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Spring Quarter 2023

Fridays, April 14 – May 19

University Presbyterian Church, Calvin Lounge

4540 15th Ave NE

 

Schedule

6:00 pm Dinner (in Calvin Lounge)

6:15 pm Talk and Discussion during Dinner

6:50 pm Music; zoom; then Kid’s dismissal*

7:00 pm Announcements

7:15 pm Clubs**

8:20 pm Pick up kids

8:30 pm Dessert

 

*6:55-8:20 pm Children’s Program (ages 0-11)

Room 300AB (ages 0-4)

Room 320 (ages 5-11)

 

Club Descriptions

Great Stories of the Bible

All Levels

Location: Room 350-355

Learn about stories in the Bible that will help you understand that you are a part of God’s story. Also, improve your listening and speaking skills. Participants listen and watch Bible stories being acted out by the teacher with props, and then participants re-tell those stories to a partner using the same props. Relax and have fun learning about the Bible and improving your English. “I wonder…” questions are welcome.

Contact: Jane and Richard

 

Explore Seattle and Western Washington

All Levels

Location: Room 390-395

There are so many places to visit in Seattle, within a couple of hours’ driving distance. This class will introduce you to beautiful locations visitors should see in our region! Nancy and Ron use PowerPoints and pictures to show class members how to be tourists in Washington. You won’t want to miss this informative class!
Contact: Nancy or Ron

 

Who is Jesus?

Intermediate and Advanced English

Location:  Room 385

Jesus told “parables” or stories. Find out how he changed the world using these stories. Is he still changing the world today?

Contact:  Loren

 

ESL “Meaning of Life”

Advanced Intermediate to Advanced English

Location:  Online and in Calvin

Practice your English language skills while you explore questions about the meaning of life from the Christian perspective. We will read together, actively listen, learn vocabulary, practice note-taking, and converse about the topics each week.

Contact:  Alan

 

Cosmos Toastmasters Club

Advanced English

Location:  Room 340-345

Toastmasters is a public speaking club. Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

Contact: Alex