Adult Spiritual Formation at Church of the Redeemer

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2009/2010
S u n d a y s
Adult Forums	Sermon Reflection Time	Cafe Conversations
Lenten Study Groups February 21 through March 27 Tools for Living Support for those diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers March 16 at 7pm Praying and Studying The Great Litany March 20 at 9:30am Spiritual Reading Group March 22 at 4pm Praying our Goodbyes Support for those coping with grief and loss April 3 at 9:30am
W e e k d a y s
Meet the Propers	Education For Ministry	Exploring Together

Adult Forums Assembly Room Wednesday evenings, 7:15pm. Links provided for you to learn more about the speaker or topic.
Since there is "no room at the inn" on Sunday mornings for Adult Forums (during the remaining weeks of Church construction), we will begin Wednesday evening sessions. We’re calling them Wednesday Night Live and the evening will begin with Holy Eucharist at 6:30 pm followed by a light supper and the Adult Forum to run from 7:15 to 8:00 pm.
September 23, 2009 An informal conversation with our new Rector, Peter Vanderveen September 30, 2009 Capital Campaign Update October 7, 2009 Dr. Michael Diorio, The Organ: Everything You Always Wanted to Know October 14, 2009 Dr. Phillip Cary, Reformation Theology: Why it is a Major Break from Catholic Theology October 21, 2009 Report from the 2009 Malawi Travel Team October 28, 2009 Outreach at Church of the Redeemer November 4, 2009 Focus on the Parish House renovations November 11, 2009 Dr. Hal Taussig-Early Christian Meal Practices: What they mean for Christian identity and how we worship November 18, 2009 (FINAL Wednesday Night Live) Dr. Phillip Cary returns to lead us in an historical and theological conversation about our deepest held beliefs about God: The Trinity and Christology January 17, 2010 Join architectural historian Maria Thompson in the Church for an appreciative and informative conversation about the architecture of Church of the Redeemer since its dedication in 1881. January 24, 2010 Ask the Rector January 31, 2010 No Forum--Annual Meeting February 7, 2010 Dr. Philip Cary: The Influence of Agustine of Hippo February 14, 2010 Episcopal Campus Ministry: The Rev. Greg Wilson February 21, 2010 LENTEN SERIES BEGINS Christian Prayer: Where Do We Begin? Dr. Joann Wolski Conn February 28, 2010 LENTEN SERIES CONTINUES Christian Prayer: Praying the Psalms The Rev. Dr. Robert B. Robinson March 7, 2010 LENTEN SERIES CONTINUES Christian Prayer: The Quaker Prayer Tradition Author Eileen Flanagan March 14, 2010 LENTEN SERIES CONTINUES The Call to Prayer in Islam Suhaiba Toomey March 21, 2010 LENTEN SERIES CONTINUES The Contemplative Prayer Tradition through the Life and Writing of Teresa of Avila Dr. Roseanne McDougall, SHCJ Last Season September 14, 2008 A Look at the year ahead with the clergy. September 21, 2008 Discussions with the Rector Search Committee September 28, 2008 Report from the African Children's Mission and our 2008 Malawi travelers. October 5, 2008 Viewing of the film, Traces of the Trade October 12, 2008 Achieving our Capital Goals October 19, 2008 Giving Back to God October 26, 2008 Update from the Rector Search Committee November 2, 2008 An Exploration of Islam November 9, 2008 Report from Diocesan Convention November 23, 2008 The Rev. John Midwood, Executive Director Episcopal Community Services December 7, 2008 Women in the New Testament CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS December 14, 2008 Re-Imagining Mary Magdalene January 11, 2009 First in two-part series on Spirituality, Health and Wholeness led by Barbara Wingate, MD, MSW January 18, 2009 Second in two-part series on Spirituality, Health and Wholeness January 25, 2009 Continuing our Spirituality, Health and Wholeness, viewing and discussion on Julian of Norwich February 1, 2009 Martin Laird returns by popular demand to discuss his work in Christian contemplation February 8, 2009 No forum--Annual Parish Meeting February 15, 2009 Redeemer Outreach Ministry at the Blankenburg School February 22, 2009 No Forum, join us for Coffee Hour March 2009 Lenten Series-Setting our Faces Toward Jerusalem April 19, 2009 Dr. Maggie Baker: How to Free You Brain in Uncertain Economic Times May 3, 2009 An Introduction to Hildegard of Bingen: Medieval Mystic, Composer, Writer, and Woman of God (Last Forum of the season) May 17, 2009 SPECIAL FORUM: Two Elections: U.S. & Israel Rabbi David Forman Last Season September 16, 2007 Welcome Back Sunday Join the Rector and Rector’s Warden for a "State of the Parish" and Introduction to the Campus Master Plan September 23, 2007 Becoming a Congregation of Welcomers September 30, 2007 GAIA Update, The Rev. Bill Rankin and our Malawi travelers’ report October 7, 2007 The Holy Eucharist: Implications for our common life, mission, and evangelism—Professor Dirk Lange of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia October 14, 2007 Join members of the Stewardship Committee and the Vestry in a discussion of our Annual Stewardship Campaign for 2008—Growing in the Spirit October 21, 2007 Welcome Sunday—Extended hospitality as we help new friends and guests feel at home October 28, 2007 An Introduction to a new paradigm for the Christian community in Marcus Borg’s The Heart of Christianity November 4, 2007 Come hear from our representatives to Diocesan Convention. November 11, 2007 Christmas Bazaar 2007 sneak-preview. November 18, 2007 David Booth Beers, Chancellor to the Presiding Bishop. December 2, 2007 Howard Baker leads a discussion on Nativity Art December 9, 2007 Special guest Phoebe Griswold leads a discussion on Anglican Women's Empowerment January 6, 2008 Andrew White and Sara D'Angio share their experience of service at The Good Shepherd Mission in Fort Defiance, AZ January 13, 2008 Members o

