Fall Ministry Announcement

The Discipleship Path

 Our discipleship path is designed to help you on your spiritual journey through three stages: Gather, Grow, and Go.

  • Gather: This stage is about building relationships and connection. It’s a time to find your place in our community, whether through joining a small group or attending a Newcomer class or sitting with our wonderful Director of Relationships, Noelle Pecora. 

  • Grow: In this stage, we focus on formation and spiritual development. You will deepen your understanding of scripture, the story of the Bible, and what it means to be Episcopalian through foundational and deeper dive courses. As you learn the foundations of our faith, you’ll be prepared for the next step.

  • Go: The final stage is about living out your faith. You are encouraged to discern who you are called to be and to do, both inside and outside the church. We encourage you to jump into a program that is outreach-based, in-reach based, or a little of both. As you "Go" and serve, you will continue your formative and discernment journey.

Fall 2025 Course Offerings: Discernment for Ministry

 These courses are designed for individuals exploring their calling.

  • Discernment for Vestry Members: This one-day workshop on Saturday, September 6, is for people considering a leadership role on the vestry and for current members who want to better understand their role.

  • Finding Your Passion & Place in the Church: This six-week series, from October 4 to November 8, uses the discernment model for ordained leaders in the church to help you find what you may be called to do in your life.  Are you at a crossroads? Do you feel God is not in the midst of your life? This is a stop on your journey as we try to bring clarity or direction to the distractions. Location and specific time offerings is TBD.  If you are interested please email Pastor Kevin or Fr. Justin. Register here: linke.to/findyourpassion

Foundations of Our Faith:  Attendance at one session of each is required for Confirmation.  The Bishop will be with us in February for the sacrament of Confirmation. 

 Based on books published by Forward Movement, these courses provide foundational knowledge of the faith and are offered in both virtual and on-campus formats.

The Path: A Journey Through the Bible: This is a 30000 ft look at the story of scripture to give each particpant the basics of the Bible to help them feel comfortable to go deeper. Led by Pastor Kevin. Click on the link to register.

Walk in Love: Episcopal Belief and Practices: Do you know what the Episcopal Church is really about?  Our guess is you have an idea, but many questions. This is a stop for you to gain more knowledge around our denomination. Led by Fr. Justin.

 

Deeper Dives

These classes are for those who want to dive into particular theological and social topics.

  • Tough Questions, Tough Answers: A closer look at our faith: This class is exactly what it sounds like.  A question will lead us into scripture, tradition, and use our reason to come out the other side with a deeper understanding of our faith and life.  Led by Fr. Justin and Pastor Kevin, this class meets on Sundays at 9:00 AM on campus, from September 7 to October 12. Register here: https://linke.to/toughquestions

  • A Closer Look at the Parables of Jesus: Have you ever noticed that a question leads to a story we call a parable?  What is Jesus trying to teach in these parables that appear as wall art in our homes or on billboards.  Do we really know?  Join us as we take a close look at the stories that shape much of our understanding of what it means to follow Jesus and the Kingdom of God. Led by Pastor Kevin and Fr. Justin, this course meets on Sundays at 9:00 AM on campus, from October 19 to November 23. Register here: https://linke.to/parablesofjesus

  • What is Justice and What is Social Justice?: This will be an Advent townhall styled event by our clergy and facilitated by a lay church member.  Each week we will ask a question about justice as it appears in scripture and then each clergy member will offer a perspective from their own life and faith.  After the answer by the clergy then the group gathered may ask more questions that the clergy will answer as it relates to justice and social justice.  This class meets on Sundays in Advent at 9am from November 30 to December 21. Register here: https://linke.to/whatisjustice 

Formation, GrowJustin Yawn