Adult Education
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As committed Christians, we are engaged in a lifelong process of growing our relationships with God, self, others, and all creation.
Every experience we have can offer us an opportunity to express our faith. The challenge is to recognize opportunities when they come along and learn how to translate them into doing God’s work in the world. There is so much to learn andso much to do! At Trinity there is a growing range of learning opportunities. ADULT FORUM An informal adult education series that meets Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Contact: The church office at 304.529.6084. MEN'S BIBLE STUDY This is a small, informal group that meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 p. m. The hour and a half meeting features Bible study and discussion, and participants share a meal. Contact: Fr. Chip at 304.529.6084. SACRED JOURNEY We are planning to offer another session of Sacred Journey, a series of three class meetings that explore the Episcopal Church and its history, faith, and worship. This is a wonderful series for the historical perspective alone. For those who are walking a personal spiritual path, the class is also a good complement to other spiritual formation studies and activities. Contact: Fr. Chip at 304.529.6084. |
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation is an important sacramental rite that marks a formal, mature commitment to Christ. When we are confirmed, we embrace the Episcopal Baptismal Covenant, and promise to live a Christian life. Many people are confirmed in the church as soon as they are mature enough to make the commitment required of them – usually in their early teens. Others are confirmed as adults. Normally, the priest prepares candidates for confirmation with a short course of instruction. Often candidates’ sponsors or other members of the congregation are also included in this process. When candidates are ready, the priest presents them to the bishop for confirmation. We hope to begin instruction and preparation for a new group of confirmands soon. If you or a loved one is ready for this life-changing commitment, please let us know. Contact: The church office at 304.529.6084. EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EFM) As Christians we are taught that our call is to minister to the world. The Education for Ministry (EfM) program offers an opportunity for discovering how to respond to the call to Christian service. EfM is a four-year theological course of study from the University of the South, offers participants the education and skills to prepare for lay ministry. Students commit to the program one year at a time. (EfM doesn’t evaluate or recommend people for ordination as clergy or offer preparation for ordination, which usually takes place at a residential seminary.) The purpose of EfM is to help participants find their own personal ministries. Students meet once a week for two and a half hours to connect as a group and discuss that week’s lessons. Group members also learn to expand their thinking and stretch their faith through theological reflection. Meetings close with worship. Contact: Fr. Chip at 304.529.6084. |