For decades, a hallmark of St. Mark’s community life has been intellectual curiosity and a focus on lay-organized classes that help participants wrestle with the hard questions of life, relationships, and theology.
We are St. Mark’s Christian Education program
Our mission is to present a range of educational opportunities that strengthen, enlighten, inspire, and comfort us.
Current and Upcoming Courses
Wednesday Noon Bible Study (WNBS): Every Wednesday from 12noon to 1pm on Zoom
What do we do in WNBS? We actually read the text, the whole genealogy, then study the text (what do you know, five women are listed in the genealogy of Jesus!); then remember the historical context of both the Gospel itself and its author; review their rhetorical approach; ask questions; seek to deepen the meaning we derive from our study; and, share in our loving community.
This year, as the walls of our Constitution are breached, the temples of government institutions are dismantled stone by stone, and our people are scattered from their jobs, can we remember solid ground and basic trust by studying our Biblical tradition and lore? Yes! In our conversations with one another and our biblical ancestry we can find resilience, resistance, and renewable faith.
Curious? Email Peter Mosley – Peter.Mosley[at]cox.net
Judgement Class: Be Ready for your Family Meal at Thanksgiving
Join parishioner Edna Boone and guest facilitator Steve Roberts for this two part class in November:
Part 1 – Understanding Judgement – Explore what judgment is, why we judge, what our faith tradition says about judgement and what it reveals about ourselves.
Part 2 – Moving Beyond Judgement – Learn practical tools to reduce harsh judgments and reframe them with empathy and discernment.
Two Sessions: November 12 & November 19.
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm at St Marks – Room TBD
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
~~ Mother Teresa
Whatever You Believe or Do Not Believe
This provocative conversation begun last fall will continue under the guidance of Bill Jordan and Rebeckah Taylor, St. Mark’s Seminarian. Join this one day workshop on Saturday, December 6. Contact Bill Jordan (jordans4[at]verizon.net) to sign up!
Whatever You Believe or Do Not Believe
St. Mark’s Seminarian, Rebekah Taylor, and Bill Jordan will lead a one-day workshop on Saturday, December 6, from 9:30am to 2:30pm in Baxter Hall.
We will explore key pieces of our Christian faith and tradition: Jesus’ miracles, the problem of evil in the world, and the sacrament of Baptism.
There is a sign-up sheet in the Entrance Hall. Lunch and childcare will be provided. We will gladly accept donations to cover costs.
Please reach out to Bill Jordan with questions.
More about the history and vision of Christian Education at St. Mark’s
You are St. Mark’s. Join us. Contact our Christian Education co-directors at annabelleswift31[at]gmail.com .