ADULT FORMATION

BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, 12:00 noon

Led by the Rector and an occasional guest, the discussion will encourage reading the Bible with historical and literary considerations in order to hear what is being said to us today.  Come join us at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays in the Conference Room.

BOOK CLUB

Third Sunday, 6:00 p.m.

The Book Club gathers the third Sunday of each month at 6:00 p.m. for great snacks and spirited conversation.  We tackle a wide variety of books, from spiritual classics to controversial contemporary novels.  Check the Announcements page or the Book Club site for the upcoming book.  For more information contact Paula Vaughan.

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EFM)

Beginning each Fall

Education for Ministry is a four-year course of study through the seminary at Sewanee.  Students commit to one year at a time.  In the first year, they study the Old Testament; year two covers the New Testament; year three studies Church History; and year four rounds out the picture with Contemporary Theology.  Class time is also spent in theological reflection, a process of learning to see God at work in all the little moments of daily life.  For additional information contact Barry McCrory or Diane Reddoch.

EXPLORERS CLASS

Offered occasionally for six-week session

A great class for newcomers and for those who are seeking to formally join the Episcopal Church through confirmation or reception and for those who seek a deeper knowledge of their faith.  All are welcome to this offering.  The topics for the six weeks are:

• Introduction to the Episcopal Church
• Scripture & Church History
• Church History & Structure of the Church
• Sacraments
• Liturgy
• Confirmation Liturgy

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT MINISTRY

Monthly - TBA

This group offers monthly meetings for adults who want to talk about the issues of raising a middle schooler today.

NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE STUDY

The Acts of the Apostles

Sunday 10:15 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.

Led by Barry McCrory, the New Testament Study class focuses on scripture by examining four traditional relationships:

• relation to God
• relation to self
• relation to significant others
• relation to the world

We will focus on Scripture as a means of guiding us in our discernment and decision-making.  Along with Prayer (our personal relationship with God) and the Body of Christ (the study group), Scripture will be a part of this three-part check and balance system that will light our path on our Christian journey.

We will also study the biblical setting, authorship, and content of ACTS and how this book relates to other parts of scripture, both Old and New Testament.

POPCORN THEOLOGY

The fourth Saturday of each month at 4:00 p.m. we gather for pizza and movies.  We plan a different film for each age group and then have age-appropriate ways to reflect on the films.  The little ones have a brief discussion and then some fun crafts while older youth and adults engage in deeper discussion about the theological themes in popular movies.  Check the Announcements page for the upcoming film.  For additional information contact Curtis Finn.

RECTOR’S FORUM

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