Adult Education at PCPC
Seasonal:
In Search of the Historical Jesus
Sundays, January 5-26, 10-10:50am
What can we know about the historical life of Jesus? For centuries, historians, scholars and theologians have tried to make this determination. Their efforts have included a) becoming acquainted with the social, economic and political conditions in 1st Century Palestine, b) examining and studying the New Testament Bible as well as non-canonical scripture sources, c) utilizing the documentation of 1st Century Roman historians, and d) examining archaeological evidence of the period. Have these studies produced an informative and reasonably accurate historical biography of this Jewish rabbi who walked the rolling hills and fertile valleys of Galilee over 2000 years ago?
Starting Anew: Christian Disciplines for the New Year
Wednesdays, January 15-29
The start of the new year is often a time when people think about how they would like the coming year to be different or better than the previous one. It is time when folks set goals for themselves focused on self-improvement. Rather than the usual weight loss, less sweets, more exercise type of resolutions, I wonder if there are areas of improvement that we can look at from the perspective of being a disciple. Instead of how can I be a better version of myself, how can I be a more faithful follower of Christ? How can I more truthfully respond to God’s call to love God and my neighbor?
From January 15-29, join us on Wednesdays at 6:15pm in the Hospitality Room as we explore ways to deepen our relationship with God and live more fully into our call as followers of Christ.
Loving One Another in a Complicated World is now available for participation in person in Bel-Mar Room CH311 or on Zoom at:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81435146452?pwd=vph6RZcJgfLdRc0F3psLHFwKqLzl5d.1
Each Sunday during Advent through Epiphany Sunday the class will focus on the Christmas Story as it relates to life today in a complicated world. Drop-ins are always welcome online or in person.
Ongoing:
Followers of the Way meets on Mondays
Looking for a weekly weekday Bible Study? Followers of the Way provides a space for fellowship, support, prayer, and the faithful study of scripture (FH). Join us at 11:30am for lunch ($5), study begins at noon, and we conclude at 1pm. We look forward to seeing you.
No meeting Mon, Jan 20, 2025 due to the holiday.
PCPC Theology Book Club
Interested in reading a variety of books and engaging in conversations about theology? You are invited to meet with a collegial group of seekers as they explore different authors and perspectives in how we understand and experience God. These weekly meetings are on Zoom at Noon on Wednesdays, beginning September 11.
To be added to the weekly email list and receive the Zoom link, please contact Dianna Williams in the church office at (813) 253-6047 or diannawilliams@palmaceia.org.
As of January 15, 2025, the group is studyihg The Future of Faith, by Harvey Cox.
Faith & Fiction
Faith and Fiction meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm in a hybrid fashion — in person in Room EM 310 and on Zoom. The group reads a wide range of fiction and (occasionally) non-fiction books, looking for evidence of faith in the lives of the characters. We are always looking for new folks to join us. Contact Charlene Tobie at ctobie180@gmail.com with any questions.
January 21, 2025
True Biz by Sara Novic
February 18, 2025
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
March 18, 2025
Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris
April 15, 2025
Zorro by Isabel Allende
May 20, 2025
Once We Were Home by Jennifer Rosner
June 17, 2025
James by Percival Everett
Weekly Podcasts
A First Look at the Lectionary
Lectionary Call-In Podcast