Adult Ministries - Saint Paul United Methodist Church

Classes

Good Soil
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Room 155 (September 3 – October 8)

In his bestselling book Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand, author Jeff Chu recounts his experience of taking a break from his article-writing for national publications to work the land at Princeton Theological Seminary’s “Farminary”— a twenty-one-acre working farm where students learn to cultivate the earth while examining life’s biggest questions. Dr. Marilyn Moore will lead a discussion of Chu’s remarkable story and how working the soil led to spiritual revelations of faith, community, holistic well-being, and the interconnectedness of life. This class will also feature an opportunity to meet the author and hear him speak in person on September 12.

Hallelujah: The Bible and Handel’s Messiah
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom (September 4 – December 11)

Join Dr. Dave Moore this fall for this very special study of the scriptural texts featured in Handel’s musical masterpiece, Messiah. This exploration is perfect for both the music lover, and the biblical seeker, as it explores both texts and their intersection, while opening up new avenues in our own faith and community. All are welcome to be a part of this unique experience.

Paine Parlor Sunday School Class
Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Paine Parlor

This class meets on Sunday mornings in Paine Parlor at 11:00 to discuss current happenings in our community, our nation, and the United Methodist Church. We will meet on the second Sunday of the month in June, July, and August.

Postcards from Lincoln: A History Speakers Series

Every other Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (February 10 – April 21)
Saint Paul is excited to welcome back Ed Zimmer and Jim Mckee – as well as two new special guest speakers – for the eighth season of our popular speaker series, “Postcards from Lincoln.” This series is open to everyone, and it features some of Lincoln’s most preeminent figures specializing in our great city’s history.

Fall 2025 Series Schedule:

September 15 – “Libraries of Lincoln ” with Ed Zimmer & Jim McKee
September 29 – “Louise Pound” with Lynn Roper
October 13 – “Nebraska’s Land Grant University” with Dr. Ronnie Green
October 27 – “Lincoln Banks” with Jim McKee
November 10 – “The Lincoln Women’s Club” with Ed Zimmer
November 24 – “The Trails of Lincoln” with Ed Zimmer & Jim McKee

Make Your Vote Count: The 2024 General Election

Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (October 1-29)
On Tuesday, November 5, America once again returns to the polls to elect its political leaders. To prepare for this momentous occasion, Saint Paul UMC is hosting a speaker series on the many features of our electoral system throughout the month of October. Join us as we welcome local experts to discuss the voting process, the fairness of our elections, the challenges to our democracy, and the grave implications this election has for our state, country, and the globe.

Series Schedule
October 1: “Implications & Impacts of the 2024 Elections: America, Europe, and the World” with Dr. Tyler White
October 8: “Presidential Election: Electoral College & Popular Vote” with John A. Gale
October 15: “The Growing Influence of Money in Politics” with Kate High
October 22: “Nebraska’s 2024 Congressional Districts: Is it possible that CD 1 and CD 2 could be swing districts in the Electoral College?” with Dr. Steve Dunbar
October 29: Panel Discussion featuring Steve Dunbar, John Gale, Kate High, and Tyler White