Adult Education
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Listen to our featured Adult Sunday School class, led by the Rev. Richmond Webster, focusing on "Meeting Jesus"
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Spring 2010 Theme: Meeting Jesus
Newcomer's Class
January 10 — March 7
This class is for anyone wishing to learn more about Saint Luke's and our various ministries. Classes will focus on the Episcopal Church, Saint Luke's, and finding a ministry. The goal is to help to assimilate and educate newcomers, casual visitors, and those considering a deeper commitment, such as confirmation.
The Tilson Room, The Rev. Rich Webster
Studying Our Sunday Scriptures
January 10 — April 25
Using a lecture/discussion format, Father Steve relates Sunday readings to their place in the themes of the season of the church year and to everyday Christian living. Discover how the Scriptures of the day reflect on each other and explore their historical context.
Room 225, The Rev. Stephen DeGweck
Young Adults: The Sunday Paper
January 10 — April 25
This class is for Young Adults by a Young Adult! We will be looking at the biggest news of the week and how those current events affect your life. Some of the issues we'll find in the Sunday Paper will address the biggest questions we face as Christians, such as: war, atheism, religious violence, social ethics, and more! Enjoy some coffee with old friends and new friends on Sunday mornings with the Sunday Paper!
Room 212, The Rev. Christopher Girata
The Key to Happiness: Growing Closer to Jesus Christ through the Obedience of Faith
January 10 — April 25
Why did God create us? What is our role in fulfilling God's purposes? Cultivating an obedient heart joins us to God's grace, the Holy Spirit and our Christian faith in a way that spirals upward to greater joy, peace and energy. Learn what the Bible says about obedience.
Room 232, Drayton Nabers and Rebecca DeBow
Living the Questions
January 10 — April 25
Living the Questions is a video/ discussion series intended as an alternative to studies that supply all the answers; instead it sees faith as a journey. Facilitators, with the help of videos and a directed discussion, will create an environment where participants explore faith as a personal journey relevant to lives in the 21st century. As course materials suggest “it hopes to expose people to the ideas and concepts that have been taught and discussed for generations in our seminaries, but don’t usually get discussed in churches.” Living the Questions is for those yearning for something more than the shallow platitudes that often pass for theology. It’s for those who want a class that encourages questions and dialogue. The class explores the best of modern theological thought in an open, accepting environment that invites people to share their thoughts and experiences safely. Each film segment is self-contained and deals with an important aspect of our faith journey. Theologians such as Borg, Brueggeman, Crossan, Fox, Kung, and others, offer their thoughts on a range of topics from reading the Bible, the life of Jesus, Paul’s message, the Rapture, social justice, the reality of evil, prayer, the meaning of kingdom, etc. Founders Room, The Rev. Mark LaGory, Victor Darley-Usmar, Chris Heckemeyer, and Sandra Watson.
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Wednesday Nights - Begins January 13
Dinner with Your Saint Luke’s Family
5:30 pm • Graham Hall
Join your Saint Luke's family for dinner in Graham Hall -- it's always a great time!
Children's Programs and Fellowship
6:30 pm • Various
Following dinner, childrens programs will take place in various locations around the church (information will be posted on Wednesdays). For adults, you are invited to worship in the chapel or remain in Graham Hall for fellowship.
Saint Luke's at Night: Holy Eucharist in the Round
6:30 pm • Chapel
A contemplative service of music and Holy Eucharist, truly a unique and wonderful experience.
Midweek Offerings
MONDAY
Level I Catechesis Training
This is the second semester of the training course that began last January. It includes ninety hours of instruction and prepares adults to serve as catechists in the Atrium of the Good Shepherd. This class is open only to those who began the training last January. To learn more about our Catechesis program for children, contact Ashley Monachelli (amonachelli@hotmail.com or 802-6221) Room 225
Beth Moore Bible Study
Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and Kay Arthur explore their lives and the life of David in a DVD series, called, Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David. You’ll laugh with them, cry with them, and learn to love God with them. These authors’ messages are divided into three segments, two lessons each. Each segment focuses on the life of David at a different stage of his life: as a young man (by Priscilla Shirer), as a middle-aged man (by Beth Moore), and as a man facing the final third of his life (by Kay Arthur). Contact Barbara (802-6207 or bvandergriff@saint-lukes.com) to reserve a book. Monday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 and Monday evening from 5:30 – 7:00, Room 224.
Seasons
This study and support group is open to all mothers with young children (through preschool age). For information contact Lisa Beck (lbeck@capitalsouthbank.com or 879-6818). Childcare is available. 10:30 am to 11:45 am, Tilson Room. This class does NOT meet the first Monday of each month.
Becoming a Disciple through Bible Study
Begins September 14
DISCIPLE is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. This thirty-four week overview gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God. The study draws upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of the participant, and dynamic group discussion to aid understanding of the Bible. For more information, please contact the Rev. Rebecca DeBow (802-6202 or rdebow@saint-lukes.com). 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Small Dining Room, Led by Hans Watford.
TUESDAY
Men’s Bible Study
Dreams and visions, handwriting on the wall and a fiery furnace—explore the strange, apocalyptic world of Daniel. Newcomers are welcome to join us at any time. Call Al Smith for more information (967-0593). 6:30 am, Tilson Room.
Short Term Disciple Bible Study:
Invitation to John
Begins September 8
The invitation from Christ is: “Come and see, Follow me.” Experience the magnificent passages in John including the I AM statements (I am the truth, the life and the way, I am the living water and more). Re-visit stories only told in John’s gospel, including Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, and the raising of Lazarus. During the weekly video segments, travel into the scripture as you hear the Word, experience the grand artwork connected with each story, and interview the scholar. Each week wraps up with a small group discussion on video to spark your own conversation. Participants for this Invitation to John do not have to have an in-depth knowledge of the Bible to enjoy and benefit from participation. Reading just two chapters of John a week, they will discover the life altering stories that will invite them to follow Christ as true disciples. Contact Barbara (802-6207 or bvandergriff@saint-lukes.com) to reserve a book. Led by Joe Palmer and Betsy Smith, Tuesday mornings 9:00-10:30 am.
Second Seasons
A Bible study and support group for mothers of elementary age school children. Everyone is welcome to bring a lunch. For more information, please contact Livy Abele (586-6069 or livyabele@yahoo.com). Noon, Room 214.
Women’s Bible Study
Spend some quality time with Sunday’s Scripture. Women of all ages and stages enjoy studying the lectionary. 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Tilson Room.
WEDNESDAY
Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast
Led by the Rev. Richmond Webster, this group will study The Book of Acts. Breakfast is served, and the Bible study will conclude by 8:00 sharp. 7:00 am, Graham Hall.
Listening Hearts
Book Study and Breakfast
Begins September 23
Drawing on centuries of Christian literature and “the silence of prayerful listening,” this book shows how to recognize and define God’s call. It explains how to eliminate barriers and prepare one’s heart to receive that call while remaining faithful and attentive to God’s voice. It also tells how a faith community can be a source of support to those who are discerning what God is saying to them. Class size is limited. Led by John Douglas and Rebecca DeBow. Contact Rebecca (802-6202 or rdebow@saint-lukes.com) to express your interest.
Wednesday Night Program - see above
THURSDAY
Bishop’s Bible Study
Named in honor of the late Bishop Furman Stough, this class is led by the Rev. Richmond Webster. Our study is The Book of Acts. The same study is also offered during the Men’s Wednesday morning Bible Study. All women are welcome. 10:30 am, Room 232.
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