Adult Formation
Adult Formation follows the 8 am morning worship service (45 minutes to an hour). In recent years Adult Formation topics have covered a diverse range of topics including: prayer, church history, ethics, faith and art, understanding the Bible, etc. Missionaries and visitors connected with Christ Church give presentations during Adult Formation, as well, exposing us to the wide range of God’s work around our city, nation, and world. Christ Church is fortunate to have an excellent team of teachers to lead Adult Formation. Opportunities for questions and interaction are often the highlight of the time.
Via Catechesis
(Jan 7 – May 29)
Chapel | Mtr. Bree Snow
Via Catechesis is our two-semester journey through the Christian faith. This Spring, those who attended Via in Fall 2023 will complete the course, culminating in their confirmation of reception as members of Christ Church Anglican and the Anglican Church in North America.
First Steps
(Jan 7 – Feb 25)
Room 4 | Fr. Chase Campbell
In First Steps, the name speaks for itself. First Steps is the first step of our connection process here at CCA. Join Fr. Chase as you explore Christianity, Anglicanism, and life at Christ Church. This class covers: Nuts and Bolts of Liturgy, Anglicanism 101, and asks the question, “What is the Gospel?”
Scribes and Scripture
(Jan 14 – Mar 10)
Parish Hall | Alexander Grudem
Have you ever wondered how we wound up with 66 books in the Bible or why there are over 100 English translations? Join Alexander Grudem in a rousing discussion of Phoenix Seminary’s John Meade and Peter Gurry’s book Scribes & Scripture: The Amazing Story of HowWe Got the Bible.
Class on Modern Anglican History
During the Covid season, while we were unable to meet in person for adult education, Fr. Matt, John Laffoon, and Bree Snow offered a recorded class on Modern Anglican History.
Week 1 – Introducing Modern Anglicanism
Week 2 – 20th Century Christological Controversies
Week 3 – 20th Century Biblical/Theological Movements and the Canterbury Trail
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Week 4 – Liturgical Changes in the 20th Century
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Week 5 – Liturgical Changes – Part 2
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Week 6 – Liturgies for an International Communion
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Week 7 – Liturgies for an International Communion (Cont’d)
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Week 8 – Social Changes in the Anglican Communion
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Week 9 – Social Changes in the Anglican Communion – Pt 2
***Week 9 – Outline and Resources
Week 10 – Anglican Unity and Identity
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Week 11 – Communion and Conclusions
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