Scripture, Tradition & Reason
This class is a year-long study of the “three-legged stool” that lay at the foundation of the Anglican tradition of Christianity. Led by Richard Harmon, Roy and Amy Heller and Michael Merriman, this class will cover everything from Biblical criticism to the General Convention.

The Bigger Picture
This topics in this class look well beyond the narrow confines of many in our denomination and even the Christian faith. Many of issues that challenge us as Christians – mission, spiritual discernment, the role of sacred music, Benedictine spirituality, what other religions believe – are all planned for this year.

iParent – more info
Connect with a community of traditional and non-traditional parents of newborn-early elementary age in the midst of raising young kids in today’s information age. Sunday mornings involve a rotation of parent and clergy-led topics, fellowship, open chat time and special guest speakers. In addition, several social gatherings and kid-friendly community service projects are planned throughout the year.

GPS (Giving Parents Support) – more info
Navigate with fellow parents in the unchartered and often confusing time through the teen and tween years. Sunday mornings alternate between topics about the spiritual, emotional, physical and spiritual developmental changes of youth.

Weekday and Evening Classes:
Come join one of our many mid week offerings. These classes are the best way to truly deepen in an area of Christian faith either through the study of Scripture or through the theological writings of others. These are just a few of the year round gatherings but know that there are short courses that may run 4-6 weeks as well.

Women’s Book Discussion
Facilitated by Joy Daley and Liz O’Donnell, Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Vestry Room. They focus on 1-2 books per semester that look at some aspect of Christian faith. Topics include but are not limited to memoirs, Biblical figures, contemporary religious thought and spirituality.

Evening Book Discussion Group
Facilitated by Joy Daley, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Room S204 (second floor).

Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study
Facilitated by Amy Heller, Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Vestry Room. Biblical books are read and discussed in their entirety during this weekly gathering. Bring your lunch and join in! Childcare available with a reservation ahead of time.

M.O.M.S. (Ministry of Mothers Sharing)
An 8-week course that meets on Wednesday evenings – new groups form throughout the year. Bring the companionship of other women into your busy life as a mother! Develop your self-esteem and enhance your relationship skills in the company of other mothers. Take a few hours each week to develop a greater awareness of your own spirituality as a mother, and to appreciate the ministry of your motherhood!

Other opportunities throughout the year include:

Rector’s Lenten Series
On Wednesday evenings in Lent, join us in the church for the Holy Eucharist at 6:00 p.m., followed by a light supper and guest speaker in Roper Hall.

The Way
(The Catechumenate Program for Adult Baptism and Confirmation)
Are you in one of these categories?

• Adults who have not been baptized
• Baptized adults who have not been confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church
• Confirmed adults who wish to deepen their commitment to Christian believing and practice

If so, then this series is for you.

Stage One: Inquiry. Seven weeks in a program called “Connect? What it means to be part of a Eucharistic Community.” It explores how Episcopalians approach the Bible, Worship, Prayer, Ministry and Church membership.

Stage Two: Formation. Twelve weeks learning how Episcopalians are called to live into their commitment to God and God’s Church. We will use a program called “Commit? What it would mean to live more deeply into my Baptismal Covenant.”

Stage Three: Preparation. Prepare for the Rites of Christian Initiation (Baptism) and of Confirmation/Reception. This takes place along with the rest of the parish in the Lenten Wednesday night programs.

If you are interested in joining the next group, contact Michael Merriman.

Women’s Book Study
This group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. They read a wide selection of books chosen by the members. During the weeks of Lent, the group meets weekly to do an in-depth study of a book as a Lenten discipline.