Check our our Spring/Summer 2010 Schedule of Programs at St. Paul's!

Mission Statement for Christian Formation
To help us know God in Christ as the fulfillment of our deepest desire; and to provide guidance, inspiration and support in our journey with Christ so that we may incorporate our faith in all aspects of our daily life.
                                                                
The above mission statement for Christian Formation at St. Paul’s, suggests three critical elements of our program and ministry: enabling the experience of God, living into Christian community, and connecting our faith with our daily lives. We hope that our liturgies, ministries and programs enable people to have authentic, personal, transforming experiences of the mystery of God. In this way, people will come to know God, not just know about God.
Through all we do together, we hope people experience authentic community – that koinonia – or deep sense of Christian fellowship available through the Holy Spirit. For it is in the space in between two people that we find God’s grace and love. None of this matters unless we find ways to incorporate our faith into the experience of our daily life. Christian Formation must ask the question, “Now what?” as we grapple with the truth of the Gospel and help people make the connection between faith and life.

This is an exciting challenge, made even richer by the people who choose to become involved! We hope you will find a place to share, learn and grow with us!

Christian Formation for Children

Church School Classes for Grades 1-6
Sundays 10 to 10:45 a.m. in the South Wing Classrooms (Sept.-May)
We use the curriculum called “Seasons of the Spirit,” which is lectionary-based and provides materials for all ages. People in the preschool up through adult explore the same lesson, based upon the assigned scripture readings for each Sunday. The themes tie in directly with our worship services, making the link between education and liturgy even tighter.

Click here for more about Christian Formation Offerings for Children.
Download a Church School Registration form here.

Christian Formation for Youth

Sunday Morning Youth Forum
High School students (Grade 9-12) meet each Sunday morning at 10 a.m. to reflect on where their faith and the issues of the day intersect, and they think theologically about the world.  Teenagers choose the topics for the year.  Time is spent learning how people have interpreted the Bible over the years; there is debate on hot topics – all of this in order to develop a personal theology.

Sunday Morning Programs for Adults
10:10 a.m.

The Adult Forum meets in the Dining Room and examines current issues through a theological lens, seeking to connect our beliefs about God and creation with situations in our own lives and in the world around us.

Apostleship in the Library highlights specific ministries that connect our faith with hands-on opportunities for mission, both locally and globally.

Occasional bible studies, courses on liturgy and church history, and groups to engage in prayer and different forms of spiritual nurture are offered in the Chapel of the Cross.

Check out these opportunities for Adult Formation this spring at St. Paul's!

Weekday Programs for Adults
St. Paul's has a number of regular offerings for adults during the week and we offer special programming throughout the year as well. Click here for more information on weekday formation programs for adults.