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 Adult Christian Formation Presenters:


On April 28 Dr. Liesl Smith presents: The devotional theme of Imitatio Christi/Crucis in John Donne's "The Cross" 

The theme of imitatio Crucis long predates John Donne's poem, "The Cross". We will explore how Donne's poem, written in the context of seventeenth-century Puritan iconoclasm, takes up the sign and res of the cross as the (thankfully) inescapable mark of our life in God.

 

During May Dr. Joanna Kline presents: The Book of Judges: Retribution and Redemption

In the book of Judges, God chooses unlikely leaders to rule the Israelites during a dark time in their history. In this series, we will read passages from throughout the book, exploring the character of the judges and giving special attention to the themes of measure-for-measure retribution and God's faithful providence. 

  • May 5 - Off to a Strong(ish) Start: Othneil, Ehud, Deborah (Judges 1-5)
  • May 12 - Flawed Judges and a Bad King: Gideon, Abimelech, Jephthah (Judges 6-11)
  • May 19 - Doing What is Right in their Eyes: Samson and the Israelites (Judges 13-21)


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

  • Easter Book Study: Passions of the Soul

    Father Patrick hopes you will join him for this seven-week series on Rowan Williams's brand new book Passions of the Soul, which can be ordered from Amazon or your favorite local bookseller.  About the book: "In Passions of the Soul, Rowan Williams opens up the great classics of Eastern Christian writing to show how it can help us to understand and cope with the ups and downs of modern life.  With compelling and illuminating insight, he shows the cost of living in a culture that is theologically and philosophically undernourished, working with a diminished and trivialized picture of the human self.  The Eastern tradition teaches us how to develop our self-knowledge and awareness, so that we can relate to the world without selfish illusions.  Only then can we be ready for our eyes to be opened to God, and avoid destructive patterns of behavior.  Only in this way can we understand the kind of people we need to become."  We will meet in the Youth Room under the Chapel at 6:15 PM on Thursdays April 4-May 16. Please let Father Patrick know if you'd like to be part of the group.

  • 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 each year. The class meets twice per month September - June. 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.


    If you would like to learn more, please contact: Mother Susan

  • "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.


    To learn more, please contact: Mother Susan


    MATERIALS:

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