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