classes and spiritual formation

Sunday School

The following classes meet at Grace Church on Sunday mornings at 10:15 a.m.
​Due to COVID-19, Sunday School Classes are not currently meeting in person, but virtually

Seekers Class
Room A105

The Seekers Class is discussing the video lecture series History of Christianity from the Reformation to the Megachurch. The video is available online through the Johnson County Public Library. At the moment all members have a JCPL card and can access the videos. The class covers one lecture per week. Each Sunday Rich Gotshall sends out a group email with potential discussion questions. The class then members hit REPLY ALL to offer their thoughts, if they choose. To more about this interesting topic, please contact Rich at gotshalls@gmail.com. ​

Crusaders Class
Room A101

The International Bible Lesson Series is focus of this class.  The class is currently meeting on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Welcome all and one! To learn more about how to connect please contact Ellis Hal EHall@franklincollege.edu or Sandee Trueblood. sjtrueblood@mymetronet.net 

Faith-Sharing Class
Library

 The Faith-Sharing Class will be working through the book by Bishop William H. Willimon entitled Fear of the Other. In this class, which will take place virtually, persons will learn to consider the Gospel command to love (and not merely tolerate) those whom society and church might consider “Other,” or outside the mainstream. Rooted in the faith of Israel and the church, this class will bring into the conversation a Wesleyan perspective on what may be the hardest thing for people of faith to do: keep and love the "Other" as they are – without any need for them to become like us. The study will emphasize the biblical teaching of receiving Others for who they are and their differences as gifts and mysteries bearing the grace of God. To learn more about how Dr. Herb Cassel will lead this class, and how to connect, please contact Herb at herb.cassel@inumc.org.  Persons are responsible for obtaining Willimon’s book, which costs $11.00.  ​

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Weekly Bible & Book Studies

Branching Out Study
Mondays, 7:30p, via Zoom

The class meets on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom with Jake Brooks, Director of Youth Ministries. Currently, the group is studying the award-winning book Native by Kaitlin Curtice. Native is about identity, soul-searching, and the never-ending journey of finding ourselves and finding God. As both a citizen of the Potawatomi Nation and a Christian, Kaitlin Curtice offers a unique perspective on these topics. In this book, she shows how reconnecting with her Potawatomi identity both informs and challenges her faith. Jake Brooks is the leader. Contact Jake for the Zoom link at jbrooks@frankingrace.org. You can also scroll down and register for this class at the bottom of the page.

Wednesday Morning Men's Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7a, OARC

Men who would like to learn and read Scripture together will want to sign up and come to the Men’s Bible Study on Wednesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. in the Older Adult Resource Center. The group practices physical distancing while together. The is instructor is Pastor Andy at andykinsey@franklingrace.org. Currently, the men are working through Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. You can also scroll down and register for this class at the bottom of the page.

Thursday Morning Women's Study
Thursdays, 9:30a, via Zoom

Join Pastor Jenothy and other women to share in a book study on The Repurposed and Upcycled Life by Michelle Rayburn. See and explore how some of your greatest disappointments, mistakes, and hurts can be a beautiful treasure from God. Rayburn helps us unpack emotional baggage, confront perfectionism, adjust our perspective, let go of regret and shame, build positive relationships, dream big, and live with purpose. The class meets on Zoom on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. To learn how to connect via Zoom, contact Pastor Jenothy at pastorjenothy@franklingrace.org.  You can also scroll down and register for this class at the bottom of the page.

Women's Bible Study Fellowship
Thursdays, 7:30a, via Zoom

A Bible class for women will begin to meet via Zoom on Thursdays, beginning on September 16th at 7:30 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study Fellowship. The study will focus on the Book of Genesis for 2020/21 school year. Bible Study Fellowship is an internationally known study which gives women the opportunity for more in-depth study of Scripture. Women who would like to participate may go to the BSF website at https://www.bsfinternational.org/ Persons will find information there; simply click on Grace Church tab-sight. 

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Adult Classes/Small Groups

Check back soon for upcoming classes!

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Personal Devotional Studies

Upper Room – The Upper Room Devotional Guides are available at the Welcome Center in the Lobby. Cost is $2.00. Large Print items are also available.
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E-Devotions – Remember to receive the weekly E-Devotions based on the sermons. The E-Devotions are sent electronically and via Facebook. To sign up for E-Devotions, fill out the form at the bottom of the homepage.

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