Education and Formation for Adults 

2010 Adult Classes

Conflict, recession, deficits and domestic turmoil: Why Henry VIII divorced so many women and what this meant for the origins of the Anglican church.
February  21
Colhoun A
This will tell you everything you wanted to know about the formation of Anglicanism that PBS didn't tell you!  Two Part Lecture Series
Dr. Ian Taplin, Professor of Sociology and International Studies at Wake Forest University.

 "Amazing Grace" A Lenten Series

Feb. 21 The Rev. David B. Hodges

Feb. 28 The Rev. Joseph Lasuba (Visiting priest from the Episcopal Church of the Sudan)

Mar. 7 The Rev. David B. Hodges

Mar. 14 Dr. Dan Locklair (Professor of Music and Composer-in-Residence at Wake Forest)

Mar. 21 Dr. Bill Leonard (Dean of the School of Divinity at Wake Forest)

Lent 2010

Inquirers’ Classes
Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, Apr. 11 & 18
2nd floor conference room.
During the Adult Formation Hour 
All are welcome to participate in these classes which are designed for adults who wish to be confirmed, or received into the Episcopal Church, or who wish to make a public reaffirmation of their Christian faith, or who wish to learn more about the Episcopal Church and opportunities at St Paul’s. Please call Danielle in the church office to sign up ~ 723-4391.


“Stoking the Fires of Love”
Colhoun C
A family strengthening series that will address parenting and marriage skills. Lynn Parsley will be joined in teaching the classes by other counselors who attend St Paul’s.
Feb. 21 ~ “Functional Families” led by Lynn Parsley.
Feb. 28 ~ “Spiritual Growth Through Conflict” ~ led by Joan Wilkins, PhD.

The Gospel of John
Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14, & 21 in Colhoun B
Join Dr Robert Helm, Emeritus Worrell Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University for a fascinating look at the Gospel of John.

Weekday Liturgical Opportunities During Lent
Chapel
Thursdays Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, & 25
6:30-7:00 pm
Quiet Time for Prayer and Reflection on the Wisdom of the Desert Mothers and Fathers

Stations of the Cross
Liturgy at noon in the Nave on Wednesdays, Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. throughout Lent the Nave will be open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for self-directed Stations of the Cross ~ materials will be available

Private Confession
Wednesdays after Stations of the Cross liturgy by appointment only with our clergy.

The Labyrith

Open for walking and prayer in the 3rd floor Chapel after the 5:30 Eucharist on Wednesday evenings 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. February 24 and March 3,10, 17. For more information on The Labyrith, click here.

Lent 2010 Series "Fasting and the Desert"

Wednesday Evening Lenten Suppers and Programs ~ Feb. 24, March 3, 10 & 17 ~ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

We will be exploring the theme of "Fasting and the Desert" during Lent. Fasting could mean not eating a certain type of food, or refraining from doing something that might be harmful to us or to the environment. We might be invited to consider our own "desert temptations" as we participate in our Lenten liturgies and formation programs. We will share a simple supper of soup and bread together on four Wednesdays.Children will have their own program entitled "Desert Days" that will run concurrently with two series for adults: a Lenten film series sponsored by the Adult Formation Committee and a class called "Living With Hope in a Broken World," led by The Rev. Tom Murray and Lucy Paynter. Childcare will be provided.

 Living with Hope in a Broken World

Wednesday Night Workshop Series

Facilitated by The Rev. Tom Murray & Lucy Paynter

March 3,10 & 17 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

"God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good" (Genesis 1:31). Yet people are sick with cancer, getting divorced, struggling with addiction and dealing with the grief that comes from losing a loved one. And if we aren’t personally struggling with these kinds of issues right now, surely we know and love someone who is.

So how does our Christian faith influence it all? How do we live with hope in a broken world? These questions will guide our discussions during this four - part series facilitated by The Rev. Tom Murray, Lucy Paynter and others with experience and expertise in the fields of grief, cancer, divorce and addiction.

March 17: Living with Divorce — Billie Mizel, gifted area counselor, will share the dynamics of this situation and tools for healthy living.March 10: Living in Recovery — Jeff Coppage, Director of Prodigals Community.March 3: Living with Cancer — Laurie Mathes, Oncology Nurse Navigator at Forsyth Cancer Center and cancer survivor.   

 During each of our meeting times, The Rev. Tom Murray will lay a theological foundation for our discussions, emphasizing the importance of relationships in God’s divine plan of salvation. A speaker will join us every Wednesday to address a particular topic. At the end of each speaker’s presentation, Lucy Paynter will lead a question and answer period. Participants will take away resources for living with hope in a broken world.

 On Wednesday February 24, begins St. Paul's Wednesday Night Lenten series for adults.  Two concurrent series will be offered:  one on caring for ourselves and others during difficult times, and a film series that explores the theme of fasting.   Please click on the links below to see videos with more details and information about each course.  Dinner is served each Wednesday beginning at 5:30 p.m., and childcare will be provided (in addition to a class for elementary children called Desert Days).  

Living With Hope in a Broken World

Video with The Rev. Tom Murray, Associate Rector for Pastoral Care, and St. Paul's Senior Warden, Lucy Paynter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7Td-gSI2CY

Fasting From The Familiar - Lenten Film Series

Video with The Rev. Darby O. Everhard, Associate Rector for Christian Formation, and St. Paul's Adult Formation Committee Chair, Penni Bradshaw.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Z7IJpludA

Other Education Opportunities 

Other Christian Education programs are offered periodically, including small group Bible studies, adult Confirmation classes, Eucharist training for young children, special Lenten evening and midday studies, and a week-long summer Vacation Bible School. 

Click Here For the 2010 Lent/ Adult Classes ParishLife insert

Click Here For Weekly Fasts For Lent

Christian Education Mission Statement

To help parishioners develop their relationship with Jesus Christ as outlined in our Baptismal Covenant, rooted in the Bible and directed toward action in the world.