St. Paul’s offers a wide range of opportunities for adult formation (adult education and spiritual growth). Please refer to the home page for additional offerings and activities.
đź—“ Preparing the Way: Meeting Jesus Anew (Winter Series)
On Sunday mornings in the season after Epiphany (10:15 – 11:15 a.m.), join St. Paul’s clergy for a forum series on the identity of the one in whom we place our faith: who is Jesus, the one called Christ? What does it mean to follow in his steps?
Please register in advance for this webinar. You will only need to register once in order to attend any or all of the three sessions.
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 1/10/21 | The History of Christ (Part 1) | The Rev. George Adamik |
| 1/17/21 | The History of Christ (Part 2) | The Rev. George Adamik |
| 1/24/21 | Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of Mark: An Introduction | The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista |
| 2/7/21 | Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of Mark (Part 2) | The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista |
| 2/14/21 | Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of Mark (Part 3) | The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista |
Adult Formation Newsletter
Advent Series: Contemplation, Hope, and Joyful Expectation (Advent 2020)
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 12/6/20 | Making Room: the Contemplative Life in Advent | The Rev. George Adamik |
| 12/13/20 | Awakening Hope: Spiritual Disciplines in Times of Uncertainty | The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista |
| 12/20/20 | Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Living a Life of Joyful Expectation | The Rev. J. Carr Holland |
Between the Times: Being God’s People in a Fragile World (Fall 2020)
Recordings of the following classes from our Fall 2020 series are available on YouTube.
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/20 | Anxiety in the Midst of the Pandemic (video) | Phillip M Bass, MDiv, ThM, MA, LCMHC, NCC |
| 9/20/20 | Seek the City’s Welfare: Jeremiah (video) | The Rev. Javier Almendarez-Bautista |
| 9/27/20 | Resilience – Childhood Trauma/Prevention/Hope (video) | St. Paul’s Resilience Ministry |
| 10/4/20 | Seek the City’s Welfare: Jeremiah (Part II) (video) | The Rev. Javier Almendarez-Bautista |
| 10/11/20 | Sing Us the Songs of Zion: The Psalms in Exile (video) | The Rev. George Adamik |
| 10/18/20 | Sing Us the Songs of Zion: The Psalms in Exile (Part II) (video) | The Rev. George Adamik |
| 10/25/20 | Faithful Citizenship: Where Do We Go From Here (video) | The Rev. Javier Almendarez-Bautista & Aleta McClenney |
| 11/1/20 | Conversation with Our Bishop Suffragan | The Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple |
| 11/8/20 | St. Paul’s Parish Meeting | Register for this special event here |
| 11/15/20 | Moving Forward: The Liturgical Year in a Fragile World | The Rev. George Adamik |
| 11/22/20 11/29/20 | THANKSGIVING BREAK | New forum series begins on December 6 |
Adult Formation Ministries
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.