Retreats, Workshops, Bible Study
Wednesday Bible Study
begins September 12 · 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
As the parish explores the Eucharist more deeply this fall, the clergy-led Wednesday morning Bible study will dive into two New
Testament letters on the subject: Paul’s first lett er to the Corinthians and the Letter to the Hebrews. Get your day started right
with a cup of coffee and great conversation about the Scriptures. All are welcome.
Sunday Afternoon Bible Study: Sunday Gospel, Sunday Times
begins September 16 · 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
This weekly, clergy-led Bible study on Sunday evenings dives deeply into the week’s Scripture readings and connects them
to contemporary issues and events. Think of it as an extended, interactive sermon. No need to prepare; questions, doubts,
confusions welcome.
Parenting Forum: Worshiping as a Family
Sunday. September 30 · 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Our first Parenting Forum of the year will share ideas and strategies to help families worship together in church and at home.
“Lord, Teach us to Pray” Workshop
Sunday, October 21 · 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The Book of Common Prayer is one of Anglicanism’s great contributions to the Christian spiritual tradition. Come experience
how the Prayer Book can be a rich and resourceful guide for your own daily spiritual practice. Led by the Rev. Zack Thompson
and Matthew Leaycraft, Lay Associate. Lunch provided; $10 suggested donation.
Rediscovering the Treasures
Tuesday, October 23 · 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Curious about why we do what we do in worship? Want an up-close look at “the things” we use for church and the symbolism
of the sacred space we worship in? Join the Revs. Brenda Husson & Ryan Fleenor for this special after-hours tour of the church
and clergy and altar guild sacristies. Our evening will begin with a light supper and end with dessert and compline. Space for
the first 20 to register. RSVP to Rosa Gentile.
Quiet Day: Be Known in the Breaking of the Bread
Saturday, November 17 · 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Most celebrations of the Eucharist are over in an hour, but the depth of meaning in the words we pray and gestures we make
can take far longer to unpack. Give yourself time to explore what it means, and how Jesus is present to us. The day will end
with a meditative, instructed Eucharist. Led by the Rev. Ryan Fleenor and Matthew Leaycraft, Lay Associate. Breakfast and
lunch provided; $20 suggested donation. RSVP to Matthew Leaycraft.
The Sunday Forum
O come, O come Emmanuel The Big Questions
November 25 - December 16 Winter 2019
Advent prepares us for the greatest gift of all: the
Incarnation of God in the person of Jesus. This
year we will explore four titles used by the Bible
to describe Jesus—Messiah, Son of God, Lamb of
God, and Word of God—and how they together fill
out our understanding of his identity and purpose. Got questions? Next winter’s forums are for you! We
will explore together some of the biggest questions
Christians ask and are asked, to see what wisdom
the Bible and our Anglican tradition have to offer
about living as people of faith in today’s world.
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