Adult Faith Formation

**Due to Covid-19, all in-person classes have been suspended until further notice. All current Faith Formation classes are meeting through Zoom.

Sheridan encourages spiritual formation in adults leading to transformation, growing in understanding of God’s unconditional grace and love. As much as Jesus loved children, he called adults to be his disciples, to be transformed and be agents of change in our world. The Bible has many stories of Jesus teaching adults and blessing the children.

Adult faith formation takes on various forms and activities that include focused learning on Biblical topics, meaningful conversation, attentive listening, and practicing the disciplines of a Christian way of life. Sheridan’s ministry for adults, in all of the various seasons of life, strives to help us live God’s promises as the family of God and to equip all of us to be formed and transformed as disciples of Christ.

Adults may join classes at any time. Registration is indicated if needed to attend.

Any needed class resources may be purchased on your own or at our OneSent Market just off of the Great Hall.

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Current Adult Opportunities

Lunch Table Theology

2nd or 4th Thursday at noon; Zoom

Participants are invited to discuss the theology of the Apostle’s Creed in our everyday lives and seek God’s wisdom. Join one of the discussion groups today. Contact Pastor Eric for more information or click here to register.

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Parenting Class: Effective Parenting in a Defective World

Mondays; 6:30pm; Zoom; 8 week session begins Sept. 14

Raising children can be a challenge in today’s world. Peers and pop culture exert never-ending pressure on kids. Often, parents feel helpless when the principles of this world seem to contradict every godly principle they try to instill in their children, but the good news is that God has a plan for effectively raising children. Join Julie Hestermann for this 8 session series, as together we: Learn universally applicable principles. Apply practical lessons about discipline. Understand and implement simple biblical truths. Support each other. Contact Julie Hestermann for more information or click here to register.

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Racial Identity Class

Wednesdays; 6:30pm; Zoom; begins Sept. 9

Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum wrote her classic book nearly 23 years ago. It has
re-emerged as a best-seller in these days, as so many strive to learn how to
personally be part of the solution to racism in America. A professor at Mount Holyoke College at the time, Dr. Tatum found that many of her students had a passion to learn about racial identity. Her response was the book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria: And Other
Conversations About Race.

The study of this challenging book will be co-facilitated by Dr. Toni Jensen,
Associate Professor of Sociology at Nebraska Wesleyan University and Pastor Greg Bouvier this fall, as part of our faith formation activities at Sheridan. Click here to register. Books are available for $11.40 + tax at the church office.

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Luke/Acts Bible Class

Saturdays; 10am; Zoom; 9 week session begins Sept. 19

This Fall Pastor Eric will be leading a video based Bible study on Luke and Acts. This will be an opportunity for you to read Luke and Acts with a reading plan, watch helpful videos to guide you, and connect on Zoom to share and receive wisdom about these two important books of the New Testament. Click here to register.

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Daniel Plan

Wednesdays; 6:30pm; Zoom; begins Sept. 9

Join us for a 7-week series this fall called The Daniel Plan – 40 Days to a Healthier Life. This is a groundbreaking approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle that is both transformational and sustainable. Based on the Biblical Daniel, the Daniel Plan is centered on five essentials that will guarantee your success: faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends. Click here to register.

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GriefShare

Thursdays; 6:30pm; Zoom; 13-week session is underway; join anytime

Although loss is universal, an individual’s reaction to loss is not. As you journey through your own season of grief, we will walk together. Join anytime. Cost is $15, with scholarships available. Click here to register.

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DivorceCare

Tuesdays; 6:30pm; Zoom; begins Sept. 15

Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before. DivorceCare at Sheridan helps you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. This group is facilitated by Samantha Nelson. Click here to register.