If you’re a single parent, for any reason, just about any age, you should go to this class! I always felt the spirit and learned so much. The teacher is great. Here’s the info:

“GOSPEL PERSPECTIVES ON LDS SINGLE PARENT ISSUES”

This class is designed to uplift and assist LDS singles and single parents through the application of gospel principles to the particular challenges of single parents. Develop friendships as you strengthen your testimony!

Class will held Tuesday evenings, 7:00 – 8:45 p.m., September 9 – December 9, 2008 at the Orem Northridge Stake Center chapel (1674 North 200 West) for singles of all ages. You may register at http://ce.byu.edu/ed/ and click on “Adult Religion Classes” or register at the door (it is much quicker online).

Topics to be addressed include:

-Maintaining faith and hope

-Healing from the past & moving on

-Fitting in your ward family

-Dating & courtship

-Dealing with adversity

-Forgiveness

-Overcoming fears and loneliness

-Becoming whole through Christ

-Maintaining morality

-Handling finances and becoming self-reliant

-Parenting issues

-Helping children deal with death or divorce

-The priesthood and the single parent family

-Blending families

Registration is $17.50 for the entire class or $2.50 per class. Students may join the class at any time. Sister Cheryl Merrell, M.S., Certified Family Life Educator and single parent will be the instructor.

This is NOT a parenting class, although that is a small part of what will be covered. The class covers a wide range of topics of interest to single parents and single adults. Call the instructor at 431-0383 if you have questions.