ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Tarrytown United Methodist Church

ADULT BIBLE CLASS
Beverly Shivers
Adm. Bldg., 629
The members of the Adult Bible Class are serious, inquiring students of the Bible.  We follow the lectionary readings for each Sunday with leadership duties rotating among several class members.  Much time is spent in discussion of the scripture and the traditions of our faith.  The Adult Bible Class welcomes visitors and encourages new members to join us.

ALDERSGATE CLASS
Aaron Kizer
101A/B
This class began on October 6, 1996, and is open to anyone not already involved in a class. This is a young adult class (30’s-40’s). Most class members are married, and most have children. There are fellowship opportunities as well as meaningful lessons focusing on parenting and other issues pertinent to young adults as they seek to apply their Christianity to daily living.

CORNERSTONE CLASS
Trent Woodward, Currie Bucher   
Room 711 (Education Annex)
This class began September 14, 2003. It is young adult class: (20’s-early 40’s), single, engaged, married, with and without children.  Class is led predominately by class members with an emphasis on discussion among the class members.  The programming varies, but our primary focus is Bible study and daily Christian principles and beliefs.  We have occasional guest speakers.  We have regular social events as well as volunteer opportunities.

DISCOVERY CLASS
Nichole Owen
Adm. Bldg.  615
This is new adult Sunday School class at 9:30 a.m. that started September 13, 2009! Our target group includes “young-er adults” (28-38 “ish”) who are either single or married and with or without young children. This class has attracted adults who are not currently involved in a Sunday School class.  We welcome you!

DORCAS CLASS
Jeanne Claypool
Room 223
Under the leadership of a regular group of rotating teachers, the Dorcas Class uses the Adult Bible Studies curriculum as a basis for class discussion each Sunday morning. This group of older adult women has a long and continuing record of service to the congregation of Tarrytown U.M.C. Their door is open to anyone who would like to visit or become a member of their class.

FAITH CLASS
Herb and Mary Saegert
Commons (Ground level-Fellowship Hall wing)
The Faith Class has an average Sunday morning attendance of about 25 to 30 members, which allows for a free and lively class discussion. Class members, who are in their 60’s on up, rotate leadership on a quarterly basis.  This brings to the class a variety of topics in the areas of ethics and theology. Faith Class members meet at 9:30 a.m. for fellowship and discussion.  They have a number of social gatherings during the year; the most notable being their Christmas Dinner Social.  They are active participants in the church and community, feeding the homeless, helping with the State School Christmas party, and generally being available when needed.  Their slogan is “Come on in for a FAITH LIFT”.  They invite you to join them on their faith journey.

FELLOWSHIP CLASS
Richard Moore
Chapel
Fellowship Class is a class of mature adults above retirement age. Formerly called the Young Adults Class, many in this group have been together a long time and enjoy social activities together as well as participating in all aspects of church life. A regular group of rotating teachers provide inspirational and informative lessons. This warm and friendly group welcomes you to join them on Sunday morning in the Chapel.

GENESIS BIBLE STUDY CLASS
Debbie and John Fincher
Kathy Petet
712 (Education Annex)
This adult Sunday school class welcomes people of all ages, married or single. Begun in September of 1996, the class uses United Methodist adult Sunday School curriculum as a focus on Bible study. Reading a short lesson each week before class and fairly regular attendance is desired.

PATHFINDERS
Jennie Burt
Perry Hall Loft 420
This adult Sunday School class began September 10,, 2006.  The group is composed primarily of adults who are 40-50 “ish” in age and many have children who are in elementary through high school. There will be meaningful Bible study lessons which focus on life issues pertinent to adults as they seek to apply their Christianity to daily living, as well as fellowship opportunities.  They have a teacher and hosts.  For more information, contact the church office or one of the hosts:  Jennie Burt and Pam Sigman.

SEEKERS CLASS
Peggy & John Maxwell
Library
This intergenerational class (40's - 70's) is comprised of singles, SOS’s (Single on Sundays) and married couples with and without children.  Our aim is to promote and build a foundation for spiritual growth. Through study, lively open discussion and fellowship, we seek a better understanding and strive to explore new depths of God's word and purpose for our daily lives.  We have several regular leaders that provide a variety of approaches and diversity of expression.  Our material is drawn from the United Methodist Adult Bible Study series and a variety of additional

S.W.I.F.T. CLASS
Drew Sawyer
Judy Calrk
Meets in the Administration Building
One of our largest adult classes, S.W.I.F.T. Class members range in age from 50's through 70's. A program committee recruits teachers from the church and community, and class lessons are primarily lecture-style  with plenty of questions and answers. S.W.I.F.T. is an acronym for "Searching and Witnessing in Fellowship Together," and as the name suggests, S.W.I.F.T. members are active in all phases of church life and enjoy many social activities throughout the year. You are welcome to join this lively group.

WESLEY CLASS
Nancy Bosch
Perry Hall
The Wesley Class is composed of both single and married adults with upper elementary children, junior and high school and college youth. A program committee decides the lesson topics and recruits teachers from both inside and outside the class. Wesley Class members are very active in church outreach activities and have also taken on several short-term outreach projects as a class. Several of the class members are Sunday school teachers. Class members enjoy being together socially, and they invite all visitors and new members to join them on Sunday morning.