Equipped | December 2024 & January 2025

A fresh look at the angels of Scripture as we consider their import in the Advent season and beyond. May you find a joy and a blessing as we all prepare our hearts for the birth of our Lord.

CLASS LEADER: The Rev. Dr. Pamela Baker Powell, M.Div., D.Min., is a retired professor, pastor and author of the recent book, Friendship-The Forgotten  Spiritual Discipline.  She is a leader in Faith Builders and serves as a Parish Associate for our congregation. Pam is married to John, a clergyman, and their family includes three married children and nine grandchildren. 

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.