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The
Rev. Dr. Grady J. Perryman
Pastor
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The
Rev. Mrs. Karen C. Allen
Associate Pastor
for Christian Education
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The Rev. Mrs. Cynthia J Strickland
Parish Associate of Pastoral Care
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Mr.
Michael S. Howe
Director of
Music Ministries & Organist
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Mr.
Kris M. Brammer
Youth Director
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Ms. Susan B. Paschal
Director, Children's Worship Arts
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Adult
Learning Highlights
Invitation
The
classes and fellowship opportunities at Brownson are designed for those
who are interested in taking an active role in their own faith development
and that of their children. With each one baptized, members of Brownson
promise “to guide and nurture him or her by word and deed, with
love and prayer, encouraging them to know and follow Christ, and to be
faithful members of His church” (from The Book of Common Worship).
Our
Church School provides a place of Christian nurture and growth as we
come to know and make Christ known in the life of this church. As we
study the Scriptures, we experience the love of Christ through our personal
relationships with one another and our community.
Join
us for:
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Worship
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Church School
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Choirs
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Hand Bells
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Disciple Class
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Retreats
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Children’s Fellowship (God’s Kids)
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Children's Worship Arts
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Youth Fellowship
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Confirmation Class
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Vacation Bible School
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Camps and Conferences
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Family Fun Days
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New Member Class
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Fellowship Meals
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Mission Trips
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Outreach and Service Programs
Adult Bible Study Classes
Coordinator: The Rev. Karen Allen
Please contact
The
Rev.
Karen Allen for details and more information.
Disciple
and Short-Term Bible Classes are offered each year beginning in
September. No previous Bible Study experience is required for
short-term classes. Those who have completed Disciple I may sign
up for Disciple II, etc. Deadline to sign up is one week before
the start date for each class.
Classes
for the 2010-2011 term will be posted as they become available.
Sign up through the church office by calling 692-6252 or e-mailing
office@brownsonchurch.org.
The F.U.N. Class - Room 204/205
Coordinator:
Bill Giles
An acronym for fellowship, understanding, and nurturing, this is
an adult class that offers a mix of Bible teachings, theme
topics, and mission opportunities as well as social gatherings
on the first Friday of each month. Teachers rotate monthly
with a mix of Bible and topical studies.
Ligon
Class - Conference Room
Coordinators: Dorothy and Clemm Shankle
Teachers: Determined by Coordinators
The
Bible-based curriculum "The Present Word"
is taught by a team of teachers rotating on a
quarterly basis to this class of "young at heart" adults. This
class meets year round.
Men's Bible Class -
Fellowship Hall
Gene
Rainey, President - Lou Joyner, Secretary
A tradition-rich class of caring Christian men welcomes any who yearn
for hearty Christian fellowship and an opportunity to learn the Scriptures.
Teams of teachers rotate teaching "The Present Word." This class
meets year round.
Women's Gathering - Room 108
Grace
Snelgrove, Coordinator - Ditty Snyder, E-mail
Teachers: Determined by Coordinators
This class for women of all ages meets to examine contemporary and historical Christian
studies. The group is also involved in outreach and social activities.
Young Adults - Room 208
Coordinators: John Cates,
Paul McGuire, Bob Friesen, and Lisa Corbett
Teachers: Determined
by Coordinators
For our younger adults, both single and married, this class studies a
variety of topics. In addition, fellowship opportunities outside
of the class take place throughout the year.
In-Between Class -
Room 201
Coordinator: Grady Perryman
Mingling, coffee, and an informative, fun presentation each Sunday
between worship services.
Bill Jones Lecture Series to the Community
The Bill Jones Series continues to bring
outstanding speakers to our congregation and community. Future
scheduled lectures include:
- The Rev. Dr. Tom
Long, Bandy Professor of Preaching, Emory University ~ Sunday, September
18, 2011
The following special lectures have been
held at Brownson already in the Series:
- October 2005 - Dr. Stanley Hauerwas presented “An Unsinkable Church in a 21st Century Sea of Icebergs."
Currently, he is the Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Theological Ethics at
the Divinity School of Duke University.
- October 2005 - In connection with our church’s long-range planning, Dr. Jackson W. Carroll. Dr. Carroll is the Williams Professor Emeritus at the Divinity School of Duke University and the Director of Pulpit and Pew.
- February 2006 - Dr. John W. Kuydendall presented "Historic Faith and Hidden Future."
Dr. Kuydendall is the retired President and Professor at Davidson College.
- September 2006 - Dr. Charles Page,
an archaeologist, biblical scholar, ordained minister, and Academic Dean
of the Jerusalem Institute.
- February 2007 - The Rev. Tim Croft
- September 2007 - The Rev. Dr. Joseph L.
Robert - former pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta
- October 2007 - The Rev. Dr. John Bell
- Preacher, Teacher, Musician - Iona Community
- February 2008 - The Rev. Dr. Tom Long
- Bandy Professor of Preaching - Emory University
- September 2008 - The
Rev.
Linda C. Loving
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Actress, Scriptwriter, Consultant, and Ordained Presbyterian Minister
- February 2009 - Dr. Mel Bringle - Professor of Philosophy
and Religious Studies and Chair of Humanities at Brevard College in NC.
Dr. Bringle is also President of "The Hymn Society in the United
States and Canada."
- September 2009 - The Rev. Dr. Brian K.
Blount - President of
Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education
- November 2009 - The Rev. Donald Davis, renowned Christian storyteller
with both a sacred and secular
ministry.
- April 2010 - The Rev. Dr. William
H. Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church
Youth
Information — Children's
Opportunities
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