Adult Formation

Adult Formation is available in a number of different offerings.  There are opportunities from 9:15am to 10:15am (between services), on Wednesday nights, and an offering for men on Friday mornings.  Topics cover 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.

 

Sundays

Newcomer’s Class

Sunday Mornings | Room 4 | Aug 25-Sept 15

Are you new to Christ Church? The Newcomer’s Class is the first step of our connection process. 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?”

 

 

Evangelism for the Care of Souls

Sunday Mornings | Parish Hall | Aug 25-Nov 3

Sharing the good news of Jesus is central to caring for everyone. Dr. Sean McGever offers a vision and strategy for evangelizing that is refreshing, biblical, and sustainable, avoiding simplistic, manipulative, or guilt-inducing messages. Please purchase Evangelism: For the Care of Souls before class begins.

 

Membership Class: Via Catechesis

Sunday Mornings | Room 7 | Sept 22 -Dec 15

Membership and confirmation is a two-semester journey through the Christian worldview, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and Anglican worship. It culminates in the participant’s confirmation or reception as a member of CCA and the Anglican Church in North America.

 

Estate Planning for Young Families

Sunday Mornings | Parish Hall | Nov 10 & 17

Do you need a will or estate plan for your family? Join Rick Lundin for a practical step-by-step guide to estate planning. Rick has practiced law for 30 years and will give you the guidance and documents you can use to set up your estate plan for your family and heirs.

 

 

 

Wednesdays

B-Side of the Bible

Wednesday Evenings | Fr. Chase Campbell | Session A & B | Aug 21 – Nov 20

Ever feel like you’re missing something when it comes to understanding the Bible? Maybe you’ve read the major stories, but there are parts of Scripture that still seem like uncharted territory. Join us for “B Side of the Bible,” where we’ll dive into the lesser-known books of Scripture. Think of these books as the hidden tracks on your favorite album.

 

 

Readings from the Early Church

Wednesday Evenings | Dcn. Mat | Session A | Aug 21- Oct 2

C.S. Lewis writes, “There is a strange idea abroad that in every subject the ancient books should be read only by the professionals, and that the amateur should content himself with the modern books.” This “strange idea” is often applied to the literature of the early Church, which is a treasure trove of theological and devotional riches. Join Dcn. Mat this fall for a weekly in-class reading and discussion of a selection from the first four centuries of the Church’s history. All reading will be done in class.

 

Abide in Christ

Wednesday Evenings | Karalee Romaneski | Session B | Oct 9 – Nov 20

How many of us long to find our home in God’s power, love and joy; yearn for the abundant life Jesus promised, only to fall short time and again? Are we trying too hard? Is it even possible? In a word, yes. This class will take us on a 31-day journey to discover how God is our true Home, surrender is true freedom. How we can find true rest as we cease striving and Abide in the relentless grace of God in Jesus. Daily 5-10 minute readings from Andrew Murray’s “Abide In Christ” will form the foundation of our weekly discussions.

 

 

Fridays

Fridays, 6:15am, Parish Hall

What does a genuine relationship with God look like? How can we embrace a biblical vision of spiritual life and grow in maturity while relying on God’s grace to work in us? Join us for Courageous Men of Friday Mornings as we center our lives on Jesus Christ and explore these important questions.

Every week, we will explore twelve facets of Christian spirituality and delve into what it means to have a genuine relationship with God. We will take a comprehensive approach to deepening our faith by His grace. Each morning will start with Morning Prayer, followed by a teaching session and formation groups.