CHRISTIAN FORMATION
FOR
ADULTS
A Jubilee Ministry Center
There are two programs for Adult Christian Formation: the Sunday / Monday / Wednesday Adult Forum Programs and the Spring Adult Faith Renewal (Inquirer's) Program. All our Adult Christian Formation programs are open to anyone in the community. You do not need to be a member of Saint Paul's to attend.
Adult Forum Programs
Those in grades 9 - 12 at Saint Paul's will particpate in the Sunday / Monday / Wednesday Adult Forums as their Sunday School Program. Parents / Grandparents should call the parish office (684-8496) to register the young people for this program. Adults do not need to register for this program.
ADULT FORUM (MONDAYS)
Beginning on the first Monday of October and continuing through the Monday before Ash Wednesday the Monday Adult Forum takes place at 7:00 p.m. at Saint John Lutheran Church (unless otherwise noted). This program is a joint program of Saint Paul Episcopal Church, Saint John Lutheran Church, and Saint James Lutheran Church.
Monday, October 4
Saint John Lutheran Church - 6th and Locust (enter by way of the parking lot)
6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. - Program
"Worship and Music: Differences between Lutheran and Episcopalian Worship and Music"
Every Sunday we gataher in our respective churches to worship the Lord. Do we really understand how we all do very much the same thing but in different ways. Our presenter will contrast and compare the Lutheran and Episcopalian experience of the Eucharsit and how music is such an integral part of what we do.
Dr. Karl Moyer, Retired Professsor of Music, Millersville University. Dr. Moyer has been an organist for both Lutheran and Episcopal congregations
Monday, October 11
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot.
"Our Muslim Brothers and Sisters - Children of Abraham." What is our perception of Musllim? Do we allow the media to influence our perspective? Are the actions of a few the beliefs of many? Our speaker will share with us the history and beliefs of the Muslim faith - who are children of Abraham as we are.
Chaplain Yahya Hendi, Muslim Chaplain, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Monday, October 18
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
"The Church and Prison Ministry - Why We Need To Care" Those who do wrong need to be held accountable for their mistakes; but how do we punish and possibly rehabilitate offenders in keeping with the Gospel. Our speakers who both work with the Criminal Justice System will help us understand how punishment, forgiveness, and reconcilation are often connected.
Pastor Sadie Pounder and Pastor Dave Hefner, Criminal Justice System Ministry of the Lower Susquehanna Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Monday, October 25
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
"Who Remembers The Children: The Karina Association" This night focuses on the abandoned and disadvantaged children of Eastern Europe. There are warehouses that have been hidden from the world filled with children who have been abandoned and have had no human contact. Specifically, Bulgaria has one of the highest rates of abandoned children in Europe and no adequate care for them, so they are warehoused and hidden from the world and forgotten. Our speaker will encourage us to become involved in the lives of these "lost children."
Biliana Borimetchkova, Karina Association
Monday, November 1
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
"Stop the Pain! How Do We Manage Pain?" As human beings we experience pain; but how do we cope, manage and deal with pain in our daily lives both the day to day aches and pains and the pain that comes from surgery and serious illness.
Dr. David Simonsk Chief of Anesthesiology, Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center
Monday, November 8
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
"Why Can't I Remember What I Had For Breakfast? - Normal Aging vs. Memory Disorders" Our speaker will give us insights into memory and the human aging process
Dr. Beth Mull, Psy. D, Psychologist, Samaritan Counseling Center
Monday, November 15
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
"Holy Women / Holy Men: Saints - Why They Are Important To Our Life Of Faith" Role models are important in our lives and the lives of our families. Who do we look up to? Who do we model our lives on? Who are our heros?
Rev. J. Patrick Peters, Rector, Saint Paul Episcopal Church
Monday, November 22
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
Program to be announced
Monday, November 29
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
"Prayer: A Conversation With God" Our speaker will talk with us about the importance of the daily conversaation with God and how we can make prayer an integral part of our daily life.
Rev. J. Patrick Peters, Rector, Saint Paul Episcopal Church
Monday, December 6
6:30 p.m. - Dinner
7:00 p.m. - Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols
Saint James Lutheran Church (10th and Manor Streets)
Monday, December 13
7:00 p.m.
Annual Columbia Christmas Walk-A-Mile
Saint Paul Episcopal Church
Columbia Presbyterian Church
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church
Saint Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Saint John Lutheran Church (ELCA)
This annual walk gives the whole community an opportunity to come together to pray and visit some of the most historic churches in our community.
