Registration is now open!
The Village U catalog is a wide umbrella encompassing all our adult learning opportunities in one, easy-to-find location. Village Church is a learning community with a long commitment to providing opportunities for adults – young and older—to grow in knowledge and faith together. Please join us!
Child Care Child care is offered for most, but not all, Village U classes, for a one-time-only fee of $40 per child. Our trained caregivers provide a safe and loving environment while your children enjoy making new friends and participating in fun, creative activities. Child care is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If child care was requested and is unavailable for any of your class choices, you will receive a separate email notification. If you need to cancel child care: Please remember to call and cancel your child(ren)’s reservation if you are unable to attend a class. Contact the Child Care Department: Marjean at 913-671-2322 or marjean.lindquist@villagepres.org, or Pam at 913-671-2352 or pam.southerland@villagepres.org for additional information. Please note: To accommodate as many families as possible and to follow licensing guidelines, children are placed in classes based on their birth date. Therefore, we do not take requests for classroom placement. Thank you for your understanding. Class size limits are based on instructor planning, room size and child care availability. Adult Sunday Morning ClassesClick here for class descriptions and times.
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AR.001 - Monday Handworks and E-Works
9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 24-Dec. 10, Room 127
Enjoy community and fellowship among some of us that have so much in common while doing those projects you want to finish but can never seem to find the time to complete. You will see everything from crocheting, to recipe organizing, to catching up on phone calls and emails while your children enjoy making new friends and participating in fun, creative activities in a wonderful child care setting. Class will not meet Nov. 19.
AR.002 - Boomerangs
Judy Bliss
10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Sept. 25-Dec. 18, Room 301
Join the Boomerangs (the Baby Boomers Handworks class) to start or finish any project from knitting, rug hooking, needle pointing, to balancing your checkbook. Field trips to various Kansas City locations are also scheduled with some side trips. Class is designed for Baby Boomers and above. Child care is not available.
AR.003 - Sewing Circle
Sean Margaret Droessler
9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 25-Dec. 11, Room 230
If you are interested in learning to sew, or if you are already a pro, this class is for you. You will work on projects of your choice. Sean Margaret Droessler will be available to help with your machine, to give advice, to teach pattern reading, to assist with putting in a zipper, etc. A materials list will be provided before the first class. Class will not meet Nov. 20.
AR.004 - The Pointer Sisters (Needlepoint)
Linda Pierpoint
9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 26-Dec. 12, Room 133
Learn basic stitches and peruse materials that will enable you to make beautiful and creative projects for you and your family. Sewing and fellowship will be top priorities.
Class will not meet Nov. 21.
Class will not meet Nov. 21.
AR.005 - Wednesday Handworks & E-Works
9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 26-Dec. 12, Room 230
Learn basic stitches and peruse materials that will enable you to make beautiful and creative projects for you and your family. Sewing and fellowship will be top priorities. Class will not meet Nov. 21.
AR.006 - Yarnworks Circle
Rebecca Runquist
9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 26-Dec. 12, in Room 206
Join us with your own knitting or crochet project and enjoy the camaraderie and friendships that grow through the circle. Class will not meet Nov. 21.
AR.007 - Continuing Watercolor
Ed Harper, Bill Yates & Vesta York
1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 26-Dec. 12, Rooms 232 & 233
Enjoy the company of other watercolor artists of all levels…beginner to master. Child care is not available. Class will not meet Nov. 21.
AR.008 - Friday Handworks & E-Works
9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 28-Dec. 14, Room 127
Enjoy community and fellowship amongst some of us that have so much in common while doing those projects you want to finish but can never seem to find the time to complete. You will see everything from crocheting, to recipe organizing, to catching up on phone calls and emails while your children enjoy making new friends and participating in fun, creative activities in a wonderful child care setting. Class will not meet Oct. 12 and Nov. 23.
AR.009 - Art with the Nelson
Nelson-Atkins Museum Staff
10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25, Room 15
Nelson-Atkins Museum staff will be leading four classes exploring different art techniques. Various materials and techniques will be utilized. The Oct. 25 class will take place at the museum and will include a special exhibit tour. Have fun experimenting with a variety of printmaking processes with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Create using Geli-plates, Styrofoam and collograph plates while having the opportunity to use a printing press at the museum for your final project. All materials are provided by the museum. Child care is not available. Maximum participants: 15
AR.010 - Super Saturday Handworks & E-Works
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, Rooms 232 and 233
Enjoy community and fellowship amongst some of us that have so much in common while doing those projects you want to finish but can never seem to find the time to complete. You will see everything from crocheting, to recipe organizing, to catching up on phone calls and emails while your children enjoy making new friends and participating in fun, creative activities. Child care is only available from 9:30 a.m.-noon.
AR.011 - Wreath Making Class
Katherine Taylor
9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, Room 133
Join us for this instructor-led course that will teach students how to create a fresh wreath for the holiday season. Additional cost: $25
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CL.001 - Path with Heart
Marcene Borthwick
10-11:30 a.m. Mondays, year- round, Room 305
The group will select books of interest through the semester from a wide variety of authors. Participants develop quality friendships and explore new insights. Prospective new members are welcome to try the Path.
CL.002 - Men’s Bible Study
Dave Greenlee
6:30-8 a.m. Tuesdays, year-round, Room 230
A group of members and non-members meet weekly. Child care is not available. Class will not meet Dec. 25.
CL.003 - Fellowship of Christian Athletes Bible Study
Newton Graves
7:30-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, year-round, Rooms 132 & 133
A group of members and non-members meet weekly. Child care is not available.
CL.004 - View “Big Sonia” the Movie
7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, Village on Mission Sanctuary
For years, 92-year-old Sonia Warshawski has been an inspirational public speaker at schools and prisons, where her stories of surviving the Holocaust as a teenager have inspired countless people who once felt their own traumas would leave them broken forever. But when Sonia is served an eviction notice for her iconic John’s Tailor Shop at 95th and Nall, she is confronted with an agonizing decision: either open a new shop or retire. For a woman who admits she stays busy “to keep the dark parts away,” facing retirement dredges up fears she had long forgotten she had; and her horrific past resurfaces. “Big Sonia” the movie explores what it means to be a survivor and how intergenerational trauma affects both families and generations.
CL.005 - Conversation with Big Sonia and daughter Regina
5-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, Village on Mission Sanctuary
Both Sonia Warshawski and daughter Regina Kort will be present in person for an hour-long conversation about Sonia’s experiences as one of the few remaining Holocaust survivors in the Kansas City area and what life is like for Regina as Big Sonia’s daughter. This will be an open question and answer time. The viewing of “Big Sonia” the movie and the conversation with Sonia and Regina are co-sponsored by Village U and Pastoral Care and Counseling.
