ST THOMAS CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION St. Thomas seeks to encourage children and adults to deepen their faith and understanding of Christianity with regular Bible study and other courses of preparation for Christian living. |
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| Home | NOON BIBLE STUDY AND SOUP LUNCH. Currently this group, led by the Rector, is studying the Gospel of John. They meet in the Community Room at noon and rotate the job of bringing soup and bread for all to enjoy. Anyone may join them on any day. BOOK DISCUSSION. Currently led by Lillian McMath and Dorothy Remy, the Group is meeting on Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Community Room to discuss Dominick Crossen's new Book "God and Empire", with the discussion based on non-violence in the world, then and now. Contact Lillian or Dorothy for more information. Other adult forums are in preparation. PREPARATION FOR ADULTS IN WORSHIP POSITIONS Lay Ministers of the Word and Chalice are currently needed to help lead in our worship services. Lynn and Lyndie can provide the necessary training. Adults can also participate as Lectors (reading the Old Testament passages). Please contact Mary Ellen if you would like to participate in this. Lyndie also welcomes adults or children as Acolytes - no speaking required! BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION PREPARATION The Rector is available to prepare persons for baptism or confirmation. Memberships may also be transferred to St. Thomas. Confirmation classes will periodically be offered. Please contact Rev. Lynn if you are interested. YOUTH PARTICIPATION/WORSHIP The parish actively encourages young people to participate in Sunday worship, particularly as acolytes, also as Lectors. Deacon Lyndie Duff is available to prepare children or adults for acolyte service. CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL Equiupment has been purchased by ECW to provide Bible teaching & storytelling for Preschool age children. Hands on materials encourage the children to come into the story. Please contact the Parish Administrator if you wish to participate. The time is to be determined. EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EFM) Mary Ellen Honsaker and the Rev. Melinda Bobo are trained as EFM Mentors and will be starting a group in the Fall of 2008. There will be several members continuing their studies, while new members will begin with the Old Testament textx. EFM is a seminary based course that provides insight into the Bible, Church History and Theology that respects each individual member's place on their Christian journey, and gives the opportunity for deep fellowship with diverse members of the church family. Contact Mary Ellen or Melinda if interested. There must be six members in order to have a group start up. The meeting time will be determined by the members. |