The Episcopal Church of the Mediator

Adult Christian Education

Adult Christian Education at the Mediator takes many forms, including:


Adult Forum

Adult Forum meets in the Commons Room Sunday mornings from 9:10 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. (child care is available in the Nursery for children too young for Sunday School). "Adult" because we never grow too old to learn and think. "Forum" because we wrestle together in an open forum, discussing, asking questions and providing (often tentative) answers, and interacting with one another. For a list of programs, look here.

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Midweek Bible Study / Prayer Group

Tuesday Morning at 10:00 a.m., after Eucharist

Every Tuesday morning at 10:00, after Eucharist, this ongoing group begins with a devotional Bible Study, usually focusing on the lessons for the upcoming Sunday. The group continues with discussion, closing with prayers for those who are sick and the pastoral needs of our parish. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

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Monday Morning Bible Study

Monday Mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Library

The Monday morning Bible Study Group will begin the study of the Old Testament Book of Job beginning January 19 for six weeks,  We will then go into the Study of Holy Week during the Lenten season beginning March 2 (The Monday after Ash Wednesday) and running through Lent.  Resource books will be available for a nominal fee.  Questions? or to sign up, Contact Pat G. through the church office.  

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Thursday Evening Class 

The Rev. Maria Tjeltveit will continue leading a Bible study on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00.  Keep your eye on this spot for the next class.  

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Inquirers' Class

Are you new to the church?  Attending for a while but haven't been baptized, confirmed, or become officially an Episcopalian?  Is your 6th grade Sunday School knowledge of faith and church not keeping up with your life as an adult?  Do you have more questions than answers?  The Inquirer's Class may be for you!

The Inquirers' Class is an opportunity to explore questions about our faith and learn more about the Episcopal Church.  It is also the preparation for being baptized as an adult, confirmed, or received into the Episcopal Church.  It is a time for growing individually and as members of our parish.  We will meet from February 1 through April 26, on Sundays from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.  Childcare can be arranged, if needed.  Please speak to our rector, Maria Tjeltveit if you want to inquire about the class, at 610-434-0155, or revmariat@verizon.net

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Spiritual Formation Groups

One of the very meaningful activities for several people at Mediator has been the opportunity to meet regularly to share a time of growth in their Christian lives in a small-group setting. It all began with the forming of a group in the fall of 2004 called the Spiritual Formation Group. We used A Spiritual Formation Workbook by James Bryan Smith with Lynda Graybeal. Because this has been a spiritually nourishing time for those involved, we will continue to offer beginning opportunities on a regular basis for anyone interested.

The suggested plan is to begin with nine sessions, each lasting 1 1/2 hours, using A Spiritual Formation Workbook to nurture Christian growth in a small-group setting. Commitment to the first nine sessions is expected from those attending and the group then decides if they want to continue meeting or not. The suggested size of the group is no more than seven people. Jo at the church office can put you in touch with someone who can give you more information.

When there are enough people indicating interest in this program, a new group will be started either in the daytime or in the evening, depending on what is most convenient for the interested persons. Call Jo at the church office to indicate your interest.

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