CL.006 - Especially for Women
Rev. Diane Quaintance
9:30-11 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 7-Dec. 28, Room 132
Especially for Women, a Friday morning class for women of all ages and all stages of faith, will explore “Unbelievable,“ the newest and final book authored by Bishop John Shelby Spong. The author challenges Christians to make their faith grow beyond simply beliefs to interaction with the world in which we live…reshaping their faith at a far deeper level. Join us for this meaningful discussion. Class will not meet Nov. 23.
CL.007 - In the beginnings…Genesis
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka, senior associate pastor
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24 & 31, Rooms 232 & 233
The story of faith begins with Genesis, the first book of the Bible and the Hebrew Torah. In the time before history, God creates not once but twice; and humankind and all of creation are the result. From the first chapters telling the two creation stories, to Adam and then Noah and the flood, the tower of Babel, the call of Abraham and Sarah, to Isaac and Rebekah and then Jacob and Leah and Rachel then Joseph, these stories form the foundation of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths. We will read through the book of Genesis and explore what the narratives tell us about God and humankind through the covenants God makes with Noah and Abraham and Jacob. Then we will explore what God is saying to us today through this ancient book of all beginnings. Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka serves as the senior associate pastor of Village Church. He is a graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary and earned his Ph.D. at Georgia State University. Prior to coming to Village Church, he served for 15 years as the Benton Family Professor of Christian Education at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga. Class will not meet Oct. 10.
CL.008 - Living as Christians in a Religiously Diverse World
Bill Tammeus
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, Oct. 3 & 10, Room 126
In a nation of increasingly diverse religious traditions, people of every faith – and none – must find ways to be religiously literate enough to welcome those who practice religions other than their own. In this class, Bill Tammeus and some of his friends who are adherents of religions other than Christianity will speak about how best to do that.
Bill Tammeus is the former faith section columnist for “The Kansas City Star.” He came to “The Star” in 1970 as a reporter, spent nearly 27 years on the paper’s editorial page, mostly writing the daily "Starbeams" column, and then moved his column in March 2004 to the weekly faith section. He continues to write through his blog: billtammeus.typepad.com A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Bill is an elder at Second Presbyterian Church.
Bill Tammeus is the former faith section columnist for “The Kansas City Star.” He came to “The Star” in 1970 as a reporter, spent nearly 27 years on the paper’s editorial page, mostly writing the daily "Starbeams" column, and then moved his column in March 2004 to the weekly faith section. He continues to write through his blog: billtammeus.typepad.com A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Bill is an elder at Second Presbyterian Church.
CL.009 - Peace of Heart in All Things: An Introduction to the Life-giving Wisdom of the Christian Community at Taizé
Howard and Jennifer Martin, Rev. Len Carrell, pastor for pastoral care, and Dr. Elisa Bickers, principal organist and associate director of music ministry
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 10 & 17, Village Chapel
The community of Taizé has a lot to teach us about peace of heart in a troubling world. Founded in southwest France in the 1940s as a refuge from the terrors of WWII, it exists to this day as a place of pilgrimage for people seeking the fresh wind of God’s Spirit blowing across their lives. At the heart of the community’s life is a beautiful daily hour of music and prayer, elements of which have found their way into the worship of Christians all over the world, including here at Village Church on Mission.
In the first two class sessions, we’ll explore some of the elements of the community of Taizé— its people, story, music and life-giving wisdom—discovering why it has been such a catalyst for the renewal of faith for millions. In our third session, Rev. Len Carrell and Dr. Elisa Bickers will lead us in a simple Taizé-style evening vespers. Howard and Jennifer Martin visited Taizé with their two young sons in 1993 and found it a deeply moving and transformative experience. Jennifer is an Emeritus professor of theatre at UMKC with extensive experience in meditative and healing practice. Howard is a retired professor of theatre and communication at UMKC and a graduate of the Shalom Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington, D.C. Together they have led church retreats in Christian spiritual practice and taught courses on arts and spirituality at colleges and seminaries in both the United States and Canada.
In the first two class sessions, we’ll explore some of the elements of the community of Taizé— its people, story, music and life-giving wisdom—discovering why it has been such a catalyst for the renewal of faith for millions. In our third session, Rev. Len Carrell and Dr. Elisa Bickers will lead us in a simple Taizé-style evening vespers. Howard and Jennifer Martin visited Taizé with their two young sons in 1993 and found it a deeply moving and transformative experience. Jennifer is an Emeritus professor of theatre at UMKC with extensive experience in meditative and healing practice. Howard is a retired professor of theatre and communication at UMKC and a graduate of the Shalom Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington, D.C. Together they have led church retreats in Christian spiritual practice and taught courses on arts and spirituality at colleges and seminaries in both the United States and Canada.
CL.010 - Village Church 101: Believing and Belonging - Class Canceled
Rev. Tom Are, Jr., senior pastor, Rev. Len Carrell, pastor for pastoral care, and Cindy Wilcox, director of connectional ministries
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17 & 24, Room 127
Village Presbyterian Church is 69-years-old this year. It was chartered with 282 members and now has nearly 5,000 members worshiping at five times in three locations on a regular Sunday. This series of classes is designed especially for new members and those who are curious to know more. The sessions will focus on learning more about Village Church, our mission, and ministry, and how to be a part of the church in a meaningful way. The third session is a conversation with Senior Pastor Tom Are. Dubbed the “Ask Tom Anything” session, all are invited to ask Tom anything!
CL.011 - Breakfast and Bible with Your Buddies
Rev. Tom Are, Jr.
7:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Nov. 6 & 13, Room 228
Join Rev. Tom Are for a morning Bible study. Chef Emily will prepare a hot breakfast, and Rev. Are will offer a reflection on passages from Scripture. There will be time for discussion as well. So, invite a friend and join the fellowship Tuesday mornings. To make a reservation for breakfast, please contact Marianne Weber at marianne.weber@villagepres.org or 913-671-2333. Cost: $6. Child care is not available.
CL.012
Mission Journeys: Haiti, Kenya, Kansas City, Immigrants, Dominican Republic
Led by Deb White, director of mission, Lora Garrison, director of international mission and Rev. Hallie Hottle, pastor for young adult ministry. Class will not meet Oct. 31.
CL.012a - Haitian Art for All - Class Canceled
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, Room 203
Art plays an important part in all cultures. Artist Kim Higgins and Ellen Wootton, interim director of children & family ministry, will lead a tour of Haiti through art. You will explore the roots and history of Haitian art, looking at its traditions and various styles. You will learn more about the work being done at the Higgins Brothers Surgicenter for Hope in Fonds-Parisien in Haiti, and then all participants will be invited to create their own piece of traditional Haitian art using cardboard and acrylic paints.
CL.012b - Local Need, Local Community Outreach - Class Cancelled
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, Rooms 307-311
A representative from United Community Services joins this class for a state of the county report on poverty in Johnson County. Deborah White, Village Church director of mission, will follow up with a brief overview of community outreach efforts through Village and highlight some of the many volunteer opportunities available through partner agencies.
