ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION
The Lifelong Disciple

Whatever your stage of life, we welcome you to St. Michael’s and strive to serve you through our adult formation. We seek to form community and deepen our faith and knowledge together. Our adult ministry consists of events and classes focused on the specific challenges and joys experienced by adults of all ages!

From our adult forum classes following our 10:00 a.m. Sunday service (September through May) to weekly bible studies, seasonally themed series and special guest speakers, we offer a variety of opportunities to learn, engage and enjoy fellowship.

WEEKLY ADULT FORUM

The Adult Forum is our primary Sunday formation offering and meets every Sunday immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist. Led by the St. Michael’s clergy or invited guests and scholars, the forum covers a wide variety of topics related to faith: the Bible, Church history and Christian ethics, to name a few.

For more information about our Sunday Forums, contact: The Rev. David Nichols

PERIODIC SUNDAY OFFERINGS

Periodically throughout the year, we offer Adult Forums that focus on a particular subject of interest. These classes are publicized in our weekly emails and the Canterbury Tales.

Christian Parenting Class

Classes on Christian parenting are offered on occasion during the Adult Forum hour on Sunday mornings. Topics have included healthy familial engagement with technology, children’s books and TV shows, maintaining a healthy spiritual life as parents, and much more.

Writing in Response to Scripture

This class is a workshop that uses the lectionary as a springboard for writing and discussion. It is often said that “writing is thinking,” and in this class we explore how the creative process can help us to think more deeply about Scripture and how it connects with who we are.

Theology and the Arts

Led by parishioners and clergy with various expertise in the arts, the Theology and Arts class explores Scripture and spirituality through engagement with visual art, poetry, music, and architecture.

WEEKDAY OFFERINGS

The Weekly Retreat Bible Study

This group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the parlor during the program year. Focusing on reading one book of the Bible at a time, the discussion is led by the clergy but offers plenty of space for the questions and thoughts of participants. All are invited to join, and you can be added to this Bible Study’s email list for schedule updates and suggested pre-reading each week.

Contact: The Rev. David Nichols

Thursday Men’s Bible Study

This group convenes weekly for a study of the Sunday lectionary. Meets at 7 a.m. at the church.

Contact: Phil Lambe

Reflection Circles

Reflection Circles meet weekly using a combination of Zoom and occasional in-person meetings. The Circles use the “Lectio Divina” model to explore the lectionary Gospel text for the given week. Meetings are generally about 45 minutes. There are currently 5 active groups and there is plenty of room for new members. Days and times vary.

Contact: Sam Taylor

Centering Prayer

This group offers individuals a unique opportunity to gather for contemplative prayer fascilitated by a trained parishioner. Meets Tuesdays at 9 a.m.