Adult Faith Formation

Lenten Study with Fr. Warren
Living Well Through Lent 2022
Theme: Letting Go with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind

Study booklets include Daily reflections and exercises from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day. Sessions will be held Tuesdays from 11 am until Noon in the Parish Hall beginning March 8. You can sign up for the class and pick up a booklet (one per couple, please) in the Parish Office.
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Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
​​2022 Lenten Suppers/Guest Lecturers
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​ Our guest lecturers for the 2022 Wednesday Lenten Series include Rev. Kim Crecca (March 9), The Rev. Laura Adelia (March 16), The Rev. John Caleb-Collins (March 23), Bishop Jennifer Reddall (March 30), Canon Anita Braden (April 6), and Fr. Warren Leibovitch (April 13). Fr. Warren’s presentation will include a Seder Meal. Each evening will begin with Stations of the Cross at 5 pm in the Courtyard, followed by dinner at 5:30 pm and our guest speaker presentation at 6:15 pm in the Parish Hall. Mark your calendar so you won’t miss these opportunities to enhance your Lenten observance.
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Week 1: March 9, 2022 - Canon Debbie Royals 
Week 2: March 16, 2022 - Rev. Kim Crecca
Week 3: March 23, 2022 - Rev John Caleb-Collins
Week 4: March 30, 2022 - Bishop Jennifer Reddall
Week 5 - Rev Canon Anita Branden
Life And Message of St. Francis Of Assisi
An exploration of how the historical person of St. Francis of Assisi exemplified the mission of our parish, “to live as Christ’s heart and hands in the world.”   Dr. Arthur Remillard, Professor of Religious Studies at Saint Francis University, summarizes St. Francis’ life and legacy.
March 3, 2022
​Saint Francis Beyond the Birdbath
Dr. Arthur Remillard
Professor of Religious Studies
​Saint Francis University
Advent Study
​Led by Fr. Warren
You are invited to join Fr. Warren for an Advent study to include daily reflections and practices throughout the four weeks of Advent, similar to the Lenten series. The theme of the study is Practicing Patience with all your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. 
Week One, November 30: Practicing Awareness of Our Impatience
Week Two, December 7: Practicing Patience with Ourselves
Week Three, December 14: Practicing Patience with Others
Week Four, December 21: Practicing Patience with God.
Plan to join Fr. Warren at 10 am in the Parish Hall for every session; he will be delighted to see you.
Session 1:  November 30, 2021
Practicing Awareness of Our Impatience
​Dr. Warren Leibovitch
Session 2:  December 7, 2021
Practicing Patience with Ourselves
​Dr. Warren Leibovitch
Session 3:  December 14, 2021
Practicing Patience with Others
​Dr. Warren Leibovitch
Session 4:  December 21, 2021
Practicing Patience with God.
​Dr. Warren Leibovitch
Rooted in Love
The Episcopal Way
            You are invited to join us for a course to explore how to grow your spirituality and faith! Although Episcopal clergy will teach our classes all who are interested in learning about the Christian faith through an episcopal lens are welcome to attend. And you are welcome to select or drop classes as you schedule allows.
                     Didn't catch the class in person?  No problem.  You can catchup here.  The classes were recorded, and the videos are available here or on YouTube for viewing any time.
Session 1   October 27, 2021 
​Dr. Warren Leibovitch​
Session 2   November 3, 2021 
​Dr. Warren Leibovitch
Session 3  November 10, 2021
Deacon Becky Williamson
Session 4  November 17, 2021
​Rev. Judy Turberg
Session 5  November 24, 2021
​Rev. Judy Turberg

Inquirers Class

For those who are new to the Episcopal Church, we offer a multi-week course on the beliefs, worship, and governance of the Episcopal Church -- a sort of "Episcopal 101" class.  This course is scheduled when there are enough potential attendees to hold a class, and is open to Episcopalians who want a refresher course as well as those new to the Episcopal faith.  Please check with the St. Francis office to express your interest or inquire about the timing of the next course offering.