpinnings of our Congregational form of church government.
January 22 and 29
Introduction to Islam. Islam is one of the three great mono-theistic religions and also one of the three, along with Judaism and Christianity, which came from the Middle East. Join Rev. Dr. Doug Busby for a fascinating look into one
of the world’s fastest growing faiths—and a religion which shares many similarities with its older Christian counterpart.
February 5 and 12
Pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine—Kelly Golding, Lloyd Bettis, Gretchen Grad and other GCC pilgrims share the historical, cultural, political, and spiritual insights they experienced while touring ancient and modern-day Israel and Palestine.
February 19
A Just Harvest—Join Rev. Marilyn Pagan Banks of A Just Harvest as she describes the vital work which this Chicago charity performs with help from GCC and other local churches.
February 26 through April 1 (6 Sundays)
Watch for future announcements of an Adult Ed Lenten series on “Connecting With Your Spiritual Self”, as we walk together From Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday and prepare for Holy Week.
Join us Sunday mornings at 8:50 in the Chapel for these exciting and mind-stretching programs. Seating is limited. Please arrive early to get a good seat.
Your GCC Adult Education Board