Adult Discipleship

Discipleship is a key element to our shared life together at Seaside. We believe that God is not content only to save us, but desires to shape us into Kingdom people. One of the ways we seek to accomplish this is through our Discipleship and Spiritual Formation ministries and opportunities. From Bible Studies to retreats, spiritual exercises to group discussions, we offer a range of ways that enable you to deepen your faith as you seek to understand the love of God in order to share the love of God.

Adult Sunday School

Cross Talkers
9:30 AM in Room 210

The Cross Talkers study scripture using the Cokesbury adult scripture study. All are welcome to join at any time.

Faith Journeys - The Book of Isaiah
10:45 a.m. in Room 207

The class is currently studying the Old Testament book of Isaiah.  Isaiah is considered one of the great prophets who warned Israel and Judah of a national disaster that would come upon them from the Lord because of religious corruption and social injustice. But the last half of Isaiah encouraged the Jews in exile. His message is relevant today.  There is a workbook to help your study that costs $12.00 available from the facilitator(s). Please join us to study God's Word and encourage and support one another in a small group setting. We meet in room 207.

Adult Bible Studies

2024 Winter Classes - Register Below for your Class Choice.
Class Facilitators Will Contact You When Books Are Available for Pickup

Jesus Final Week
Led By: Neil Crowell
Begins: Tuesday, February 13 (6 weeks)
Time:   3:00 PM
Category: History/Theology/Symbolism
Room 210
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Register online or in the Gallery by Monday, February 5.
There is no book and the class is free.

 This class will focus specifically on the final week of Jesus’ life from the triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the resurrection, and view it from a historical, theological and symbolic perspective by exploring all four gospels.

Sharing God’s Word: Ongoing Bible Study Class
Facilitator: Tony Iannotta
Begins: Class meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:00—7:30 PM
Category: Bible Study
Room: 210
Class Size: 12
Level: Intermediate
Class Format: Discussion

Sharing God’s Word has met continually since 2012 (with the exception of COVID). The group studies one book of the
Bible, one chapter at a time. Using commentaries and other sources, Tony provides a study guide each week for the
participants. Reading, discussion, prayer and individual participation are the core elements of the class. If you would like to join this group, or for more information, contact Tony Iannotta at 901-508-5570.

Labyrinth

Seaside’s labyrinth is open to all, a quiet setting to reflect and pray. Walking the labyrinth is a meditation opportunity that helps you focus on spiritual, healing and life issues. A prayer labyrinth allows you to slow down, be grateful and pray.

A Layrinth Prayer seeks to provide a way of assisting us on a journey that leads inward towards Christ, and then back out into the world. When engaged in Labyrinth Prayer, the hope is that we will be able to leave behind your worries

Holy Friends

Holy Friends are small groups of couples and/or singles who generally meet once a month in the group members’ homes. The major focus of Holy Friends is building relationships—growing relationships with those in your group and a growing spiritual relationship with God. There is usually a meal shared together, time for building community, time for teaching and sharing faith journeys and, of course a time for prayer. Each group sets the date and time for their meeting.