CL.012c - Thwake, the Heart of Kenya - Class Canceled
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, Rooms 307-311
This spring, members of Village Church led by the Rev. Tom Are, senior pastor, and the Rev. Dr. David Nzioka, pastor of the Neema Presbyterian Church, spent time with the people of Thwake, Kenya. You will hear personal stories from those who went on this trip and view a video of the trip created by Cole Conderman. Village Church and several other Presbyterian congregations in the greater Kansas City area have a special relationship with the church there in Thwake. Come discover more about it and how you may support this mission partnership.
CL.012d - Immigration, Separation and the State of Border Issues in KC & Beyond
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, Rooms 307-311
Immigration policy and practice in the United States is an important and controversial subject right now. In this class, a panel of presenters will be led by Rev. Hallie Hottle, pastor for young adults, and Rev. Rick Behrens, pastor of Grandview Park Presbyterian Church, an inner-city church with a congregation largely made up of immigrant families. Presenters will include an immigration lawyer and persons whose lives have been directly affected by current immigration policies.
CL.012e - Merengue & Salsa! - Class Canceled
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, Room 301
The Dominican Republic Medical Partnership (DRMP) is one of the most established and significant international partnerships for Village Church. Come discover the work of the DRMP and its impact upon so many lives of children, women and men in the Dominican Republic. Participants will also learn the basics of Merengue, the official dance of the Dominican Republic, and prepare authentic Dominican salsa to take home. This interactive class is great for families and people of all ages!
CL.013 - Creation and Community - Class Canceled
Rev. Dr. Brandon Frick, Village on Antioch site pastor
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 17, 24, Nov. 7 & 14, Room 126
The psalmist reminds us that, “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” This understanding that all of creation belongs to God changes how we view the earth and all its creatures and our place in it.
In these classes, we will explore the meaning of “creation” and “community” and how the two complement one another. Beginning with our contemporary understandings of creation and community, we will examine how these complex ideas are lived in both the Old Testament and New Testament. Then we will apply our understandings to how we are to live today as we are called to care for God’s wondrous creation.
Dr. Frick serves as the site pastor for Village on Antioch. He came to Village on Antioch from Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, Maryland A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, Brandon earned his Ph.D. in Christian ethics at Baylor University. His doctoral dissertation focused on a theology of creation care. Class will not meet Oct. 31.
In these classes, we will explore the meaning of “creation” and “community” and how the two complement one another. Beginning with our contemporary understandings of creation and community, we will examine how these complex ideas are lived in both the Old Testament and New Testament. Then we will apply our understandings to how we are to live today as we are called to care for God’s wondrous creation.
Dr. Frick serves as the site pastor for Village on Antioch. He came to Village on Antioch from Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, Maryland A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, Brandon earned his Ph.D. in Christian ethics at Baylor University. His doctoral dissertation focused on a theology of creation care. Class will not meet Oct. 31.
CL.014 - A Christian Justice for the Common Good
Rev. Dr. Tex Sample, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church and professor emeritus, St. Paul School of Theology
6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, Room 127
Do Christians bring a unique, scriptural understanding of social justice to bear on the ills of society? Would such an understanding reshape the way Christians engage and partner with others working to create a more just world?
Much of the modern conversation around creating justice focuses on ideas that too often reduce justice to human rights, procedural justice, and even the consumerism of the contemporary culture/economy. While the priorities of human rights and due process are necessary for fashioning a just world, the Christian understanding of the common good is much richer and calls the church beyond fairness to forms of liberation, compassion, mercy and peace that are even more radical than the best notions of justice that characterize the nation-state at the beginning of the 21st century. In this class, Tex Sample will describe what Christian justice looks like on the ground in real world settings and will identify the skills that must be cultivated to do justice work with others—work that will create a lasting impact while extending a Christian vision for the common good.
Rev. Dr. Tex Sample is a much sought-after lecturer, storyteller, workshop leader and consultant. He is currently serving as the pastor of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Kansas City. He is also the Robert B. And Kathleen Rogers Professor Emeritus of Church and Society at The Saint Paul School of Theology. Copies of his book will be available for sale.
Much of the modern conversation around creating justice focuses on ideas that too often reduce justice to human rights, procedural justice, and even the consumerism of the contemporary culture/economy. While the priorities of human rights and due process are necessary for fashioning a just world, the Christian understanding of the common good is much richer and calls the church beyond fairness to forms of liberation, compassion, mercy and peace that are even more radical than the best notions of justice that characterize the nation-state at the beginning of the 21st century. In this class, Tex Sample will describe what Christian justice looks like on the ground in real world settings and will identify the skills that must be cultivated to do justice work with others—work that will create a lasting impact while extending a Christian vision for the common good.
Rev. Dr. Tex Sample is a much sought-after lecturer, storyteller, workshop leader and consultant. He is currently serving as the pastor of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Kansas City. He is also the Robert B. And Kathleen Rogers Professor Emeritus of Church and Society at The Saint Paul School of Theology. Copies of his book will be available for sale.
CL.015 - What is Predestination All About?
Rev. Dr. John Borden, honorably retired Presbyterian minister and friend of Village Presbyterian Church
10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, Room 127
Predestination is often labeled as a key belief of the Presbyterian Faith. Presbyterians are often named the “frozen chosen” because of our lack of passion – being frozen – and our belief that God has predestined particular persons for salvation – being chosen. What is the doctrine of predestination and how has our understanding of it changed through time? Are other changes in our stated beliefs also happening?
Together, we will explore the early church’s understanding of predestination and its biblical and theological support. If indeed God has chosen or predestined some for salvation, does that mean that God has chosen or predestined some for eternal damnation? How is that an image of a loving God?
Rev. Dr. John Borden is a popular teacher at Village Church. He earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Prior to his serving as a Presbyterian minister, he was an executive in banking. He and his wife, Peg, live in Leawood and attend Village Church.
Together, we will explore the early church’s understanding of predestination and its biblical and theological support. If indeed God has chosen or predestined some for salvation, does that mean that God has chosen or predestined some for eternal damnation? How is that an image of a loving God?
Rev. Dr. John Borden is a popular teacher at Village Church. He earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Prior to his serving as a Presbyterian minister, he was an executive in banking. He and his wife, Peg, live in Leawood and attend Village Church.
