Adult Sunday School
Adult Sunday School classes at McFarlin provide an environment for learning and fellowship. Classes are established for age groups, areas of emphasis, and a variety of teaching formats.
New to McFarlin?
"Discover McFarlin" is offered weekly.
Come to the 2nd floor Atrium about 9:40 AM to learn about the history, programs, learning opportunities, and people of a church that embraces the mind, the body, and the spirit as a way to serve Jesus Christ.
BIBLE STUDY, Room 222
Class volunteer teachers draw from respected resources to encourage discussion and understanding of biblical texts chosen by consensus. The intergenerational membership, including singles as well as couples, results in insight and good fellowship.
CLOSE TIES, Room 405
Middle adult couples provide a friendly setting to discuss personal and family growth issues within Christian guidelines through member led studies. Social and service activities are planned regularly.
COMMITMENTS, Room 328-329
30-40 something married couples with young families join in an interactive study of Christian application to contemporary life issues.
CROSSROADS, Room 406
Keeping the "Cross" at the center of their lives, these adults in their mid-years face various "Crossroads." Members use a variety of spiritual formation resources to lead meaingful class discussions.
DISCOVER MCFARLIN
Visitors and potential new members gather weekly in the 2nd Floor Atrium at 9:40 AM to get their questions about McFarlin answered. This introduction to the church is designed to give an overview and help you decide how to get involved.
DISCOVERY CLASS, 4th Floor Landing This group of 20 and 30 something singles are exploring their faith to make discoveries about who they are and how they relate to God. This new class is helping young adults find a place to "fit" in church and society. For additional information, please contact Kendall Cartmell at 405-623-1248 or kbcartmell@hotmail.com; or Margaret Landis at 620-341-0107 or paleocatstar@ou.edu
EXODUS, Room 326
Couples and singles join for discussions that evolve within a questioning, non-traditional format, striving to apply spiritual principles to all facets of life.
FELLOWSHIP, Meyer Hall
The Adult Bible Studies series is used for a lecture style class. Coffeepot fellowship is encouraged by this Senior Adult class.
FINDING GOD, Room 320 A discussion class for adults of all ages that studies various books and engage challenging questions. The group emphasizes discussion and fosters an environment where different ideas are welcome. We value opinions that help us think about the larger issues in life. This is a class where not everyone may agree, but that may be a class for you.
FOCUS, Room 402
Middle and older adult never married, divorced, and widowed men and women enjoy discussions of life and faith and the Bible and social gatherings.
FRIENDSHIP, ROOM 229
Both Singles and Moderately Mature couples cover a diversified curriculum, with frequent projects and socials.
GENESIS, Room 404
The Genesis class is a highly active group composed of fun loving 30 to 40 year old singles and couples who are career-minded. Using an application approach, the Genesis class is a discussion led class that studies specefic books of the Bible, Bible course series, contemporary issues, and how they apply to our daily lives. Genesis participates in various community service activities including Childshare and Christmas in April. There are fellowship activities monthly including dinner and a movie, ballgames, game nights, and annual ski trips. Genesis participates in recreational vollyball with other Norman area church groups.
GIFT, Room 227
Growing in Faith Together, this faithful couples class features excellent teachers and Bible study. Social and service activities are important to the experience.
HOMEBUILDERS, Room 226
Facilitated by volunteer class members, this class seeks to build strong Christian homes and relationships using Godís blueprints as a foundation. Based on Psalm 127:1, practical application of biblical principles is regularly discussed.
JUST JESUS, Aldersgate House
This diverse but unified group is dedicated to studying the word of God. New class members are encouraged and welcomed.
NEW BEGINNINGS, Room 327
With room for growth, this small group of middle and upper middle adults emphasizes Bible study, fellowship, and service. Although the class is new, the friendship is genuine.
NEW HORIZONS, Room 403
Middle adults discuss various curriculum and Bible studies led by a team of volunteers. Members participate in sports, socials, and service projects.
NEW LIFE, Room 200
Retirement age members study a variety of materials and enjoy social and service activities.
NEW ROOTS, Room 224
Young couples seek to respond to Godís call to live a Christian life. Come meet other couples and grow together in faith.
PALS, Room 407
A family oriented adult class centered around spiritual growth and Christian values, including contemporary lessons with biblical guidance and class discussion. We have frequent social activities.
PROMISED LAND, Room 401
This class provides teaching and nurturing for fellow pilgrims seeking the promised abundant life. The teaching assumes the authority of the whole Bible. The nurturing relies on ministries and gifts of the Holy Spirit and Prayer. Check out the Promised Land Class http://groups.yahoo.com/group/promised-land/
SEARCHERS, Room 209
With diversity of membership, but a united purpose, emphasis is on Bible study with volunteer led spirited, spiritual discussion.
TWO-IN-ONE, Room 223
This small class also uses the Cokesbury Adult Bible Study series to inspire discussion and promote learning of Christian traditions. Good humor and fellowship are fostered through class involvement.
TRANSITIONS, Room 210
For those who are now relating to their children as adults and are caring for parents. Focus is on building relationships; learning and growing together in faith; stretching our thinking and understanding of the Bible and applying our faith to current issues and life situations.
SUMMIT, Room 300 This class uses a cross section of religious literature and is lead by class members. The focus is on the sandwich generation, adults with grown children and aging parents, as well as other faith issues.
UPPER ROOM, Room 228
Middle-aged couples and individuals search for a life of faith and fellowship. Studies include many topics and discussion of scriptures with shared leadership.
E-mail or call the church office for more information regarding Adult Sunday School classes.
YOUNG COUPLES, Stepbrothers Couples that have been married less than 3 years or are engaged to be married. This class will look at how our faith affects the first few years of marriage.