Worship Times & Schedules
Sunday Morning Worship
Sunday worship services are the centerpiece of Shandon's life together. Congregational Worship is held each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Both formal and informal settings bring worshipers into a closer awareness of the presence and glory of God and His claim upon human life.
The Music Ministry has an important place in the life of the church. Members are encouraged to share and develop their gifts by participating in children's, youth and adult choirs, instrumental groups and handbells.
Adult Sunday School
Adult Sunday School classes at Shandon Presbyterian offer opportunities to learn about our church, study the Bible, grow in your spiritual life, and meet new people. Classes meet each Sunday from 9:45-10:45AM.
INQUIRERS–Rm. 206
This class welcomes all who want to know more about Shandon Presbyterian Church and what it means to be a Christian in the Presbyterian and Reformed Tradition. The class is taught by Shandon pastors and members and offered for four consecutive Sundays several times each year. 2008 dates are: Jan. 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10; Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27. Contact the church office (771-4408) or check the "interested in joining the Church" box on the Friendship Register.
CONTEMPORARIES–Rm. 202
This class of couples and singles ranging in age from 30s to 50s studies a variety of topics (Bible Study, Christian Living and Current Issues). The class will study the Women of the Bible and enjoy outreach events. Contact persons are Heather Powers (782-7298) and Marcia Bacon (738-1788).
WILLIAM HARDEN–Rm. 209
This group of adults value discussion on a topics including Bible Study, spiritual disciplines and current issues. Classes are taught by class members and outside speakers. The study will begin with the book of John with the Family Matters Class to be followed in February by "Introducing the Reformed Faith: Biblical Revelation, Christian Tradition, Contemporary Significance". Contact persons are Karl Heider (799-1201) and Libby Alford (790-2044).
ED ANDERSON–Rm. 210
This 'community of faith' cares deeply for each other and enjoys a variety of teachers who share a love of Bible Study. They use The Present Word curricula series. The winter study will be "God's Call to the Christian Community–Luke". Contact person is Caroline Morris (739-8086).
RAY RIDDLE–Rm. 204
This is a mature (but young at heart) group of couples and singles who gather for Biblical teaching and discussion. The class is taught by members and will study "Great Themes of the Bible–Commitment to doing right." Contact persons are Dorothy Lott (782-4017) and Anne Hall McWilliams (794-8046).
NAMASTE – Room 216
This is a group of adults that strongly supports each other and enjoys exploring questions of faith, spirituality and their meaning for life today. Their winter study will be "Saving Jesus–Exploration of Jesus Christ for the Third Millennium" to be followed by "Four Stages of Spirituality" and "Contemporary Christianity". Contact persons are Darrell & Konni Shier (765-1358).
BIBLE PERSPECTIVES–Rm. 214
These folks of all ages come together to study the confessions of the church (PCUSA) and books of the Bible. They are currently studying the Westminster Confession. Contact person is Laura Best (787-5194).
SARAH TOUCHTON–Rm. 203
This group of adults will study the major epochs in church history, beginning with the early church leading up to the Reformation, including issues related to heresies, the formation of the Bible and the early creeds. Contact persons are Susie Glenn (254-7002) and Janet Teuber (799-4019).
FAMILY MATTERS–Rm. 224
This class is parents with children who join in fellowship and study together to sustain each other in the journey of parenthood, work and life. The winter study will begin with a study of John with the Harden Class to be followed by a Lenten study. After Easter, the study will be about the spiritual growth and development in children. Contact persons are David & Nancy Roberts (779-4894), Ruth & Bill Chisolm (749-9254) or Jennifer & Byron Duell (799-1164).
GENERATIONS–Davis Hall
This is a diverse group of couples and singles of all ages which takes the study of Scripture seriously and enjoys active discussion with teachers from the class and the congregation. The winter study will be a study of the Pauline Epistles in Chronological order. Contact persons are Bill & Trish Sargent (787-4258).
Wednesdays At Shandon
Adult Classes–April 2–May 7A Church for Our Time–Rm. 209
We will explore how we can be “church” in today’s changing culture and be a faithful, growing, discipling community. Through the themes of hospitality, testimony, diversity, discernment, and reflection found in Diana Butler Bass’ book Christianity for the Rest of Us class participants will look at practical and experiential approaches of mainline Protestant churches remaining faithful to their tradition while becoming vital spiritual communities. Class leaders TBA.
Expressions of Faith through Art–Davis Hall
Come and explore your faith through different mediums of art. Artists leading the class will guide participants in reflecting on faith expressions through the various mediums and will be as experiential as possible.
April 2, 9 • Judy Hubbard–Textiles and Mixed Medium
April 16, 23 • Traci Callahan–Pottery (class fee will be collected as participants will mold and paint their own sculptures)
April 29, May 7 • Renee Ittner-McManus–Photography
We will explore how we can be “church” in today’s changing culture and be a faithful, growing, discipling community. Through the themes of hospitality, testimony, diversity, discernment, and reflection found in Diana Butler Bass’ book Christianity for the Rest of Us class participants will look at practical and experiential approaches of mainline Protestant churches remaining faithful to their tradition while becoming vital spiritual communities. Class leaders TBA.
Expressions of Faith through Art–Davis Hall
Come and explore your faith through different mediums of art. Artists leading the class will guide participants in reflecting on faith expressions through the various mediums and will be as experiential as possible.
April 2, 9 • Judy Hubbard–Textiles and Mixed Medium
April 16, 23 • Traci Callahan–Pottery (class fee will be collected as participants will mold and paint their own sculptures)
April 29, May 7 • Renee Ittner-McManus–Photography