Adult Formation & Programs

Lectionary Bible Study

Lectionary Class meets weekly throughout the year on Tuesday mornings from 10:25 am– noon via Zoom. The study and discussion focus on the upcoming Sunday Scripture readings. There is no preparation necessary. Join us any week you are able.

The Lectionary Readings website is https://www.lectionarypage.net/.

The Coffee Club: A Men’s Bible Study

The Coffee Club is a weekly Bible study for St. Paul’s men focusing on the upcoming gospel reading for Sunday. We meet each Wednesday morning from 6:45-7:45 in the Barnabas Conference Room. Our time together centers around God’s holy Word and how it shapes and affects our lives today. No pre-reading is necessary and the conversation changes week to week. All are welcome.

WITS

WITS (Women in Theological Study) is a women’s group that meets on Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:00 am in Barnabas. We study books of the Bible, other books of interest, and engage in conversation and prayer with one another. WITS is for all women to attend whenever you can. There is always hot coffee and usually something to eat!

Contemplative Prayer Group

A small group meets on Fridays in Barnabas for Lectio Divina.

Meditation and Reflections

A small group meets via zoom every Thursday afternoon for Meditation and Discussion. We are taught from a very early age to pray, to talk to God. We are rarely taught to listen for God’s answer or how to listen. Each session starts with a period of meditation (computer mikes turned off) to center ourselves, quiet the mind, clear the day’s chatter, using breathing techniques to reach a calm space. After meditation we have a discussion on a variety of topics. All are welcome.

Monday Morning Group Prayer and Daily Office

Morning prayer is offered via zoom every Monday morning. The format and scripture follow “Morning Prayer from Mission St. Clare” that can be downloaded from your App store. “The Prayer List” follows the St. Paul’s Prayer List from the church bulletin and individuals add their own personal family and friends’ names. Some prayers follow the Franciscan Order of Daily Office. All are welcome.

Education for Ministry (EfM)

EfM is a four-year adult Christian formation program administered by the University of the South. In this program, you are given an opportunity to study the Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Theology in a small group setting. New groups form each fall and meet weekly during the academic year for study, prayer, and reflection. St. Paul’s has an active Education for Ministry (EfM) group that meets weekly, from September through May, on Tuesday evenings. Through these meetings, group members grow as a community, learn from each other, and most importantly, support one another on their personal faith journeys.

As baptized members of Christ’s church, we all have the responsibility to be ministers. Education for Ministry (EfM) can be a tool to help better equip you to perform the tasks of your personal ministry.

DOK – Daughters of the King

DOK or Daughters of the King is a national order for women and girls who desire a closer walk with the Lord. Daughters are Christian women who are strengthened through the discipline of a Rule of Life, and we are supported through the companionship of one another. After an initial 3-month discernment period, Daughters take vows to uphold a 2-fold Rule of Life, which include a Rule of Service and Rule of Prayer. All Daughters are at different stages of their Christian journey, but no matter where members are on their sacred journeys, the primary goals is always the same – to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known to others.