ADULT EDUCATION
7001 FAR HILLS AVE. DAYTON, OH | Sundays @ 10 am IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAMED YOUTH GROUPLEARNING RESOURCE CENTERGrowth Groups are small groups that offer learning and sharing opportunities for adults in a casual atmosphere, or in a more structured class setting. A Growth Group is a safe place to ask deep faith questions – to learn more about God, The Bible, and yourself. They are also a great way to meet people
GROWTH GROUPS MISSION STATEMENT
Through small groups, classes, and other learning opportunities open to everyone, Growth Groups will strive to:
- Encourage and strengthen Biblical literacy,
- Promote application of the Christian faith to life experience,
- Develop awareness of spirituality in all facets of life,
- Encourage group members to share in leadership, and
- Build a sense of community among and through members and leaders.
Social Justice Book Discussion Group
Meets monthly in-person at Southminster Presbyterian Church on the THIRD Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ADULT LOUNGE (ENTER THROUGH DOOR 13).
All are welcome!
questions? please contact pat elliotT [email protected]
April 19, 2024
Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
In this powerful, young adult novel a teen girl becomes aware of local indigenous women going missing as well as bones and artifacts from her tribe stored in a museum. Imbued with a strong passion for her Native community, she sets out to repatriate the items in the museum to her tribe and to solve the mystery of missing women. A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Award honor winner.
May 17, 2024
How to Win the Information War by Peter Pomerantsev
Considered an expert on disinformation, the author tells the story of propagandist Sefton Delmer who created the character of Der Chef whose broadcasts heard by German soldiers and citizens and American politicians questioned Nazi doctrine during WWII. The author draws parallels to modern day propaganda wars such as Putin’s rhetoric concerning Ukraine.
June 21, 2024
Poverty, by America by Matt Desmond
The United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why does this land of plenty allow one in every eight of its children to go without necessities, permit scores of its citizens to live and die on the streets, and authorize its corporations to pay poverty wages? Sociologist Matthew Desmond shows how affluent Americans knowingly and unknowingly keep poor people poor.
July 19, 2024
The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory by Tim Alberta
Author retraces the arc of the modern evangelical movement, placing political and cultural inflection points in the context of church teachings and traditions. Alberta portrays a rapidly secularizing America that has come to distrust the evangelical church, and weaves together present-day narratives of pastors.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Presbyterian Women (PW) is an inclusive and caring community of women, committed to working toward God’s promise of wholeness for all people.
Presbyterian Women (PW) is associated with the PCUSA PW. The small groups, called circles, meet monthly for support, prayer and Bible study. All women are invited to attend a circle.
Ruth Circle
4th Wednesdays of the month,
9:30 a.m. in the Community Room.
Grace Circle
1st Tuesdays of the Month,
7 p.m. in the Adult Lounge.
ADULT EDUCATION
VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. UPCOMING AND CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE LISTED BELOW.
