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The adult education programs of Fourth Church provide short-term and ongoing education for our members, friends of the church, and the wider community, through both in-person and Zoom options.

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CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS

What is a Presbytery and Why Should We Care?

Sundays, November 23, December 7
Borwell Dining Room and livestreamed
(Nov 30 is Thanksgiving weekend)

The Reverend Ken Hockenberry, Stated Clerk and Business Manager, Chicago Presbytery
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This two-week class will provide insight into the role and function of a presbytery, as well as the polity and governance system of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Reverend Hockenberry will show us the current and optimal connections between the local congregation member and the larger PC(USA).

Christmas Carol History and Sing-Along

Sunday, December 14
Kat Evans, Fourth Church member and professional actress
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Again this year, by popular demand, the versatile Kat Evans will discuss the historical background of four Christmas carols and then lead us in song.

Poets on the Mystery of Christmas

Sunday, December 21
Borwell Dining Room and livestreamed
John Clum, Fourth Church member and Professor Emeritus, Duke University
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Retired Duke English and Theater Professor John Clum will talk about how poets have presented the Christian mystery at the heart of the holiday from the seventeenth century to the twenty-first. Poems will include: Henry Vaughan, “The Nativity”; Christina Rossetti, “In the Bleak Midwinter”; T.S. Eliot, “Journey of the Magi”; and Mark Doty, “Messiah” (Christmas portions).

If you want to tap into the rich resources of previous classes, simply click on this link to find all the adult education classes that were recorded.

Videos of Tom Are’s Bible Study on Philippians

During the pandemic, Tom Are wrote a short book, Joy Even on Your Worst Days, which he calls “a preacher’s read of Philippians.”

Using the book as a guide, in autumn 2024 Tom led us in exploring the letter of Philippians, the most joyful writing in the Bible even though it was written while Paul was in prison.

You can view the four presentations from the Bible study here:

Video of Session 1
Video of Session 2
Video of Session 3
Video of Session 4

Give Us Your Input

To make an inquiry for information or to send evaluative comments, or to suggest a future course offering, email the Adult Education office.

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Staff/Contact Information

Matt Helms
Associate Pastor
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