Christian formation is the lifelong process of growing in relationship with God, self, others and all creation. In this process, we are transformed into the people God wants us to be. The Episcopal Church has gracefully articulated how we answer God’s call in this Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation, a resolve of General Convention passed in 2009.

St. Augustine’s offers a variety of formation opportunities, both clergy and lay led, both with a Biblical focus and looking at other topics through the lense of our faith.

We recently surveyed our members to identify their formation needs and to plan for 2024! Here are the results: Analysis of Adult Education Survey

The Programme for 2024 is:

• Word and Worship:
  A weekly exploration of the Scripture readings – Wednesdays @ 11:00 am via Zoom
• A Guided Exploration of Centering Prayer:
  Saturday 27 January, 3 February, and 10 February from 2.00 – 5.00 pm
• Praying Lent:
  A 5 sessions online Lenten course to deepen our prayer life and spiritual development starting 21 February
• Racism Awareness Workshop:
  Saturday 16 March from 10 am to 5 pm
• Home Group:
  Meets twice a month for Book or Bible Study – contact homegroups@staugustines.de
• Book Study Groups:
  Meets as scheduled – contact Rampinelli(a)aol.com
•  The Cathedrals and Monasteries of Yorkshire:
  A Pilgrimage from 3 – 8 June – contact revchris@staugustines.de
• Adult Forums:
  As announced, on various theological/historical/spiritual themes
• Sunday School and Youth Groups
  Sunday school during church 3 Sundays per month, youth group once a month – contact trelev@aol.com (Sunday school) or debcole@gmx.net (Youth group)