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Adult Forum | Advent Series: Preparing the Way
December 22, 2024, 8:40 – 9:40 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Led by Mike DeVries, engage in a weekly Advent series that focuses on spiritual preparation, scriptural reflection, and community connection as we anticipate celebrating the birth of Christ.Adult Forum | Advent Series: Preparing the Way
December 15, 2024, 8:40 – 9:40 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Led by Mike DeVries, engage in a weekly Advent series that focuses on spiritual preparation, scriptural reflection, and community connection as we anticipate celebrating the birth of Christ.Adult Forum | Advent Series: Preparing the Way
December 8, 2024, 8:40 – 9:40 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Led by Mike DeVries, engage in a weekly Advent series that focuses on spiritual preparation, scriptural reflection, and community connection as we anticipate celebrating the birth of Christ.Past
Adult Forum | The Paternity of Jesus: Revisiting the Gospel Narratives (Part Two)
November 24, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Continue with Jeff Allport as he delves deeper into the discussions around the Virgin Birth, considering various scholarly and traditional perspectives that challenge and enrich our understanding of this core Christian doctrine.Adult Forum | The Paternity of Jesus: Revisiting the Gospel Narratives (Part One)
November 17, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Jeff Allport begins a two-part series critically examining the conception narratives in the gospels. Explore the origins and theological implications of the Virgin Birth and its place within the wider Christian tradition.Adult Forum | Imagine: Envisioning Our Future
November 10, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Conclude our series with Rick Anderson, imagining the possibilities for our church and personal lives. Discuss how lessons from the past and present can inspire us to forge a hopeful path forward for ourselves and the next generations.Adult Forum | Reflect: Our Place in Time
November 3, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
In part two of our series, join Scotty King and collaborators as they guide us in reflecting on contemporary issues through the lens of history and faith. Examine how historical insights can inform our personal and communal life today.Adult Forum | Remember: Learning from History
October 27, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Part one of a thought-provoking series led by Linda Allport, Scotty King, and Rick Anderson. Reflect on a pivotal year in history to understand our current times and find hope for the future through lessons from the past.Adult Forum | The Saints Among Us: Stories of Everyday Holiness
October 20, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Rick Anderson hosts a panel of parishioners who share their personal journeys of faith. Learn how the lives of modern-day saints can inspire our own paths and challenge us to live our values authentically.Adult Forum | End-of-Life Choices: Navigating the Difficult Decisions
October 13, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Scotty King leads a sensitive exploration of end-of-life decisions, focusing on ethical considerations, family dynamics, and pastoral care. Gain insights on navigating these profound choices with grace and empathy.Adult Forum | A Conversation with St. Anselm—led by Linda Allport
October 6, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
We'll look at the historical quest to prove God's existence, focusing on St. Anselm's argument; and discuss why this is relevant to how we think and talk about God today.Adult Forum | Further Thoughts on the Old Testament
June 30, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
(June 30), led by Mike DeVriesAdult Forum | Further Thoughts on the Old Testament
June 23, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
(June 23), led by Mike DeVriesAdult Forum | End of Life Considerations:
June 16, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
A Chaplain's Perspective (June 16), led by Steve GreenAdult Forum | End of Life Considerations: An Attorney's Perspective (June 9), led by Andrea Patton and Paul Reza
June 9, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
(June 9), led by Andrea Patton & Paul RezaAdult Forum | Reflections on India
June 2, 2024, 8:40 – 9:40 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
(June 2), led by Paul HinsonAdult Forum | The Land of Israel/Palestine led by Andy Guilford
May 26, 2024, 8:40 – 9:40 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
A two part series... The Land of Israel/Palestine (May 19, May 26), led by Andy GuilfordAdult Forum | The Land of Israel/Palestine led by Andy Guilford
May 19, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
A two part series... The Land of Israel/Palestine (May 19, May 26), led by Andy GuilfordAdult Forum | Talking with God
May 12, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Talking with God: What does it mean to develop our own theology? Led by Wayne Kempe.
Adult Forum | Talking to God
May 5, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Talking to God: The vocabulary we use in our prayers, liturgy, and hymns. Led by Wayne Kempe
Adult Forum | Talking about God
April 28, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
The language we use to describe God. Led by Wayne Kempe.Adult Forum | Children, Moral Values, and St. John's School
April 21, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
We will examine how children are learn moral values, how St. John's School plays a role in this, and how we as parents and grandparents play a role.Adult Forum | The Creeds (Part 2)
April 14, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Reading the Apostle’s, Nicene, and Chalcedon creeds - in that order - in our Book of Common Prayer, observe the significant growth in explanations of the nature of Christ. We’ll explore beliefs...Adult Forum | The Creeds (Part 1)
April 7, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
Reading the Apostle’s, Nicene, and Chalcedon creeds - in that order - in our Book of Common Prayer, observe the significant growth in explanations of the nature of Christ. We’ll explore beliefs...Adult Forum | Reflection on the Passion Narrative
March 17, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
In the last of our Lenten Adult Forums, we will reflect on the Passion Narrative which will be read on Palm Sunday, as well as...
Adult Forum | Lenten Series
March 10, 2024, 8:40 – 9:40 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Lenten Series. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.Adult Forum | Lenten Series
March 3, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Lenten Series. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.Adult Forum | Lenten Series
February 25, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Lenten Series. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.
Adult Forum | Lenten Series
February 18, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Lenten Series. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.
Adult Forum | Diving Deeper into the message
February 11, 2024 at 8:40 AM – February 12, 2024 at 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Fr. Jerry will lead us in discussion Diving Deeper into the message.
The following weeks will be a Lenten series led by Linda Allport and Fr. Jerry.
Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.
Adult Forum | Palestine/Israel: Whose Land Is It? An Historical Perspective
January 28, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Andy Guilford - Palestine/Israel: Whose Land Is It? An Historical Perspective. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.
Adult Forum | The Old Testament Reconsidered
January 21, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Mike DeVries—The Old Testament Reconsidered. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.
Adult Forum | The Old Testament Reconsidered
January 14, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Mike DeVries—The Old Testament Reconsidered. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.
Adult Forum | The Old Testament Reconsidered
January 7, 2024, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Mike DeVries—The Old Testament Reconsidered. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.
Adult Forum | Advent
December 17, 2023, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Linda Allport--Advent. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.
Adult Forum | Advent
December 3, 2023, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Linda Allport - Advent. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.
Adult Forum | Digging Deeper—There’s More
November 26, 2023, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Fr. Jerry—Digging Deeper—There’s More. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.
Adult Forum | How to have a Civil Conversation in Contentious Times
November 19, 2023, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Pam Kelley and Rick Anderson—How to have a Civil Conversation in Contentious Times. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.
Adult Forum | Christian Music from Gregorian Chants to Contemporary Rap
November 12, 2023, 8:40 – 9:45 AMSt. John's Episcopal Church
This week, Fr. Jerry and Steve Green continue a two week overview of Christian Music from Gregorian Chants to Contemporary Rap. Please join us in the Learning Commons at 8:45 am for coffee, fellowship and a wonderful learning experience.