Adult Formation at Christ Church
At the Education Hour: Adult Forum, 9:15 Sundays
On Sunday mornings, classes are offered for adults who look forward to lively conversation and deepening faith. The group is facilitate by a variety of volunteers all of whom are dedicated to growing as Christians themselves and to encouraging others to continue their own journey. This fall the Adult Forum will begin with a challenging exploration of a Christian Response to War and Violence. For three Sundays the group will examine how Christians should respond to war and violence, with the goal of improving individual responses when war and violence happen. In order to achieve this goal, the class will examine their personal response to war and violence, discuss what New Testament texts have to say about violence, and then examine some contemporary issues relating to violence.
Adult Forum: Book Study begins Jan 8
On the second Sunday of the New Year, Jim Sliney will lead the discussion of Judy Cannato’s book titled “Field of Compassion.” The discussion will cover Chapters 1 & 2 that expand on the ‘significance of story’ and include a detailed explanation of what she means by the term ‘morphogenic fields.’ The first chapter explores the significance of the new story of our Universe that has been discovered by the research of modern scientists with serious implications for how we integrate this new knowledge into the story of our spirituality. She claims that we need to participate in the new morphogenic field of our new consciousness, in order to fulfill the promise for our species and all life on our planet. This morphogenic field is rooted in love that she claims can be identified as the Field of Compassion.
Weekday Opportunities for Adults
Monday Evening Men’s Bible Study
Mondays, 5:30 p.m.
This is a life application study of the Scripture for men. Looking to the Scripture and the lessons one learns they provide a foundation for all that life gives us today.
Leader: Joe Antisavage
The Bodacious Women’s Bible Study
Mondays, 5:15 p.m. in the Schultz Chapel.
This group of women will be reading and reflecting on a book by Elaine Pagels and Karen King titled, “Reading Judas: The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity”. This group enjoys looking at Christianity and their faith through eyes that recognize the feminine in our Christian tradition. The next topic for dialogue is chosen as the current topic is ending and the entire group has the opportunity to suggest topics.
Contact: Susan Hansen
Friday Morning Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Fridays, 6:30 a.m.
Are you an earlier riser? Join this group of men for breakfast and conversation based on the scripture and its relevance to today’s issues.
Leader: Joe Antisavage
Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study
Fridays, 10 a.m.
Meeting at Nancy McHugh’s home, this group is open to all women for sharing in study, prayer and fellowship.
Contact: Nancy McHugh or Susie Streit
Education for Ministry (EFM)
EFM is a more formal study of the scripture, the Church, and ministry. Participants enroll for a year at a time in this four year program. The group meets weekly for reflection on the reading assignments and dialogue about various topics raised in the lessons. This program is offered through the University of the South in Sewanee, TN. Our local group is comprised of people from both Cedar Rapids Episcopal churches, Christ and Grace. Meeting space alternates between churches. Please contact Joe Antisavage for details.
Mentors: Aileen Chang Matus (Grace) and Joe Antisavage (Christ)