Christian Formation:
Adult Education
Bible Study in the Undercroft, with parishoner Jennifer Woodruff
Sundays at 9:15 A.M.
The Book of Hosea
This Winter, we will have two opportunities for adult Christian formation on Zoom.
Lenten Book Study: Passions of the Soul by Rowan Williams, facilitated by Deacon Paul Kahn
In this book by the former Archbishop of Canterbury, he uses the riches of early Eastern Christian writings on the Beatitudes and what we know as the Seven Deadly Sins, to help us develop our self-knowledge and awareness, so that we can relate to the world without selfish illusions; only then can we be ready for our eyes to be opened to God.
Deacon Paul will facilitate the discussion on Zoom, five Wednesdays February 25 – March 25 at 11:00 AM. Please skim the introduction and read Chapter I before the first session.
“Weird Babel of Tongues:” How the Pentecostal Movement Speaks to Us, led by parishioner Sam Stella
In April 1906, the Los Angeles Times printed a story with the title, “Weird Babel of Tongues: New Sect of Fanatics is Breaking Loose.” The sensational story introduced the world to the nascent Pentecostal movement, setting a tone of scandal that continues to mark the Pentecostal movement and its reception. Parishioner Samuel Stella will teach this short course which is based on his recently completed Doctoral Dissertation, “Borderland Miracles: The Ordinary and Extraordinary in the Assemblies of God’s ‘Mexican Work,’ 1914-1928” in Columbia University’s Department of Religion. This research extends Sam’s academic interest in the strange, uncanny, and often unbelievable features of religious and public life, begun at the University of Chicago Divinity School, and continued at Yale Divinity School. The course will explore the ways that Pentecostalism’s many voices speak to us as Anglican Christians, challenging us to consider our view of miracles, our relationship to others who confess the name of Christ, and the role of the Holy Spirit in our church and lives.
Four Thursdays, February 26 – March 19 at 6:30 PM (directly following Evening Prayer) on Zoom.
Looking ahead to later in the year, starting around the beginning of October, the Rector will lead a Confirmation Class for adults in advance of Bishop Heyd's visitation on 20 December 2026.
Typically there are several Adult Education opportunities throughout the year:
Rector’s Forum: From time to time the Rector will host informal discussions following coffee hour on a variety of topical and theological subjects, such as Diocesan or General Convention, Prayer Book Revision, end of life planning.
Weekday Evenings: Two or three times a year there may be a series of Adult education classes offered on weekday evenings. These will be advertised well in advance and when they are scheduled you may click here for more information.
Field Trips: Look for occasional visits to local museums and other churches.
Confirmation classes will be scheduled in advance of an episcopal visitation. For more information about the Sacrament of Confirmation, click here.
Retreats and Quiet Days: An Advent Quiet Day is usually scheduled in December, and our bi-annual retreat at Holy Cross Monastery is scheduled during Eastertide. Click here for more information on current offerings.
For general information about Adult Christian Education, please contact the Rector or Deacon Kahn.