Christian Formation for Adults

Women’s Bible Studies

The Wednesday Bible Studies are a lectionary based discussion groups that meet on Zoom each Wednesday. Women’s Bible Study is at 8:30 AM.

Email Lisa Puccio for a Zoom invite to the Women’s Bible Study.

Episcopal 101 & 201

Whether you’re a newcomer interested in joining St. Andrew’s, a member looking to deepen your knowledge of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican tradition, a teen or an adult interested in baptism or confirmation, or just someone wanting to reflect on what faith and practice mean for your life, join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am, August 16 through September 27, for Episcopal 101 AND Episcopal 201!

Episcopal 101 sessions cover the basics on the Bible, theology, religious history and tradition, and the Prayer Book, inviting exploration in living a life of faith in the Episcopal way. This class, led the Rev. Catie Greene, is open to teens and adults, is ideally suited to those who are new to the Episcopal Church and also serves as “confirmation class” for anyone wishing to be confirmed. Participants will meet in the Good Shepherd Chapel.

Lesson Schedule and Topics:

8/16    Introduction

8/23    A Mad Dash Through a Good Book (Scripture)

8/30   The Nicene Creed (Tradition)

9/6      So What’s our Story? (History & Anglicanism)

9/13    The Book of Common Prayer (Anglicanism)

9/20    The Baptismal Covenant (Anglicanism)

9/27    The Church Through the Year (Anglicanism)            

Contact Catie Greene for more information.

Episcopal 201 is ideally suited for adults who have already participated in Episcopal 101 and wish to go deeper. This class invites participants to experiment with different spiritual practices to find what works best for them and explore what they truly believe, instead of what they feel they’re supposed to think, and then integrate those beliefs into their daily lives. This class, too, prepares participants for the sacrament of confirmation. Participants will meet in the Oak Table Room.

Lesson Schedule and Topics:

8/16   Introduction

8/23   Spiritual but Maybe Religious (Spirituality)

8/30   Heretics We Have Known (Theology)

9/6      A Council of the Church (Theology)

9/13    The Sacraments (Anglicanism)

9/20   The Baptismal Covenant (Anglicanism)

9/27    Where Does Time Go? (Theology)

Contact Jimmy Grace for more information.

Faith & Film

The Faith & Film Group meets monthly on Zoom, usually on a Monday or Tuesday evening, to discuss the intersection of film and faith as it relates to a current, classic, popular, or obscure movie. We agree at the end of each gathering what we will watch next and choose a convenient time for all to discuss it. Contact Lisa Puccio for more information or a Zoom invite.

Spiritual Reading Group 

The Spiritual Reading Group explores thought-provoking books on Christian spirituality, offering stimulating discussion. Our intent is to broaden understanding of Christian spirituality and to deepen commitment to Christian living as we reflect on our faith and spiritual journey.  This small group meets on the first and third Thursday of the month from 7 to 8:30 PM.

To receive a Zoom invitation, contact John Grothues.