Adult CHRISTIAN FORMATION & EdUCATION

ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASSES

at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall or on Facebook Live. Coffee Is served in the Parish Hall.


Upcoming Topics

  • March 9-April 6: The Book of Proverbs presented by Dr. Joanna Kline of Gordon College

    The biblical book of Proverbs is a collection of wisdom sayings attributed to Israel’s wisest ruler, King Solomon. It provides numerous examples of what it looks like to live a wise and virtuous life, touching on practical topics like work, relationships, money, and health. The book also addresses bigger issues, such as the connection between righteousness and material success and the limits of human wisdom. In this Lenten series, we will examine various facets of the book of Proverbs from the everyday to the esoteric in an effort to understand what living wisely means in the world today.  


    Weekly topics:

    March 16 – Wealth and Poverty in Proverbs

    March 23 – Proverbs and Ancient Near Eastern Wisdom

    March 30 – Humor and Humility in Proverbs

    April 6 – Women and Wisdom in Proverbs

  • April 27 & May 4: presented by Jonathan Kline
  • May 11: presented by Jan Carlberg
  • May 18: presented by Scott Harlan

Recordings of previous presentations can be found on our YouTube Channel.



Ockham's Kegger -

Where Stout Ales Meet Stout Ideas! 


If you are interested in learning about and discussing issues from a Christian perspective in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, then Ockham's Kegger is for you!  This event, sponsored by Christ Church of Hamilton & Wenham, will serve up challenging ideas to anyone who likes to think deep thoughts, meet new and interesting people, and have a brew.


The next Ockham's Kegger TBA soon! 






Other Learning Opportunities

  • Lenten Book Study

    Beginning on March 6, this six-week study on Thursdays at 6:15 PM will look at the new book by Episcopal priest and therapist Ian Morgan Cron entitled The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone in Between. 

    From the inside cover - "We all suffer from the uncomfortable feeling that we're not fully at home in the world.  To cope with our pain, we search for quick 'fixes' like alcohol, overeating, workaholism, technology, people-pleasing, pornography, and more.  But soon what we thought would satisfy us turns into self-defeating behavior that steals our joy.  In The Fix, Ian Morgan Cron explores how the Twelve Steps offer a proven spiritual design that can help us overcome addictive patterns; draw closer to God, ourselves, and others; and find lasting peace."  Fr. Richard Rohr had this to say about the book - "Ian Cron's generous and hard-earned wisdom reveals that the Twelve Steps are not just for alcoholics and addicts; they are a path to a profound transformation of self for everyone.  His guidance is practical and profound, offering a compassionate and joyful approach to recovery for all of us.  Get The Fix, and you will get yourself back - with a newfound freedom to love and be loved by God and others."

    If interested, please let Father Patrick know.  The Fix can be found on Amazon or through your favorite local bookseller.  Please note there is a workbook that goes along with the book that is recommended but not required.


  • Centering Prayer

    All are welcome for silent prayer, music, Lectio Divina, Visio Divina, and guided meditations. This is a gathering in Great Silence and Great Presence. Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room upstairs in the Church. Contact: Betsy Retallack.

  • Women's Spiritual Direction Group

    We will meet once a month on the 2nd Saturday at 9:30-11:30 a.m.
    This will be a time of quiet in which to ponder the direction our relationship with God is taking in our lives. There will be a meditation followed by silence during which we can write and/or pray about whatever comes into our minds and hearts.  There will then be a short time to talk about our experience.
    If you are interested, please contact the group leader, parishioner, Judy Norton    .

  • Stephen Ministry Training

    Christ Church offers a 50 hour Stephen Ministry training course. Participants are prepared to offer confidential, Christ-like support and care to those in crisis - whether it be from job loss, divorce or loss of a loved one. Click here for more information and a list of training topics.

  • "Going Deeper" Spirituality Groups

    We have been following the Renovaré (renewal) curriculum which has led us into rich discussions of our varied spiritual backgrounds and has prompted the sharing of new ways to come closer to Almighty God.


    MATERIALS:

    A Spiritual Formation Workbook: Small Group Resources for Nurturing Christian Growth, by James Bryan Smith. (Available through Amazon)