Sunday School Opportunities

9:30am - 10:30 am each Sunday

Cornerstone Series: Room 237

Cornerstone is designed for adults who do not necessarily want to "join" a Sunday School class but are drawn to the topics of discussion offered by Cornerstone. Many choose to attend the class regularly and others attend when the topic particularly interests them. Visiting lecturers, sometimes from the Perkins Theological Seminary faculty, or Northaven members present material, usually in a series over two to five weeks. A lecture-discussion format is used. Topics vary from discussion of an important contemporary book on a topic of theological significance, classic literature that informs contemporary faith, writings from other religious traditions, social issues that concern Christians, or topics related to the themes of the Christian seasons. The class is committed to honest intellectual discussion about matters vital to faith.

Spiritual Journey Class: Room 240

The Spiritual Journey Class explores topics focused on our personal spiritual journey and relationship with God. There is also an emphasis on understanding this common pursuit across all religious traditions. Members of the class, other Northaven members, and occasional visiting teachers guide the discussion, drawing on diverse writings that offer rich insights, personal testimony, and helpful guidance for spiritual development. There are opportunities for those who attend to discuss their personal spiritual journeys and to participate in group prayer and meditation.

Mary's Class: Room 239

This class offers short-term studies of 3-12 weeks focused on progressive Christian topics, including a focus on the concerns of gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons. The class is open to all. The class is taught by Northaven's Minister of Spiritual Formation.

Centering Prayer Class: Room 227

The purpose of this class is to provide a time for contemplative prayer during the Sunday School hour. The typical format is 1) a 20-minute individual silent prayer session that allows attendees to prayerfully examine their lives; 2) a brief scripture passage or inspirational reading; and 3) a 20-minute individual silent prayer time following the guidance of the Lectio Divina or Centering Prayer to still the mind and find a sense of God's presence.

Lectionary Study Class: Room 234

The Lectionary is a globally recognized cycle of Bible readings which sets the themes for the seasons and the Sundays of the church year. This class offers interesting Bible study structured by the Lectionary. Members of the class share leadership, facilitating discussion of the verses for the day in the light of their own backgrounds, experience, and knowledge. Leadership sharing is voluntary. New members can join the class at any time.

Foundations Course

The course, Foundations for the Christian Life, is offered from time-to-time on a series of four Sundays. This is a discussion-oriented opportunity created especially for those new to Northaven but open as well to any member or visitor of Northaven. The course covers the basics of the beliefs of Methodist Christians in a way that help attendees to see the relevance to living. There is a brief review of the history and organization of the United Methodist Church and of Northaven Church. Ample time is allowed for addressing all questions of those who attend.

Northaven United Methodist Church
11211 Preston Road
Dallas, Texas 75230
Telephone 214-363-2479
Fax: 214-373-3972
numc@northaven.org