Adult Christian Formation
It's long been said that one of the strengths of the Episcopal Church is that you don't need to check your brain at the door. In fact, we encourage you to bring your brain, to use it, exercise it, even stretch it. A variety of opportunities to grow in faith and understanding, or to explore ideas about God and issues in the world, are available at Saint Mark's. Below you'll find information about the Sunday morning 10:00 a.m. forum for adults, Wednesday evening Bible Study, and more programs as information is available.
The 10 a.m. Adult Education Forum (Sundays in the Parish Hall)
Forum Schedule:
January 8 - February 19 - "Western Monasticism and the Rule of Benedict in the Anglican Tradition" - A Forum Series with Dr. Peter Kountz with a special forum by Esther de Waal.
This series, led by Ministry Intern Peter Kountz, will concentrate on (1) reading and discussing the Rule of Benedict and (2) contemplative reading and reflection on Esther de Waal's Seeking God: The Way of Saint Benedict. The Forum will meet at 10:00 a.m. on January 8,15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12 and 19. If you are interested in attending the Forum, please let Mother Takacs know since we will provide copies of both the Rule and the de Waal book and want to be sure to have enough copies on hand. Also, please note that Esther de Waal will be at Saint Mark's on the weekend of February 4 – 5 and will lead the Forum on Sunday, February 5.
For more information, please contact Mtr. Erika Takacs at etakacs@saintmarksphiladelphia.org.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study- New Winter Schedule Below!
This vibrant Bible study happens each Wednesday at 6:00 pm on the top floor of the parish house. Please join us. All are welcome!
Winter Session - The Liturgical Life
The Maccabbees, a Jewish warrior dynasty
January 4 • 1 Maccabees 1-2 • Mattathias’ sons
January 11 • 1 Macc. 3-4 • Judas Maccabeus
January 18 • 1 Maccabees 5-6 • The last days of Antiochus Epiphanes
January 25 • 1 Maccabees 7-8 • The Romans
February 1 • 1 Maccabees 9-10 • Jonathan succeeds Judas
February 8 • 1 Maccabees 11-12 • Ptolemy
February 15 • 1 Macc. 13-14 • Independence
February 22 • Ash Wednesday • No Bible study
February 29 • 1 Maccabees 15-16 • Rome helps
Living the Book of Common Prayer, Part 2
March 7 • Rites of penitence • Penitential Order, Ash Wednesday, and Reconciliation
Living the Psalms, Part 3
March 14 • Psalms of lament • Selections from Psalms 3, 5-7, 14, 17, 25-28, 35, 36, 38, 39, 42, 43, 51, 54-57, 59, 61, 63, 64, 69-71, 86, 88, 102, 109, 120, 140, 141-143
March 21 • Psalms of trust • Selections from Psalms 4, 11, 16, 23, 62, 91, 121, 125, 131
Living the Book of Common Prayer, Part 3
March 28 • Holy Week liturgies • Palm Sunday, Tenebrae, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday
April 4 • Holy Week • No Bible study
April 11 • Easter liturgies • The Great Vigil, Easter Sunday
Questions about the Wednesday Bible study?
Contact Jay Blossom at 215-922-6892 or jsfblossom@yahoo.com