CL.016 - Working Class Rage
Rev. Dr. Tex Sample, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church and professor emeritus, St. Paul School of Theology
6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, Room 127
White working-class people are the canary in the mine. Poorly understood and perceived as a threat to the common good – unintelligent, self-destructive, utterly incapable of leveraging their own privilege - white working-class people have recaptured the cultural and political imagination in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. Pundits, politicos, cultural commentators, party leaders and many others are scrambling to understand what makes this demographic tick with mixed results. Scapegoated for all things racist and identified as the voting bloc that gave the country its most divisive leader in a generation, they are not what they seem: so much more than common xenophobes and red-hat wearing nostalgics or a lost time of white supremacy, this group begs for a richer, more nuanced portrait if they are to be loved and impacted by Christian faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In this class, Dr. Sample will provide a concrete vision of social well-being befitting faithful life in Jesus and God’s vision of justice for the world. Rev. Dr. Sample is a much sought-after lecturer, storyteller, workshop leader and consultant. He is currently serving as the pastor of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Kansas City. He is also the Robert B. And Kathleen Rogers Professor Emeritus of Church and Society at The Saint Paul School of Theology. Copies of his book will be available for sale.
In this class, Dr. Sample will provide a concrete vision of social well-being befitting faithful life in Jesus and God’s vision of justice for the world. Rev. Dr. Sample is a much sought-after lecturer, storyteller, workshop leader and consultant. He is currently serving as the pastor of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Kansas City. He is also the Robert B. And Kathleen Rogers Professor Emeritus of Church and Society at The Saint Paul School of Theology. Copies of his book will be available for sale.
CL.017 - Where is God in the Midst of Evil, Violence and Terrorism?
Rev. Dr. John Borden, honorably retired Presbyterian minister and friend of Village Presbyterian Church
10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 7 & 14, Room 132
It is an age-old question: Where is God in the midst of evil? Our complex world is saturated with incidents of evil, violence and terrorism. They are not all the same. How do we understand each? How does God view each? Does God cause these to happen? Does God allow them to happen? What should be our response to each?
Dr. John Borden has spoken, studied and written extensively on the presence of evil in the world and how violence and terrorism challenge and change our faith. In these two classes, we will discuss how Christians navigate their way and respond to others who question God’s active presence when evil, violence, and acts of terrorism happen.
Dr. Borden is a popular teacher at Village Church. He earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Prior to his serving as a Presbyterian minister, he was an executive in banking. He and his wife, Peg, live in Leawood and attend Village Church.
Dr. John Borden has spoken, studied and written extensively on the presence of evil in the world and how violence and terrorism challenge and change our faith. In these two classes, we will discuss how Christians navigate their way and respond to others who question God’s active presence when evil, violence, and acts of terrorism happen.
Dr. Borden is a popular teacher at Village Church. He earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Prior to his serving as a Presbyterian minister, he was an executive in banking. He and his wife, Peg, live in Leawood and attend Village Church.
CL.018 - Aging in Grace: Older Adult Spirituality
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Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka, senior associate pastor
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 7, 14, 28 & Dec. 5, Rooms 232 & 233 (Class will not meet Nov. 21.)
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in May of 2017 there were 47.8 million Americans age 65 and older comprising 15 percent of the total population. By 2060, the Census Bureau projects 25% or one in four Americans will be age 65 and older. Because Americans are living so much longer than previous generations, human developmental theorists are now describing older adulthood as three stages: younger old, middle old, and older old. So, as we age, how do we experience the presence of God? How do our spirituality and religious practice change over time?
There is new emerging research about older adults and faith and spirituality. Through these four class sessions, we will examine what it means to be an older adult whether one is younger old, middle old, or older old. We will explore how the Bible views aging and the association of aging and wisdom. Other sessions will focus on the impact of physical, cognitive and emotional changes on one’s spirituality. We will also examine spiritual needs as one ages and how one can strengthen their faith even through the loss of loved ones and friends. Then we will look at how one embodies a deep and faithful spirituality of death and dying.
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka serves as the senior associate pastor. He is a graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary and earned his Ph.D. at Georgia State University. Prior to coming to Village Church, he served for 15 years as the Benton Family Professor of Christian Education at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga.
There is new emerging research about older adults and faith and spirituality. Through these four class sessions, we will examine what it means to be an older adult whether one is younger old, middle old, or older old. We will explore how the Bible views aging and the association of aging and wisdom. Other sessions will focus on the impact of physical, cognitive and emotional changes on one’s spirituality. We will also examine spiritual needs as one ages and how one can strengthen their faith even through the loss of loved ones and friends. Then we will look at how one embodies a deep and faithful spirituality of death and dying.
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka serves as the senior associate pastor. He is a graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary and earned his Ph.D. at Georgia State University. Prior to coming to Village Church, he served for 15 years as the Benton Family Professor of Christian Education at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga.
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Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka, senior associate pastor
10-11 a.m. Thursdays, Nov. 8, 15, 29 & Dec. 6, Room 126 & 127 (Class will not meet Nov. 22.)
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in May of 2017 there were 47.8 million Americans age 65 and older comprising 15 percent of the total population. By 2060, the Census Bureau projects 25% or one in four Americans will be age 65 and older. Because Americans are living so much longer than previous generations, human developmental theorists are now describing older adulthood as three stages: younger old, middle old, and older old. So, as we age, how do we experience the presence of God? How do our spirituality and religious practice change over time?
There is new emerging research about older adults and faith and spirituality. Through these four class sessions, we will examine what it means to be an older adult whether one is younger old, middle old, or older old. We will explore how the Bible views aging and the association of aging and wisdom. Other sessions will focus on the impact of physical, cognitive, and emotional changes on one’s spirituality. We will also examine spiritual needs as one ages and how one can strengthen their faith even through the loss of loved ones and friends. Then we will look at how one embodies a deep and faithful spirituality of death and dying.
Dr Nishioka serves as the senior associate pastor. He is a graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary and earned his Ph.D. at Georgia State University. Prior to coming to Village Church, he served for 15 years as the Benton Family Professor of Christian Education at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga.
There is new emerging research about older adults and faith and spirituality. Through these four class sessions, we will examine what it means to be an older adult whether one is younger old, middle old, or older old. We will explore how the Bible views aging and the association of aging and wisdom. Other sessions will focus on the impact of physical, cognitive, and emotional changes on one’s spirituality. We will also examine spiritual needs as one ages and how one can strengthen their faith even through the loss of loved ones and friends. Then we will look at how one embodies a deep and faithful spirituality of death and dying.
Dr Nishioka serves as the senior associate pastor. He is a graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary and earned his Ph.D. at Georgia State University. Prior to coming to Village Church, he served for 15 years as the Benton Family Professor of Christian Education at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga.
CL.019 - Reading Paul’s Letters within Judaism and Why that Matters Today
Dr. Mark Nanos, lecturer, University of Kansas
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays Nov. 14, 28 & Dec. 5, Room 127
Paul is one of the most influential figures in the Christian church, even in Western society, but throughout his life he identified as Jewish, not Christian (a term he never used). Yet his letters have not been read as Jewish correspondence.
