Advent Sunday Morning Short Course Begins:
Views of the Messiah, Judaism, Islam & Christianity Sundays December 4, 11 and 18 As part of our preparation for the Nativity of the Lord, St Mark's Adult Formation will present a series of lectures on the expectation of a Messiah in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Mark Agnini, new member of St. Mark’s and retired Professor of Theology at Elmhurst College, will speak on the hope common to all the Abrahamic faiths. Join the discussion in the Lounge from 9am to 10am.
“In a culture growing increasingly complex and complicated, burying our heads in religious sand piles is not good for us, or for the world.
And the Lord wants us to think.
This is something my church has helped me do. The Episcopal Church has helped me answer questions by letting me ask them.” (From "Jesus Was an Episcopalian", Chris Yaw)
Find opportunities to ask questions at any of the following:
Journey in Faith: Two groups – one for men, one for women – who meet for Bible study and conversation September through June. Meetings are held on Wednesday mornings at 10am following a worship service at 9:30am. The women meet on 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays while the men meet 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
Sunday Adult Formation: This gathering explores a variety of topics: study of the Bible reading for the next Sunday, special speakers, and subjects of interest. Meet in the Lounge at 9:00am September through June.
Tuesday Evening Short Courses: 4 to 6 week explorations of particular topics or areas of interest. Typically the groups begin their work at 7pm and end by 8:45pm. Topics are announced on Sundays, by e-newsletter and on the website.
Lenten Study Series: During the 5 weeks of Lent a course of study is offered preceded by a soup and salad supper.
Spiritual Gifts Discovery: Each of us has been uniquely gifted by God for ministry. Knowing your gifts is a core aspect of the ministry of all the baptized, the concept that all Christians are ministers in our own daily sphere of influence. Discovery sessions are offered annually or you may take the survey and meet for personal discernment with Jo Gantzer.
Enneagram: An ancient method of describing what motivates or blocks you. Nine basic ‘types’ help illustrate our personality traits, our outlook on life and approach to God. Classes are offered every other year, in between session years persons may make appointments with Fr. David to discover and learn more about their ‘type’.