Ladera Community Church - United Church of Christ
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Adult Education
and Spirituality Programs

Groups with Regular Meetings

Book Group - monthly discussion of works of fiction and nonfiction. Meets in the afternoon in the homes of the participants.

Bible Study Group – weekly discussion of upcoming Sunday’s scripture readings. Meets Tuesdays at noon at the church.

Home Group  – group whose members desire to grow in their faith through application of lessons from the Bible and other readings, such as Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen and The Good Book by Peter Gomes. Includes sharing of personal joys, concerns and caring. Meets Sunday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in members’ homes.

Spiritual Enrichment Group – study group that focuses on topics of interest, such as: A New Christianity for a New World by Bishop John Spong, The Great Transformation by Karen Armstrong, and God at 2000, the remarks of well-known theologians. Meets second and fourth Monday nights at the church.

Occasional Programs
2nd Hour Programs - one-hour programs of adult education, spiritual growth, and exploration of current issues on Sundays at 11 a.m. following fellowship time. Childcare provided. Recent topics: Compassion in Action: Africa ; discussion on Real Forgiveness based on Dr. Fred Luskin’s book, Forgive for Good; study sessions on theologian Marcus Borg's book, The Heart of Christianity; and viewing and discussion of the film, For the Bible Tells Me So.

Parents of Young Children - a group that meets for discussion and fun.

Evensong – an 8-week program in which participants explore individual life journeys through sharing thoughts, experiences, doubts and beliefs.  Evening group meetings.

Living the Questions – a 12-week DVD and Web-based small group program of Christian invitation, initiation and spiritual formation, featuring today’s leading theological thinkers. Daytime and evening groups.

Travel Talks – midweek afternoon presentations by members who have taken unusual trips.

Documentary Film Showings – topics have included global warming and water conservation.