Adult Education & Formation

Teach them the statutes and instructions and make known to them the way they are to go and the things they are to do. Exodus 18:20

Formation and deepening knowledge of the Christian faith is an essential part of the Anglican ethos. CSS endeavors to provide illuminating, interesting and challenging educational programs for adults as well as children.

Adult Forums

CHRIST & SAINT STEPHEN’S offers an Adult Forum on Sunday mornings at 9:30, lasting an hour. The time is spent in learning, theological reflection, and building Christian community. You are welcome to come for any session of interest to you and when your schedule allows. 

Note:  Each Sunday program is self-contained. You can join in at any time without worrying about what went before.

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Forums for February

Sunday February 23 ~ Forum will be on Recess. Bishop Heyd will visit at the 11:00 to dedicate St. Cyprian’s Chapel, followed by the showing of the film San Juan Hill at 12:30 pm. It is a documentary film by Stanley Nelson, sponsored by Christ & Saint Stephen’s Church with complimentary admission & refreshments. The film features our own beloved parishioner Mavis Swire!

Sunday March 2 ~ 9:30 am Adult Forum : Planning for the Adult Forum program going forward, led by Al Jones and Dean Poynor.

Book/Video Forums

During Advent, Lent and Eastertide, adults join in evening discussion groups centered on novels, theological works and film and video series.

This past Lent we held a book discussion on Jesus Wasn't Killed by the Jews, edited by Jon M. Sweeney. Published by Orbis Books.

Quiet Days

Usually in the seasons of Advent, Lent and Eastertide, day-long retreats or Quiet Days are held to help deepen our spiritual experience.

User’s Guide to the Episcopal Church

This lecture series lead by the priest-in-charge, the Rev. Aaron Hudson, is designed to prepare adults for baptism, confirmation or for reception into The Episcopal Church. The series covers an array of topics including church history, ecclesiology, scripture, the sacraments and the polity of the Episcopal Church. The series is held in conjunction with a planned Episcopal visitation to the parish by one of our diocesan bishops.