may, 2021
06may(may 6)6:00 PM26(may 26)8:00 PM
Event Details
Dates:
- California & Hawaii: Thursday, May 6 & Wednesdays, May 12 – 26, 2021 (6 PM – 8/9 PM PDT | 3 PM – 5/6 PM HST) see RSVP page for exact times for each session
- Guam & Saipan: Friday, May 7 & Thursdays, May 13 – 27, 2021 (11 AM – 1/2 PM ChST) see RSVP page for exact times for each session
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free but you must acquire your own book (see below).
RSVP Deadline: None but the class size will max at 30 persons and registration will close if that number is reached.
This class is open to participants from all Cal-Pac districts and sponsored by South District Lay Servant Ministries.
About the Class:
- Living Our Beliefs: You can believe anything and be a Methodist, just so long as you’re sincere. Such a misperception has deep historical and cultural roots. Explore a basic explanation of the beliefs and practices of the United Methodist Church as defined in Part II of The Book of Discipline. Uncover a deeper understanding and experience of Christian faith as you embrace the United Methodist way.
“Beliefs are to be lived; doctrine is to be practiced,” writes Carder in this updated edition of his 1996 bestseller. “The authenticity of beliefs lie in their ability to shape people and communities into the image of Christ and to promote holiness and happiness…. The important test of the validity of doctrines and beliefs for United Methodists is the kind of character they produce in individuals and communities and the actions they inspire in the world.” As one reviewer says, “Bishop Carder invites us to both understand and live our beliefs. With deep understanding of Wesley’s teaching, he inspires us to practice what we preach. That is the United Methodist way.”
The Instructor is Pam Churness, Certified Lay Minister (CLM), South District Director of Lay Servant Ministries. - Provide your own book: Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way by Kenneth L. Carder from Amazon, Cokesbury or Upper Room.
- Attendance is required at all sessions for credit. All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend. The BASIC class and one Advanced Class is required to successfully apply for Certified Lay Servant status.
- About Certified Lay Servant (CLS) status: After you take the Basic Lay Servant Class, you have 3 years to take an advanced class to qualify you as a Certified Lay Servant. If you want to continue on to being a Certified Lay Speaker, you will need to take the following advanced classes: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts, Leading Prayer, Planning Worship, Leading Worship, United Methodist Heritage, United Methodist Polity and Preaching. For more information about Lay Servant Ministries, click here.
Zoom information will be sent to you by the instructor closer to the first class meeting.
- Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
For questions, contact Pam Churness, CLM, South District Director Lay Servant Ministries, at pamglorifyinggod@gmail.com or 619.972.7113.