Formation

Adult Formation Opportunities

Upcoming: Compact Wisdom

The joke that Episcopalians don’t know the Bible well is getting old. So, let’s start with the shortest books together. By mid-October, we can cross off 20 books from our list—almost a third of the Bible!

As we delve into these brief yet profound books, we will uncover their timeless wisdom. Bring your Bibles to church! You can read ahead, but we will also retell the main storylines. Through short lectures, group discussions, and reflective readings, we will explore what wisdom these ancient texts offer for our challenging times as Americans. Join us in exploring these compact yet powerful books, each offering unique insights into faith, perseverance, love, and redemption. we will deepen our understanding and find relevance in these scriptures for our lives today. This study will nurture our faith and grow our community as we break open the scriptures together. We begin on August 18 at 9:00 am in Inglett Hall. Here’s the lineup for the weeks ahead.

August 18: Compact Wisdom: Esther
August 25: Compact Wisdom: Ruth
September 1: Philippians and Philemon
September 8: Episcopal Schools Sunday
September 15: Ministry Fair
September 22: 1, 2, and 3 John
September 29: Mini Parish Meeting with Master Planning, Mortgage and Stewardship Updates

October & November: a class with John Porter and Bill Murray as well as the last three weeks of the Compact Wisdom Classes covering: 1 & 2 Peter, 1 & 2 Timothy, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Obadiah, Jude, Haggai, Habakkuk & Zephaniah.

Children and Youth Formation Opportunities

Godly Play

Godly Play is a Montessori approach to Christian Formation where children in PreK-3rd grade are taught Christian language through the presentation of 3-dimensional stories and open-ended work time.

Club 45

4th and 5th graders are invited to join Club 45 where they will continue their spiritual formation and expand on their language and understanding of their identity in Christ. Club 45 will dig deep into the stories of the Bible using vibrant illustrations to discover their part in God’s big story.

Youth

Each Sunday, our youth gather together to check in on each other, enjoy some breakfast, and learn more about God’s Word. Join us as we explore the Gospels this year and discover how their stories fit within our own.