Foundations 1: The Creed

            Led by Fr. Jonathan Kanary

This course explores the heart of our faith through the lens of the Apostle’s Creed. Guided by To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism, we will discuss the origins and role of Scripture and the basic principles of Christian belief. Participants will learn more about who God is and what God has done for our salvation, as well as what it looks like to bear witness to this story in our own lives. This class is required for confirmation, and it is a great starting place for anyone who wants to grow in faith and knowledge of our Triune God. (Note: this class will be offered as a series of four Saturday-morning intensives from 9am-noon on Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 7, and Dec 5. Participants are expected to attend all four sessions.)

Adult Sunday School: “The Grand Sweep”

            Led by Father Jonathan Kanary

Adult Sunday School invites participants to take a journey to discover the “grand sweep” of the

Old Testament story. Currently we are focused on the life of David, completing our study of Second Samuel. Join us in the Nave at 10:30 on Sundays to go deeper in Holy Scripture!

Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? God has equipped each one of us with spiritual gifts which He intends for us to use to build up the Church and to be His witnesses in the world. Spiritual Gifts Discovery is a weekly morning workshop designed to help you discern your spiritual gifts, so you can put them to use in the service of the Lord and His people. 

Taboo

            Led by Father Marcus Kaiser & Fr. Herb Bailey

"We don't talk about those things….” Well, let’s talk about it! Join us as we explore some of the most difficult and often avoided questions facing the Church and our culture. Rather than offering easy answers, together we’ll practice the art of faithful Christian reasoning. The goal is to think, reason, and disagree faithfully together, seeking God’s wisdom through Scripture, the Christian tradition, and honest conversation.

Fathers Who Follow

            Led by Nate Webster & Brent Moody

Life is hard. You are not that important. Your life is not about you. You are not in control, and you are going to die. This semester, Fathers Who Follow will be learning how these tough truths are a rite of passage for every Christian man, young and old, as well as discovering the freedom that comes with accepting them. Discussions will be guided by Richard Rohr’s book Adam’s Return. Join us this semester as we explore the joy of insignificance!

“Glittering Vices”: How to Triumph over Temptation

            Led by Andrew Beluk

Christian tradition identifies “seven deadly sins,” not as the worst sins a person can commit, but as roots from which other sins grow: disordered desires that shape character over time. This discussion-based class will use Rebecca DeYoung’s book Glittering Vices to guide our conversation as we consider each sin in turn. What good thing does it counterfeit? How does it take hold in ordinary life? What practices has the tradition offered as its remedy? The aim is not guilt but self-knowledge and spiritual healing, pursued honestly and in the company of others.

Foundations 2: Liturgy and Sacraments

            Led by Fr. Jonathan Kanary

This course offers a study of the sacraments and explores the various liturgies and practices of the Book of Common Prayer. Participants will learn how our shared worship expresses our understanding of God and ourselves, and how it forms us as followers of Jesus and members of his Church. This class is required for confirmation. It is also a great option for anyone who wants to learn more about our “Anglican distinctives” or participate more deeply in worship.

The Sermon on the Mount

            Led by Fr. Jeff Trostle

Matthew 5–7 contains the longest sustained teaching of Jesus in the Gospels. These blessings, commands, and warnings have shaped Christian moral imagination for two millennia, yet they resist easy application. This class moves through the Sermon section by section, attending to its first-century setting and to the questions it raises for us. Rather than treating the text as a set of impossible ideals or as general moral advice, we will read it as a portrait of life within the kingdom Jesus proclaimed. All are welcome; no prior study required.

Identity Exchange

            Led by Pam Valentine

“I have called you by name; you are MINE” (Isaiah 43:1). This practical and participatory class is designed to help you find your God-given identity and exchange “the lies of the world for the liberating truth of God,” as Jamie Winship puts it. Winship’s book Living Fearless and Curt Thompson’s The Soul of Shame are both good resources, but no reading is required—only a desire to grow and be transformed in Christ!