Adult Faith Formation

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
Week Two:  December 7, 2021
Practicing Patience with Ourselves
​Dr. Warren Leibovitch
Week 3:  December 14, 2021
Practicing Patience with Others
​Dr. Warren Leibovitch
Week 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 our classes will be taught by Episcopal clergy 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.
            Please register online at bit.ly/StFrancisRooted (note that this link is ‘case sensitive’—that is, it’s important to observe upper- and lower-case letters when typing).
            Classes will be held in the St. Francis Parish Hall at 10 am on Wednesdays beginning October 27, and running through Wednesday, December 1. For more information contact Fr. Nelson--nelson@stfrancisgvaz.org or 520-625-1370.
            Didn't catch the class in person?  No problem.  You can catchup here.  The classes will be recorded and the videos will be 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.