Aletheia Christian College · Free First Tuesday
The Pilgrims
& Thanksgiving
An evening with Dr. Max Lyons exploring the Pilgrims and the Thanksgiving heritage we pass on to the next generation.
Part of Aletheia’s free monthly Zoom series for families, teachers, and leaders interested in the one-room school method.
Reserve your free place →Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 6 p.m. Mountain
November’s conversation
Bring history into
your teaching.
Thanksgiving offers families, churches, and schools a natural opportunity to explore the story of the Pilgrims together. This November, Aletheia welcomes Dr. Max Lyons for a presentation on the Pilgrims and a look at resources for teaching and celebrating Thanksgiving.
Whether you teach in a one-room school, homeschool your children, or help lead learning in your church, you are welcome to join us.
The Pilgrims
Spend an evening exploring the people and history at the heart of November’s presentation.
Thanksgiving heritage
Consider the place of Thanksgiving history in your family, school, or church’s celebration.
Resources for teaching
Meet the author of Celebrate Our Christian Holidays Like You Were There and the Student Worldview Dictionary.
Meet your guest speaker
Decades of Christian
education experience.
Dr. Max Lyons
Dr. Lyons is president of The Biblical Thinker and a teacher, author, curriculum writer, and conference speaker. His work in Christian education began in 1979 and includes classroom teaching and school leadership at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
He holds a Ph.D. in Christian Education from Whitefield Theological Seminary and a master’s in Christian School Administration from Regent University. From 2014 to 2025, he served as Director of Teaching Services at the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE).
Meet Dr. Lyons at The Biblical Thinker ↗You’re invited
Join us for
Free First Tuesday.
November 3, 2026
6 p.m. Mountain / 8 p.m. Eastern
A free Zoom presentation hosted by Aletheia Christian College. Set aside up to one hour to learn alongside other parents, grandparents, educators, and school leaders.
Who is this lecture for?
Parents, grandparents, homeschool families, teachers, church leaders, and anyone interested in Christian education and the one-room school method. No prior experience is required.
What is Free First Tuesday?
Aletheia’s free monthly Zoom presentation about the one-room school method and related topics in Christian education. November’s guest presentation focuses on the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving.
What is The One-Room School Method?
The One-Room School Method brings children of different ages together in a Christ-centered learning community. Rooted in Scripture, it connects subjects through biblical principles and encourages students to learn through mentorship, cooperation, and shared study. Aletheia equips families, teachers, and churches to put this approach into practice.
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