Adult Formation
Education for Ministry (EfM), Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Lineweaver Room
Have you ever wondered how your personal story connects to the story of God, the Bible and the church? Education for Ministry is a small welcoming group where we explore big questions about faith, life, and scripture without needing to have all the answers. You don’t have to be a Bible expert or a theologian – just someone who is curious, open and enjoys a good conversation in a supportive space. If you’ve been thinking about diving deeper into your faith or having meaningful conversations with people who care, consider joining this group. For more information, contact Libby Haile (hailemartin@aol.com), (336-314-1022) or online at efm.sewanee.edu.
Haywood Duke Class, Sundays 9:30 – 10:15 a.m., Haywood Duke, on the dates listed.
Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5: Intergenerational Series* on the Greatest Commandment
When asked by his disciples, what is the greatest commandment, Jesus replied: “Thou shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, soul, strength and mind and your neighbor as yourself” (Luke 10: 27). In this four-week series, we will explore how to love God, yourself, and your neighbor through these four different approaches.
Oct. 12: Sabbath Sunday
Time to Rest, Reflect, Connect. Between services on Sabbath Sundays, we will gather informally with our church family from both the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services to enjoy a coffee hour and doughnuts. An intergenerational gathering with no agenda or program, simply a time to hang out and talk with old friends and meet new friends.
Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9: Living Our Faith as Christ’s Hands and Feet
Living into Jesus’s command to love our neighbors is becoming a growing part of Holy Trinity’s identity. From helping older people remain in their homes to welcoming friends who live on the street for a monthly lunch and partnering with other churches and organizations to expand our impact, the Outreach Committee works to connect parishioners with opportunities to serve others in ways that use their gifts and passions. The church’s activities will be the focus of a four-part formation series produced by the Outreach Committee. The series will begin with guest speakers for two Sundays and then focus on what we do now and what church members think we should do in the future.
Nov. 16: Sabbath Sunday
Nov. 23: Intergenerational Series* - How to Lovingly Have Difficult Conversations
Dec. 7: Annual Parish Meeting and Vestry Elections
Dec. 14: Intergenerational Series* - Actively Loving Your Neighbor: Immigration
Dec. 21: Actively Loving Your Neighbor: Gaza
Jan. 11: Sabbath Sunday
Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Intergenerational Event
Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15: Making Beloved Community Real: A Series of Conversations
To honor Black History Month, members of the Beloved Community Commission will facilitate a series of conversations exploring the key tenets of a thriving beloved community. Topics will include how forgiveness and hope must be at the center of this as well as the meaning of racial equity in our Church and our lives as Christians. The first three sessions will involve small table sharing with the final session being a panel discussion with friends from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Hillsborough NC.
Feb 22: Sabbath Sunday
March 1, 8, 15, 22: Lenten Series
More information coming soon!
March 29: Sabbath Sunday
April 12, 19, 26, May 3: Intergenerational Sunday School with Sandie Gravett
More information coming soon!
*We will have six intergenerational classes: three in September, one in October, one in November, and one in December. Each class will begin with coffee and doughnuts and an introduction to the Bible story and theme for the day, afterwards breaking into three groups (children, youth, and adults) for age appropriate lessons. (Parents of young children may choose to be with their children or in the adult session). Children will go upstairs to room 211 with Ms. Marjorie, and youth will follow Jenny to the Robert Payne Youth House. We will come back together at the end and share what we have learned with one another.