Sermon Reflection Time (on hiatus during Church construction)
As we hear the Word together, we are called by faith to respond and to proclaim. Here is an opportunity to engage one another and the preacher on his/her sermon topic in the spirit of mutual ministry. Often the time allotted for preaching is brief. This forum allows more in-depth conversation. Come if the spirit moved you and be willing to share your thoughts.

Coffee & Fellowship Hospitality Tent Sundays, 10-12:30
Coffee and light (sometimes more) refreshments are available every week. Grab a cup on your way to or from Church or just gather with fellow parishioners for a good time of fellowship together.

Meet the Propers Parish House Library Wednesday, 11:00 am
What is a proper? It is the part of a service of Morning Prayer or Eucharist that changes according to date. In the Book of Common Prayer, each proper consists of a Collect (prayer), an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, an Epistle and Gospel reading. Each service of worship in our tradition is shaped by the day’s propers—they influence preaching themes, choice of music and provide the setting for our celebration of the Eucharist. Why “Meet the Propers?” Scripture is very important to Anglican life and worship. Major portions of scripture are read each year, culminating in a three-year cycle, then we begin again. Bible study of the week’s propers, thereby, assures a generous serving of scripture read according to the calendar setting - Advent, Epiphany, Lent, etc. as well as Feast Days. Reading the propers in a small group setting is very engaging. Every week, there is some new learning, some storytelling, cultural and historical background, and a wide range of spiritual (and spirited!) response. Join us Wednesdays, 11:00 am in the Library for “Meet the Propers.”

Education For Ministry
Education For Ministry (EFM) is a program offered by the School of Theology of the University of the South in various parishes and denominations across the country and around the world. The program, which lasts for four academic years, is offered in a small group setting with trained mentors. There is a modest tuition charge, some of which is underwritten by the Diocese; EFM meetings are scheduled on a weeknight evening, each lasts 2 - 2 1/2 hrs. and include times for fellowship, worship, discussion of assigned readings and theological reflection. The academic portion of the program is broken up by year. Year I covers the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament in Year II, Church History in Year III and the Modern Church and Theological Issues in Year IV. Lay leader Howard Baker leads a group at the Redeemer which will begin Year II in October. If you have taken Year I and would like to continue, please contact him at bakerfam@aol.com.

Exploring Together
Explore theology, ethics, church history, critical biblical interpretation, ascetical theology, and a host of other challenging topics in a community of fellow learners and seekers. Each book will be discussed at two consecutive meetings of the group, but depending upon your schedule and interests, it is possible to join the group at any time. Every other Tuesday, beginning September 8 7:00 pm, Library, Parish House Contact: Howard Baker 2009/10 Season September 8 and 22: The Essential Tillich: An Anthology of the Writings of Paul Tillich October 6 and 20: Phillip Cary's: The History of Christian Theology November 3 and 17: Phillip Cary's: The History of Christian Theology December 1 and 15: Phillip Cary's: The History of Christian Theology 2008/09 Season September 16 and 30: Is Nature Enough: Meaning and Truth in the Age of Science by John F. Haught October 14 and 28: Thinking about Christ with Schleiermacher by Catherine L. Kelsey November 11 and 25: Moral Man and Immoral Society by Reinhold Niebuhr December 9 and 16: Beyond Belief: The Gospel of Thomas by Elaine Pagels January 13 and 27: Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Letters & Papers from Prison February 10 and 24: Karl Barth's The Doctrine of Reconciliation April 7 and 21: Martin Buber's I and Thou May 12 and 26: Hannah Arendt's, Eichmann in Jerusalem June 2 and 23: The Essential Tillich: An Anthology of the Writings of Paul Tillich

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