Adult CHRISTIAN FORMATION & EdUCATION

ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASSES

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

  • May 18: presented by Dr. Jason Myers

    “Turning Athens Upside Down: (re)Reading Paul in Athens in Acts 17”

    Traditionally, the Apostle Paul's speech in Acts 17 at the Areopagus is often seen as an attempt to find common ground with Greek philosophers. Many often interpret it as Paul trying to build bridges by using ideas and concepts that would resonate with his audience. But what if Luke has left clues that show we’ve been reading this story the wrong way? Dr. Jason Myers will help us relook at this passage in a new way and discover afresh what Luke might have been trying to tell us all along.

Christian Formation will be on Summer Break May 25 thru August 31, 2025.


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





Other Learning Opportunities

  • Thursday Book Group

    Next book study begins on Thursday, April 24th!  Father Patrick hopes you will join him for a four-week look (6:15-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall) at Jesus Changes Everything: A New World Made Possible by Stanley Hauerwas.  From the back cover - "How can we make the gospel central to our lives?  For decades, Stanley Hauerwas has been provoking Christians with his insistence that if they would only follow their Master, it would impact all areas of life, from the personal to the societal.  The lanky Texan, whom Time magazine dubbed 'America's theologian' for his zinging insights into today's ethical questions, says Christians should stop bemoaning their loss of cultural and political power.  Instead, they should welcome their status as outsiders and embrace the radical alternative Jesus has had in mind for them all along.  These accessible readings selected from Hauerwas's many books will introduce a timely, prophetic voice to another generation of followers of Jesus."  Please let Father Patrick know if you're interested. Please purchase the book at your favorite book store or on Amazon.

     

  • 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.


    June 2025 will be held on Wednesday the 11th.

  • Women's Monthly Bible STudy

    All Christ Church women are invited to participate in a new monthly Bible study, meeting on the second Monday of the month. You are welcome to come whenever you're able; no long-term commitment is necessary. We will study a Bible passage from the upcoming Sunday liturgy together and have time for fellowship and prayer. Meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 7:00-9:00 p.m. at 36 Martel Road in Hamilton. Contact Joanna Kline.

  • 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)