In this series of classes, Dr. Mark Nanos will help us revisit Paul as a leader of a movement within Judaism before it became Christianity. We will discuss topics such as whether Paul’s turn to Jesus as Christ represented a conversion from Judaism or a calling to proclaim a Jewish message to the rest of the nations, whether Paul called for the end to Jewish practices or practiced and promoted Torah as “guidance” for how Christ-followers should live, and whether Paul posed faith/grace and works/law, etc., in the traditional oppositional terms attributed to him.
These historical questions will be brought into conversation with contemporary concerns, such as how Paul’s voice can be understood to address the matters of our time, including various Christian theological topics and how Christians think and talk about as well as relate to Jews and Judaism.
Dr. Mark D. Nanos is a Jewish New Testament specialist and author of several books on Paul’s letters including “The Mystery of Romans,” which won the 1996 National Jewish Book Award for Jewish-Christian Relations. He is completing four volumes of his collected essays. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Class will not meet Nov. 21.
In this series of classes, Dr. Mark Nanos will help us revisit Paul as a leader of a movement within Judaism before it became Christianity. We will discuss topics such as whether Paul’s turn to Jesus as Christ represented a conversion from Judaism or a calling to proclaim a Jewish message to the rest of the nations, whether Paul called for the end to Jewish practices or practiced and promoted Torah as “guidance” for how Christ-followers should live, and whether Paul posed faith/grace and works/law, etc., in the traditional oppositional terms attributed to him.
These historical questions will be brought into conversation with contemporary concerns, such as how Paul’s voice can be understood to address the matters of our time, including various Christian theological topics and how Christians think and talk about as well as relate to Jews and Judaism.
Dr. Mark D. Nanos is a Jewish New Testament specialist and author of several books on Paul’s letters including “The Mystery of Romans,” which won the 1996 National Jewish Book Award for Jewish-Christian Relations. He is completing four volumes of his collected essays. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Class will not meet Nov. 21.
ENVIRONMENT |
EN.001 - I Drive Electric. You Can Too!
Al Pugsley
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, Room 127
Al Pugsley has been driving electric cars for 12 years. Over that time, he has experienced firsthand the evolution of the electric car and become an advocate for the benefits of electric vehicles.
Anyone who has questions about driving an electric vehicle and its costs and limitations is invited to attend this class. Today, every major auto manufacturer has an electric vehicle for sale. You will learn about costs and saving money and better understand the differences between electric vehicles and hybrids and plug-in electric vehicles. Come learn more about how Al views electric car ownership as one way to faithfully care for future generations of all God’s People and all God’s creation.
This class has been scheduled as part of Village Church’s Electric Car Expo before, during, and after the Wednesday night dinner on Sept. 12 (4-7:30 p.m.) in the south parking lot of Village on Mission. This Expo is in observance of National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 8-16) and is sponsored by the Mid America Electric Auto Association.
Anyone who has questions about driving an electric vehicle and its costs and limitations is invited to attend this class. Today, every major auto manufacturer has an electric vehicle for sale. You will learn about costs and saving money and better understand the differences between electric vehicles and hybrids and plug-in electric vehicles. Come learn more about how Al views electric car ownership as one way to faithfully care for future generations of all God’s People and all God’s creation.
This class has been scheduled as part of Village Church’s Electric Car Expo before, during, and after the Wednesday night dinner on Sept. 12 (4-7:30 p.m.) in the south parking lot of Village on Mission. This Expo is in observance of National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 8-16) and is sponsored by the Mid America Electric Auto Association.
EN.002 - Creation and Community - Class Canceled
Rev. Dr. Brandon Frick, Village on Antioch site pastor
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 17, 24, Nov. 7 & 14, Room 126
The psalmist reminds us that “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” This understanding that all of creation belongs to God changes how we view the earth and all its creatures and our place in it. In these classes, we will explore the meaning of “creation” and “community” and how the two complement one another. Beginning with our contemporary understandings of creation and community, we will examine how these complex ideas are lived in both the Old Testament and New Testament. Then we will apply our understandings to how we are to live today as we are called to care for God’s wondrous creation.
Dr. Frick serves as the site pastor for Village on Antioch. He came to Village on Antioch from Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, Maryland. A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, he earned his Ph.D. in Christian ethics at Baylor University. His doctoral dissertation focused on a theology of creation care.
Dr. Frick serves as the site pastor for Village on Antioch. He came to Village on Antioch from Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, Maryland. A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, he earned his Ph.D. in Christian ethics at Baylor University. His doctoral dissertation focused on a theology of creation care.
GLOBAL VILLAGE |
No classes in the fall term.
HEALTH & WELLNESS |
HW.001 - Exercise for Seniors
Margaret Tlapek
9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays (Community Room-99th & Mission Rd), Wednesdays and Fridays, Room 333
All classes include aerobics, strength training, flexibility and balance exercises. The 9:30 a.m. class is more aerobics, and the class ends with floor exercises. Margaret Tlapek has been teaching exercise classes for 25 years; and she knows you will feel better and gain more energy, strength and balance if you try this class. Cost: $5 per class.
HW.002 - Exercise for Seniors
Margaret Tlapek
9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Room 333
All classes include aerobics, strength training, flexibility and balance exercises. The 9:30 a.m. class is more aerobics, and the class ends with floor exercises. The 10:30 a.m. class on Tuesday and Thursday is more range of motion, less strenuous aerobics; and we do not include floor exercises. If you are not sure of your ability to do floor work, start in the 10:30 a.m. class on Tuesday and Thursday. Cost: $5 per class.
HW.003 - Beginner Hula Hooping & Hoop Dancing Class
Sirenna Beyer
5:45-6:45 p.m. Thursdays, Room 333
Bring a friend and try a fun new way to get a great cardio-vascular work-out with KC Hoop Girl, Sirenna Beyer that will strengthen the core and burn calories. The hoops, music and fun are provided! Enter at the south side of the church and take the elevator to the third floor. Questions? Call 816-591-5186.
HW.004 - Daily Practice of Yoga
Jack Whitaker, Chopra Center certified instructor
10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Room 15
Class content includes breathing techniques to enliven physical and mental endurance and energy; yoga to bring strength, flexibility and balance to every joint and muscle group; and meditation to quiet the mind and experience the wisdom that lies within. The mission of this class is to give the student a daily practice they can use anytime…anywhere. The body/mind loves repetition. Handouts will be provided. Students should bring their own yoga mat and wear loose fitting clothing. Yoga mats (74” x 24”) are available online at YOGAaccessories.com at very reasonable prices. Fees for the class would be $15 per class or $125 for all ten classes. Half of all fees and any additional donations will be a gift to the Village Church Endowment Trust.
HW.005 - Walk/Jog
9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 28-Dec. 14, Room 230
Enjoy a child-free walk or run in the neighborhoods surrounding the church. Please stay within walking (or running) distance of the building. Class will still gather on days with inclement weather. Class will not meet Oct. 12 and Nov. 23.
