The Adult Forum is a time for adult parishioners to gather for coffee and conversation along with presentations by speakers—both church members and outside guests. Topics address current events and issues of interest to our parishioners.
The Sunday Morning Adult Forum
On Sunday, September 20th, we begin our fall series for Christian Formation for all ages at 9:15 am.
The first forum will be a report about General Convention and a discussion of what some of the resolutions mean to us at St. Francis as well as the direction the Church is moving. We will look at our relationship with the rest of the Anglican Communion and how several issues regarding sexuality and gender are affecting us.
I will share with you information that Bishop Curry gave to the clergy at an excellent meeting this summer after convention. A lot has been reported that was either distorted or incorrect. I learned some things not only about convention, but about our Episcopal identity and polity that I did not know regarding these issues and our common life together.
This is an important topic and I want us to be as informed as possible. I urge you to attend and to participate in this class.
Michael+
For audio version: Forum 9/20/09
April 19th - May 17th, 2009
Eastertide Forum Series
A Life of Faith in the Midst of F.U.D (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt).
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| Month |
Date |
Schedule |
| April |
19th |
Ross Cox
Audio copy of the Forum Presentation.
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| April |
26th |
Porter Halyburton
Audio copy of the Forum Presentation. |
| May |
3rd |
No Forum due to Book Sale set-up |
| May |
10th |
Linda Erickson
Audio copy of the Forum Presentation. |
| May |
17th |
Linda Erickson
Audio copy of the Forum Presentation. |
Sundays in March (2009)
For more information, please download our Lenten Brochure
My Country, Right or Wrong
vs. My Church, Right of Wrong
Led by The Rev. Roland Jones
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| Month |
Date |
Schedule |
| March |
1st |
National policies for armed conflict vs.
"Blessed are the Peacemakers"
※ The planned preventative strikes of 1954 and 2009 vs.
The wisdom of Jesus
Audio copy of the Forum Presentation.
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8th |
National policies for the national economy
vs. "Blessed are the Poor"
※The rise of the new Robber Barons vs.
Social economic tragedy
Audio copy of the Forum Presentation. |
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15th |
National policies for scientific research
vs. "Blessed are the merciful"
※Government restrictions, Creationism vs.
Stem cell research, Evolution and Creative Design
Audio copy of the Forum Presentation.
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| |
22nd |
The Culture of the Arrogant
vs. "Blessed are the meek"
※”Greed is Good”
Audio copy of the Forum Presentation.
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29th |
The National Destiny
vs. The Historical Judgment of God
※ Cultural suicide
Audio copy of the Forum Presentation. |
The Inquirer's Class
March 30,
April 6, 13, 20, 27,
May 4, 11 and 18 (2008)
Come one, come all to our Adult Forum Series:
"A People Called Episcopalians:
A Brief Introduction to Our Peculiar Way of Life"
Every Sunday, beginning March 30 through May 18 in the Parish Hall.
This eight-week series will cover such varied topics as:
- the Anglican Communion
- the English Reformation
- Liturgy and Sacraments
- The Book of Common Prayer
- our attitude about authority
- Anglican spirituality and temperament
- any questions you may have
Come find out why we do what we do!
Inquirer's Class Audio Archives
Week 1, March 30, 2008
Week 2, April 06, 2008
Week 3, April 13, 2008
Week 4, April 20, 2008
Week 5, April 27, 2008
Week 6, May 04, 2008
Please note that for those wishing to be confirmed or received when Bishop Curry comes May 25, this class is required.
Contact information:
Kris Cooke: Chair, Adult Forum
PH: 379-0649 • Email kcooke68@triad.rr.com
Committee: Chris & John Beaman, Norman Lee, Margaret Montana, Millie Ronemus, Don Darnell, Robert Koehler, and Carol Andresen
For information about serving on this committee, contact Kris Cooke (see contact info above). Kris should also be contacted with suggestions for future topics and discussions.
