Journey Growing in Faith

Journey Growing in Faith Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. ~ Psalm 143:8 Centreville UMC Fall 2017 Adult Christian Education Catalog

Centreville United Methodist Church Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Jesus tells us that the greatest commandments are to love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) And so we believe that it is crucial in our walk with Christ to continue to learn and grow in our faith. The Journey program is Centreville United Methodist Church s way to offer you opportunities to deepen your spiritual life, strengthen your understanding of faith, and learn more about the God that we follow. This fall Centreville s Journey program is offering more new classes, lectures, and events to help you grow. Between September and December we will offer both longterm, and short-term learning opportunities. Some of the studies will ask you to read a book or watch a lecture in advance of the class meeting. Others will simply invite you to come and learn together. Some of our classes build from week to week and others allow you to come when you are able. The Journey program is designed to meet the needs of everyone on all different walks of life. Whether you are exploring Christianity, new to the faith, or continuing in your walk with Christ, we hope that you will consider taking this next faithful step on your Journey. We would also like to express our gratitude to the many hands and hearts whose dedication, hard work, and prayer have guided us to this place. Many people have given their time, talents, gifts, service, and witness to provide these opportunities. We are grateful for their leadership and willingness to guide us all closer to Christ. We pray that these classes will be a meaningful experience for you, and in all things they will draw you close to our great teacher, Jesus Christ. Grace and Peace, Will Montgomery Rev. Will Montgomery Lead Pastor Ellen LaCroix Fillette Rev. Ellen LaCroix Fillette Associate Pastor Michelle Holmes Chaney Rev. Dr. Michelle Holmes Chaney Associate Pastor

Journey Icons Look for these icons throughout the catalog to help you easily find important information about classes, lectures and events. Based on availability, childcare (infant-2nd) will be provided for this class, lecture or event with advance registration. Please indicate number and age(s) of children when registering. This class, lecture or event is offered during daytime hours. This class, lecture or event is offered during evening hours. There is a cost associated with this class, lecture or event for books or other class materials. Course materials may be purchased in advance on Sunday mornings at the Welcome Center or in the church office weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Financial Assistance Financial assistance is available upon request for classes, lectures and events. Please contact Pastor Ellen LaCroix Fillette at ELFillette@centreville-umc.org for more information.

Are you searching for a new church home? The second Sunday of each month enjoy this time of fellowship with the three pastors. Come get to know one another and learn more about the mission and ministries of Centreville United Methodist Church. To register or for more information contact the church office.

Broken and Blessed by Jessica LaGrone is a six week study that traces the story of God bringing blessing from brokenness through generations. Despite both good and bad traits that were passed down, God worked for good in every generation: determined to transform those in and outside the family bloodlines. Through this study we are shown how God can use our own broken families to bring blessings to a hurting and broken world. Teacher: Libby Wayne Tuesdays, 12:15pm

Yoga is a practice that brings together mind, body, and spirit in prayer. With your intention set on God, yoga becomes a holy practice that can transform your body and spirit. Our classes will be spent connecting our spirit with the wholeness of Christ as we reflect on the fruit of the spirit. These one hour sessions are lead by Brittney who is a certified Yoga instructor. She began with the practice of Bikram in 2010 and obtained her Mastery of Mediation in August 2016. She has also traveled to the Arhanta Yoga Ashram in India for her advanced 500 hour Registered Teacher Training. While this is a free class, we invite you to consider making a $10 donation each week to help sustain this ministry. Session 1 Monday 10:00AM, September 11 - October 23 Saturday, 10:30AM September 16 - October 27 Session 2 Monday 10:00AM, November 6 - December 18 Saturday 10:30, November 4 - December 16 We will not meet on 10/7, 10/11, 11/20, or 11/25

Experience God through community and liturgy in the woods. Guiding prayer and scripture will be given as we take in fresh air and notice the earth. Midway through the hike, we will have a discussion and share in communion and prayer before returning to our starting point for a benediction. Come experience worship a new way while we explore stories from the wilderness. Teacher: Lauren Bennett September 30th at 9:00am October 21st at 9:00am November 18th at 1:00pm

Have you ever considered the role of food in the Bible? In the book of Ruth, hunger is the character that truly drives the plot forward. Join us for a five week study on Ruth as we explore this well-known story. We will gain a new insight into the historic role of women and food in Ancient Israel, and uncover the truth that this story can speak into our world today. Teacher: Pastor Ellen Wednesdays, 7:00pm September 27th October 25th

