Adult Formation
St. Paul’s offers a wide range of opportunities for adult formation (adult education and spiritual growth). Our current Sunday morning and Wednesday evening offerings are shown below. Please refer to the home page for additional offerings and activities.
Sundays at 10:15 a.m. in the Chapel
Nurturing Faith: From Childhood to Adulthood
2/3/19, Stages of Faith Development, taught by Rev. J. Carr Holland, III. This forum will explore how we grow in faith throughout our various life stages.
2/10/19, Parenting Through the Stages, taught by Rev. J. Carr Holland, III. This forum will explore how parents can actively assist children in maturing their faith.
2/17/19, Finding God in Everyday Life: Celtic Spirituality, taught by Lanny Wase. This forum will explore the rich Celtic spiritual tradition and some tools it provides for those who wish to deepen their faith.
2/24/19, Young Adults and Faith, taught by Dr. Sam Laurent (Episcopal Campus Minister, Duke University). Dr. Laurent will explore various ways that faith is nurtured in older teens and young adults.
3/3/19, Finding God in Everyday Life: Spiritual Direction, taught by Carolyn Edge, Spiritual Director. Carolyn Edge, an experienced spiritual director, will discuss the art and practice of seeking God in our day-to-day lives.
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Wing
Spiritual Practices
The Spiritual Practices sessions will guide us through the basics of seven spiritual practices. Presenters, including Brian McLaren, Phyllis Tickle, and Doug Pagitt, will bring their years of experience and education. More importantly, they also bring their questions, wonderings, and stories of seeking out meaningful faith experiences through ancient spiritual practices.
Each session will begin with a short video to introduce the subject and open areas of discussion, giving participants a chance to encounter a variety of ideas and practices and find what is most compelling. The sessions are stand-alone, so join us as you are able.
- Jan. 9 | Prayer (Brian McLaren)
- Jan. 16 | Food (Sara Miles)
- Jan. 23 | Worship (Mike Slaughter)
- Jan. 30 | Sacraments (Phyllis Tickle)
- Feb. 6 | Money (Shane Claiborne)
- Feb. 13 | Service (Enuma Okoro)
- Feb. 20 | Community (Doug Pagitt)
Julian Gathering
This small group gathers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month (9:15 AM in the “Cry Room”, main church building) for contemplative prayer and the study of Julian of Norwich. Julian’s book, The Revelations of Divine Love is often acknowledged as one of the world’s great spiritual classics. Extra copies of the book are available at each meeting. Newcomers are welcome to join the group at any time.
Who was Julian of Norwich? She was a 14th century mystic and author of The Revelations of Divine Love, considered one of the great spiritual classics.
What does a 14th century mystic have to say to 21st century Christians? Her message of God’s enduring, ever-present love continues to offer a timeless message of hope and comfort. Julian’s insights serve as a catalyst for discussions on prayer, faith, gratitude, and other spiritual topics.
Contact: Lanny Wase, lannywase@mac.com, 919-466-9050.