Christian Education
Ongoing Events
Sunday Morning Adult Formation ~ 9:00 - 9:45 a.m
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Join us for Sunday Morning Scripture Study; to study, discuss and pray with the day's readings in the library! We use Feasting on the Word, the new Episcopal resource.
Thursday Morning Bible Study
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This group meets Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the conference room. Many participants in this study stay for the 12:10 p.m. healing service and a brown bag lunch which follows the service. Come early for coffee and fellowship.
Women’s Breakfasts
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Dates and programs to be announced
- The women of the parish enjoy gathering for a potluck breakfast, welcoming a guest speaker and musician, and spending time sharing together at the table.
Contact: Sandie DeFilippis at 203-348-2619 x10 sdefilippis@stjohns-stamford.org
Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study
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Dates and programs to be announced
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With the by-line "God's Men in Today's World" men of St. John's and friends gather for a hearty breakfast and discussion on topics pertinent to the faith. Breakfast preparation is shared.
Got Peace Taizé Chant
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Spring 2012 session dates to be announced
- This service blends the ancient Christian tradition of prayer and simple chant, through which the mind is quieted, the heart is opened, and song becomes prayer. Please join us in the candlelit sanctuary - Services begin at 7 p.m. and are lead by Deacon Liz.
Special Forums
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Sundays at 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m
- Periodically Special Forums are held following the major service, often including a light lunch. Special guests, staff or parishioners are invited to speak on varied topics relevant to our Christian journey. Recent topics have been St. John's Haiti Mission Trips, Christian Caregiving, and Faith in the Workplace.
Lenten Programs and Events
Join us Wednesday nights in Lent, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Join us on Wednesday Evenings in Lent for Family Nights with Dinner, Activities and supervised homework time for kids. Program details and date to be announced.
Growing Deeper in Communion Lenten Program
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We offer “Growing Deeper in Communion” during Lent for children in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades who are already receiving Holy Communion or who would like to make their first Communion. Beginning with a potluck lunch, Fr. Wheeler will talk about Holy Communion as a meal. Parents will be given educational materials to work with their children at home. The class will meet two more times for an instructed Eucharist and to make homemade bread. This leads up to the the Easter Vigil when children will celebrate their participation in Holy Communion. For more information, speak to Fr. Wheeler.
Children's Education
We believe that faith is a journey. We seek to help people wherever they are on their journey — young, old, new to the faith or very faithful. From loving care in the nursery to childhood years in Godly Play, on through Journey to Adulthood and in our adult years, Christian Education enables us to become lifelong Christians. Our goal is to lead parishioners to Biblical literacy, liturgical understanding and the knowledge of Christian living skills. Christian Education is a core value at St. John’s where parishioners and leaders believe that by focusing on our spirituality and challenging our minds we can become thoughtful, caring, lifelong Christians.
For more information on these programs, please call the church at 203.348.2619 ext 15, or email: pchery@stjohns-stamford.org