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Faith
Formation & Spiritual Enrichment
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Christian Education for All Ages
• Theologians-at-Large Series
• Lenten
Series
• Inquiring Minds Classes
• Intercessory Prayer Ministry
• Marriage Exploration and Preparation
Youth
Confirmation Class
Trinity's Youth
Confirmation initiative, for ages 13-18, is based upon the 2007
publication, My Faith, My Life, A Teen's Guide to the Episcopal
Church. The primary objective of the class is to discover "What is this
church I belong to, and who am I in it?" Topics included for
exploration are Baptism, Confirmation, the Bible, Church History, Faith,
Spirituality and Prayer, Worship, Sacraments, Navigating the Church, and
God's Call. Classes are generally bi-monthly beginning in September,
and are timed to end about a month before our Bishop's visit in January.
At the conclusion of the class, the participants and parents are invited to
speak with Rev. Kim and each other, as they make a decision about whether or
not to seek confirmation. Rev. Kim and the Christian Education Coordinator
teach the class.
Theologians-at-large Series
Who says a theologian has to go to Seminary and wear a collar? We tap our
parishioners and invite our lay people to share their passions with us. We
keep the focus centered around the God questions: where do the laity of the
world encounter God in their lives, or how do notable world figures make us
think differently about our own faith? Series includes speakers on
everything from architecture to Christian caring to Christmas celebrations.
Faith Trek
Adults
Lenten Series
Each Tuesday-night
Lenten series evening begins with a simple supper at the hosts church at
6:30 pm, continues with programs for adults beginning at 7:30 pm, and end
with a short Compline service at 8:30 pm. Nursery care is provided. The
series finale will be a joint celebration of The Great Vigil of Easter. We
invite absolutely everyone to attend.
Click here for
further information on speakers and church locations.
2009
Lenten Series
Inquiring Minds Class
Never walked through the door of a church, ever? Wondering how can God be
Three-in-One? What makes Christianity unique? What makes Anglicans
different from the other churches? How do you become a member? Got
questions? We have answers. Join us for this several-times-yearly series as
we explore together the basic questions of our faith. Class ends with the
option of taking next steps. Baptism? Confirmation? Reception? Asking more
questions? It’s your choice and your spiritual journey. Join us! For
a look at a typical agenda, click
Inquiring Minds Agenda.
Intercessory Prayer Ministry
This lay-led group seeks to walk together in a deeper prayer life. They
pray for our clergy, and seek to learn to look outward to God to better
understand God’s will in their lives. This group sponsors seminars and
small group experiences. They also sponsor the healing services of
Trinity. For further information, contact Edna Keith or click Intercessory Prayer Ministry here.
Growing
in Spirit and in Truth Series
On First
Sundays at Trinity Church our worship experience typically includes Morning
Prayer with Healing Rite at 10:30
am. During this service, instead of a
sermon or homily, clergy offer a teaching aimed at facilitating spiritual
growth.
This
teaching, part of the Growing in Spirit and in Truth series, empowers
worshippers with the practical tools we need to draw near to God and to
mature in the Christian faith. Worshipers receive a teaching
outline with exercises in the service bulletin
for the day.
Marriage Exploration and Preparation
Congratulations on your engagement! Now bring your beloved, and get ready
for the ride of your life. We already know you are compatible, so we don’t
do the mass class pop-psychology quizzes thing. Rather, these individual
sessions with our clergy focus on you and your chosen partner. We’ll
explore the questions of marriage, tell you about the process of getting
married in the Episcopal Church and at Trinity, and have a chance to work
through the engagement period in a very intentional way. The focus tends to
be on creating a Christian marriage and taking your place in community. For
information about our marriage preparation and process, click on Life
Events here.
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