Christian Formation:
Adult Education
The Soul in Autumn, with Deacon Kahn
When it comes to our physical state, “ageing gracefully” is something of a contradiction. Our spiritual state changes as well – often for the better! We look back with wildly mixed emotions, but how does our faith help us look forward? Join Deacon Paul in the Lady Chapel every Wednesday morning at 11:00, starting Wednesday September 25th, for an hour of reflection, discussion, and some time for unstructured prayer and chat. We will begin with a slow reading of The Gift of Years by Joan Chittister, OSB – available in physical and virtual forms from Bookshop.org, Amazon, and the New York Public Library. Deacon Paul will have a few spare copies. While this offering is aimed at the post-middle-age crowd, of course all are welcome!
Poetry and Anglican Spirituality, Season II: Several Anglican and one Italian poet in four evenings
Presented by Constance Vidor and Stephanie Cowell
Come discover, share, discuss, and fall in love with the great spiritual poetry of Emily Brontë, William Wordsworth, Siegfried Sassoon. Wilfred Owen, Christina Rossetti, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Elizabeth and Robert Browning, and Dante Alighieri. Let’s talk about what their words mean to us in our journey as Anglicans. Wine and soda and nibbles will be served. Copies of poems will be sent before the class, but you may bring your favorites to share.
Thursday October 10th, 2024 at 6:30: THE GREAT VICTORIANS – Tennyson, Wordsworth, Robert Browning
Thursday November 21, 2024 at 6:30: EARLY RENAISSANCE ITALY – Dante Alighieri (in translation) and his world of exile
January (date tba) 2025: THE SPIRITUAL LIVES OF 19th CENTURY WOMEN– Dickinson, Emily Bronte, Christina Rossetti, Elizabeth Barrett Browning
February (date tba) 2025: POETS OF THE GREAT WAR – Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, et al.
Please e-mail Constance to let us know you are coming.
Bible Study
Sundays at 9:15 A.M. in the Undercroft
Drop-in diuscussion group led by parishponer Jennifer Woodruff
All are welcome!
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.