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Adult Formation - Mission, Ministries, & Ministers
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me;
for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls."
Matthew 11:29
Our Mission
A Place of Welcome for Adults to Examine and Deepen Their Spiritual Walk
Grounded in scripture and in obedience to Christ, we offer opportunities for adults to examine and develop their Christian faith and wrestle with the question, “How do I live out my faith in every day life?”
Our Ministries
The Adult Spiritual Formation Committee at St. Nick's offers a variety of adult classes and prayer groups--we hope you will find one or more that meets your needs. And if you have ideas for classes or groups not listed here, please contact Charlotte Rogers or The Rev. Ken Howard.
Fellowship and Formation (10:00am Sunday Morning).
We have found that adults learn best when formation and instruction are provided in several forms, and when the learning approach provides them the opportunity to integrate their spiritual life with the rest of life and to interact with others in the congregation.
A typical Sunday morning looks like this:
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Worship |
| 8:55am |
Welcome by the Clergy |
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Musical Prelude (for quiet meditation and prayer) |
| 9:00am |
Opening Hymn |
| 9:45am |
Welcome & Announcements by Vestry |
| 9:50am |
Dismissal to Fellowship & Formation |
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| Fellowship and Formation |
| 9:50am |
Fellowship for all ages |
| 10:00am |
Formation for all ages (at assigned locations) |
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+ Sunday School: for Children K-6 |
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+ Forum: For Adults and Youth (Note: Youth Group at different time) |
| 10:45am |
Formation Time over - Parents pick up kids |
Focus of Adult Formation: A typical month looks like this:
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Formation Focus |
| 1st Sun |
Forum: Bible & the Sunday News |
| 2nd Sun |
Forum: Bible & the Sunday News |
| 3rd Sun |
"Intro" Sunday: Learning about each other & a basic aspect of faith |
| 4th Sun |
Outreach Sunday: Intergenerational program/hands-on outreach project |
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| 5th Sun |
Instructional Eucharist Sunday*: |
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A portion of the liturgy explained during worship and formation time. |
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*5th Sundays occur about three times during the Church’s program year. |
Weekly Adult Forum: The Bible and the Sunday News
Come for coffee, donuts and discussion of how faith intersects with current events. Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (after the 9:00 a.m. service). No need to sign up, just come!
Book Study Groups
Book study groups are held on a regular basis through the church year, generally meeting weekly for 6-8 weeks. Groups generally meet in the evenings either at the church or at a members home. Snacks or dessert are often available, ocassionally a light meal. Past books have ranged from the deeply spiritual to popular fiction. Books are chosen for study by the Adult Spiritual Formation Committee, though they are always looking for suggestions. Contact: Adult Spiritual Formation Chair.
Education for Ministry (EFM)
Deepen your faith and understanding of Scripture, church history and theology in the company of friends. This four year program from the University of the South at Sewanee is a great way to learn and grow. Meets from mid-September to June. Contact: EFM Coordinator.
Seasonal Offerings. During Lent and at other times during the church year, there are opportunities for Bible study, retreats, and discussion groups. Contact: The Church Office.
Our MinistersClick on the Our Leaders button at left to contact the leaders listed below:
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Adult Formation Committee Co-Chair: Charlotte Rogers
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EFM Coordinator: Barb Miles
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Vestry Ministry Liaison: Laura Scherzer
To volunteer, contact Fr. Ken (Contact Ken via Email)
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