GriefShare support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. This support group is designed specifically for those who have lost a spouse. Facilitated by Pastor Michelle Holmes Chaney and Roxanne Woodward, MSW, Captial Caring Thursdays, September 28th November 16th 6:30pm 8:00pm

DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life s most difficult experiences. Don t go through separation or divorce alone. This support group is specifically designed for those who are currently in or recently went through the divorce process. Facilitated by Pastor Michelle Holmes Chaney and Molly Riedel, Director of Caring at Arcola UMC. Monday, September 25 November 16th 6:30-8:00pm

This one night lecture is an introduction and orientation to the Bible. We will look at the development of the Bible, the different types of biblical literature, and the overarching scope of the Bible s stories. If you re looking for a place to begin or a refresher on the basics, this is it! Teacher: Pastor Ellen Monday, October 9th 7:00pm 9:00pm

Paul tells us in Romans 10:17 that faith comes by hearing. Chances are the only time we hear the scriptures are on Sunday morning in worship when the choir sings and when the lessons are read. In the quiet of our homes, we will read the scriptures, but do so silently. Isn t reading aloud something reserved for a parent and a small child? In this class we will participate in the practice of hearing the story and not just reading it. We will bring the stories to life and let the drama unfold as we hear these stories that were part of the oral tradition of the early church long before they were written down. Hopefully we will gain new insights and deepen our appreciation of these life giving words that were meant to be heard. Teacher: Pastor Will Thursdays, October 5th November 9th 7:00pm 8:15pm

Begin the Advent season with this special one day women s event as we explore scripture and hear Florence Littauer s Silver Boxes: The Gift of Encouragement These humorous anecdotes and touching insights inspire readers to reach out with encouragement to people who are hurting and need help. Learn how to make others feel special, mend broken dreams and share the affirming message of the gospel through encouragement. Saturday, December 2nd 2:00pm

How do we make disciples of Jesus Christ outside of the walls of our church? Join Pastor Don Gibson of Beulah United Methodist Church for this special advent event. Come hear Pastor Don tell how one church introduced their neighbors to Christ with Chinese food and radical hospitality. Saturday, December 2nd 10:00am

Family caregivers provide a wide range of services and support for their loved ones well-being and continued independence. Answering the call to provide support as a family caregiver is challenging, but also rewarding. Join this one-night discussion about the unique needs, potential resources, and helpful strategies for all caregivers of those we love. September 25, October23, November 18 7:30pm 8:30pm

Our church mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ as we worship, grow, and serve together. But how do we actually go about doing the work of making disciples? Join us on October 16 th for an evening discussion of visionary discipleship. We will look at how John the Baptist made disciples of Jesus Christ, and what we can take away from that lesson in order to make disciples in our own community. The guest speaker for the evening, Rev. Tim Craig, is the Senior Pastor at Great Bridge United Methodist Church in Chesapeake Virginia. He is also currently serving as the mentor to Centreville UMC in the Next Level Innovations program. Monday, October 16th 7:-00pm 9:00pm

So many of us long for a more meaningful, awe-inspiring Christmas. The four weeks of Advent offer us a time to experience the joy, hope, and peace of this holy season. Pausing for just a few minutes each day readies our hearts to receive the most wondrous gift of all the Christ who is alive and present with us today and every day. This four week study is perfect to do together as a family. A daily reading will lead you to reflect on one word and passage from the Christmas story, and a doable practice helps us apply the day s word to our lives. Each Sunday will also examine one of the characters from the Christmas story Mary, Joseph, the magi, and the shepherds. Teachers: Barb Shaiko and Nancy Rowland Sundays, November 26th December 17th 4:00pm 5:00pm

Are you ready for the next step on your faith journey? In September our congregation is going to take a year to read the bible together. You can begin today to pray and discern how God is calling you deeper into the Word. Three different reading tracks offer a place for everyone to begin. If you are looking for a place to begin, commit to reading the four gospels. If you want to take the next step deeper, commit to a weekly reading that will introduce you to the 52 stories every Christian should know. If you are ready to experience the word of God in its entirety, commit to daily readings that will take you through the whole bible in the year.

