Adult Formation
Enrich Your Faith
St. Mary’s has a number of educational and spiritual offerings. Join us for one or many!
Nourish Your Bond with God
Adult Christian Formation is the lifelong process of growing in relationship with God, self, others, and all creation.
Every experience in our lives can provide us with the opportunity to express our faith; the challenge we face is recognizing these opportunities and learning ways to live a sometimes counter-cultural life in a secular world.
St. Mary’s offers a variety of opportunities for adults to explore and express their faith.
Adult Forum
Sundays at 10:10 a.m.
This integral part of Sunday mornings at St. Mary’s is led by clergy, staff, and other speakers during the 10 a.m. hour. Adult Forum provides education, spiritual formation, and fellowship to enrich our faith and our community. Join us in the parish hall between services and enrich your faith!
Oct. 20: Elnora Allen discusses “Discerning God’s Will in this Phase of Your Life”
Oct. 27: Lynn McClintock, Director of Pastoral Care for Westminster-Canterbury, shares “Hospice Inspirations”
Nov. 3 & 17: The Rev. Greg Bezilla on the Gospel of Luke
Lectionary Bible Study
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
This Bible study meets every Wednesday in the parish hall, with an option to join via Zoom, and focuses on the lectionary readings assigned for the coming Sunday. It’s a wonderful space to learn, dive deeper into the scriptures, and ask questions.
Anyone who is interested is invited to attend and participate in this vibrant discussion. Call the church office at (804) 784-5678 for Zoom information.
Men’s Spiritual Practice
Tuesdays at 8 a.m. via Zoom
Open to men of all ages, this gathering is an opportunity to deepen your faith. Please contact us to learn more and receive the Zoom invitation information.
Book Studies
Throughout the year, there are several different book-study offerings. Please check out the upcoming options below and contact our Lay Associate for more details.
Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Come enjoy study and conversation as we read several books on scripture, liturgical seasons, and theology. Some of the books we choose are challenging, but the group is full of people learning together. Everyone is welcome.
Nov. 15 – Dec. 13: The Meaning Is in the Waiting by Paula Gooder
Let us know you’re coming by signing up here.
Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Join us for conversation and fellowship as we discuss both novels and non-fiction books throughout the year. This gathering is informal. Haven’t finished the reading? Come anyway! Have a friend or two who would like to come along? Bring them!
Nov. 12 – Dec. 3: The Remarkable Ordinary by Frederic Buechner
Let us know you’re coming by signing up here.
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn is our mid-day, mid-week luncheon featuring educational & entertaining programs along with sandwiches and fellowship.
On Thursday, Nov. 21, Jennifer Moss will provide helpful ideas for successful interactions during Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends. Ideally in our conversations we share love, support, interest, and humor. Topics include learning how to share and appreciate the unique narratives within our family, mastering the art of listening, and exploring ways to build traditions and experiences that bring family and friends closer.
