Christian Formation - Adult Formation
Adult Christian Formation
is offered on most Sundays during the academic year at 10am in Miles Hall. A committee of twelve come together several times a year to plan interesting, formative and sometimes controversial programs to engage the congregation. Making use of many resources (outside speakers, the talents and passions of various parishioners, ministry leaders, and video and audio presentations) the committee makes every effort to challenge and meet the needs of the congregation. It is the hope of the committee to empower, equip, encourage and support individuals and households at each stage of life to integrate Christian practices into everyday life, so that they become an integral way of life for people today.
FAITHFUL FAMILIES is offered on most Sundays during the academic year at 10am in the Library. This group is offered for anyone who loves children (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, etc.)It is facilitated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and uses the Love & Logic Parenting Course. This program provides simple and easy to use techniques to help parents have more fun and less stress while raising responsible kids of all ages. Click here to go to the Love & Logic website.
BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesday Lectionary Bible Study 6:30pm on Wednesday evenings at different locations. For information on this study, please consult Jaque Ambler or Ann Meyer. A lectionary is a schedule of Bible readings that are used in worship throughout the year. The intent is that the passages appointed for the day are to be read to the congregation and that the sermon is to be based upon them. The purpose of a lectionary is to assure that all parts of the Bible are used in proportion to their relative importance, and at the right time of the year (that is, resurrection stories at Easter, nativity stories at Christmas, and so forth). · Thursday Acts of the Apostles Bible Study 7:45am on Thursday mornings in Library at St.Martin’s. For information on this study, please consult John Schwenkler or Ann Meyer. · Thursday Acts Community Bible Study 7:00pm on Thursday evenings in Library at St. Martin’s. For information on this study, please consult Gretchen Israel or Ann Meyer. Community Bible Study is an interdenominational Bible study for the community that offers a wide range of courses in classes throughout the United States and welcomes people from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge. · Friday Noon Lectionary Bible Study 12 noon on Friday afternoon in Library at St. Martin’s. For information on this study, please consult Don Noble. St. Martin’s uses the Common Lectionary, which is divided into two parts: the Sunday Lectionary, which goes concept of the lectionary was inherited by Christianity from Judaism. The lectionary omits duplicate stories in the Old Testament, most of Leviticus and Chronicles, and all the genealogies. The purpose is not to cover every verse, but to cover the entire message. http://www.kencollins.com/glossary/bible.htm | 
For more information
contact Ann Meyer |
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY
7:00-9:00pm on Tuesday evenings in the Choir Room at St. Martin’s. For information on this program, please contact Ann Meyer at 757-229-1111 or click here for her e-mail.
Every baptized person is called to ministry. The Education for Ministry (EfM) program provides people with the education to carry out that ministry. Through study, prayer, and reflection, EfM groups move toward a new understanding of the fullness of God’s kingdom. Participants dig deeper into the Christian faith, studying the Bible, Church history and theological ideas and reflect on connecting faith with life experiences.
Every baptized person is called to ministry. The Education for Ministry (EfM) program provides people with the education to carry out that ministry. Through study, prayer, and reflection, EfM groups move toward a new understanding of the fullness of God’s kingdom. Participants dig deeper into the Christian faith, studying the Bible, Church history and theological ideas and reflect on connecting faith with life experiences.
THE RULE OF ST. BENEDICT
6:30am on Wednesday mornings in the church. For information about this group, please contact Bev Olsen.
In January of 2010, a small group of parishioners at St. Martin’s join together in morning prayer and reflection on the Rule of St. Benedict. In the Benedictine tradition, our daily prayers include readings from the Psalms, and we began reading Joan Chittester’s daily reflections in her book, “The Rule of Benedict: Insights for the Ages.” We continue to read daily readings and to join together in Morning Prayer at the church. We have expanded our conversation and community on a blog. You are invited to join us in this virtual community of prayer in reflection by clicking here--http://www.benedictatstmartins.blogspot.com
In January of 2010, a small group of parishioners at St. Martin’s join together in morning prayer and reflection on the Rule of St. Benedict. In the Benedictine tradition, our daily prayers include readings from the Psalms, and we began reading Joan Chittester’s daily reflections in her book, “The Rule of Benedict: Insights for the Ages.” We continue to read daily readings and to join together in Morning Prayer at the church. We have expanded our conversation and community on a blog. You are invited to join us in this virtual community of prayer in reflection by clicking here--http://www.benedictatstmartins.blogspot.com
BOOK STUDIES
· Page 5 of September CLOAK
· Page 5 of September CLOAK
· Check write up for Love Wins
· Page 5 of September CLOAK
· Check write up for Love Wins
ADVENT STUDY
LENTEN STUDY
LENTEN STUDY
