The Study
Fellowship,
a Christian Book Club
7:00 – 9:00PM
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here for 2009-2010 Books and
Schedule
The Adult Study
Fellowship is a monthly Christian book club led by Father Steve that
provides an opportunity for fellowship and ecumenical dialogue between
the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches. Sponsored jointly by St.
Paul’s and St. John Neumann, the ASF is a structured attempt to
explore a common path for Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christians in
living a Spirit-filled, Christ-centered life.
This is an excellent format for those
who cannot make a weekly time commitment to Bible Study, Orthodox
Christianity 101 or
Orthodox Koinonia!
We meet on select Tuesdays at 7PM, beginning with a prayer service in the
Church. All of the books are available from Joanne Lorton in our
parish bookstore. Plan to join us!
Click for This Year's Books and
Schedule
Click for 2008-2009 Books
and Schedule
Click for 2007-2008
Books and Schedule
Click for 2006-2007 Books and Schedule
Click for 2005-2006 Books and Schedule
Click for 2004 book list:
"Practicing Christianity"
Click for 2003 Book list: Witnesses
to the Faith: The Twentieth Century
Orthodox
Christianity 101
Orthodox
Christianity 101 is a 24 week long course in Orthodoxy intended to
provide a broad
overview of the content, history and practice of our faith. What does it
mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ in the 21st century? We
will explore the Bible and look very specifically at the New Testament.
We will look at the Liturgy and the sacramental life of the Church. Why
do we worship the way we do? What does it all mean? We will look at
Christian history through the centuries. Where did all of these
different Christian denominations come from and how do we, as Orthodox
Christians, relate to them? Who are we, anyway? In addition, we will
discuss personal spiritual disciplines, stewardship, Christian moral
values, the development of the virtues and faithful living. No question
is off limits.
St.
Paul’s is a good place to explore what it means to be a believer,
committed to Christ and living a Spirit filled life in the context of
His community, the Church. This class is intended for those who wish
only to explore Orthodoxy, for those who wish to become members of the
Church and for those members of our parish family already Orthodox but
interested in broadening and deepening their faith.
Childcare will be
available!
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Syllabus for 2009-2010
WOMEN'S
STUDY FELLOWSHIP
Our study, To Live is Christ – the Life and
Witness of St. Paul, based on the life story of the patron of our
parish, began again on Monday, January 12th, 7:00 - 9:00PM. We will
then continue our study of St. Paul on Monday evenings for 12
consecutive weeks, finishing up in April. Our study does include daily
"at home" reading of Scripture and homework: the
answering of several related questions which we will discuss the
following week. The questions are meant to involve us more fully
in developing a scriptural mind. What does Christ have to
say to us? How do we form a relationship with Him? How
will God’s word live in my heart? How do I apply the teachings
of Christ to my daily life? St. Paul is our guide in all this and
more. As a small group, we prayerfully and joyfully struggle to be the
women of God we long to be. Please contact Dorothea Love at
doroelvis@cox.net if you
would like to join us. This group is limited to 15 participants
in order to allow time for discussion as we support one another in our spiritual
journey as Orthodox Christians.
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