Pastor Will Montgomery is the Lead Pastor at Centreville United Methodist Church. Dr. Michelle Holmes Chaney is the Associate Pastor of Congregational Care at Centreville UMC. Pastor Ellen LaCroix Fillette is the Associate Pastor for Spiritual Formation at Centreville UMC. Lauren Bennett is the Conference Coordinator for The Metropolitan Community Churches. She attends Wesley Theological Seminary, pursuing a Master of Divinity and ordination with MCC. Brittney is a certified yoga instructor in northern Virginia. She received her Advanced 500 hour Registered Teacher Training in 2016 at the Arhanta Ashram in India. Pastor Tim Craig is the Senior Pastor at Great Bridge UMC in Chesapeake Virginia. He is also currently serving as the mentor to Centreville UMC in the Next Level Innovations program.

Pastor Don Gibson is the Senior Pastor of Beulah UMC. Don has served in a variety of short-term missionary settings including the Philippine Islands, Guatemala, St. Lucia, and longer-term appointments in Ecuador and Costa Rica. Pastor Don has a passion for ministry beyond our church walls. Molly Riedel directs the care ministries at Arcola Church and provides counseling and congregational care to members of our church and community. She is experienced in leading children s grief groups, adult cancer support groups, divorce groups and more. She is a clinical instructor and adjunct faculty member for two nursing schools. Nancy Rowland is an educator and a follower of Jesus Christ. She is called to join God in the world serving his children and extending his love, grace, and compassion to all in need. Nancy and her husband, Lloyd, have been members of CUMC for 28 years. Barb Shaiko experienced a call to serve in mission ministries years ago and has been on a life changing journey of spiritual growth and transformation ever since. Barb and her husband, Steve, have been members of CUMC for 25 years. Libby Wayne is a retired FCPS elementary school teacher, and has been a member of CUMC for over 22 years. She is excited to be facilitating another women's bible study and reaching out to share God s truth with others. Roxanne Woodward has 20 years of experience in the federal government with counseling, and 10 years of experience in hospice with counseling. She lives on a farm in Charles Town, WV with a menagerie of animals that provide an abundance of peace and wellbeing.

Journey Growing in Faith An Adult Christian Education Program Class Teacher Date and Time Location Pizza with the Pastors Pastoral Team Sunday, Sept. 10 12:15 pm Yoga Yogi Brittney Mondays 9/11-10/23 & 11/6 12/18 10am Yoga Yogi Brittney Saturdays 9/16-10/27 & 11/4 12/16 10:30 am Broken and Blessed Libby Wayne Tuesday, 9/19 10/31 12:45-2:15 PM Divorce Care Molly Riedel, Pastor Michelle 9/25-11/16, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Care for the Aging TBD Mon., 9/25, 10/23, 11/18 7:30 pm Food For Thought: The Book of Ruth Grief Share Pastor Ellen LaCroix Fillette Pastor Michelle, Roxanne Woodward 9/27-10/25, 7:00 pm-8:15 pm Thursdays, 9/28-11/16, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Hiking Church Lauren Bennett Sat., 9/30,10/21, 11/18, 9:00 AM, 9:00am, 1:00pm Listening In: The Gospel of Luke Rev. Will Montgomery Thursdays, 10/5 11/9 7:00 pm-8:15 pm Pizza with the Pastors Pastoral Team Sunday Oct 8 12:15 pm Ellen s Bible 101 Visionary Discipleship: A Night With Tim Craig Pastor Ellen LaCroix Fillette Monday, Oct 9 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Tim Craig Monday, Oct 16 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Pizza with the Pastors Pastoral Team Sunday, Nov 12 12:15 pm Pauses for Advent Nancy Rowland & Barb Shaiko Sunday, 11/26-12/17 4:00pm Pizza with the Pastors Pastoral Team Sunday, Dec 10 12:15 pm Men s Advent Breakfast Rev. Don Gibson Saturday, December 2 10:00am Women s Advent Tea Spiritual Formation Council Saturday, December 2 2:00pm Conference Room 213/215 213/215 218 Library 218 Chapel Library Varies 218 Conference Room 212/214 Chapel Conference Room 211 Conference Room Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall

JOURNEY Growing in Faith An Adult Christian Education Program of Centreville United Methodist Church 6400 Old Centreville Road Centreville, VA 20121 703-830-2684 Register for classes at Church or online at www.centreville-umc.org (Click on the Journey Icon on the Homepage) Making disciples for Jesus Christ, We Worship, Grow and Serve Together. Centreville United Methodist Church