Christian Formation
“As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more.” (2 Corinthians 3:18)
Christian formation is a lifelong journey of growth and enrichment that all Christians are called to undertake. Becoming a deeply formed Christian takes time and commitment. The process begins at our baptism and continues throughout all stages of our Christian growth. As Episcopalians we draw on a variety of sources as we reflect on our faith and spirituality which includes study of the Old and New Testaments, traditions of the Church and sharing our individual experiences. St. Mary’s uses many adult formation materials from the International Order of St. Luke [OSL].
Christian Formation Programs
| Children and Youth Ministry Children and Youth director |
Weekly | Sundays 10:00am |
| Christian Book Group Led by Clergy . |
Weekly | Mondays 12 noon |
| Bible Study: Weekly Lectionary Led by clergy |
Weekly | Wednesdays 10:30 am Zoom |
| Centering Prayer: Led by laity |
Weekly | Thursdays 8:30-9:00 am |
| OSL Growing Deeper Cont. Ed. for Order of St. Luke trained leaders Facilitated by clergy and OSL Leaders |
Weekly | Thursdays 10-11:30 am Zoom |
| OSL Seekers – 14 week Course Led by Clergy |
Weekly | Thurs. 2-4 pm, Nov-March Zoom |
| OSL New Beginnings 5-week “A Healing Season” Led by Clergy or OSL Leaders |
Weekly | Offered to ALL St. Mary attendees Winter and Summer – Zoom |
| Seasonal Quiet Days Varied leaders |
Advent Lent |
December (Advent) February or March (Lent) |
| Cursillo: 3-day retreat Ultreya: “Grouping” celebration Grouping: [3-6 people] |
Twice Annually Monthly [Cancelled] Weekly |
Long Weekends Monday Evening 6-9pm Groups decide time and place[Piety, study, action] |
| Library: Self Study offers various teachings |
Open during office hours and Sundays Offered periodically: ie. How to walk the Labyrinth Supports all ministries Monthly book offerings relative to “season” Offers materials in Narthex for every season |
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| OSL Prayer and Healing Conference | Periodically at St. Mary’s Church | |
| OSL members are encouraged to attend Prayer & Healing Conferences at other churches or conference centers annually. | ||
