Adult Christian Formation 2007/2008

Sunday Morning Offerings

The Book Class

The class will be discussing the following book: American Gospel:  the Founding  Fathers and the Making of a Nation by Jon Meacham. Join this class and discuss challenging concepts in this important book dealing with the religious history of our nation.

Leaders: Evie Spearman, Olga Lavan and guest speakers

Location:  Choir Room

Simmerman Bible Class (year long class)
Continuing with the Letters of St. Paul.  This group will begin with the Letter to the Galatians and follow up with the Letter to the Ephesians.

Leaders:  Elise Taylor, Betty McCaleb, Jane Douthit and Gaines Watts
Location:  Library

The Wisdom of Ecclesiastes
Jim Pierce weaves the wisdom of Rumi and profound psychological insights of the modern world into his study of this great book of Hebrew wisdom.  A resource book that will be used is:  The Way of Solomon:  Finding Joy and Contentment in the Wisdom of Ecclesiastes by Rami Shapiro.

Leader:  Jim Pierce
Location:  J2W

Praying With Color
In this class we'll pray and play without words using color.  If you'd like to experiment with a different prayer form, join this class.  We will use the book, Praying with Color by Sybil McBeth as a resource.  No artistic ability necessary.

Leaders:  Zara Renander, Wayne Glenn and Louisa Glenn
Location:  J2E

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Sunday Mornings – January / May, 2008

Confirmation – Seeker’s Class

Confirmation will take place in May, 2008. The Seekers classes will begin in January in the Bibb Chapel during the Adult Christian Formation time. They are an introduction to the Episcopal Church, the Book of Common Prayer, history, sacraments and rituals.

If you are interested in joining these classes for the journey to confirmation, please contact Zara Renander at the Church office.

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Study Opportunities during the week here at Nativity

Men’s Bible Study

Study takes place on Wednesday mornings at 7:15 a.m.

Leader: The Rev’d Dr. Andy Anderson

Location:  Library

Education for Ministry – EFM

We live in tumultuous times, and it matters how we respond to the challenges of our life’s journey. If you would like to begin a voyage of spiritual/intellectual discovery with others who are engaged in the same enterprise, Education for Ministry (EFM) would be a great place to begin.

The EFM program is designed to help Christian lay people prepare for their personal ministries of ‘doing’ and ‘being’. It helps lay people develop an understanding of their faith through the study of the Bible, Church history and theology and by bringing that material into dialogue with the events of everyday life. EFM is a four-year course offering an opportunity to discover how to respond to the call to Christian service. Students work with a mentor in a small group as they engage in this transforming, life changing study. Please contact Zara Renander at the Church office for more information.

Location:  Library

Leaders:  George Thacker, Monday's at 5:30 p.m.

               Merrilee Allen, Tuesday's at 6:00 p.m. 

The Good Book Bible Study – Wednesday’s from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Under the leadership of Ann Bishop, Zara Renander and Susan Morley, this group meets on Wednesday afternoons for Bible Study in the library. This is a dynamic group of questioning people who invite you to join them as they study and reflect how these stories intersect with our stories.

Leaders:  Ann Bishop, Zara Renander and Susan Morley
Location:  Library

Reflections Bible Study – Thursday’s from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m.

This class is geared to mothers of infants to elementary school age children. Child care is provided. There will be a small charge for materials and child care. New members are welcome to this time of study, discussion and fellowship. This class is now meeting in Joffrion Hall, second floor, east room.

Leaders: Mel Ford, Shirley Hale, Clarissa Sharp
Location:  J2E

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