Adult Education & Formation
Teach them the statutes and instructions and make known to them the way they are to go and the things they are to do. Exodus 18:20
Formation and deepening knowledge of the Christian faith is an essential part of the Anglican ethos. CSS endeavors to provide illuminating, interesting and challenging educational programs for adults as well as children.
ADULT FORUMS: Christ & Saint Stephen’s offers an Adult Forum on Sunday mornings at 9:30, lasting an hour. The time is spent in learning, theological reflection, and building Christian community. You are welcome to come for any session of interest to you and when your schedule allows.
There will be no Forum on Palm Sunday (March 24) or Easter (March 31).
Forums for Eastertide (Six Sundays): Invite, Welcome, and Connect
During the six Sundays after Easter, Sally Jones will lead us in a conversation about congregational development using the Episcopal Church's program, "Invite, Welcome, Connect." We will dedicate two Sundays to each of the three topics. We will use the program's tools, including checklists and questions, to focus our thoughts and discussions.
QUIET DAYS: Usually in the seasons of Advent, Lent and Eastertide, day-long retreats or Quiet Days are held to help deepen our spiritual experience.
USER'S GUIDE TO THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: This lecture series lead by the priest-in-charge, the Rev. Aaron Hudson, is designed to prepare adults for baptism, confirmation or for reception into The Episcopal Church. The series covers an array of topics including church history, ecclesiology, scripture, the sacraments and the polity of the Episcopal Church. The series is held in conjunction with a planned Episcopal visitation to the parish by one of our diocesan bishops.