The Christian Education at Saint Michael and All Angels is an important part of our community life. A mixed offering of programs provides opportunities for everyone to grow in their Christian faith through didactic study and hands on learning.
The Sunday Forums, which are held between the two services each Sunday morning from November through April in the Parish Hall, are well attended. These Forums focus on a common theme which addresses subjects appropriate for Christian living in the world. The 2009-2010 theme, “A Spiritual Harbor in a Sea of Uncertainty,” It is our hope that this year's Forum will provide spiritual sustenance for the journey of life. A deeper understanding of scripture and a keen knowledge of the way God's love and power have been made manifest in this world offer a spiritual harbor to better weather the storms of life.
A time for questions and answers gives the large audience an opportunity to be heard and to have their concerns addressed.
Bible Study: Come and join this lively six-week (Jauary 9-10, 10:00-11:00 a.m.) exploration of Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians. Through this important letter we come to see the character and mind of Paul as he expounds the Gospel message to the new Christians at the fledging Church in Corinth. For more information call [239] 472-2173.
Book Study: On Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m., there is an exciting new discussion/study group centering on the ideas raised by Marcus Borg in his book The Heart of Christianity. The book study format will consist of two six-week sessions. The first 6 weeks (November 6-December 18) will focus on Part I of the book Seeing the Christian Tradition Again. The second 6 week session (January 8-February 12) will focus on Part 2 Seeing the Christian Life Again. The emphasis in each part is not just geting our doctrines right but reclaiming a life of faith and recovering the divine force of Christianity without which we would cease to be. For more information call [239] 472-2173.
Centering Prayer, led by our Rector, Ellen Sloan, provides an opportunity for a meditative time to cultivate interior silence where on can just “be” in the Presence of God. This Prayer Group meets weekly on Thursday mornings to reflect, study and practice and to support each other in the discipline. Anyone is welcome to join at any time.
Inquirers' Class: Special classes for those new to Saint Michael and All Angels, led by the Rector or by our Priest Associates, are held on Sunday evenings for those who are interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church and to consider and prepare for confirmation.
Men’s Breakfast Group The men of the parish gather early in the morning to pray together and to share faith journeys and common concerns. An annual weekend retreat enables the men to spend quiet times for reflection and spiritual formation.
