Formation Opportunities
Rain Galetka
2021-05-05T00:53:28+06:00
Praying the Psalms Throughout Easter: A Small Group Series
Meets Wednesdays | April 14 to May 19 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join us with Dr. Roy Heller, Professor of Old Testament at Perkins School of Theology, as we explore the Psalms and learn how that ancient songbook can continue to inform our faith today.
Racial Justice Ministry
Meets Fourth Mondays | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us as we pray together, discuss issues of racial justice, plan ways to repair the breach in society, and reinforce Transfiguration’s mission to seek & serve Christ in all people.
Anti-Racism Reading Group
Meets Third Tuesdays | September 15 to June 15 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Meet monthly to discuss books on the topic of racial justice.
- January 19, Jesus & the Disinherited by Howard Thurman
- February 16, The Color of Christ by Edward Blum & Paul Harvey
- March 16, The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
- April 20, Dear White Christian: For Those Still Longing for Racial Reconciliation by Jennifer Harvey
- May 18, White Trash: The 400 Year History of Class in America by Nancy Isenberg
- June 15, The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present by David Treuer
Youth Formation
Meets Sundays | Grades 6-8 at 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | Grades 9-12 at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Give your middle school and high school students tools to stand firm in their faith in the midst of a pandemic, political turmoil, and racial divisions. Clergy led group discussions on readings from The Path, and focus on stories from the Bible to help youth find their way.
Crossover
Meets Wednesdays | Grades 6-8 at 7:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Grades 9-12 at 8:00 – 9:15 p.m.
Encourage youth to have fun, explore their faith, and build stronger relationships. We will worship, receive Communion together, sing, take a mini-dive into Scripture, and learn more about our faith traditions. Expect games and fun tie-ins to “Harry Potter,” “The Good Place,” “Hamilton,” “Star Wars,” and more. Participate in monthly outreach projects to serve the marginalized.
Children’s Faith Formation
Meets Sundays | September 13 to May 9 | 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Offer your child a creative way of experiencing sacred stories, parables, liturgical actions, and silence through Godly Play. Based on Montessori principles, the Godly Play method serves children from early to late childhood and beyond.
Impact Kids
Meets Third Wednesdays | September 16 to May 19 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Give your fourth and fifth graders the opportunity to be ministers of the Gospel. We will empower kids to make a real difference in our community, helping the hungry, cheering up isolated seniors, preventing bulling, and more. They will explore complicated issues like hunger, loneliness, and generosity – helping them grow as disciples of Christ.
Children’s Chapel
Meets Sundays | 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Children’s Chapel is designed to introduce children to the traditions of Episcopal worship in a way they can understand and enjoy. During our time together, children hear the gospel, sing, say the creed, share prayers of the people, and conclude with passing the peace to one another. Our older children have opportunities to be role models and proclaim the Good News as Junior Lectors.
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