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Adult Education/Adult Forum
2007-2008
At St. John’s Episcopal Church
The Adult Forum takes place most Sundays between September and May just after 10:00 a.m. in The Chapel of the Carpenter. While our younger members are being introduced to the Christian story in Sunday School, adults gather in the Chapel for a more in-depth discussion of our faith. The goal of these forums is to inform us about Christian history, theology, and practice. It is hoped that this knowledge will help to inform us about who we are as Christians and how we are called to live our faith in our community and the world.
This year the topics for the Adult Forums have been chosen from suggestions offered by parishioners. A wide spectrum of issues from theology to practical ministry will be addressed. During Advent, adults and young people will learn together through joint activities and shared stories. We will also explore other faith traditions even as we learn how to live more faithfully into our own Christian ministries.
September 9 Renewal Sunday A special time of reuniting as we begin the 2007-2008 program year.
September 16 Parish Forum: The Program Year and Q&A The Rev. Dr. Albert Scariato
September 23 Avoiding Evil, Doing Good The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
September 30 The Human Person: Spirit, Flesh, Heart The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
October 7 Islam and Geopolitics Ambassador Al La Porta & Dr. Angel Rabasa
October 14 Islam and Geopolitics Ambassador Al La Porta
October 21 Image & Likeness of God: Creation, Sin, Cure The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
October 28 The Hindu Tradition Prof. Susan Bond, MATS
November 4 Chapel Service: In Memory of Faithful Departed (All Saints’ Sunday)
November 11 Cosmic Liturgical Vision The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
November 18 Ascetical Vocation The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
November 25 Intergenerational Program
December 2 Advent Wreath Making
December 9 Intergenerational Program
December 16 No Adult Education Lessons and Carols/One service at 10:00 a.m.
December 23 No Adult Education
December 30 No Adult Education
January 6 Epiphaneia?Foundation Worldview The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
January 13 Atheism and Faith The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
January 20 The Buddhist Tradition Prof. Susan Bond, MATS
January 27 Historical Road of Orthodoxy The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
February 3 Diocesan Convention Update Clergy and Wardens
February 10 Religions of the Near East Prof. Susan Bond, MATS
February 17 Religions of the Near East Prof. Susan Bond, MATS
February 24 Eastern Christian Worship The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
March 2 Eastern Orthodox Theology; New Patristic Thought The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
March 9 Christian Politeuma and Blessings of Friends The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
March 16 No Adult Education (Palm Sunday)
March 23 No Adult Education (Easter Sunday)
March 30 Resurrection Ethics Ms. Sarah Duggin and Mr. Brian Palmer Seminarians
April 6 No Adult Education (Annual Meeting)
April 13 Anglican Orthodox Joint Statement (2006) The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
April 20 Eastern Orthodox Show and Tell The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
April 27 The Roman Catholic Tradition The Rev. Dr. Albert Scariato
May 4 The Body, Spirituality, and Grace The Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Conner
May 11 The Presbyterian Tradition Ambassador and Mrs. Clyde Taylor
May 18 Feedback/Suggestions for 2008-2009
May 25 No Adult Education (Memorial Day)
June 1 No Adult Education Annual Parish Picnic) Additional Education Programs
A book group meets periodically to discuss works that are thought provoking and make us probe our faith more deeply.
A Lenten Bible study program will take place on five consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This year we will experience what Jesus Christ meant for the New Testament authors: Mathew, Mark, Luke, John, and Paul. This program will begin on Tuesday, 12 February and run through 10 March. |