Adult Spiritual Formation

Adult Spiritual Formation Ministries

Adult spiritual formation is an essential support for our lifelong Christian journey. We carefully balance opportunities to learn and grow in Christ with activities dedicated primarily to fellowship and fun (and some with a little of both mixed together).

SACRED CONVERSATIONS
Sundays at 9:05 a.m. in the Wickham Room

Magnificat: The song of Mary as a song of personal and social empowerment
December 9, 16 & 23
In Advent we will look at the Magnificat, the song of Mary, as a song of personal and social empowerment and transformation. We'll ask questions like, "Why are you here?" and, "Who is this for?" and think about the ways the song Mary calls us to say "yes" to God in small things and large.

For more information contact Michael Burroughs

READING BETWEEN THE LINES WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY
Reading Between the Lines meets Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Library. We believe in stories. Stories are how we make sense of our own experience and learn about the experience of others. We are surrounded by stories in conversations and through the media. The Bible is full of stories too. They speak to us of what is best and worst, hopeful and despairing, creative and destructive about human life and the experience of the sacred in its midst. Join us as we discover ourselves in the Bible Story.
Fee is $10/quarter for printing and curriculum subscription.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
Connection - Faith - Service - Meaning - Fun - Anyone ages 18 - 35 are welcome to join us for our monthly gatherings. Email Davison Hogan for more information

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Then next Young Adult event is Korean BBQ
Sunday, December 9, 12:30 p.m.
Join us at Beque Korean Grill in Santa Clara. We'll meet at St. Francis at noon and carpool over to the restaurant. Let Davison know you are coming.

WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
Women coming together to support each other in our faith journey and lives.

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Women's Spiritual Journey Group
We are forming a group of women interested in committing to meeting monthly for six months to explore together who we are, who God is and how God and our lives connect.

Email Renee Nichols to find out more or sign up.

WOMEN'S RETREAT
February 1-3, 2019
Bishop Mary will lead us as we take some time away to devote to our spiritual growth and renewal. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more more details and sign ups.

BOOK CLUB
We meet monthly and read and discuss a wide range and genre of books. We are take turns as discussion leaders. Feel welcome to join us anytime, whether you've read the book or not. All are welcome. For more info contact Stephenie Cooper

LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS
During the season of Lent we share a simple soup supper on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and have a program (with a separate program for the younger children). Programs in the past have included a focus on the liturgies of Holy Week, a whirlwind overview of the Bible, and a look at some of the first apostles.

LABRYINTH
We have a permanent outdoor labyrinth painted on the patio which is open to all. The labyrinth has a single path that leads you into the center and back out again. Walking the labyrinth is symbolic of a pilgrimage or other spiritual journey and is usually done in prayer or meditation. We plan occasional events focusing on the labyrinth.

FRANCES WILLIAMSON LIBRARY
We are privileged to have an extremely well stocked and well organized library on site. Not only are there many books focusing on theology, the Bible, and spirituality, but there are also a lot of history resources and a nice collection of fiction. There is a self check-out system. The library is open to all parishioners.