Church Doctrine Discussion
Thursdays at 9:15-10 a.m. in Reading Room, Cranmer Hall, 3rd Floor

(Ongoing)

Paul expresses this hope for the Philippians, that they would “stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel” (1:27). Developing “one mind” about matters of faith is a key to cohesive and purposeful fellowship in ministry. It requires the ongoing free engagement of minds thinking together about the gospel and its implications. To that end, on Thursdays (after 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer and Holy Communion in the chapel), the clergy will meet in Cranmer Hall in the Reading Room (3^rd floor) from 9:15 to 10 a.m. for an informal discussion about core Christian theology. We will discuss the Articles of Religion – the historic touchstone of Anglican teaching. Thoughtful Christians who want to be part of that discussion are welcome to join us. Parishioners in leadership or in other ministries in the congregation are especially welcome.

Continuing on the Lifetime Road to God:
A Study in Christian Growth and Maturity
Sundays at 10 a.m. in Prayer Book Room, Cranmer Hall, 3rd Floor

This spring we will continue our “Lifetime Road to God” with a study of another book by Bishop Donald Parsons entitled, “In Time With Jesus”. This builds upon the spiritual journey we began the previous spring with the study of Bishop Donald Parson’s book, “The Lifetime Road to God”. We learned that growing in our relationship with God is a journey and examined ways to grow stronger in that relationship. Then this past fall, we studied the wonderful spiritual classic, “The Practice of the Presence of God”, by Brother Lawrence.

As we learned from Brother Lawrence, we need to be intentional about our relationship with God and be present for Him as He is for us. Like Brother Lawrence, Bishop Parsons knows that being intentional about spending time with Jesus is essential to our spiritual growth. “For so many today Jesus is a figure of the past, indeed a distant past. Some are able to think of Him only in those terms and find Him banished to a moment of history. Others avoid that error, only to find themselves with a vague blurry concept.” (pg. 1)

Let us gather as we look into the accounts of Jesus’ Resurrection appearances with the hope of finding clues to engaging in a deeper awareness of his presence in our lives. Our Lenten pilgrimage will be upon us before you know it and what better way to prepare our hearts and minds and souls for this pilgrimage than being “In Time With Jesus”?

The book may be purchased from The Parish Press for $5 per copy.

The Rt. Rev. Paul E. Lambert

Adult Sunday School Classes

Sundays at 10 a.m.

Faith, Hope, and Love (3^rd Floor, Cranmer Hall):
Cody Moran will be teaching a new 10 a.m. class beginning this Sunday in Cranmer Hall, 3rd Fl, Prayer Book Room. This Easter season and following, his class will read and discuss Josef Pieper’s classic treatment of these virtues in Faith, Hope, and Love and seek to practically cultivate these resurrection virtues in our own lives through cooperation with the grace of God. All are welcome to attend!

Study of the Gospel of St. Matthew (in the chapel):
Fr. Dunbar will continue his study on the Gospel of St. Matthew at 10 a.m. in the Chapel. All are welcome to attend!

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Faith & Fellowship Class

A new discussion begins on April 16, 2023!
Sundays at 10 a.m. in the Reading Room, Cranmer Hall (3rd Floor)

This is a fellowship discussion led by Fr. Jameson. If you are interested, please email jjameson@stjohnssav.org.