Christian Education
Adult Christian Formation
Adult Christian Formation - Sundays
Rector's Forum / Parish Hall (The Rev'd Fr. Paul S. Winton)
This is the Rector‘s principal teaching platform. The teaching offered reflects and reinforces the current direction and objectives of the parish. For the Fall Term at St. John‘s the emphasis will be: Christian Discipleship. What is it? How to we practice it? Even though the class is large, there is an opportunity for some questions and some back and forth – in fact – it works best that way. Be prepared to learn. Be prepared to laugh. From time to time there will be speakers other than the Rector – consistent with the program and mission life of the parish. Guest speakers will be announced.
Bible 101: Late New Testament Letters - 10:00 a.m. / Tilson Hall (The Rev'd Dr. Robert Cooley)
For the first half of the summer, the class will study Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus, with attention on lessons that can inform the 21st century church as to faithfulness and "staying the course." During the last half of the summer, we will review the books of Hebrews, James, I and II Peter and Jude with attention given to right action as a necessary part of right belief, to persecution, and to false teaching. We will confront the question, "How do we listen to the messages of Paul, James, Peter, Jude and John today?"
Sharing and Caring Group - 11:00 a.m. / Room 230 (Bo Proctor)
This group meets to pray and discuss our individual concerns, needs, accomplishments, and spiritual walk in a friendly confidential small group setting. The group uses the Cursillo Reunion Format. Our goal is to prayerfully encourage, support and guide each other. Anyone is welcome--once or all year long!
Weekday Classes
Holy Eucharist, Bible Study and Breakfast - Mondays, 7:00 a.m. / Chapel and Room 208 (Bo Proctor)
The fellowship begins with Holy Eucharist in the chapel. Next we share a light breakfast with each other. Then at 7:30 a.m. we share in the study of the Bible. The group is studying II Corinthians and Galatians. Bible Study concludes at 8:00 a.m. with prayer. Some members of the group continue with Centering/Contemplative Prayer from 8:10- 8:30 a.m. in the Parlor.
"Flat Stanley Bible Academy" Wednesdays, 6:00 and 6:30pm / Parish Hall (Clerics)
On Wednesday Nights Flat Stanley (a famous story book character well known to St. John’s) will be helping the clerics tell the most popular Bible stories. Adults and children alike will be delighted as we take 20 minutes, after the Parish Dinner and let Flat Stanley help us tell these wonderful stories. Children will dress a life sized Flat Stanley as the favorite Bible characters of these great stories of the Bible.
Uptown Friday Morning Bible Study - Friday's, 7:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Chris Smith)
For men working downtown, this group emphasizes Scripture, prayer and fellowship. For each week of 2010, the group plans on studying and discussing each of Jesus' Gospel parables utilizing several study guides and commentaries to better understand their meanings and applications in our busy lives.
Friday Men’s Bible Study - Friday, 7:00 a.m. / Room 208 (John Patrick)
The group will be studying Stephen and/or Judea. The class is very informal and come as you are. The study lasts for one hour.
"ACTing Up" Bible Study - Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. / Parlor (Fr. Paul Winton)
Come join us as we explore the great fun of the birth of the Christian Church in the study of The Acts of the Apostles. We have a good time as we move verse by verse between sips of coffee.