Adult Formation Bible Study
January & February—Epiphany: Studies in Reconciliation and Social Action
Adult Formation Epiphany Studies take place on Sundays and began on January 10, and are continued to extend through February 7th. These sessions are meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in our new location, Room K100 at the Priory. Using the Sunday Propers, we are looking at Jesus as the Light of the World, and reflect on how we are called to respond.
February & March—Lent: A Labyrinth Walk
Our Parish Lenten Studies will follow a course of study from the Kerygma Program. The title of the course is Hosanna: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week, with an introduction evening on Ash Wednesday, followed by five evening sessions.
To borrow from the course description, "Hosanna invites you to explore the main texts in all four Gospels and in Paul's writings that deal specifically with the last week of Jesus' life and with the resurrection. Every one of the four Gospel writers has a reason for writing. Each wants his audience to come to see who Jesus Christ is and what God is doing in and though him... we invite you to listen and respond to five stories of the One Story..."
Dates are:
Ash Wednesday, February 17. The introductory session, presented in a Monastic Meal setting, will begin approximately at 6:30 p.m., following the 5:30 Choral Evensong. Location will be in the Davies Hall. Sign-up is requested for the meal. (There is no charge, but calabash donations will be accepted.)
February 24 & March 3, 10, 17 and 24. Each evening session will begin with a simple supper (calabash donations will be accepted) at approximately 6:15 p.m., following the 5:30 Taize Evensong. The study session will begin at approx 6:45 p.m. and conclude by 8:15 p.m. The evening meal will be served in Davies Hall; our study sessions will be in the Cathedral choir stalls. Sign up is requested for the meals and the course material. Donations for the course booklet will also be accepted.
Sign-up sheets for Ash Wednesday and for the following five sessions will be available at Annual Meeting and on Sundays prior to February 17th.
Seder Supper: March 30th at 6 p.m. Save the date and watch for more information!
Got questions? Contact a member of the Adult Formation Team: Fr. Moki Hino, John Condrey, and Pat Newlin.
Adult Bible Reflection with Potluck Supper
This popular Tues. evening fellowship continues--mark your calendars for February 16, March 16, and April 20. We begin with a potluck supper at 6:30 and are complete by 8 p.m. Please bring food to share. Our study focus for each evening will be the appointed Scripture/Gospel readings for the following Sunday; we will use a study method centered on small group reflection with focus questions. No reservation needed! Advanced preparation or follow-up homework not required. Come join us for fellowship and reflection!
Taize Evensong
Looking for that time of weekday corporate worship and individual meditation? Looking for that time to let your soul sing in prayer? Taize Evensong meets each Wednesday in the Cathedral from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Centering Prayer
All are invited to explore Centering Prayer, another meditative form of prayer. Laypersons lead this group, Wednesdays at 5 pm in the Brides' Room.
Bible Study and Prayer Group
The Cathedral's Bible Study and Prayer Group, led by laypersons, meets Wednesday mornings at 10 am in the Brides' Room.
Dream Groups
The Cathedral hosts two Dream Groups which meet weekly to discuss and explore their dreams. Join the Tuesday Dream Group weekly at 6:30 p.m. or the Friday Dream Group weekly at 9:30 a.m. Both groups meet in the Bride’s Room.
Education for Ministry (EfM)
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four year extension course offered through the School of Theology at the University of the South (in Sewannee, Tennessee). In short, the purpose of this adult study course is to help participants find their own "theological" voice and become better prepared to live out their ministries.The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai`i sponsors the EfM program, which will allows us to keep the tuition reasonable. Student committments are made on a yearly basis.
The multi-level class meets weekly for approximately two and a half hours once a week, over a nine month period. The curriculum, which involves a substantial amount of reading, class discussion,and theological reflection, is mentored by trained facilitators.
A new session begins each Fall. Please contact the Cathedral Office at 524-2822 or email cathedral@saintandrewscathedral.net if you're interested in beginning the program in Fall 2010.
