Adult Christian Education | Winter 2024
"Finding God"
As we learn together this year, our parish will seek to answer the big question: Where are we finding God? The Adult Education classes all revolve around this larger theme, but are designed with specific focuses. Classes meet on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45 A.M.
While we are thrilled if you attend adult classes regularly, we welcome you to drop in or visit at any time.
FOUNDATIONS
Facilitator: The Rev. Trey Phillips
Location and Dates:
The Parlor | 9:45-10:45 A.M.
April 27th
May 4th
May 11th
May 18th
Description:
Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Christian faith and life is invited to take Foundations, a course designed as preparation for adults considering Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation, or Reception into The Episcopal Church. Foundations also is open to anyone considering formal membership at St. Catherine's and those who simply want to know more about our common life as a community of faith. Each week, we will meet with St. Catherine's clergy and staff for a discussion of different aspects of Christian faith and life. We’ll cover the basics, including scripture, history, and worship. All the while, we’ll be asking ourselves: "What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus?"
Foundations is for anyone who:
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Wants to be baptized
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Has been baptized, but has never publicly acknowledged their baptism
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Desires to formally become a member of St. Catherine's Episcopal Church
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Has previously been a member of another Christian church body, but now wants to be Received into the Episcopal Church
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Has been inactive in the life of the Church for a period of time and would like to make a new beginning by publicly Reaffirming their faith
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Has been baptized, but has never been a member of a church body and would like to be Confirmed in the Episcopal Church
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Is interested in the history and tradition of Christianity, Anglicanism, the Episcopal Church, or St. Catherine's
FINDING GOD IN THE EVERYDAY
Facilitator: Elizabeth Lopez & Guest Speakers
Location and Dates:
The Board Room | 9:45-10:45 A.M.
Resumes January 5, 2025.
Description:
Life in the 21st century can be fast paced and our experience of the world around us may feel disconnected from our experience of God at church. It might be hard to see God in action in all we do. This class will explore our patterns and places of daily living, encouraging all to share their own experiences, to reflect on ways they experience God between Sundays, and to deepen their relationship with God and others around them. Each week, we’ll focus on a different area such as social media, work, creation care, civic life, volunteering, relaxation, family, life stages, life crises, and more.
FINDING GOD IN THE FRAZZLE
Facilitator: Shannon Darke & Guest Speakers
Location and Dates:
The Conference Room | 9:45-10:45 A.M.
Resumes January 5, 2025.
Description:
Designed especially for parents of children and youth, we’ll wonder together how to find the holy in the midst of everyday life, the messes, the confusion, the good stuff and the challenging stuff. This is an evolving class, so your ideas of areas you’d like to discuss are welcome. We’ll look at some different ways to pray and how we might develop household patterns that invite God into our everyday lives.
FINDING GOD IN SEEKING JUSTICE
Location and Dates:
The Parish Hall | 9:45-10:45 A.M.
Resumes January 5, 2025.
Description:
All God's Children engages the St. Catherine’s community in the Episcopal Church’s work of educating around topics of racial healing, reconciliation, diversity, inclusion and economic and social justice with the goal of fulfilling our baptismal covenant to “strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being.”
Please direct any questions to allgodschildrenmarietta@gmail.com.
Bible Study
Tuesday Bible Study: 9:30 A.M. in the Study Room: Bill Selby, facilitator
Men’s Bible Study: Thursday at 7:00 P.M. on Zoom & 7:00 A.M. Friday on Zoom: Tom Snead, facilitator
Women’s Bible Study: Friday at 10:00 A.M. in the Conference Room: Elizabeth Lopez, facilitator
Monthly Book & Bible Study
Women's Evening Bible Study: Last Monday of the month at 7:00 P.M. on Zoom.
Facilitators: Jan Potter & Katja Michael
Other Small Groups
Resilience Groups
Caring for Aging Parents & Resilience in Parenting: These groups combine contemplative practice, conversation, and book study to create a community of shared wisdom & support for changes in life.
Education for Ministry (EfM)
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of the University of the South that provides people with the education to discover how to respond to the call to Christian service. It is a deep dive into the study of the Bible, church history, and theology and is a four-year educational opportunity that meets evenings once a week from September to May. It is a time to study our collective church history and to work toward developing what we believe. The open discussion forum is a perfect place to develop your personal theology.