Sunday Adult Formation - September - May!
St. Paul's Cathedral provides a variety of adult formation opportunities throughout the week, with the goal of growing your faith. Sunday Adult Formation takes place at 10:10am (After Labor Day ) in Dean Willey Hall: Join us for a rotating series of topics led by St. Paul's Clergy and Lay Leaders or Staff. Adults can also join the Adult Church School Led by Lauren Bass- “Reading Between the Lines: exploring our story through biblical stories," held in the Adult Learning Room of the Education Building. Other weekday offerings are also available. Read on to learn more! Questions about Adult Formation? Email Dean Churchwell
Dean's Hour Syllabus
September 15, 2024: Stewardship: Financial State of the Cathedral; Financial overview of the Cathedral looking back at 2024 and looking ahead to 2025
September 22, 2024: Stewardship: A Spiritual Discipline; Theological foundations and practical applications of stewardship in daily living.
September 29, 2024: Stewardship as Worship
October 6, 2024: Biblical Stewardship in the New & Old Testaments
October 13, 2024: Stewardship of Space; Practical applications of stewardship principles in daily living
October 20, 2024: Stewardship & The Joy of Generosity; Exploring the spiritual benefits of a generous life
November 3, 2024: A Time for Thanksgiving; Exploration of the prayers of Thanksgiving in the BCP
November 10, 2024: Series: Christian Perspectives on End-of-Life Planning Session 1; Theological and practical considerations for planning for death
November 17, 2024: Series: Christian Perspectives on End-of-Life Planning Session 2; Theological and practical considerations for planning for death
November 24, 2024: The Communion of Saints; Theological reflections on All Saints' and All Souls' Days
December 1, 2024: Advent Wreaths and their Meaning; Crafting and understanding the symbolism of Advent wreaths
December 8, 2024: The Magnificat - A Song of Revolution; The significance of Mary's song in Luke's Gospel
December 15, 2024: The Prophets of Advent December 22, 2024: The Nativity: Historical and Theological Perspectives; An in-depth look at the Nativity stories in the Gospels December 29, 2024: Reflecting on God's Faithfulness; Guided reflections on God's presence and faithfulness over the past year
Adult Church School Led by Lauren Bass & