Adult Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation classes offer many opportunities for parishioners and community members to engage with scripture, spirituality, and other topics. During the Faith Formation hour on Sunday mornings September through May, there will typically be different formats to choose from. Once a month we gather all adult classes for a special time of formation together.
Our offerings have included:
- Life In Community
- Disciple’s Class
- Bible Talk
- Weekday Bible Studies & Small Groups
- Book Studies
- Sacred Ground Racial Reconciliation Series
Contacts: The Rev. Gray Hodsdon, [email protected], Frances Trask, [email protected], & Carrie Young, [email protected].
Outside of Sunday School, there are several opportunities for adults to participate in small groups and times of fellowship. Some great groups for new attendees to consider. Click through some of the options to see what might be a good fit for you.
Upcoming Formation Opportunities
Life In Community: Celebrating 295 Years of St. James Parish
Sunday, Nov 24, 2024, 9:10 AM Speakers: The St James Tricentennial Committee
Wednesday, November 27th is the official 295th birthday of our St. James Family. Our community began worshiping together in November 1729. While buildings have come and gone, our parish family has...
DetailsBible Talk: First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Dec 01, 2024, 9:10 AM First Sunday of Advent Clergy Led Join us during this Advent season as we study and discuss the readings from our Sunday Lectionary and discover what these passages can teach us today. The selected readings for this Sunday’s gathering are: J...
DetailsDisciple's Class: Hope
Sunday, Dec 01, 2024, 9:10 AM First Sunday of Advent - Hope
Clergy Led
Join us for a clergy-led presentation on the core themes of Advent. On this Sunday, we will explore the hope we can experience as we await Christ’s second coming.
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DetailsWednesday Bible Study
Wednesday, Dec 04, 2024, 11:00 AM Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m. | Graham Parlor or Zoom JOIN THE ZOOM The Wednesday Adult Bible Study will kick off at 11 AM on September 11. Whether you are a novice Bible student or have studied Scripture for years, we will all have the opportun...
DetailsAdvent Mini-Retreat: Waiting For Light in the Darkness
Saturday, Dec 07, 2024, 9:00 AM Saturday, December 7 | 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Lippitt Room
Join us on Saturday, December 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Lippitt Room at St. James Church for this mini retreat to explore Waiting for Light in the Darkness. Through poetry, s...
DetailsBible Talk
Sundays | 9:10 a.m. | Stephen Ministry Room
This fall, we begin a new offering: "Bible Talk." It is a Bible-based discussion class that will follow the same themes shared by the lectures and speakers for the Disciple's Class. This offering is a great way to get to know God's word and share conversations about scripture.
Disciples' Class
Sundays in December | 9:10 a.m. | The Lippitt Room or via Zoom
The Disciple's Class was established some years ago for those who seek to know more about what it means to truly be a disciple of Jesus. This fall, we invite everyone to join us in the Lippitt Room on Sunday mornings for presentations and discussions centering on "Living in the Community…
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Sundays | 9:10 a.m. | The Great Hall
This fall, we begin with a new Adult Faith Formation program. Throughout the program year, we will explore what it means to be in Christian Community. We invite you to be a part of the journey as we discover the strength that comes from true community with God, and each other. Through November, we will gather together in the Great Hall for Li…
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