Church School

The Penney Memorial Church was positioned symbolically at the center when the campus was planned in 1926. It is a welcoming place for everyone and harbors many nurturing programs. In an effort to accommodate the diverse members of this one body of Christ, the Church School program offers three choices of Church School every Sunday morning to all campus residents and visitors. Finding your preferred class is an opportunity to discover and share with each other our common search for understanding the Word of God. Each of the classes welcomes visitors, so visit each class and see which one best fits your needs. Following are descriptions of the classes:

 ACTS 29 CLASS:  ACTS is a small class that meets at 8:45 a.m. in the Quad Dining Room every Sunday morning to study God's word using an in-depth inductive study of Scripture alternating between Old Testament and New Testament books. The class determines what a particular scripture said to the original audience, what eternal truth it conveys, and how we can apply it to our lives today. The class is currently studying Proverbs. Questions and information: Dolly Hillman at 313-570-3296.

DIALOGUE CLASS: The Dialogue Class meets in Barrows Hall. Classes are conducted in a dialogue format with a different leader each week. The facilitator opens the class with a brief introduction to the topic, and then diverse points of view and perspectives are expressed. Areas of study include Theology, Social Ethics, and individual books of the Bible. The class is broadcast from Barrows Hall on channel 902. The class is currently studying You Can Understand the Bible  by Peter Kreeft- Part II- The New Testament. Questions and information:  Mark Davies at 904-599-3708.

PHILATHEA CLASS: The Philathea class meets in the classroom of the church (near Fellowship Hall). The class begins with music and prayer. Classes are taught by class members, and they are currently studying Colossians from the Bible Knowledge Series curriculum from Scripture Press. The class has a warm fellowship and enjoys studying and applying the Word of God together. Questions and information: Louise Sheyda at 704-650-0401.