HW.006 - Back Pain and Sciatica: How to Heal Naturally
Biagio Mazza, physical therapist
7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, Room 133
If you or a friend or loved one suffer from back pain or leg pain when you stand, walk, sit for long periods, or drive or if your back ever “goes out” if you move the wrong way, this workshop is for you.
In this one-hour workshop, you will learn about:
● the single biggest mistake back pain and sciatica sufferers make which stops them from healing.
● the three most common causes for lower back pain and sciatica.
● a sure way to pick the right treatment for the cause of your pain.
● what successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.
Biagio Mazza is an expert in lower back pain, joint pain, fall prevention and injury prevention. He is the founder of Elite Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, one of the largest single facility private practices in the country. He is co-founder of Direct Physical Therapy located in Overland Park. Biagio earned a master’s degree in physical therapy from Rockhurst University and a doctorate through the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health.
In this one-hour workshop, you will learn about:
● the single biggest mistake back pain and sciatica sufferers make which stops them from healing.
● the three most common causes for lower back pain and sciatica.
● a sure way to pick the right treatment for the cause of your pain.
● what successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.
Biagio Mazza is an expert in lower back pain, joint pain, fall prevention and injury prevention. He is the founder of Elite Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, one of the largest single facility private practices in the country. He is co-founder of Direct Physical Therapy located in Overland Park. Biagio earned a master’s degree in physical therapy from Rockhurst University and a doctorate through the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health.
HW.007 - Housing Options – What Are Your Choices?
Evie Curtis
6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, Room 232
When it comes to navigating the senior market, you must know the “lingo.” This session covers the vocabulary associated with aging and senior housing choices. Learn the basics to start your exploration of what is right for you. Evie is retired following a 43-year career in financial services. Evie credits her start as a bank teller as the best foundation not only for the financial world but also for working with families – learning and listening to their needs. Evie focused her non-profit work on advocacy for seniors and the disability community.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
HW.008 - Housing Options – Navigating the Decision Tree
Mark Gingrich
6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, Room 232
We will lead you through the 11 options for living independently that currently exist in Johnson County, plus compare the five options available for advanced care. By use of a flow chart you will learn a decision process for guiding you towards selecting the option best suited for you. We will also lead you through a series of “things to consider” as part of your evaluation process, plus discuss ways to “flush-out” information you will want to know prior to making your final decision. Instructor Mark Gingrich is retired from careers in engineering and management consulting. He has developed a passion for senior housing over several years, after experiencing a few missteps of his own and observing the struggles of others.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
HW.009 - Relief from Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Pain
Biagio Mazza, physical therapist
7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, Room 133
If you or a friend have missed work or a sports-related activity or have problems with every day activities due to rotator cuff or shoulder pain, this workshop is for you.
In this one-hour workshop, you will learn about:
● the number one thing in the body that can cause shoulder pain.
● the three most common causes of shoulder pain.
● how to determine the cause of your pain without an expensive MRI or x-ray.
● what successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.
Biagio Mazza is an expert in lower back pain, joint pain, fall prevention and injury prevention. He is the founder of Elite Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, one of the largest single facility private practices in the country. He is co-founder of Direct Physical Therapy located in Overland Park. Biagio earned a master’s degree in physical therapy from Rockhurst University and a doctorate through the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health.
In this one-hour workshop, you will learn about:
● the number one thing in the body that can cause shoulder pain.
● the three most common causes of shoulder pain.
● how to determine the cause of your pain without an expensive MRI or x-ray.
● what successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.
Biagio Mazza is an expert in lower back pain, joint pain, fall prevention and injury prevention. He is the founder of Elite Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, one of the largest single facility private practices in the country. He is co-founder of Direct Physical Therapy located in Overland Park. Biagio earned a master’s degree in physical therapy from Rockhurst University and a doctorate through the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health.
HW.010 - Self-Care with Essential Oils
Elissa Duncan
6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, Room 206
A Young Living Essential Oils representative will help you learn about supporting your emotional and physical health with essential oils! You will leave with tips for taking the best care of yourself possible. Each participant will make two products using essential oils to take home that will support relaxation and a happy and healthy mood. Additional class fee: $10.
HW.011 - Advocating for Others on Health Care Decisions
Chuck Nigro, retired health care administrator
6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, Room 232
It will happen. You or a loved one will face a health crisis. You will want help navigating the complicated medical landscape from diagnosis to healing. This session will teach you basic hospital advocacy skills as well as the new Kansas Lay Caregiver Act. Learn how to become an effective healthcare advocate and a critical part of your loved one’s healing process. Instructor Chuck Nigro is a retired health care administrator.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
HW.012 - Recovering Well from Knee Replacement Surgery
Biagio Mazza, physical therapist
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, Room 127
As Americans are living longer and want to remain as active as possible, knee replacement surgery has increased dramatically. This workshop is for persons who are planning on having knee replacement surgery and want a successful recovery or have already had knee replacement surgery and are experiencing ongoing problems.
In this one-hour workshop, you will learn about:
● how to avoid developing severe stiffness in your knee replacement following surgery.
● the best way to ensure successful recovery from a knee replacement.
● the three most effective do-it-yourself techniques to ensure a successful recovery.
Biagio Mazza is an expert in lower back pain, joint pain, fall prevention and injury prevention. He is the founder of Elite Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, one of the largest single facility private practices in the country. He is co-founder of Direct Physical Therapy located in Overland Park. Biagio earned a master’s degree in physical therapy from Rockhurst University and a doctorate through the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health.
In this one-hour workshop, you will learn about:
● how to avoid developing severe stiffness in your knee replacement following surgery.
● the best way to ensure successful recovery from a knee replacement.
● the three most effective do-it-yourself techniques to ensure a successful recovery.
Biagio Mazza is an expert in lower back pain, joint pain, fall prevention and injury prevention. He is the founder of Elite Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, one of the largest single facility private practices in the country. He is co-founder of Direct Physical Therapy located in Overland Park. Biagio earned a master’s degree in physical therapy from Rockhurst University and a doctorate through the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health.
HW.013 - Computer Safety and Identity Theft
A representative from the District Attorney's Office
6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, Room 232
You are forced to do more and more with a computer. Keeping your identity and your computer safe are critically important. Learn the latest tips and techniques to protect your computer and your identity.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
HW.014 - Keeping Your Balance and Preventing Falling
Biagio Mazza, physical therapist
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, Room 132
The statistics are staggering. According to the National Council on Aging, one in four Americans 65 years and older suffer a fall each year. Falls among older adults are the number one cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries including head trauma and bone and joint fractures.
In this one-hour workshop, you will learn about:
● the best way to assess your own fall risk.
● the top three keys to balance and fall risk prevention.
● the most effective daily exercises to minimize your fall risk.
Biagio Mazza is an expert in lower back pain, joint pain, fall prevention and injury prevention. He is the founder of Elite Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, one of the largest single facility private practices in the country. He is co-founder of Direct Physical Therapy located in Overland Park. Biagio earned a master’s degree in physical therapy from Rockhurst University and a doctorate through the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health.
