Education: Christian Formation For All Ages

St. Paul’s offers Christian formation for all ages.

9:00 a.m. “Adult Bible Study.” Meets in the Guild Hall. Led by John Lothrop the class discusses the psalms and lessons prescribed for each Sunday.

9:30 a.m.“Beulahland,” an exceptional children’s Sunday School program. Intended for children from ages 3 to 10, the program uses colorful felt figures to tell the sacred stories. The children are encouraged to respond through crafts or retelling the stories themselves. The whole experience is presented in a light liturgical setting of 45 minutes duration and takes place in the St. Nicholas chapel on the second floor

9:30 a.m. “Adult Forum” Led by Deacon Carol Duncan this class offers presentations on a variety of subjects. Current topic is from the book “The Word is Very Near You: A guide to Pray with Scripture” by Martin Smith. It is not necessary to purchase the book. The class meets in the “Green Room” on the second floor of the Guild Hall.

Wednesday Study Group. The group, which has been meeting for years, welcomes new members. They have been discussing “The Cloister Walk” by Kathleen Norris.

Education for Ministry (EFM) is an intense educational experience that combines Bible study, theological reflection and group interaction. EFM meets once a week at a time determined by the participants. The three-hour sessions include a meal, time for discussion, and worship. Study materials are from the School of Theology at the University of the South, Sewanee TN and are on college level. First year students study the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), second year studies New Testament, third year the history of Christianity, and fourth year, theology. The group can have all four levels running simultaneously.

New participants are admitted in the fall each year. Informational pamphlets are available in the narthex. Participation costs $340 per year.

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