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Wanna get those brains working?

At Mayflower we are blessed with a multitude of connecting points, not the least of which is Mayflower's adult education offerings, which grow more robust with each passing year. Take a look below at what's on tap in our four adult classes and you'll see how easy it is to make a connection, to find plenty to inspire and challenge you.

The adult class meeting hour -- 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. -- cuts some gracious slack to weekend lovers who find early rising a thorn in the laid-back side. And for families we have not one, but three childcare workers who can show your kids a few fun games, crayons, and plenty of toys to keep them happy while you spend a little time in more adult encounters.

Feel free to come in jeans, bring your coffee cup, and fill it with delicious organic, fair trade coffee in Fellowship Hall, then head to the group of your choice -- we have four adult classes -- to listen, discuss, learn and above all connect with your neighbor.

-- Shauna Lawyer Struby, director education & youth
make a connection in a mayflower adult class this december!

7 Generations
Through study and discussion of books and films, field trips and projects, Seven Generations is dedicated to exploring a simpler, sustainable, joyful lifestyle, and to protecting and preserving our environment for future generations. Group members take turns facilitating discussion. No dogma. All are welcome. To read more about 7 Generations click here. The class meets in the Youth Room.

Dec 3

Screening & discussion of "The Corporation" led by Anita and Kenny Meador
"The Corporation," explores the nature and spectacular rise of the dominant institution of our time. Footage from pop culture, advertising, television news, and corporate propaganda illuminates corporations' grip on our lives. Taking its legal status as a "person" to its logical conclusion, the film puts the corporation on the psychiatrist's couch to ask "What kind of person is it?" Provoking, witty, sweepingly informative, "The Corporation" includes 40 interviews with corporate insiders and critics - including Milton Friedman, Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein, and Michael Moore - plus true confessions, case studies and strategies for change.

Dec 10

"Simpler Living, Compassionate Life," book study
Dec 17

"The Corporation" continued

Dec 24
"Simpler Living, Compassionate Life," book study
Dec 31
"The Corporation" continued

The Freethinkers
The Freethinkers live up to their name in every way, delving into the depths of prose, politics, religion, morality, values, and everything in between.

In December The Freethinkers are joining the Bible Class in exploring the "Saving Jesus" series.

The Bible
This class is all about exploring the Bible with a lens unfettered by dogma and doctrine.

Delve into the 12-week study DVD series “Saving Jesus," with thoughts and musings from some of the top Christian theologians of our time including John Shelby Spong and Marcus Borg.

"Saving Jesus" will meet in lieu of the regular adult Bible study class and will be led by both Chris Moore and Robin. Please join us if you are looking for real Biblical grounding in progressive Christian thought. The class meets in the 2nd & 3rd graders room.

The Seekers
The Seekers help each other in the individual search for spiritual companionship, hope, directions in life and strength for the journey.

Using their own internal resources to facilitate each Sunday's lesson, the class focuses on presenting and discussing the basic tenants of faith and their relevance in today's world, as well as exploring how to use the teachings of Jesus to compare and contrast with other religions and continue to build a community of faith.

Sunday, Dec. 3, the Seeker’s are hosting a presentation on identity theft by Robin Finegan from Finegan, Flannigan & Associates, crisis management consultants.

The Seeker's feel this is a compelling subject and extend an invitation to join them at 9:30 a.m. in The Seeker's classroom.