Adult Formation

 Adult Formation Fall 2026

Class: Zimmerman Bible Study

POC: Elise Taylor, elise.h.taylor@gmail.com

Location: Banister Room

Dates: September 13 – April 25 (No class on Sep 27, Nov 29, Dec 6 & 27, Jan 3 & 24, Mar 21, Mar 28)

Description: Join us on Sunday mornings for an exploration of the Acts of the Apostles. We will be discussing insights in the early church, the book’s historical context, and relevance to our collective current spiritual journey.

Class: The Book Class

POC: Ted Briggs, tedlbriggs@gmail.com

Location: Bibb Chapel

Dates: Beginning September 13

Description: The class will be reading Love and the Bible and the Meaning of Everything by Rabbi Rami Shapiro. In Rabbi Rami’s words, “I believe the Bible is a book of profound wisdom” which “helps us navigate the intricacies of life more effectively, to deepen our capacity for compassion and our commitment to justice and to help us ‘walk through the shadowed Valley of Death’ fearlessly, perhaps even tranquilly and almost certainly fed by faith understood as the capacity to engage the world with an open heart and open mind regardless of what we encounter.”

Class: History and Theology of the Eucharist

POC: Rev. Dr. Melissa Hartley, mhartley@nativity-hsv.org

Location: Ridley Hall

Dates: Sept 13 - Nov 22 (Will not meet Oct 4) 

Description: This fall, Mother Melissa will be teaching a class on the history and theology of the Eucharist. We will begin with scripture, travel through early Christian liturgies, dwell on the Reformation and Cranmer's work in the Church of England, make our way to America, and finally spend some time with the 1979 prayer book and the most recent authorized liturgies. We will explore the theology of the Eucharist through the lens of various prayer books over the centuries, seeking to understand the meaning this primary sacrament of the Church still holds for us today. 

Class: Men’s XYZ

POC: Justin Eby, justinlockeeby@gmail.com

Location: 333 Franklin

Dates: Beginning September 13, 2026

Description: This group is geared towards the XYZ generation of guys, the group will meet Sunday mornings at 10 am at 333 Franklin. They will be studying the lectionary readings for Sunday

Class: The Spiritual Practice of Stewardship

POC: Rev. Rosie Veal-Eby, rvealeby@nativity-hsv.org

Location: Welcome Center

Dates: October 11, 18, 25

Description: During the month of October, we will have a special class on stewardship. Throughout these three Sundays we will be focusing on our role in the life of the church, gratitude, and the practice of giving. There will be reflections offered by members of the stewardship and finance committee, explanation of the church budget as well as opportunities to interact with one another as we explore our beliefs about giving and gratitude. 

Men's Bible Study- Wednesdays at 10:30am in the Welcome Center. 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).