Academy for Vital Christianity of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Academy for Vital Christianity
of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Students in the Academy have the opportunity to:

• learn to read the Bible in creative and eye-opening ways
• draw on the wisdom of 2000 years to answer questions about God and life
• expand skills for leadership in a congregation, and
• bring faith to bear on the great needs of the world.

We Are Pleased To Announce This Fall's Classes:

North Metro
United Theological Seminary, New Brighton
Reimagining the Church for Our Contemporary Time with Eleazar S. Fernandez

Dates: Thursdays – October 16 and November 6
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: New Brighton, United Theological Seminary
Cost: $225.00
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 2
Registration required

South Metro
Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church, Bloomington
Living a Contemplative Life in a Helter Skelter World with Martha Postlethwaite

Dates: Thursdays – October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Times: 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: Bloomington, Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church
Cost: $225.00
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 18
Registration required

East Metro
Centennial United Methodist Church, Roseville
Evangelism: Embracing the "E" Word with Cindi Beth Johnson

Dates: Mondays – October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24
Times: 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: Roseville, Centennial United Methodist Church
Cost: $225.00
Registration deadline: Monday, October 13
Registration required

West Metro
Messiah United Methodist Church, Plymouth
Faithful and Free: Interpreting the Older Testament with Integrity with Carolyn Pressler

Dates: Saturdays – November 8 and 22
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Plymouth, Messiah United Methodist Church
Cost: $225.00
Registration deadline: Saturday, October 25
Registration required

Downtown Minneapolis
Plymouth Congregational Church
The Great Theologians of Church History Speak to Today: Augustine and Luther with Paul E. Capetz

Dates: Saturdays – October 4 and November 8
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Downtown Minneapolis, Plymouth Congregational Church
Cost: $225.00
Registration deadline: Saturday, September 20
Registration required

Duluth
Peace United Church of Christ
Understanding the New Testament in Today's World with Marilyn Salmon

Dates: Saturdays – September 20 and October 11
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Duluth, Peace United Church of Christ
Cost: $225.00
Registration required

Rochester
Christ United Methodist Church
Reflecting on Racism and Antiracism in the Church with Herbert A. Perkins

Dates: Saturdays – October 25 and November 1
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Rochester, Christ United Methodist Church
Cost: $225.00
Registration deadline: Saturday, October 11
Registration required