S.P.A.C.E - St. Peter's Adult Christian Education
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.
Proverbs 18:15
Sunday Adult Forum Series
NICENE CREED: FAITH FOR NOW AND THE FUTURE
The Nicene Creed celebrates its 1700th anniversary this year and Christians throughout the world are commemorating this anniversary by studying its origins and its relevance to us today. Join Pastor Greg for a series on the Nicene Creed Sundays at 9:30am (between the two worship services) in the library. All are welcome to learn more about the creed that we pray every Sunday.
Class Topics
9/28 Prologue: “Canon, Creed and Community” We/I Believe in…
10/3 Brief History and Ecumenical reception
10/10 “one God: the Father Almighty”
10/17 “Only Son of God Eternally Begotten of the Father”
10/24 “For Us and for Our Salvation…Incarnated…Crucified…Died…Resurrected…Ascended…Returning”
10/31 “Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life who Proceeds…is worshipped and glorified
11/7 “One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church”
11/14 “one baptism for remission of sins…resurrection of the dead and life everlasting” with Epilogue, “Canon, Creed and Community”
Adult Formation
Men's Bible Study Wednesday 8am
St. Peter's Men's Bible Study meets weekly on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. in the Parish Library. Using the readings and meditation for the day from Forward Movement's Day by Day the group shares their thoughts and concludes the hour with prayer. All are welcome to participate.
Inquirer’s Class
Tuesday Evenings in the fall
Interested in becoming Episcopalian, or just curious about the church? Already Episcopalian but want to know more about the faith? Have some questions about worship, or practices, or beliefs, or something else associated with the Episcopal Church? Our next Inquirer's class in planned in the fall for Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. This six sessions class looks at worship, the prayer book, church history, beliefs, church organization, practices and more. The class is informal and can be tailored to topics the group wants to explore. Exact dates will be announced later so check back. Click below to go to the Inquirers Class page from the previous class.
Online Resources
There are many great resources to help in your Christian formation, to learn and to grow in your relationship with Jesus and his church, to become more and more his disciple. Click on the links below.
- Faith at Home: Lectionary-based readings and reflections
- Daily Prayer on line: Mission St. Clare
- Forward Day By Day Daily Prayer
Here is the link to get to the Way of Love materials on The Episcopal Church website.
St. Peter's Education TV
Adult Baptism
Adults who are interested in being baptized must first complete a series of classes of instruction in the faith. A class for adults desiring to be baptized customarily runs from January through March with Baptism at the Easter Vigil service, Saturday evening before Easter Sunday. Those interested are asked to contact the Rector, Father David Michaud davidmichaud07@gmail.com or call 410-742-5118.