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.

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 Beatitudes Monday, October 6, 2008.  Resource books will be available for a nominal fee.  Questions? or to sign up, Contact Pat G. through the church office.  

Thursday Evening Class on Romans

The Rev. Maria Tjeltveit will continue leading Romans: A Letter For Today Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., beginning September 25th, picking up where we left off June 5th.  Faith comes to life in this real letter to real people.  In 14 parts, explore Paul's vision of Christian Unity and wonder at God's surprising grace to inspire our faithful living today.  This is a Kerygma course that has a workbook with homework and classes that incorporate experiential learning.  The Resource Book costs $20.00 and will be available in the church office.  Please call Maria or e-mail her at revmariat@verizon.net to register or with questions, and plan to pick up the book and have the eighth chapter read by the first class.  The dates of the class are: September 25 to November 6 when we will complete this study of Romans.

Inquirers' Class

Want to join the church, become Episcopalian, explore your faith more deeply, or ask all the questions you’ve been wondering about? The Inquirers’ Class is for you! Adult candidates for baptism will be prepared for baptism at the Easter Vigil and others may prepare for Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation of Faith, when Bishop Marshall comes for his yearly visitation. Classes are scheduled according to the availability of the interested persons and begin several weeks before the Bishop's visit to the parish. Child care can be available by calling the church office 610-434-0155.

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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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