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Sunday School | Youth Journey to Adulthood | Nursery | Adult Education | Youth Pictorial Gallery
Many of us have indelible memories of that unique American institution, the Sunday School.
Perhaps this was the first organized group activity you ever participated in. Perhaps this was your first experience of song, stories and other intellectual challenges encountered outside your home. Maybe you glimpsed intimations of things seen and unseen that you never dreamed existed in this earthly life.
As parents begin to plan for their child's development they often develop concerns for the child's spiritual growth and search about for an appropriate guide and teacher. Maybe you have found yourself in this very situation. Often, once we have received this basic religious instruction and been confirmed in the faith community chosen for us, we participate in the corporate life of the church with little or no instruction to help us deepen our religious experience.
Since the Christian life is one of transformation we cannot expect to change unless we learn what skills and techniques encourage our inner growth and development. Fortunately for us at Saint Paul's there is the opportunity to participate in the Adult Forum that meets each Sunday in the Parish House, after Eucharist, at about 10:15 AM. Here we conduct readings and discussion specifically designed to help mature adults develop a new perspective concerning the life and experience of the religious community.
More than a dozen of us currently gather together to examine our beliefs and better understand the nature of our worship. Come share with us as
we attempt to learn this faith of Our Lord, Christ Jesus, in order that we might
follow more closely in His footsteps. There is room for everyone on this Path.
YOUR FAITH YOUR LIFE
During the next few months we shall be considering several transforming questions using a framework provided by five transcendental imperatives:
*be attentive
*be intelligent
*be reasonable
*be responsible
*be in Love
We have chosen a text recently authored by two Diocesan leaders, Jenifer Gamber and Bill Lewellis. Entitled "Your Faith Your Life" this reference and guide will enrich your experiences, thoughts, beliefs and very being that are the context of our study. More information about this companion to our discussion is available online here.
Everybody's welcome.