ADULT CLASSES

For more information on our Christian Formation offerings, please email hannahhutchens@christchurchnewbern.com.

SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES

LECTIONARY CLASS

Sundays, 9:45 to 10:50 am, Pelletier Room

In this weekly class, key questions from a study guide kick off the discussions. Typically, discussions focus on what the readings may have meant to listeners in ancient times and what they mean to us today. They also focus on how readings are connected and on the meaning of unusual names, places, and events.

EPISCOPAL 101: GETTING TO KNOW CHRIST CHURCH

Sundays, 9:45 to 10:50 am, starting April 12, Library

Who: Those who are new to the Episcopal Church or new to Christ Church
What: A chance to know more about this faith tradition and this parish in general. And a chance to explore your faith with others on the journey!
When: Sundays, 9:45am beginning April 12 through May 17* (no class on April 19)
Where: In the Library
At the end of this series, you’ll have the opportunity to be Confirmed, Received, or to Renew your Baptismal promises. Our new Bishop will be with us on Sunday, May 24th (the day after her Ordination) for her first official visit as a Bishop. And it’s the Day of Pentecost, so an amazing day to celebrate all that the Holy Spirit is doing in our midst! Come join us!
If you’d like to be a part of this class, contact the Rev. Paul Canady (paulcanady@christchurchnewbern.com or 252.631.5861)

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

Sundays, 9:45 to 10:50 am, 2nd Floor Living Room

Join Young Adults and Parents for Coffee and Conversation while the children are in Sunday School.

WEEKDAY OPPORTUNITIES

RECTOR'S BIBLE STUDY

Wednesdays from 11am to noon, Pelletier Room - New Series starts April 15

Leader: The Rev. H. Paul Canady III

Join us as we explore The Bible with and without Jesus. This is a six-week series from esteemed Bible scholars and teachers Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Z. Brettler. We will take a guided tour of the most popular Hebrew Bible passages quoted in the New Testament to show what the texts meant in their original contexts and then how Jews and Christians, over time, understood those same texts. We will explore the creation of the world, the role of Adam and Eve, the Suffering Servant of Isiah, the book of Jonah, and Psalm 22, whose words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me,” Jesus quotes as he dies on the cross. There is a book to go along with the video series we will be using (though not necessary to the conversation). If you’d like they book, they are available at the front desk for $15 (there is also a Kindle edition available).

No prior Bible wisdom or knowledge needed! We’d love to have you there!

Questions? Reach out to the Rev. Paul Canady (paulcanady@christchurchnewbern.com or 252.361.5223 – office) for more information. You can also join the Realm group https://tinyurl.com/CCNB-RBS to receive communications about the weekly gatherings.

WOMEN'S BOOK STUDY

Tuesdays from 10 to 11am, Second Floor Living Room

The Women’s Book Study is reading Catching Fireflies by Patsy Clairmont. According to Amazon, “Popular author and speaker Patsy Clairmont weaves stories and scripture between lasers, lighthouses, and lamps to illuminate the heart and enliven the spirit. Whether you’re bored with the routine, struggling through a crisis, or just ready for a good word, Patsy meets you there with vulnerability, inspiration, and an infectious grin. As a daily devotional or weekend read, Catching Fireflies will light up your day even as it brightens your smile.”

Join us Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00 am in the 2nd Floor Living Room. Women of all ages are invited to attend. We open our time together with prayer, followed by reading the book aloud, and discussing. No preparation is necessary. You can join the group at any time.

Books will be available for purchase at the Reception Desk. This book study is led by Phyllis Fox and Heather McCloud Huff.

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUP

Mondays at 11:30 am, Pelletier Room (Zoom option available)

Leader: Rev. Barbara Bornemann

When: 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM on Mondays

Meets In Person & On Zoom: In person: Pelletier Room, upstairs at Christ Church

Leader: Rev. Barbara Bornemann

Two Study Books: Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality and The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery. Both books are by David G. Benner.

In our self-reliant era, most of us recoil from the concept of surrender to a power or authority outside ourselves. But surrender need not be seen as threatening, especially when the Divine One to whom we surrender is the epitome of goodness and love. The next session of the Contemplative Prayer Group will explore two small books that focus on the theme: “Letting Go: The Path to Spiritual Surrender.” During the first weeks, the group will study David S. Benner’s book, Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality. During the last weeks, we will explore the topic of surrendering to self-love as we study Benner’s second book, The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery. Thomas Merton, Trappist monk and mystic, speaks to the spirituality of self-discovery: “There is only one problem on which all my existence, my peace, and my happiness depend: to discover myself in discovering God. If I find God, I will find myself and if I find my true self I will find God.” Come and join the Contemplative Prayer Group as we support one another on our path of surrendering to Divine love and self-love.

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM)

This class covers the basics of a theological education in the Old and New Testaments, church history, liturgy, and theology - with a strong emphasis on theological reflection. EfM is a four-year program that can be taken with gaps between years. The class will prepare you for any and all ministries you will serve in at Christ Church. For more information about local groups, contact Diocesan EfM Coordinator, Lisa Richey, at piergazer@gmail.com, or visit the Diocese's EfM website.

ADULT CLASSES

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