Adult Formation is a crucial part of our lives as followers of Jesus. Throughout the year, various series and workshops are offered ranging from bible studies, book studies, and social justice concerns.
Adult Forum | Sunday Mornings in May at 9:15 a.m. | All Purpose Room
This month’s Adult Forum is for anyone interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church. We will use the resource Transforming Questions, through Forward Movement, to explore questions such as:
- How should we live?
- Why is there suffering?
- What happens after death?
- Does God answer prayer? and others…
Weekly Bible Study | Every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., a group meets in the Parish Hall for a lively discussion of the Holy Scriptures. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend!
Before summer break, we completed the Old Testament, and the group has elected to do something that few study groups do—read the Apocrypha. We will begin doing that in September before proceeding on to the New Testament. Current textbook is “The Apocrypha”, edited by Gale Yee, et. al. Newcomers are welcome at any meeting.
Education for Ministry | Do you want to know more about the Bible, Christian Tradition and History? How group study and discussion can bring you closer to God and prepare for ministry? If so, EfM (Education for Ministry) may be for you.
EfM: Classic is a four-year Christian formation program designed for lay persons by the School of Theology, University of the South at Sewanee. Through study, prayer, worship, and reflection, EfM seminar groups journey together through scripture, church history, and theology. Year 1 focuses on the Old Testament; Year 2, on the New Testament; Year 3, on Christian History; and Year 4, on Christian Ethics and Spirituality. Each year has a specific theme. For 2025-26, the theme is The Journey With God.
EfM: Wide Angle, new this year, is a one-year overview where learners can “dip a toe” into the subjects covered in the four “Classic” years.
For information about joining EfM, contact Wade Hinkle, wphinkle@gmail.com or Drew Dorgan, d.dorgan@globalhma.com