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Adult Education |
As Christians, we are called to “grow into the full stature of Christ.” We grow in all kinds of ways: by participating in sacramental worship; by prayer and private study; by reaching out in love; by sharing our lives with our brothers and sisters. At Saint David’s we encourage our members to do all of this and more.
But one of our particular strengths is adult education. Our priest earned a PhD in Church History and spent many years teaching religion at the college level. Locally, Fr. Harvey taught at Mount Holyoke College for two years, as well as courses at Smith College and Springfield College. Fr. Harvey brings that expertise to every class he teaches at Saint David’s.
Below is a partial list of our regular offerings, along with contact information for each.
We welcome all to join us.
But one of our particular strengths is adult education. Our priest earned a PhD in Church History and spent many years teaching religion at the college level. Locally, Fr. Harvey taught at Mount Holyoke College for two years, as well as courses at Smith College and Springfield College. Fr. Harvey brings that expertise to every class he teaches at Saint David’s.
Below is a partial list of our regular offerings, along with contact information for each.
We welcome all to join us.
Tuesday Conversations
by: Fr. Harvey
We plan to start a new book at our first meeting in June (June 11 at 4:15): Revelations of Divine Love, by Julian of Norwich, a fourteenth century mystic. At that meeting, we’ll discuss the first nine chapters. If you would like more information or could use some help buying the book, let me know. We meet once every two or three weeks on Tuesdays at 4:15, normally both in person and on zoom for maximum convenience. Please join us. We’d love to have you!
Men's Bible Study
The Men’s Bible Study is in person at 6:00, with a zoom option. If you would like to join via Zoom, please contact Fr Harvey for a link.
Every Monday at 6:00 pm
The Men’s Bible Study meets on Monday nights in the Community Room. We are a small group of between 4 to 8 men who enjoy some great camaraderie while working together to learn from God’s word. Our meetings begin at 6 pm and usually run an hour to an hour and a half. We would welcome new members both experienced and new study participants for your knowledge and individual insight. A lot of smiles and laughter (along with prayer) are usual parts of our evening. Please join us.
Women's Bible Study
Will begin on Wednesday, September 11 at 10:00 and meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in September and October. After that, the group will continue if there is interest. For more information or to express interest, please contact Chris Loy. The details for both groups are flexible, so if you are interested in participating but those dates/times don’t work for you, please let Chris know that, too
Prayer Group
Weekly Prayer Group will begin on Wednesday, July 10 at 11:00 and meet for approximately an hour in the Community Room.
Parish Bible Study
Led by Fr. Harvey, every Friday at 1:00
Our Friday Bible Study meets at 1:00 on Fridays. Many of us gather in person in the Community Room, while a few others join us by Zoom. We are now into the Acts of the Apostles, the dramatic story of the very beginning of the Church. Please join us! All are welcome, and you don’t have to have any background knowledge about the Bible—just an interest in learning.
Lent Bible Study
Sunday mornings from 11:45 to no later than 1:00.
We’ll meet every Sunday in Lent except March 11, when we’ll be at Church without walls.
Please mark your calendars and join us if you can!
We’ll meet every Sunday in Lent except March 11, when we’ll be at Church without walls.
Please mark your calendars and join us if you can!
The Reformation at 500: What It Meant and What It Means
On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of a Church, inaugurating the Protestant Reformation and changing the face of Christianity forever. This fall, we will acknowledge the 500th anniversary of that momentous event with a session (or short series, depending on interest) on the Reformation: What It Meant and What It Means. On Sunday, September 17, we’ll gather after the 10:00 service (so about 11:45) for a session called "Shattering Christendom." In it, we will discuss the break-up of Christendom and the uneasy progress towards mutual toleration. We will end with conversation about how Christians think about other types of Christians, and how Christians think about other religions.
If there is interest, we will have additional sessions on "The Big Ideas" of the Reformation (9/24) and "The Middle Way: The English Reformation" (10/15).
If there is interest, we will have additional sessions on "The Big Ideas" of the Reformation (9/24) and "The Middle Way: The English Reformation" (10/15).
Twelve Step Programs
Overeaters Anonymous Group meets twice a week during the week. Tuesdays at 9:30am and Thursdays at 10:00am
Narcotics Anonymous Group meets on Saturdays, 7:00 - 8:00pm
Al-Anon group. meets on Saturdays, 7:30 - 8:30pm
For more information about any of the twelve step programs, please contact the Church office.
Seasonal Formation Programs
We have occasional series connected to particular seasons. Our last Advent Programs were on the Gospel of Matthew and on "Mere Christianity." Please contact Father Harvey for more information on future programs.
