Adult Education
Our approach to spiritual formation involves the acceptance of doubt and the forthright encouragement of inquiry as mature and unthreatening spiritual values. At All Souls, this engagement with the truths passed down through the centuries and present in our day can happen in many ways. Whether it is in the large, parish-wide programs in Advent and Lent with world-renowned speakers, topical series on everyday issues of Christian ethics or smaller groups under lay and clergy leadership that meet regularly for Bible study, there are many opportunities throughout the year to deepen your understanding of the Christian life.
Lent 2010: Catechumenate Class
You are invited to join the Catechumenate Class facilitated by Betsy Dixon and Blair Reaser this Lent. This class is designed to give participants a safe, comfortable venue in which to consider more formal association with the Church through Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, or Renewal of Baptismal Vows. Parishioners desiring a spiritual exercise during Lent without opting for one of the more traditional rites are also welcome. We will hold an organizing meeting after church on February 7, and the five weekly classes will begin February 28 and conclude on March 28, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Common Room. The course will emphasize spiritual growth, and as tools we will use scrip•ture, rites of the Book of Common Prayer, and other readings and activities. This class complements our introductory series “Episcopal 101” ususally held in the late fall.