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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
12 WEEK DVD SERIES BEGINS SEPTEMBER 14, 9 & 11:15 A.M.
“Who
do you say that I am?” That question posed by Jesus to Peter is as
every bit relevant for Christians today. The question is so important
that this series will be offered after both services for twelve weeks.
Help
yourself to a cup of coffee and join us in Lower Siberia. Each week the
same segment will be offered twice: 9:00 - 9:45 AM and 11:15 - 11:45 AM. People can choose to attend whatever session fits their schedule. The
clips are twenty minutes in length followed by discussion.
There will be no program on
Sunday, October 5 as we pause for Muffin Sunday and Coffee Hour. Sessions continue on October 12 with #4.
4) The World into Which Jesus Was Born (featuring John Dominic Crossan)
5) Jesus’ Birth: Incarnation
6) Teachings of Jesus: Wisdom Tradition (featuring Bernard Brandon Scott)
7) Jesus’ Program: The Kingdom of God (featuring John Dominic Crossan)
8) Jesus’ Ministry of Compassion
9) Killing Jesus, Part 1: Who Killed Jesus? (featuring Amy-Jill Levine & Helen Prejean)
10) Killing Jesus, Part 2: The Atonement (featuring Rita Nakashima Brock and Rebecca Ann Parker)
11) The Resurrection of Christ (featuring James Forbes)
12) Why Jesus Is Worth Saving (featuring Marcus Borg)
CONNECT? - A NEW ADULT PROGRAM FORMING
A
new program intended to help individuals form and deepen their
connections to the St. David’s community is beginning on October 14.
Connect? is a six-week exploration of what it means to connect to a
Eucharistic community. Participants gather for a meal and build
relationships in a small group setting designed to introduce newer
members to others and encourage a deeper sense of connection with the
parish. Rooted in Anglican theology and our sacramental life, Connect?
is an excellent course for persons new or not deeply connected to the Episcopal Church.
WHAT: Program includes small group discussion.
WHO:
Newer members will be encouraged to attend Connect? as a way of
learning more about St. David’s, the Episcopal Church and their own
faith journey. It is however not a “drop-in” program and so
participants will be asked to make a commitment to the six-week
program. Continuing members who want to participate in the
incorporation of new members into St. David’s are also invited and
encouraged to attend.
WHEN: Tuesdays, October 14 - November 18, 6-8 p.m.
HOW: Please sign up at the Communications Center or call 466-3100.
HELP NEEDED: Small group facilitators and presenters. Please contact Mother Elaine.
Room is still available. Deadline to sign up: October 9
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION MINISTRY
Spiritual direction is a time-honored practice which spans most of the world's great religions. The importance of this ministry has become more recognized in the Christian Church generally and in the Episcopal Church specifically. Spiritual direction is offered at St. David's by the Rev. Gaye Lagana -- a deacon, trained spiritual director and member of St. David's. Meetings will be held by appointment in Catherine's Room in the administration wing of St. David's.
Rabbi Jacob Staub has given one of the best concise descriptions of this ministry. He is quoted on the Spiritual Directors International web site as saying: "The object of spiritual direction is to cultivate one's ability to discern God's presence in one's life -- to notice and appreciate moments of holiness, to maintain an awareness of the interconnectedness of all things, to explore ways to be open to the Blessed Holy One in challenging and difficult moments as well as joyful ones. The director serves as a companion and witness, someone who helps you (sometimes with questions, sometimes just by listening) to discern the divine where you might have missed it and to integrate that awareness into your daily life."
Generally, most spiritual directors meet with their directees about once a month. To decide if spiritual direction is right for you, the best course of action is to meet with a director once or twice to see if both parties are comfortable working with each other. You may contact Gaye for an interview or for more information by calling her at (509) 468-0514. A brochure is also available.
The Rev. Gaye Lagana received a certificate of completion in spiritual direction form Gonzaga University in May of 2004. She has also completed an eight month retreat studying and practicing Ignatian Spirituality in the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life. Gaye has participated in a practice of authentic movement for 15 years. Authentic movement focuses on meditations and the witnessing aspects of relationships.
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CONTEMPLATION & CONVERSATION FOR WOMENFirst & Third Tuesdays, 10 -11:15 A.M.
The
contemplative prayer group will be offered for women during the day
beginning in October. The group will be held on the first and third
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. October dates are the 7th and 21st . The
purpose of the group is to offer women a context for silence (usually
about fifteen minutes) followed by conversation specifically focused on
prayer. The theme for October 7 is “Spiritual Journeys.” The group is
jointly facilitated by Elaine Breckenridge and Pat Kowal.
Currently we offer one Education for Ministry Class
which meets Thursday evenings at St. David’s. Our goal is to begin a
new group this year, and we hope to find people who might wish to
attend a group that would meet during the day. For more information, be
in touch with Elaine Breckenridge or Gaye Lagana who function as
mentors. You may also consider consulting with any of the current
students for more information and feedback. They are Char Mills,
Barbara Gronberg, Martha Lou Wheatley-Billeter, Jim and Nadine Grady,
Jeanne Mitchell, Steve and Kathleen Kellen, Sally Atkins, Marjorie
Heywood, John Finlon.
EfM is a program of theological
education and reflection on ministry offered by extension through The
School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee Tennessee.
This program has been specifically designed for persons to pursue a
program of study within their own parishes. It is a four-year program
offering a curriculum of Old and New Testament study, church history
and theology. The program is structured so that individual participants
belong to an EfM seminar group which is facilitated and guided by a
mentor trained by the School of Theology. Seminar groups meet weekly
throughout the academic year generally for two to three hours. During
that time, groups discuss the week’s reading assignments, worship
together, and learn a process of theological reflection which helps
them to connect their theological study with their own experience.
Although it is a four-year program, members make a commitment to
register for one year at a time. The tuition for one year is $340.00
which covers all books and materials.
CURSILLO:
Growing Christ-Centered Leaders
Cursillo is
a movement of the church, under authority of the diocesan bishop. It helps Christians understand their individual callings to be Christian leaders in their environments -- at home, at work, at church. Cursillo is one of many similar renewal movements that help to renew and deepen Christian commitment.
A Cursillo weekend brings together a diverse group of adult Episcopalians from Thursday night until Sunday afternoon. The three days
are filled with talks and group discussions on aspects of our faith, plus there is fellowship,
singing, good food, and time for privacy, meditation, prayer,
and walks. Eucharist is celebrated each day. Lay people lead the weekend, with 2 or 3 clergy members as spiritual advisors. Cursillo is not intended to be a conversion experience
but an enriching and deepening of what is already there.
After the weekend, continuing encouragement and fellowship are found in Group Reunion (a regular gathering of a small group of friends), and Ultreyas (larger monthly or bimonthly gatherings). Spiritual direction from skilled lay persons or clergy is also encouraged, to provide help in deepening one's relationship with Christ.
The
next Cursillo weekend in our diocese will be in May, 2009. location to be announced. The weekend will start
at 7 PM Thursday and end at about 5 PM Sunday. Participants stay at
the Cursillo site the entire weekend. The registration fee includes all
meals and materials. For more information, contact Jim or Nadine Grady. Brochures and application forms are available at our Communication Center in the hall near the church offices, or online at www.inlandnwcursillo.org.
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