Adult Classes

30S, 40S, & FRIENDS: SEEING GOD IN OUR (EXTRA)ORDINARY LIVES
Location: Fellowship Hall
Dates: January 19 - May 18
Stories of saints throughout church history reveal God's love, faithfulness, power, and grace. While these historical figures of old are vitally important, we do not have to look to the distant past alone to find similar inspiring and encouraging examples of God at work. Each week, we will interview a member of the Blacknall community, discovering how God has been present in their daily life — in their families, friendships, work, and through both joys and challenges. Join us as we learn about God's enduring love and faithfulness through the "saints" among us.
Leaders: Warren Kinghorn and Trig Steinbrenner

YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP
Location: Parlor
We will be leaning into honest conversations around current topics and social issues to learn better how to be in community with one another and care for one another despite our differences. We will be engaging with these topics in light of the gospel. Please join us!
Leaders: Suzanne McLendon Pape, Gurney Buchanan, Olivia Fain, Lydia Harrison, Andrew McGannon, and Ruthie Owens

GROWING IN GRACE CLASS
Location: Room 404 & Zoom
We will continue our study of the Pauline Epistles, focusing on 2 Corinthians after we wrap up 1 Corinthians. The class will include discussion, skits, and extensive handouts for reference. This class includes a Zoom option for those unable to attend in person.
Leaders: Paul Immanuel, Lowrie Beacham, and Sean Condon

WORD ALIVE CLASS
Location: Community Room (Room 201)
The gospels record that the followers of Jesus often "said to one another...." They listened to Jesus, but many times they hammered out what He meant among themselves. Our class does the same. All class members read the week's assigned chapter of the Bible so they can show up ready to discuss 1) the main theme of the chapter, 2) what God was like in that chapter, and 3) how we can apply that same idea in our culture. Starting in January, we will be taking on Hebrews.
Leader: Michael Whisenhunt and John Hamilton

LENTEN PILGRIMAGE WITH OUR IMMIGRANT NEIGHBORS
Location: Room 401
Dates: March 2 - May 4
Join us for a Lenten journey of discipleship, walking alongside our immigrant neighbors and listening to the Spirit's voice as we contemplate Scripture, study the historical witness of the church, inform ourselves of current political realities, and listen to the stories of our immigrant brothers and sisters. The class requires a commitment of 10 weeks, leading up to Easter, and will include opportunities outside of the Sunday School hour to connect with Iglesia Emanuel, such as attending Sunday service, a luncheon together, etc. Our teachers along with guest speakers will help us consider our Christian duty to our immigrant neighbors.
Leader: Mandy Rodgers-Gates and David Dunderdale

THE NICENE FAITH: EXPLORATIONS IN THE FIRST COUNCIL OF NICAEA, BEFORE AND AFTER
Location: Choir Room (Room 103)
Every two weeks at Blacknall, our congregation recites the Nicene Creed together in worship. You might have asked yourself: Why recite a creed at all? Where does the Nicene Creed come from, and is it so different from the Apostles’ Creed? What does any of this have to do with our life together at Blacknall? If these questions sound familiar, join us for conversations about the Nicene Creed and its history.

With the 1,700th anniversary of the 1st Council of Nicaea this year, we’ll consider ancient debates about Jesus and how they might speak into our current moment.
Leader: Jack Bell, Jimmy Myers, Mary Lynn Myers, and Jill Marcantonio

COMMUNITY CLASS
Location: Room 402
In a conversation-based format, the Community Class focuses weekly on the sermon. Drawing additional insight from commentaries, we seek to connect our lives to God's Word and each other.
Leader: Don Grigg