In this one-hour workshop, you will learn about:
● the best way to assess your own fall risk.
● the top three keys to balance and fall risk prevention.
● the most effective daily exercises to minimize your fall risk.
Biagio Mazza is an expert in lower back pain, joint pain, fall prevention and injury prevention. He is the founder of Elite Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, one of the largest single facility private practices in the country. He is co-founder of Direct Physical Therapy located in Overland Park. Biagio earned a master’s degree in physical therapy from Rockhurst University and a doctorate through the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health.
HW.015 - Avoiding Falls and Gaining Balance
Mallory Mahoney
6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, Room 232
Falls are one of our biggest fears as we age. We all know someone whose life changed because of a fall. This session will demonstrate tips and techniques you can use to prevent falls and gain balance. Dress in comfortable clothes and be ready to join in. Instructor Mallory Mahoney, PT, DPT, is a clinic director, specialist in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
HW.016 - Medicare 101 and Medicaid 101
Rachel Monger
6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, Room 232
These important government programs can be confusing. This basic overview also will touch on Veteran's benefits and scams related to all these programs. Presenter Rachel Monger is a Kansas licensed attorney specializing in elder care issues, vice president of government affairs for LeadingAge Kansas and a lobbyist for non-profit senior services at both the state and federal levels.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
HW.017 - How to Find the Right Care for Your Loved One
Rachel Monger
6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, Room 232
If you or a loved one needs care for medical needs beyond what routinely can be managed at home or in another living situation, it can be a daunting task to find and evaluate the available choices. This presentation will offer you guidance for making these choices, including when limited income is an issue. Presenter Rachel Monger is a Kansas licensed attorney specializing in elder care issues, vice president of government affairs for LeadingAge Kansas and a lobbyist for non-profit senior services at both the state and federal levels.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
The Education Group provides education about issues related to aging and to helping avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. The goal of their presentations is to help attendees consider options and make choices that may translate into years of increased comfort and enjoyment.
HW.018 - Winter Wellness with Essential Oils
Elissa Duncan
6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, Room 206
A Young Living Essential Oils representative will help you learn about how to support your health naturally and preventatively using essential oils. You and your family can thrive through sick season! Each participant will make two products with essential oils to support their health during the winter season. Additional class fee: $10.
LEISURE |
LE.001 - Game Night
Kyle & Sandra Stephens
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 26, Oct. 24 and Nov. 28, Room 133
Looking for a fun night out? Come to learn a new board game or play an old favorite. No previous experience needed! Come laugh and meet new friends. Games provided but feel free to bring your own, too!
LE.002 - Day Trips
Georgia Klein
LE.002a - Pony Express Museum
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4
The Pony Express Museum is a transport museum in Saint Joseph, Mo., documenting the history of the Pony Express, the first fast mail line across the North American continent from the Missouri River to the Pacific coast. The museum is housed in a surviving portion of the Pikes Peak Stables, from which westward-bound Pony Express riders set out on their journey. The Pony Express Museum is one of the most historically educational museums in the country in respect to the legendary mail service that ran from April 3, 1860 to Oct. 26, 1861. Between exhibits, a seven-part diorama, maps, an archeological dig and artifacts, the museum has entertained and educated visitors from all over the world. Additional Cost: $30.
LE.002b - TWA Museum
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1
The TW Museum emphasizes the story, history and importance of the major role TWA played in pioneering commercial aviation. From the birth of airmail to the inception of passenger air travel, to the post-WWII era of global route expansion, TWA led the way for 75 years. The TWA Museum became a Chapter of the Platte County Historical Society in 1985. Additional Cost: $30.
LIFE SKILLS |
LS.001 - Beginner Excel-Daytime
1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.11, Room 316
Topics include identifying the components of an Excel spreadsheet, entering data into an Excel spreadsheet, formatting information, sorting data, and inserting and deleting rows and columns. Students will create a simple spreadsheet during the class to reinforce learning.
LS.002 - Beginner Excel-Evening
6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, Room 316
Topics include identifying the components of an Excel spreadsheet, entering data into an Excel spreadsheet, formatting information, sorting data, and inserting and deleting rows and columns. Students will create a simple spreadsheet during the class to reinforce learning.
LS.003 - Intermediate Excel-Daytime
1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 18 and 25, Room 316
This two-week class is recommended for those who have a basic understanding of Excel OR have taken the Beginner Excel class. Topics include filtering and sorting data, using Excel to create charts, and utilizing functions to easily perform mathematical and statistical calculations.
LS.004 - Intermediate Excel-Evening
6:30–8 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 20 and 27, Room 316
This two-week class is recommended for those who have a basic understanding of Excel OR have taken the Beginner Excel class. Topics include filtering and sorting data, using Excel to create charts, and utilizing functions to easily perform mathematical and statistical calculations.
LS.005 - Beginner Google Docs-Daytime
1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, Room 316
Learn to create documents in the free, web-based environment offered by Google. Topics include basic document creation, text editing and using Google Docs to collaborate with others in real time.
LS.006 - Beginner Google Docs-Evening
6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, Room 316
Learn to create documents in the free, web-based environment offered by Google. Topics include basic document creation, text editing and using Google Docs to collaborate with others in real time.
LS.007 - Beginner Google Slides-Daytime - Class Canceled
1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, Room 316
Learn to create presentations in a web-based environment that can be accessed from any Windows or Apple device. In addition to creating a presentation, we will explore how to work with others to edit a presentation.
LS.008 - Beginner Google Slides-Evening - Class Canceled
6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, Room 316
Learn to create presentations in a web-based environment that can be accessed from any Windows or Apple device. In addition to creating a presentation, the class will explore how to collaborate with others on editing a presentation.
LS.009 - Knife Skills
Rachel Ciordas
9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, Room 133
Do you want to make dinner time easier? Chefs know proper knife skills make all the difference, and this class can show you how! Additional class fee: $15.
LS.010 - Beginner Google Sheets-Daytime
1–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, Room 301
Learn to create spreadsheets in a web-based environment that can be accessed from any Windows or Apple device. The class will explore the components of a spreadsheet, entering data into a spreadsheet, formatting information, sorting data, and inserting and deleting rows and columns. Students will create a simple spreadsheet during the class to reinforce learning.
LS.011 - Beginner Google Sheets-Evening
6:30–8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, Room 301
Learn to create spreadsheets in a web-based environment that can be accessed from any Windows or Apple device. The class will explore the components of a spreadsheet, entering data into a spreadsheet, formatting information, sorting data, and inserting and deleting rows and columns. Students will create a simple spreadsheet during the class to reinforce learning.
