Adult Christian Formation
It's long been said that one of the strengths of the Episcopal Church is that you don't need to check your brain at the door. In fact, we encourage you to bring your brain, to use it, exercise it, even stretch it. A variety of opportunities to grow in faith and understanding, or to explore ideas about God and issues in the world, are available at Saint Mark's. Below you'll find information about the Sunday morning 10:00 a.m. forum for adults, Wednesday evening Bible Study, and more programs as information is available. This year, Mother Nora Johnson joins us as Associate Priest for dult Christian Formation.
The 10 a.m. Adult Education Forum (Sundays in the Parish Hall)
The adult forum is an opportunity for spiritual growth and formation each week during the program year. The schedule is as follows:
9/8: Nora Johnson, Thinking Like a Believer
9/15: School Sunday, Saint James School
9/22: The Residents’ Program at Saint Mark’s
9/29: Nora Johnson, Thinking Like a Believer
10/13: Stewardship Presentation
10/20: Ellen Charry, Scriptural Interpretation
10/27: Ellen Charry, Scriptural Interpretation
11/3: Roy Clouser, The New Atheism
11/10: Roy Clouser, The New Atheism
11/17: Roy Clouser, The New Atheism
11/24: Roy Clouser, The New Atheism
12/1: God With Us (1st Sunday in Advent)
12/8: God With Us (2nd Sunday in Advent)
12/15: God With Us (3rd Sunday in Advent)
12/22: God With Us (4th Sunday in Advent)
Wednesday Evening Bible Study 2013 - Faith and Works
This vibrant Bible study happens each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Library on the top floor of the parish house. Please join us. All are welcome!
Winter 2013
David and Solomon, Retold and Revised
November 6 • 1 Chronicles 10-12 • David anointed king
November 13 • 1 Chronicles 13-15 • The ark comes to Jerusalem
November 20 • 1 Chronicles 16-18 •God’s covenant with David
November 27 • Thanksgiving Eve • No Bible study
December 4 • 1 Chronicles 19-21 • David angers God
December 11 • 1 Chronicles 22, 28-29 • The building of the temple
December 18 • 2 Chronicles 7-9 • The Queen of Sheba
December 25 • Christmas Day • No Bible study
January 1 • New Year’s Day • No Bible study
Jacob, Chosen and Flawed
January 8 • Genesis 25:19 to 27:40 • Jacob steals his brother’s blessing
January 15 • Genesis 27:41 to 30:24 • Jacob’s wives and children
January 22 • Genesis 30:25 to 32:32 • Jacob wrestles with an angel
January 29 • Genesis 33-35 • Jacob and Esau reunite
A Novella of the First Century B.C.
February 5 • Tobit 1-3 • Tobit blinded because of his piety
February 12 • Tobit 4-6 • Tobias hires an angel to travel with him
February 19 • Tobit 7-9 • Tobias marries Sarah
February 26 • Tobit 10-12 •Tobit’s sight restored
March 5 • Ash Wednesday • No Bible study
March 12 • Tobit 13-14• Tobit’s hymn of praise
Questions about the Wednesday Bible study?
Contact Jay Blossom at 215-922-6892 or jsfblossom@yahoo.com