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 2025 is:
- Word and Worship:
A weekly exploration of the Scripture readings – Wednesdays @ 11:00 am via Zoom - In Lent and after Easter: two-part “Episcopal 101” course on Episcopal (and Anglican) History and Practice and on Episcopal Teaching. Anglican/Episcopal 101, covering Practice ran from March 9 until April 6. The second course, Anglican/Episcopal 201, on Beliefs/Doctrine will also run on four Sundays, starting on May 11
- Home Group:
Meets twice a month for Book or Bible Study – contact homegroups@staugustines.de - Following on from our “Exploration of Centering Prayer” course, we offer a regular, monthly Centering Prayer group meeting. While there will be space for discussion and exchange, the main focus is on the supervised practice of Centering Prayer.
- Book Study Groups:
Meets as scheduled – contact Rampinelli(a)aol.com - 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)