LS.012 - Intermediate Google Sheets-Daytime
1–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, Room 301
This class is recommended for those who have a basic understanding of Excel OR Google Sheets. Topics include filtering and sorting data, creating charts and graphs, and utilizing functions to easily perform mathematical and statistical calculations.
LS.013 - Intermediate Google Sheets-Evening
6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, Room 301
This class is recommended for those who have a basic understanding of Excel OR Google Sheets. Topics include filtering and sorting data, creating charts and graphs, and utilizing functions to easily perform mathematical and statistical calculations.
LS.014 - Mail Merge-Daytime
1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, Room 301
Learn how to utilize an Excel spreadsheet to format and print address labels. A sample spreadsheet will be available for use during the class.
LS.015 - Mail Merge-Evening
6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, Room 301
Learn how to utilize an Excel spreadsheet to format and print address labels. A sample spreadsheet will be available for use during the class.
LITERATURE |
LT.001 - Great Books Discussion
Jane Abildgaard
2-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 & Dec. 4, Room 127
If you’re interested in reading selections that stimulate your critical thinking, come discuss many of the great authors and their ideas which support our western civilization. Books are ordered from The Great Books Foundation. The Great Books Group will welcome you on the first Tuesday of each month.
LT.002 - Three Novels from Kazuo Ishiguro
Kelly Fast
6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 6 – Oct. 11, Room 232
Kazuo Ishiguro, a Nobel Prize-winning British novelist, is considered one of the most celebrated contemporary fiction authors in the English-speaking world, having received four Man Booker Prize nominations and winning the award in 1989, for his novel “The Remains of the Day.” Ishiguro's 2005 novel, “Never Let Me Go,” was named by “Time” as the best novel of the year and was included in the magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels published between 1923 and 2005. In 2017, the Swedish Academy awarded Ishiguro the Nobel Prize in Literature, describing him in its citation as a writer "who, in novels of great emotional force, has uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world.” For the first class, please read “Never Let Me Go.” As always, it’s helpful to read from the same edition. Marianne Weber will supply the ISBN after you register.
MORE ADULT OPPORTUNITIES
There are many more opportunities for adults to learn and grow in faith through Village Presbyterian Church…
Concerned about the environment and care for God’s creation? Visit the Environmental Action Committee web page: http://www.villagepres.org/environmental-action.html
Wondering about the myriad of music groups, choirs and ensembles and events? Find more information at:
http://www.villagepres.org/music-ensembles.html
Seeking to participate in ministry with Presbyterian Women? Click this link http://www.villagepres.org/pw.html
Hoping to be involved in issues of social justice and action for God’s Kingdom? Contact the Social Witness and Advocacy Task Force here. http://www.villagepres.org/social-justice.html
Yearning to be a part of smaller group of adults for study and friendship? Seek out the Village Connect small group ministry here. http://www.villagepres.org/village-connect-small-group-ministries.html
Concerned about the environment and care for God’s creation? Visit the Environmental Action Committee web page: http://www.villagepres.org/environmental-action.html
Wondering about the myriad of music groups, choirs and ensembles and events? Find more information at:
http://www.villagepres.org/music-ensembles.html
Seeking to participate in ministry with Presbyterian Women? Click this link http://www.villagepres.org/pw.html
Hoping to be involved in issues of social justice and action for God’s Kingdom? Contact the Social Witness and Advocacy Task Force here. http://www.villagepres.org/social-justice.html
Yearning to be a part of smaller group of adults for study and friendship? Seek out the Village Connect small group ministry here. http://www.villagepres.org/village-connect-small-group-ministries.html
VISITING SCHOLAR
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Dr. Carter went to Brite Divinity School in 2007 after teaching for 17 years at Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Mo. His work has focused on the gospels of Matthew and John and on the issue of the ways in which early Christians negotiated the Roman empire. Dr. Carter holds a Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1991, a Th.M. from Melbourne College of Divinity in 1986, a B.D. from Melbourne College of Divinity in 1985 and a B.A. from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand in 1976.
Online tickets will be available at villagepres.org/visiting-scholar. In-person sales will be offered between services Sundays in February 2019. Child care is available for all sessions. See details on the registration page and register early as space is limited.
VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM
The Visiting Scholar Program is committed to bringing well known Bible scholars and theologians to Village Church and the community in the desire to:
Online tickets will be available at villagepres.org/visiting-scholar. In-person sales will be offered between services Sundays in February 2019. Child care is available for all sessions. See details on the registration page and register early as space is limited.
VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM
The Visiting Scholar Program is committed to bringing well known Bible scholars and theologians to Village Church and the community in the desire to:
- challenge us with fresh and innovative, yet well supported perspectives on theological topics;
- increase our understanding of the wisdom of the past; and stimulate our hunger to know more fully the God we worship, rely upon, and seek to serve faithfully.
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The Visiting Scholar Event is sponsored by Presbyterian Women of Village Presbyterian Church.
The Visiting Scholar Event is sponsored by Presbyterian Women of Village Presbyterian Church.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT VILLAGE U COURSES
CL.004 - View “Big Sonia” the Movie
7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Village on Mission Sanctuary
EN.001 - I Drive Electric. You Can Too!
Al Pugsley, Village Church member
6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 12, Room 127
LE.001 - Game Night
Kyle & Sandra Stephens
6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 24 and Nov. 28, Room 133
CL.007 - In the Beginnings…Genesis
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka, senior associate pastor
6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24 & 31, Rooms 232 & 233
CL.008 - Living as Christians in a Religiously Diverse World
Bill Tammeus
6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 3 & 10, Room 126
CL.009 - Peace of Heart in All Things: An Introduction to the Life-giving Wisdom of the Christian Community at Taizé
Howard and Jennifer Martin, Rev. Len Carrell, pastor for pastoral care, and Dr. Elisa Bickers, principal organist and associate director of music ministry
6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 3, 10 & 17, Chapel
CL.010 - Village Church 101: Believing and Belonging
Rev. Tom Are, Jr. senior pastor, Rev. Len Carrell, pastor for pastoral care, and Cindy Wilcox, director of connectional ministries
6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 3, 10, 17 & 24, Room 127
CL.012 - Mission Journeys: Haiti, Kenya, Kansas City, Immigrants, Dominican Republic
Deb White, director of mission, Lora Garrison, director of international mission, Rev. Hallie Hottle, pastor for young adult ministry
6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 10, 17, 24; Nov. 7 & 14, Room 15
CL.013 - Creation and Community
Rev. Dr. Brandon Frick, Village on Antioch site pastor
6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 17, 24, Nov. 7 & 14, Room 126
CL.018a - Aging in Grace: Older Adult Spirituality
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka, senior associate pastor
6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 7, 14, 28 & Dec. 5, Rooms 232 & 233
CL.019 - Reading Paul’s Letters within Judaism and Why that Matters Today
Dr. Mark Nanos, lecturer, University of Kansas
6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 14, 28 & Dec. 5, Room 127
