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.
Adult Formation
Join us for "Common Grounds" on Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. This Adult Discussion Forum meet in the Parish Hall.
The Common Grounds topics scheduled for the Sundays in December include: December 2 | Come . . . in Silence Presented by Marty Torrance We come to Advent with a history of traditions, events, and rituals that are part of our family, our world and our church. You probably already hold expectations about what it means to embrace Advent as a time of daily devotion and prayer as you await Christ’s coming. The first of three Advent lessons will use carols, scripture and prayers to influence your experiences and guide your Advent learning. Each lesson can stand-alone or be a progressive journey in the first three Sundays of Advent. Presented by Marty Torrance December 9 | Come . . . as a Child Presented by Chris Jacobs The second Sunday of Advent will use the Christmas carol Away in the Manger to explore coming to the Nativity with the wonder and awe of a child. What qualities does a child have that we as adults lack? In Matthew 18:3, Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Scripture, music and prayer will create new understanding of how we prepare for Christ at Christmas. December 16 | Come . . . in Adoration Presented by Dorinda Dick Advent is well underway and the third Sunday of Advent will be a lesson about adoration as we are only nine days away from Christmas. Our concluding preparation is all about celebrating the gift of Christ’s birth! It is the time that builds as a crescendo to inspire us in songs of praise and exaltation. Carols, scripture and prayer will frame the final lesson in Advent. Common Grounds will reconvene on Sunday, January 13, 2019, with exciting topics to begin the new year of adult formation. Weekly lessons will continue through April 2019 and all adults are welcome to attend one or many of the sessions. Common Grounds meets in the Parish Hall from 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
