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Christian Formation: Adults

Adult Christian Formation at St. David's strives to help all who seek Christ and a deeper knowledge of him. Our programs are designed to challenge heart and mind and to nurture Christian formation and community. Our programs are founded on the Baptismal Covenant and are oriented to prepare us all "to proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ, to seek and serve Christ in all persons, and to strive for justice and peace among all people, respecting the dignity of every human being." We believe that this is done most effectively in communal dialogue which respects the contributions of all members of the Body of Christ.

St. David's offers the "Adult Forum" on Sunday mornings from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. during our program year from September through May. The class is comprised of clergy and/or lay led presentations and interactive discussion. Topics offer a wide variety of material in the areas of theology, Bible, the Book of Common Prayer, hymnody, the sacraments and liturgy of the Episcopal Church, as well as timely book discussions and videotape seminars.

A "Monday Morning Bible Study" takes place year-round (except August) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each week. It is a clergy led class open to all who wish to explore the biblical text and its interpretation and importance for our lives.

"Education for Ministry" (E.F.M.) is a program of theological education for the laity of the church. It has been developed by the School of Theology of the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. Completion of the program takes four years, during which participants study the Bible, church history, and theology. Participants commit to one year at a time to meet regularly in seminars led by a trained mentor. They engage in comprehensive, experiential education in the foundation and message of the Christian faith. St. David's E.F.M. group meets on Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

"Inquirers' Classes" are offered for eight weeks each year immediately preceding the bishop's annual visitation, which is usually in May. The classes prepare those who seek to know more about the Episcopal Church and for those who desire to be confirmed or received.