Education

Education is a significant ministry in the life of the Community Church, for we affirm that one is never done growing in the faith. To that end, the Education committee in conjunction with the Pastor and other professionals offers a variety of programs for spiritual growth. In the past we have offered programs such as Islam 101, Handel's Messiah, Lost Christianities, The Parables, Music Appreciation, and The Reformation. We have a number of ongoing weekly programs such as three Bible study groups, a Monday lecture series, retreats, "small groups," and a monthly spiritual themes in literature group. 

Bible Studies

We offer a variety of different Bible Study and Small Discussion groups.

  • the historical and Biblical Study Series Led by the Pastor

    Wednesday morning Bible studies from 9-10 am, with Pastor Cathy will resume in October. 

    Studies are as follows:

    October 2-30 Redeemed: Will Graham

    November 6-December 11 Relatable: Louie Giglio

    December 18-February 19 Gospel in Life: Tim Keller

    February 26-March 26 3:16 - The Numbers of Hope: Max Lucado

    April 2-May 21 Christian: It’s Not What You Think: Andy Stanley

     

     If you have questions or need more information please contact Pastor Cathy Northrup at 480-471-7239 or cnorthrup@verdefaith.org.  Everyone is welcome!


  • Bible StudY

    Bible Study with Ed Carpenter on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. will begin October 31, 2024. This seasons studies is Romans.  


    If you have questions or need more information, please contact Ed Carpenter at 480-734-1874 or edlindacarpenter@cox.net. 

Spiritual Themes in Literature

2024-2025

Pastor Cathy holds monthly book discussions on the second Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am in the library.  November 13: The River We Remember,  William Kent Krueger; December 11: Take Me With You, Catherine Ryan Hyde; January 8: Saving Simon, Jon Katz; February 12: Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, James McBride; March 12: The Covenant of Water, Abraham Verghese.

 



Education, Harmony, and Center for Spirituality and the Arts

We are dedicated to increasing our spiritual understanding and awareness through education and the arts. To that end each year we plan a comprehensive and unique series of lectures and artistic events to expose us to new ways of thinking and experiencing God.


Information regarding our upcoming events can be found under Calendar & Events.