Adult Education Sessions, Winter and Spring 2026

With Classes Following Each Sunday Service

We meet in the Lounge. Each class is offered twice: first at 9:15am-10:15am, and again at noon-1pm.

Drop in at whichever time is most convenient for you.

January 4
Disinformation
Facilitated by Dr Sheldon Greaves

Disinformation is rampant in our digitally enhanced information age.  Learn how to recognize and manage the onslaught of disinformation.

January 11
Basics of the Faith
Facilitated by Fr David Marshall

January 18
Doctrine of Discovery
Facilitated by Dr Missy Bird

The Doctrine of Discovery is a 15th century legal and religious principle established by papal bulls that justified European colonization by claiming lands not inhabited by Christians as available for discovery and ownership. It has had a lasting and negative  impact on Indigenous rights and land claims.

January 25
The Good Samaritan Foundation
Facilitated by members of the Foundation

February 1
No Lecture
Don’t miss the church’s Annual Meeting, held in Simpson Hall. There will be no adult ed lecture on this day.

February 8, 15
Integral Christianity
Facilitated by Bill Gazeley

Learn how the movement referred to as integral Christianity integrates science, philosophy, and religion tradition to better understand our complex world.

February 22 through March 22
The Sundays During Lent: Embracing an Adult Faith
Facilitated by members of the adult ed committee

Join in your church’s Lenten study series.

March 29, April 5
No Lecture
There will be no adult ed lectures on Passion Sunday or Easter Sunday.