NORTHWEST
OHIO ASSOCIATION
LAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION
NORTHWEST OHIO ASSOCIATION
LAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Pastors
and Christian Educators:
Do
you have folks in your congregation who are actively involved in the life
of the church and would perhaps like to expand their knowledge about the
Christian faith?
Lay
Folks:
Do
you enjoy being a leader in your congregation? Would you like to know more
about the church and the Christian faith?
Then
the Lay School of Religion might be the answer you are looking for!
For
more than twenty-five years, the Northwest Ohio School of religion has
undergirded ministry in all parts of the Association. Informed and trained
laity have strengthened the churches and enhanced the quality of spiritual
life for all.
The
hallmarks of the Lay School of Religion include: quality instruction, Christian
fellowship, theological integrity, commitment to the United Church of Christ,
and open dialogue.
There
are courses offered each Fall and Spring. Each term covers a different
topic. Currently classes are offered in preaching, pastoral care/ evangelism/
stewardship, Christian Education, Polity (the organization of the UCC),
Liturgy and Worship, survey of the Old & New Testaments, and Theology.
At
the present time, there are currently two tracks for the Lay School of
Religion. One is for personal enrichment. The other track could lead to
the possibility of providing pulpit supply to congregations when the regularly
called pastor is on vacation or ill.
Tuition
is $40 for each course. In addition to this price, at least one book is
normally required.
Classes
meet the First and Third Tuesday nights at the Association Office located
at 416 Wentz Street in Tiffin, Ohio. Sessions begin at 7:15 p.m. and conclude
promptly at 9:30 p.m. The first fifteen minutes is set aside for student-led
devotions, business and announcements.
Currently
the Faith Formation Team is working on securing a new Dean. Rev. Dan Busch,
the Association Minister, will serve as the coordinator for the Fall Session.
LAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Pastors and Christian Educators:
Do you have folks in your congregation who are actively involved in
the life of the
church and would perhaps like to expand their knowledge about the Christian
faith?
Lay Folks:
Do you enjoy being a leader in your congregation? Would you like to
know more about
the church and the Christian faith?
Then the Lay School of Religion might be the answer you are looking
for!
For more than twenty-five years, the Northwest Ohio School of religion
has undergirded
ministry in all parts of the Association. Informed and trained laity
have strengthened the
churches and enhanced the quality of spiritual life for all.
The hallmarks of the Lay School of Religion include: quality instruction,
Christian
fellowship, theological integrity, commitment to the United Church
of Christ, and open
dialogue.
There are courses offered each Fall and Spring. Each term covers a
different topic.
Currently classes are offered in preaching, pastoral care/ evangelism/
stewardship,
Christian Education, Polity (the organization of the UCC), Liturgy
and Worship, survey
of the Old & New Testaments, and Theology.
At the present time, there are currently two tracks for the Lay School
of Religion. One is
for personal enrichment. The other track could lead to the possibility
of providing pulpit
supply to congregations when the regularly called pastor is on vacation
or ill.
Tuition is $40 for each course. In addition to this price, at least
one book is normally
required.
Classes meet the First and Third Tuesday nights at the Association
Office located at
416 Wentz Street in Tiffin, Ohio. Sessions begin at 7:15 p.m. and conclude
promptly at
9:30 p.m. The first fifteen minutes is set aside for student-led devotions,
business and
announcements. First Session will be February 5, 2008 meeting during
the months of
February, March, April and May.
Currently the Faith Formation Team is working on securing a new Dean.
Pastor John
Paputza, Pastor from Congregational UCC in Castalia is serving as Interim
Dean of the
Lay School.
Spring 2008 Course:
Evangelism/Stewardship/Pastoral Care
It may seem as though evangelism, stewardship and pastoral care have
very little in common, yet
these topics are connected in very real and tangible ways. A variety
of learning experiences will be
used as together we study how we can offer effective and meaningful
pastoral care to our
congregations. Also exploring stewardship and evangelism; what they
mean to us and to the people
we serve. Together we’ll work to find ways that will enrich and empower
our congregations and
ourselves.
LAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION REGISTRATION
FORM
Course:
When:
Classes will meet the First and Third Tuesdays of the Month from 7:15-
9:30 p.m.
Fall Sessions will meet during the months of September, October, November
& December
Where: NWOA Association
Office (416 Wentz St, Tiffin)
* * *
Please enroll me in the Northwest Ohio Association
Lay School of Religion for Fall 2007.
Tuition: $40.00
Amount Enclosed: ______ (Make Checks payable to Northwest Ohio Association)
Name _________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ Zip ____________________
Phone Number ___________________________
Church _________________________________
A book may be required for the course. If so, that will be discussed
during the first class session.
Return with payment to:
Northwest Ohio Association
416 Wentz St, Tiffin, OH 44883