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.
Our Monday Adult Forum has ended for the year. It will begin again in October 2010.
Dates, topics, and speakers for the Wednesday Adult Forum (Lent) and the Sunday Adult Forum (Easter Season) will be posted as informataion is finalized.
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.
Wednesday, March 10 - Saint Paul, Columbia
6:00 p.m. - Dinner
7:00 p.m. - Program: Healing Through the Scriptures
Wedneday, March 24 - Saint Paul, Manheim
6:00 p.m. - Dinner
7:00 p.m. - Prayer Service of Healing
ADULT FORUM (SUNDAYS)
Begins on the Sunday after Easter and runs through the Sunday before the Pentecost. 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.
Sunday, April 11
9:05 a.m. - Who is Jesus of Nazareth? We believe - yet do we understand?
Sunday, April 18
9:05 a.m. - The Liturgy of the Church. We do it every Sunday, but does it change our lives?
Sunday, April 25
9:05 a.m. - Mary - the mother of Jesus. Just what do we know about this remarkable woman?
Sunday, May 2
9:05 a.m. - Authority in the church - Who is the boss?
Sunday, May 9
9:05 a.m. - The Anglican Communion Covenant - will it save the church or kill it?
Sunday, May 16
9:05 a.m. - What does it mean to be a Christian in today's world?
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 6. 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 2010 is: Sunday, April 11, April 18, May 2, May 16, May 23. Each class begins at 12:00 noon and lasts about an hour. To get more information or to register, please contact the parish office at 684-8496 or at stpaulepchcolumbia@earthlink.net