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Adult Education
Adult Forum 9:00 am Sunday morning. Currently offering the
video series Living the Questions. Living the Questions creates an
environment where participants not only interact with one another in
exploring the best of today's theological thought, but together
strive to explore what's next for Christianity. The twenty-one 20 minute
video segments include conversations with leading voices of faith,
sermon and lecture clips, digital stories illustrating aspects of an
evolving faith, and concrete spiritual practices.
Titles of future segments:
Out into the World: Challenges facing Progressive Christians
Restoring Relationships
The Prophetic Jesus
Evil, Suffering & A God of Love
The Myth of Redemptive Violence
Practicing Resurrection
Debunking the Rapture
Reclaiming the World
A Kingdom without Walls
Social Justice: Realizing God's Vision
Incarnation: Divinely Human
Prayer: Intimacy with God
Compassion: The Heart of Jesus' Ministry
Creative Transformation
Embracing Mystery
House of Bishops response to the Windsor Report can be found by
clicking here.
Encompasses adult fellowship
events and adult Christian
Formation activities such as Education For Ministry (EFM), Bible Studies, and Lenten
Programs.
Seasonal Programs
Education for Ministry (EFM)
EFM is a four-year theological education extension program of the
School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, TN.
Participants study the Old and New Testaments, church history, and
twentieth century theology. EFM provides the basics of a theological
education in order to develop knowledge and confidence about the
ministry we all share. Seminar groups of 6 to 11 adults meet weekly to
reflect theologically, discuss the materials studied, and worship
together. At Trinity, new terms begin in September and January, guided
by mentors Ginny Taylor or Gail Wiley.
Newcomers Classes
All newcomers to Trinity Church (whether or not they are practicing
Episcopalians) are encouraged to attend Inquirer's classes held
periodically throughout the year. The objective is to learn, in an informal way, the life
and character of the Episcopal Church and this local branch called
Trinity. Participants will gain an understanding of the history of the
church, become more familiar with The Book of Common Prayer, learn what
opportunities for ministry exist at Trinity, hear the Episcopal Church's
understanding of the Holy Scripture and the Role of the Sacraments, and
meet new people. Adults desiring Confirmation or Reception into the
Episcopal Church are also encouraged to attend Inquirer's Classes. For
more information, please contact the parish office.
Dates for current Newcomers class
offerings:
Sunday April 6, 13, 20 & 27 beginning at 1:30 pm. These sessions will
run the four Sunday's in April and will cover general information about
the Christian Faith, Episcopal Church, Trinity and other items of
interest to the participants. Anyone interested in being received into
the Episcopal Church would want to attend these classes to be prepared
for the Deanery Confirmation on May 17th. Questions, please contact
Canon Linda at the church office 630-665-1101.
Other adult study opportunities
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY -
10:30 a.m.
This study group meets weekly at Trinity on Wednesday mornings at 10:30
(September-May). Led by Deacon Ruth Blair.
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY -
7:30 p.m.
This group meets in parishioner's homes each week to discuss and reflect
upon the Bible lessons that will be read during the following Sunday
worship services. Members of the group take turns facilitating the
discussions, utilizing a resource guide published by "Living the Good
News."
SATURDAY MORNING STUDY -
9:15 a.m.
This group meets each Saturday morning in the parish library. Deacon Jim
Lanning facilitates the group's discussions and topics are determined by
the group. Contact Deacon Lanning for information about the current
study topic.
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