Adult Formation, Bible Study, and Fellowship

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We human beings are created to be in relationship. We believe that God wants a relationship with each and every one of us. That connection to God is nurtured through prayer, worship, formation, Bible study, and fellowship. St. Christopher's offers opportunities to grow in relationship to God, to each other, and ourselves by connecting with others. You need not be a member of St. Christopher's to participate in these opportunities for learning and growth.

Special Adult Formation Events

Our lives tend to be full of activity.  These occasional opportunities invite you to step back and set aside time for reflection and formation that can provide you tools and self-awareness to refresh your spiritual life throughout the year.

Morning Mini-Retreat
Saturday, November 2, 9:30 -11:30 a.m.  at St. Christopher's 
Beth Booram from Fall Creek Abbey in Indianapolis will guide participants in the Spiritual Location Exercise. You will be invited to "locate" yourself in your life situation and take a deeper look at what is going on within you. The mini-retreat is free. If you plan to attend, please RSVP through Realm if you have an account here or email awalker@stchriscarmel.org. 

Enneagram Workshop
Friday, January 24, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 25, 9:00 a.m. - noon at St. Christopher's
The enneagram is a personality typing system that has been used for centuries as a tool for spiritual formation. This workshop will provide a way to understand yourself - gifts and flaws - and your relationships more deeply.  It will also invite you into seeing the ways your type is invited to grow.  Ben Sternke from Gravity Leadership will be leading the workshop.  Registration is here.  The cost for members of St. Christopher's is $25 - enter "STCHRISTOPHER25".  Childcare will also be provided. (Please contact Cara Spaccarelli | Email at least two weeks in advance if you will need childcare for either/both Friday and Saturday.)  

 Sunday Adult Formation

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Common Grounds, our Sunday morning adult education, meets at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. In Fall 2019, we will explore a variety of topics including parables, congregational development, TED talks, and a deep dive into the various Christmas stories.   

Adult Formation and Fellowship Opportunities

Wednesday Book Study
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., the Andres Library
Resumes on September 11
This group meets for spiritual renewal through the exploration of selected readings and by sharing their lives each week. Please join us as we read Crazy Christians by Michael Curry.  For more information, contact Claire Zmak  | Email

Friendship Bible Study
Tuesdays  3:30 p.m., Conference Room
Resumes on September 10
This longstanding group chooses studies of various topics which run from 8 to 16 weeks. Currently the group is studying Psalm 23, through Phillip Keller's "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23." For more information, contact Nancy Barney | Email

Young at Heart
Fourth Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., February to October
(Second Wednesdays in November and third in December), Parish Hall
Join us for a simple meal and conversation. This luncheon, sponsored by the Daughters of the King, offers an opportunity for fellowship for the 55+ crowd. For more information, contact Nancy Barney | Email

Dismantling Racism Group
​2nd Sunday of the Month, 11:30 a.m., Conference Room
This group meets monthly to explore issues of social policy, systemic racism, and privilege.  It also cultivates a safe place to discuss addressing racism and prejudice as encountered in one's daily life.

Starting 10/22/2019 - for five consecutive Tuesdays - the group is offering a book study of Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race.  The class will be facilitated by Steve Lawson and Marty Torrance. This is an excellent introductory study of racism in the United States and Debby Irving shares her story on how she became aware of the realities of racism and the unintended impacts of white privilege. This class will be a safe zone for respectful conversation about this book and these difficult issues. Please sign up for class through your Realm account here or by contacting Marty Torrance | Email
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Coffee Hour
​Sundays, 11:15 a.m., Parish Hall
Every Sunday we gather after the 10:00 a.m. worship service for an informal opportunity to get to know each other.  Come and visit for whatever time your schedule permits. On the 4th Sunday of the month, we have "spiritual" coffee hours where table questions are provided to promote deeper conversations.  

Men's Prayer Group
Saturdays, 7:30 - 8:00 a.m., the Andres Library
This group gathers for prayer (use the west parking lot door). This is a quiet time of reflection and petition. At 8:00, those who are able adjourn for breakfast.

St. Christopher's 4Cs
​(Christopher's Casual Communion Crew)
Second Monday of the Month, 6:30 p.m. 
​This men's group formed to get to know one another better and also to promote service. It meets once a month on the second Monday of the month at local restaurants. (The 4Cs are currently meeting at Prodigy Burger Bar, Clay Terrace.) Meetings are an opportunity to share casual conversation.  The group is also committed to service and routinely pitches in with various projects, e.g. food distribution at the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank, building the natural playground, delivering holiday totes to the Mary Riggs Neighborhood Center.   Questions? Contact Kevin Price | Email