Adult Learning

Continuing Your Spiritual Journey

The Adult Spiritual Formation Commission creates opportunities for spiritual discussion, exploration, and education throughout the year. Its mission is to stimulate, support, and enable the spiritual growth of parishioners, and to deepen our faith community’s awareness of God’s presence and our commitment to follow the path of Christ.

Programs

Small Groups

Fall 2023

Small groups of 8 to 10 people meet in people’s homes twice a month to strengthen our parish community and to build trusting relationships with God and each other. We follow The Way of Love in Community curriculum created by the Episcopal Church. Each session begins with a simple dinner, and then moves into prayer, check-in, discussion, a group activity, check-out, and worship. Learn more: Small Groups.

Contacts: Verne Becker heyverne@gmail.com
and Emily Nevill nevill.emily@gmail.com

Bible study on the weekly gospel

10:15am Sundays

An in-person Bible study that offers low-key, informal discussion around the gospel reading for that Sunday, with an emphasis on practical application to our everyday lives. Facilitator Roy Kepler uses the devotional book “Disciplines,” published by The Upper Room, as a tool for conversation and reflection.

Contact: Verne Becker heyverne@gmail.com

Men’s Prayer Breakfast

8 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays

Meets in Patterson Hall for faith sharing, scripture reading, reading of books and short stories, music, art presentations with prayer and discussion. In person and by ZOOM. A bagel and coffee breakfast is shared.

Meets in Patterson Hall to read and reflect on scripture, discuss faith and pray. A pizza lunch is also shared.

Contact: Jeff McDowell jffmcdwll@hotmail.com

Women’s Spirituality Group

10 a.m. last Saturday of the month

Women’s Spirituality Group meets for prayer, discernment, learning, and conversation. The group’s spiritual practices have included lectio divina, guided imagery, and the creative arts as ways to be open to prayer and explore our faith as individuals and a community.

Contact: Jan Valentine thedivaj@gmail.com

Lenten Education Series

Wednesdays during Lent

The series focuses on a different topic each year. Evenings begin with a simple supper prepared and served by parishioners. Throughout the year the commission plans a variety of other events, and it welcomes input on potential topics.

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