Adult Classes

Christian Education is a life-long pursuit.  And that pursuit can be a very individual matter.  So Avondale offers different ways of study.

The Sunday School hour at 9:45 a.m. (9 a.m. in summer) each week offers a smorgasbord of classes for adults.  Here's a rundown:

The Aitken Class is the longest-running of all the Sunday School classes at Avondale.  It follows a lecture format from the Uniform Series of our denomination.  Many of its members are long-time communicants of Avondale.

Disciples class uses short-term studies, typically of 1-4 weeks. Topics range from Christian living to contemporary issues to Bible and theology.

The Credo class also uses a discussion format.  Its lessons may come from popular books.

The Foundations class has members in their 20s to 40s. This discussion-based format is based on books or specific studies.  

The Sabbath House class stresses spiritual development within its members. This class is unique to Avondale. Class members have developed their own curriculum, which includes readings and retreats.

The Seekers class uses a discussion format.  Topics often cover issues relevant to parenting issues. (In fact, the class once was called the Parenting class!)

The Vanguard class combines lecture and discussion.  More often than not, the Uniform Series is used; but a couple of times a year, the class may study topics relevant to popular culture.

In addition to the Sunday School classes, the church offers a Kerygma class on Thursday mornings for in-depth discussion of Biblical topics.  The class is open to men and women.

Special classes also are offered as needed.  For instance, the Outreach committee sponsors a class for new members.