Adult Education

Adult Education Offerings at St. John’s Church

January – May, 2010

Rector’s ForumSunday Mornings, September to May, between the services at 9 a.m. in the Library.  Coffee served.

This is a chance for Christian Education in a relaxed atmosphere that allows for questions and reflections from everyone. Childcare during this hour is available upon request.  Recent topics have included the Episcopal Church, the Book of Common Prayer, a study of Moses and the Book of Exodus and the Birth Narratives in Luke’s Gospel.  During five Sundays in Epiphany we’ll discuss the Karen Armstrong book, A Case for God, available in hardback only (try your local bookstore or Amazon.com)  We’ll begin on Sunday, January 10 and continue until February 14.   In Lent, Judd Anderson will be joining us, using poetry as a resource for looking at our faith. In the Easter Season, we’ll take a look at the Nicene Creed and the heart of what we believe. 

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Wednesday Evening Inquirer’s Classes

10 Wednesdays in the Rectory, 7-8:30 p.m., beginning on February 3rd, ending on April 21st.

These classes provide a broad sweep of the foundations of our faith and are designed to prepare adults for Baptism or Confirmation or Reception from a different denomination.  They are great for any who worship with us from another denomination.  Questions and reflections are encouraged.  Many participants who had confirmation instruction in their youth find these classes exceedingly refreshing. Topics include:  Prayer and Faith Development, The Bible – Old Testament and New Testament, The History of the Church,  The Anglican Communion/Episcopal Church, Worship and The Book of Common Prayer, The Sacraments, The Creeds, Outreach and Mission, Moral Theology and Ethics and Contemporary Issues.   For those wishing to be confirmed or received by the Bishop on his visitation next Fall, these classes are essential.

Education For Ministry – EFM– is being offered here at St. John’s beginning on Thursday, September 17th and continuing through May. Classes meet once a week – on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Library - for 2 and a half hours (with a break and snack included) and explore Holy Scripture, Theology, Church History, Contemporary Issues and more. There is a cost for the course, and it requires a year-long commitment. The testimony of the thousands world-wide who have participated in EFM is that it can be transformative. It may help you better understand the ministry to which you are called. Its intention is to equip you for your work in the world in Christ’s name. There are still a few spots left for anyone who would like to begin this exciting adventure. Interested? Call the Rector at the church (410) 833-5300 or Marian (Penney) Randall at (410) 472-4822.