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 Atrium on the 2nd floor of the church at 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 and find great support in this supportive fellowship. The class uses a variety of spiritual formation, Bible study and current events resources as a basis for meaningful and lively class discussions.
DISCOVER McFARLIN
Visitors and potential new members gather weekly in the 2nd floor Atrium at 9:40 AM to get their questions answered. This introduction to the church is designed to giv e an overview and help you decide how to gt involved.
FAITH JOURNEYS, ROOM 325
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@cox.net or Margaret Landis at 620-341-0107 or paleocatstar@ou.edu.
FELLOWSHIP, MEYER HALL
The adult Bible studies series is used for a lecture style class. Coffee pot fellowship is encouraged by this senior adult class.
FINDING GOD, ROOM 402
A discussion class for adults of all ages that studies various books and engage in 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 404
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 210
This is a highly active group composed of fun lovoing 30-40 year old singles and couples who are career-minded. Using an application approach, the Genesis class is a discussion led class that studies specific books of the Bible, Bible course series, contemporary issues, and how they apply to our daily lives. Genesis participates in various community services activities including Child SHARE and Christmas in April. There are fellowship activites monthly including dinner and a movie, ballgames, game nights, and annual ski trips. Genesis participates in recreational volleyball 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 God's blueprints as a foundation. Based on Psalm 127:1, practical application of biblical principles is regularly discussed.
JUST JESUS, ALDERSGATE
Studies are Bible based and focus is on the life of Jesus. All are welcome.
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 frienship is genuine.
NEW HORIZONS, ROOM 403
Middle age 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 God's 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 at 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.
SEEKERS, ROOM 326
This class is for married couples int heir 20-30's with small children, who are seeking to study the Bible and find fresh and contemporary ways to apply scripture to every area of life, including family, career, community, etc. The group will be using studies that help us examine how different biblical images influence and shape our lives. Contact Jennifer Sims for more information at jsims@mcfarlinumc.org.
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.
UPPER ROOM, ROOM 228
Looking for young studs or hot babes? Then the Upper Room Sunday school class is not for you. But if you are looking for reasoned discussions of religious and social issues from a variety of faith, social, and political perspectives in the context of a friendly and supportive social environment, then the Upper Room class is just what you're looking for. Good fellowship with mid-life adults who have young adult children and a handlful of grandchildren.
UPWARD, ROOM 300
This class will encourage a humble approach to nurturing our personal relationship with God through Bible study and prayer. Bring your Bible and fellowship while we take our faith to the next level.
YOUNG CAREER FELLOWSHIP, 4th FLOOR LANDING
Recent college grads and young career singles and couples look at how faith affects the early years of adulthood.