Adult Formation

Sundays 10:00AM-10:45AM Beginning September 7

The Book Class, Joffrion Library – Ted Briggs

Come join us for a weekly discussion of Richard Rohr’s latest and possibly last major book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an age of Outrage, which has also become a New York Times best seller. Discussion leaders alternate by week, providing some background and summarizing the major topics, although the class ultimately sets its own agenda for discussion.

The book offers a wholehearted and hope-filled model for the world today, grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Hebrew prophets. How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? 

Rohr focuses on the spiritual development of selected Hebrew prophets and what we can learn from their journeys. This is an introduction and overview to the prophets and what they were trying to say. Each chapter focuses on one or two prophets. We often tend to overlook the prophetic book in favor of easier to read books of the Bible. However, they have inspired generations as well as many in our own era to action – MLK, Desmond Tutu, Howard Thurman, and even Thomas Merton. Rohr offers a method to read the prophets and trace their path from righteous anger to lamentation and grief in humanities injustices and oppression and movement into a position of compassion for all.

Come join us as we learn about the prophets and discuss how we can live compassionately in today’s world.

The Zimmerman Bible Study, The Banister Room – Elise Taylor

Join us on Sunday mornings for an exploration of the letters of Paul.  This group covers a chapter each class; discussing insights into these New Testament letters, their historical context, and relevance to our collective current spiritual journey.  The group meets on Sunday mornings from 10:00am - 10:45am in the Bannister Room.  If you have questions please email Elise.H.Taylor@gmail.com.

Men’s Study Group, J2E – POC Rev. Rosie Veal Eby

This group is geared towards the XYZ generation of guys, the group will meet Sunday mornings at 10 am in J2E. They will be studying the lectionary readings for Sunday.

The Sacraments, Bibb Chapel – Rev. Michael Goldsmith

The Sacraments class begins today! Join Fr. Michael in Bibb Chapel at 10am for an instructed Eucharist. This class is geared especially for those who want to learn more about communion in the Episcopal Church and why we do what we do in worship. Next Sunday, Mother Melissa will begin a three-part series on the services of healing.

Special Speakers:

Oct 26 – Derrick Hill, CEO Camp McDowell

Nov 9 – Holly Anderson, Medical Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic

Reflections Bible Study- Thursdays from 9:30-11am in the Banister Rooms.  This class is led by Mem Bryant, Lisa Caprio, Debbie Collette, Kana Goldsmith, and Shelley Whitney. For more information contact Stephanie Ortel steph@ortel.us

The Good Book Women's Bible Study- Starting September 3rd- Wednesdays at 1pm in Joffrion Library.

Men's Bible Study- Starting September 10th-Wednesdays at 10:30am in Joffrion Library. Contact Deacon Bob Serio for more information. bserio@nativity-hsv.org

Parents with Young Children Monthly Meet Up-Parents with young children this is for you! Join other mothers with young children the second Monday of the month for Parents of Young Children Meet Up  from 5:30 until 7:00 pm. Dads meet in the Welcome Center and Moms meet in Club 56. Enjoy a moment of respite, thoughtful conversation and free childcare! Children will be served pizza and applesauce for dinner. Questions? Contact Emily Cantrell ecantrell@nativity-hsv.org

Men’s Breakfast Group 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 am in Ridley Hall. We begin with a morning devotion at 7:00 in Ridley Hall followed by breakfast and guest speaker. This group also meets for a quarterly social and a Men's Retreat at Camp McDowell every March. Questions? Contact The Rev. Bob Serio bserio@nativity-hsv.org.

Lunch Bunch meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month for lunch, conversation and a program or project. It is designed to provide food for thought and body. The group is aimed at those who are blessed with an AARP card or at least qualify for one. If you or someone you know would like more information about this auspicious group, please contact Bob Serio, bserio@nativity-hsv.org 

The Daughers of the King is an order or, a community under a religious rule; especially one requiring members to take solemn vows. We don’t just enroll as members and attend meetings; we take life-long vows to follow the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service.

What is a Rule?

A Rule is a prescribed guide for conduct or action by laws or regulations prescribed by the founder of a religious order for observance by its members. Members of the Order undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and Service. By reaffirmation of the promises made at Baptism and Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service, and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ’s Kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish. The Rule of Prayer is a commitment to thoughtfully pray daily, and through the Rule of Service, a Daughter seeks daily to do the will of God.

The Motto of the Order

For His Sake…

I am but one, but I am one.

I cannot do everything, but I can do something.

What I can do, I ought to do.

What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do.

Lord, what will you have me do?

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Daughters of the King National 

A new Christian community is formed as Episcopalians from all across the Diocese come together to learn, worship, and experience Christian joy together at Camp McDowell. Cursillo weekends are a time of spiritual renewal and  feature a series of talks by lay staff members as well as meditations and daily Eucharist celebrated by clergy. Cursillo weekends are funded by donations from those who have gone through a previous weekend, so there is no cost to attend. Contact David Collette (256-527-2560) or Debbie Collette (256-527-5050).