Christian Education for Adults at St. John's

Sunday School begins with our all-ages Gathering Time in the Parish Hall at 9:00 AM: music, prayer, breakfast fare, and an intergenerational lesson. At 9:15, adults and youth go to their classes.

Beginning in January, 2012

Streams of Living Water

How does spiritual renewal happen? Richard Foster, in his book Streams of Living Water, identifies six movements in the Church’s two-thousand-year-old life, each of which is important for spiritual growth.

In six weeks Fr. Houk will survey these six streams from a Biblical and historical point of view: the Contemplative tradition, the Holiness tradition, the Charismatic tradition, the Action tradition, the Evangelical tradition, and the Incarnational tradition. With supplemental readings from sources such as Gregory of Nyssa, John Calvin, and Madame Guyon, the class will learn together how these streams can come together in a balanced, growing, flowing Christian life. This course meets in the Parish Hall.

The Parables of Jesus

Mustard seeds? Pearls? Leaven? Talents? What is going on here? What is Jesus saying in his parables? Jesus used common reference points to make us turn our thinking upside down so we can see the depth and wisdom of Jesus’ teaching with a bit more clarity. Join us as we take a closer look at the parables of Jesus told, discover important truths and challenge ourselves to find out what parables can mean for our lives today. This class is led by Jeanne Webber and meets in the Parish Hall Library.

Women’s Bible Study: Matthew

In January, the Women’s Bible Study continues their journey from Genesis to Revelation and they have reached the New Testament! Join the women as they begin their New Testament study with the Gospel of St. Matthew. Lea France leads this great group which meets in the Parish Hall Classroom.

Parent and Toddler Class

Is it hard to leave your young children in the nursery during Sunday School? Do you wish you had more time to meet and get to know parents of young children? Join Christina Bovard and other parents in the nursery for an opportunity to talk about Christian parenting in an informal setting. Each week will feature prayer, discussion of Scripture as a guide our parenting and ways to create opportunities in our families for growing in faith.