ADULT EDUCATION, FALL 2010

Sunday, September 12: Christian Education Open House
Sunday, September 19: Classes begin
The Fall Adult Education lineup will include "Living the Good News," with Dr. Dick Hooper; a Centering Prayer group with Carol Lewis; and new classes with Deacon Tim Backus and Jeff Hual. More information soon.

Journey to the 16th Century to discover two Spanish saints: Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint John of the Cross. Marie Rubey will facilitate a morning monthly book discussion here at Christ Church culminating in a one day retreat on Ash Wednesday 2011 led by the author, professor and translator Mirabai Starr. (Retreat to be held March 9, 2011, Our Lady of the Assumption, 920 Via De Luna, Pensacola Beach). No registration required. Just come to one of the classes: Morning Class - 1st Thursdays, June 3-March 3, 2011, 10-11 AM, Christ Church, Room 31, upstairs in the Christian Ed bldg; Evening Class - 1st Mondays, June 7-March 7, 2011, 5:30-6:30 PM, St. Ann Catholic Church, Gulf Breeze. Books for the journey are Mirabai Starr's translations of: 1) Teresa of Avila - Story of My Life; 2) Interior Castle; 3) Dark Night of the Soul - St. John of the Cross. (If possible, order 1st book before class starts). For additional questions, please contact Marie Rubey at hesedmail@gmail.com.

WEEKDAY OPPORTUNITIES IN ADULT FORMATION

Education for Ministry (EFM)
Tuesdays from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in the Library, from September through May. EFM is a four-year course of study using materials designed by the School of Theology of the University of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee. The purpose is to train you to be an effective minister – whatever your ministry happens to be. EFM provides small group settings for an intense study of scripture and theological reflection, led by a trained lay mentor. All interested persons are welcome and one only commits for one year at a time. A tuition fee of $340 each year is charged (there are a few scholarships). There are no tests and no papers to write but reading and class preparation are expected. A certificate of completion is awarded by the School of Theology at the end of the course. Contact Sandy Early, Mentor (453-3311) for more information.

“Bibles to Go” Men’s Bible Study Group – Every Monday at Noon, in the Undercroft. This group meets for a bag lunch and fellowship. This fall we will study the book of Hebrews. Bring lunch and your minds as we learn about scripture not only in its historical context, but discover how it speaks to us in our contemporary society. Dick Hooper moderates this group, mainly for “the downtown crowd,” but open to all.

Father Hill’s New Testament Survey Class – Every Wednesday at 1:30 pm, in the Parish Library (second floor CEMC).

Bible Study and Bagels with Father Bob Wednesdays, 7:15 am in the Parish Hall. Start the day with others in a study/discussion of the gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday. Bagels and coffee, prayer and discovery, other seekers and the presence of our Lord are what await you. Fr. Bob Graves is our mentor.