Whether you are a cradle Episcopalian or have just begun your journey,  Holy Trinity strives to offer quality Christian education for our parish adults as well. Studying sacred scripture is a vital part of our Christian discipleship, as we seek to be confronted continually by God in Christ and by life-changing grace. We also believe in immersing ourselves in the wise words of faithful Christians who have gone before us—from C.S. Lewis to Augustine to George Eliot and Flannery O’Connor, it’s a joy to learn from the wisdom of others whose faith in Christ precedes ours.

SUNDAYS

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sundays, 10 am (Parish Hall)
Rev. David Peeples

Adult Sunday School meets in the Parish Hall during the 10 am Formation hour during the program year (September–May). We will hear from a variety of presenters, and each day will have its own particular focus. Grab your coffee and join us! For more information, contact our associate rector, Rev. David Peeples.

TUESDAYS

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM)

Tuesdays, 9 am (Conference Room)
Leigh Nix

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year course developed by the School of Theology at Sewanee. EfM provides an in-depth study of scripture, church history, theology and ethics—and a wonderful community experience. The journey helps participants better connect faith with their daily lives through reading and discussion. Members dig into scriptures, as well as broader Judeo-Christian tradition—Think Theologically; Reflect Faithfully; Practice Speaking Civilly in situations when others’ beliefs and principles may challenge their own.

This year, Holy Trinity is also offering EfM Wide Angle, a one-year introduction to the EfM seminar experience. This is a great alternative for those wanting to explore EfM before committing to the full program.

VICARS AND VISCOUNTS:

The History of the Anglican

Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East

Tuesdays 6 pm (Parish Hall)
Jesús Tirado and Chris Ferguson

This class explores the history of the Anglican Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East, between the Victorian era and the 1920s. From the earliest forays that sought to bring Christianity to the region and then find common ground with other Christians from across the world, the Anglican Church's engagement with Palestine and the wider Middle East was shaped by larger trends that forged the world and the church. This is coupled with the ideas and practices that were uniquely tied to the historic nature of this region. In this six-week intellectual journey, we hope to build a deeper understanding of this history, one that offers useful perspectives for comprehending present-day events in both the Middle East and the wider world.
  

PRACTICING THE WAY:

A Community Journey Toward Spiritual Integrity

Tuesdays 6:45 pm (Chapel)
John and Alleah Crawford

To live with spiritual integrity today is to align one’s everyday actions and inner values with a genuine commitment to faith, even amid the distractions and pressures of contemporary life. This fall we will study John Mark Comer’s, Practicing the Way.  This book club is a gathering place for seekers, questioners and those longing for a deeper connection with God and one another. Meeting dates will be Sept. 16, 23; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 18.  

WEDNESDAYS

ADULT BIBLE STUDY:

The Gospel of John

Wednesdays, 10:30 am (Parish Hall)
Rev. David Peeples

A Bible study focusing on the Gospel of John is being taught on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am in the Parish Hall by our associate rector, Rev. David Peeples. No registration is required, so join us when you’re able.

ADULT CONFIRMATION & INQUIRERS CLASS

Wednesdays, 6 pm (Conference Room)
The Rev. Pete Burgess

This is for anyone interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church or simply in learning more about the history, worship and faith of our communion. The class meets Wednesday evenings at 6 pm in the conference room. This is an opportunity to check in with your spiritual life and gifts, to share your journey and learn from others and to build some lasting relationships with classmates.