Equipped

We would love to have you join us for Equipped.

Equipped Adult Education Program
Our goal is to engage the hearts and minds of participants, equipping participants to be fully devoted disciples of Jesus.

Join us for classes and events that will deepen your understanding of Scripture, Theology, Church History, and Christian Living.

When: Sunday mornings, 10– 10:45am (September – May)

In addition to Sundays, we offer special events throughout the year as part of our “More Than Sunday” mission. We invite you to join us on Sunday mornings or at one of our special programs.

Sunday Mornings

Hip-Hop and Faith: Understanding a Cultural Movement
Class Leader: Dr. Theon E. Hill
Sundays, January 5, 12 & 19 | 10-10:45am | Parlor

Class Description

Join us for a three-week exploration of hip-hop culture and its intersection with Christian faith. This course connects the dots between urban experience, artistic expression, and spiritual dialogue.

CLASS LEADER: Dr. Theon E. Hill serves as Associate Professor of Communication at Wheaton College, where his work examines the intersection of faith, justice, politics, and popular culture. As both a scholar and ordained minister, he brings unique insights to conversations about cultural engagement and social transformation. His research appears in academic journals, books, and popular media. Dr. Hill is Scholar-in-Residence at The Redemption Church, where he serves on the preaching team and leads the justice & mercy ministry. He is also a Civil Society Fellow with the Aspen Institute and member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.

More than Sunday Mornings

Equipped Movie Night – The Visitor
Sunday, January 5, 2025 | 4-7pm | Parlor

Class Description

Join us for dinner and a movie and challenging conversation. This year our Equipped film choices will focus on the theme of refugees. Our conversations will encourage us to expand our understanding so that we might better equip ourselves to engage with others in a more meaningful and compassionate way.

  • We’ll gather in the Parlor
  • Watch The Visitor
  • Enjoy a light dinner and challenging discussion

Sixty-two-year-old Walter Vale is sleepwalking through his life. Having lost his passion for teaching and writing, he fills the void by unsuccessfully trying to learn to play classical piano. When his college sends him to Manhattan to attend a conference, Walter is surprised to find a young couple has taken up residence in his apartment. Victims of a real estate scam, Tarek, a Syrian man, and Zainab, his Senegalese girlfriend, have nowhere else to go. In the first of a series of tests of the heart, Walter reluctantly allows the couple to stay with him. Touched by his kindness, Tarek, a talented musician, insists on teaching the aging academic to play the African drum. This revitalizes Walter’s faltering spirit and opens his eyes to a vibrant world of local jazz clubs and Central Park drum circles. As the friendship between the two men deepens, circumstances caused by their cultural differences, not only test their bond as friends, but force Walter to reevaluate the priorities of his life.

This movie is rated PG-13. 

Register here today! | Popcorn: Free | Dinner: $10