Sunday Morning Adult Christian Formation Classes
9:15 a.m. in Founders Hall
February 28, March 7, 14
The Politics of Food Part 2
Where does your food come from? From family farms to industrial agriculture the answer to that question has changed over the last fifty years. Join Emily Akins to talk about what those changes have meant for our communities, our lifestyles, and our relationships. And well explore our social responsibility to other members of our community when it comes to choosing food.
March 21 Spirituality 101
Father Joe will lead this exploration of the nature and practice of spirituality, a concept that has been co-opted to the point where nearly anything can be meant by it. Join us as we look first at some meanings of this word in the Christian tradition, and then at some practices of spirituality designed to strengthen our relationship with the Lord.
If you:
- are new to the Episcopal Church OR
- are new to Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral OR
- are an adult seeking baptism OR
- have forgotten everything you once learned in Confirmation years ago
then our 9-week adult education series, Road to Canterbury, may be for you.
Sundays, January 24-March 21 9:15-10 a.m.
This series is led by the Cathedral clergy and will cover such topics as:
- Some similarities and differences with other branches of the Christian Church,
- The Book of Common Prayer, the hymnals, Sunday morning worship, and why it takes such manual dexterity to be an Episcopalian,
- The role of Scripture, Tradition, and Reason in the Episcopal Church. (unity thru worship vs. uniformity of belief),
- Baptism as the Sacrament conferring full membership, and what that means,
- And much, much more.
Participation in this class will lead to adult baptism (for those who have not been baptized) or confirmation/reception/reaffirmation in the Episcopal Church at the Great Vigil of Easter.
Register for this class now by contacting the Rev. Canon Sue Sommer at 816-474-8260 x107 or ssommer@ghtc-kc.org.
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of study,
prayer and reflection which is coordinated by the School of Theology at the
University of the South. It is designed for laypersons who want to gain a
better understanding of scripture, theology and themselves.
EfM is a four-year course of study, but you sign up one year at a time. The first year studies the Old Testament, second year the New Testament, and third and fourth years cover church history, liturgy, philosophy and theology. The groups meet once each week during the school year with the guidance of trained mentors. Meetings include worship, fellowship, study, discussion, and theological reflection.
Groups tend to become close and safe communities where people feel comfortable considering their own personal theology. Exploration and questions are welcome, and thoughtful reflection and discussion often provide new insight into participants faith and life.
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral hosts EfM beginning each the fall. The program currently costs $340 per year. Study materials are provided. If you are interested, contact Gary Hicks (816-699-2224, gary@garyhicks.net).