Monday, December 20
No Class - Christmas week
Monday, December 27
No Class - New Year's Week
Monday, January 3
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
"Evangelization For The 21st Century: How Do We Invite Others To Share In The Good News In Christ" Our speaker will talk about the various ways we can share the Good News with others. No longer can we rely on the "open the doors and they will come" model. The 21st century demands news ways.
Rev. Anthony Krisak, Roman Catholic Priest, Diocese of Trenton, NJ, Director of ENVISION Services, Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association
Monday, January 10
7:00 p.m. - Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church (5th Street)
Annual Community Prayer Service in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rev. Katherine Rose, Pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church, York will be our preacher
Monday, January 17
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
Program to be announced
Monday, January 24
7:00 p.m. - Saint Paul Episcopal Church (340 Locust Street)
Celebration of the Conversion of Saint Paul. This is our Annual Joint Episcopal / Lutheran Eucharist celebrating the Conversion of Saint Paul
Rev. J. Patrick Peters, Main Celebrant and Preacher
Monday, January 31
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
"Temple Mount In Jerusalem" Our speaker, who has been to the Holy Land numerous times will share insights and perspectives on a piece of ground that is claimed by the three great relgions - all decendants of Abraham.
Rev. Richard Geib, Retired Pastor, Saint John Lutheran Church
Monday, February 7
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
Program to be announced
Monday, February 14
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
Program to be announced
Monday, February 21
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
"Rites of Christian Initiation: Past, Present, And Future -Part I"
The presenter will explore over three sessions how our Rites of Christian Initiation developed in the first four centuries of Christianity; how we have reshaped those rites over the years; and how we could imagine them for our present context.
Dr. David M. Mellott, Ph. D., Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, Director of Ministerial Formation, Lancaster Theological Seminary.
Monday, Februay 28
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
"Rites of Christian Initiation: Past, Present, And Future -Part II"
The presenter will explore over three sessions how our Rites of Christian Initiation developed in the first four centuries of Christianity; how we have reshaped those rites over the years; and how we could imagine them for our present context.
Dr. David M. Mellott, Ph. D., Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, Director of Ministerial Formation, Lancaster Theological Seminary.
Monday, March 7
7:00 p.m. - Saint John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Street - enter by way of the parking lot)
"Rites of Christian Initiation: Past, Present, And Future -Part III"
The presenter will explore over three sessions how our Rites of Christian Initiation developed in the first four centuries of Christianity; how we have reshaped those rites over the years; and how we could imagine them for our present context.
Dr. David M. Mellott, Ph. D., Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, Director of Ministerial Formation, Lancaster Theological Seminary.
ADULT FORUM (WEDNESDAYS)
This program is held on the Wednesday evenings of Lent and is a joint effort between Saint Paul Episcopal Church and several Lancaster County-based Episcopal Churches (The Western Rim of the Lancaster Convocation).
Our Wednesday Adult Forum has ended for the year. It will begin again in Lent 2011
ADULT FORUM (SUNDAYS)
Begins on the Sunday after Easter and runs through the Sunday before the Memorial Day weekend. It is held at 9:05 a.m. in the Rector's Office. Come join Father Patrick in a lively discussion on a variety of topics that are critically important to us as a parish family and a member of the Body of Christ. Confront, challenge, lean, pray, discern, and grow.
Our Sunday Adult Forum has ended for the year. It will begin again on the Sunday after Easter 2011
ADULT FAITH RENEWAL
(Inquirer's Class)
This program prepares our young people and adults (14 years of age and older) who would like to become a member of the Episcopal Church and need to be Baptized, Confirmed and / or Received when the Bishop visits the parish on Sunday, June 5, 2011. For an adult person to be confirmed or received they must be an active member of the parish for at least six months. To be an active member means to attend church on Sunday on a regular basis, particpate in the prayer, educational, and social life of the parish, and to contribute to the ministry and mission of the parish through their time, talent, and treasure. High school students must also be attending the Adult Forum (the high school Sunday School) and be an active part of the parish youth group. Current members who would like to renew and deeped their understanding of the faith are also welcome. The class schedule for 2011 will be published in mid February 2011. To get more information or to register, please contact the parish office at 684-8496 or at stpaulepchcolumbia@earthlink.net
