Adult Education
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For questions about all Adult groups and classes, contact John Barolo, Director of Adult Education at 813.253.5388, ext. 231 or email
Grow in Your Faith in an Upcoming Class or Group
Summer Studies Start Soon!
"Parenting Beyond Your Capacity" for parents of teens
10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sundays [4 weeks] Begins June 3
Most parents have so many demands on their time that they can't be the kind of parent they desire to be. They need to know that two combined influences will make a greater impact on kids than just two influences. And it's true. Parents who partner with the faith community are the best way to bring the next generation into the family of God-and keep them there. $14.99 for book. Facilitated by Amy Tamargo and Emily Felgenhauer.
Register here for Parenting Beyond Your Capacity
Bible study on Corinthians
6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesdays [4 weeks] Begins June 6
Explore what the apostle Paul said to the people who lived in Corinth and what it can mean for us today. This study, inspired by a fresh translation, the Common English Bible, stands firmly on Scripture and helps you explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of your personal faith. Facilitated by Frank North.
WOMEN Beth Moore's "James - Mercy Triumphs"
6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesdays [8 weeks] Begins June 5
James, Jesus' own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. Bible scholars compare James to the prophet Amos. In other ways, James more closely resembles the Book of Proverbs than any other New Testament book. Topics in this study include: joy, hardship, faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor, wisdom, gifts from above, single-mindedness, the dangers of the tongue, humility, and prayer.
WOMEN Beth Moore's "The Patriarchs"
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursdays [10 weeks] Begins June 7
Taken primarily from Genesis, chapters 12-50, Beth provides fascinating details from the lives of the patriarchs. She explores important concepts such as blessing, covenant, and promise, and how they forever shaped the lives of Abraham and his descendants. Facilitated by Barbara Beaven and Cathy O'Brien.
Register here for The Patriarchs
WOMEN "A Guide to What Matters most... What's the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?"
9:30 - 11 a.m. Thursdays [7 weeks] Begins June 14
For anyone still trying to get out from under that old, hard brand of Christianity that clinches its fist against science, women, or other faiths, and for those trying to sort out the simple basics of what we believe is at the heart of the Christian faith, Thielen's book is clear, accessible, down to earth, and reliable. Facilitated by Susan Johnson-Velez, Monica Cordeiro and Kendra Lee.
WOMEN "Mudhouse Sabbath"
7- 8:30 p.m. Mondays [6 weeks] Begins June 18
For all of us who can't get our spiritual lives in shape by shipping out to a monastery, Lauren Winner explores simple, do-able ways of keeping company with God in the ordinary, day-to-day world of eating, working, resting, romancing, aging, earning, grieving, and celebrating. Her rich identity as a Jewish/Christian/scholar/writer informs every sentence. Facilitated by Miranda Harrison-Quillin.
Register here for Mudhouse Sabbath
"Men's Bible Study"
7- 8 a.m. Tuesdays [7 weeks] Begins June 19
Explore scripture and be stretched in your faith alongside other men. Open to everyone.
"What's a United Methodist?"
6:30 - 8 p.m. Wednesdays [6 weeks] begins July 11
Look at what we believe as United Methodist Christians. Perhaps you have been a Methodist your whole life, or maybe you're new to the church ... this is a great chance to learn what Methodists share in common with others and what makes us unique. Facilitated by Beth Potter and David Burns.
Spanish Lessons
6 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays | Six Weeks
May 23 - June 27
Come to learn the basics of Spanish, or brush up on your skills! No cost to attend the classes. Great for mission trips, work, local community service, etc. Child care is available with RSVP. Taught by Rebecca McLarty.
(Includes Sunday School Groups)
Groups of 6 to 14 people come together to build community through accountability, encouragement, and prayer so all members experience life transformation through Christ. Some are organized by gender, life stage, or age. Wesley groups meet in members’ homes or in the church building. They meet weekly for 1 - 2 hours, All groups begin with a commitment of 3 months, and then decide together on their future. It is our hope for everyone at Hyde Park to be connected to a Wesley group.
Wesley groups practice four things together:
1. Create close community and fellowship with one another.
2. Study together and help each other apply it to their daily lives.
3. Participate in serving each other and in mission to the community.
4. Pray for the needs of friends, neighbors, the church, and each other.
Times and days vary
Have you taken classes and been part of groups, but seek accountability for your discipleship and life?
Up to 7 persons centering on Christ who meet regularly to hold themselves mutually accountable to their discipleship. These groups are not where discipleship happens, but where they make sure it happens ... which is the biggest difference between these and Wesley groups, and means they do not incorporate a study.
Contact John Barolo to find out about joining an existing group or starting one.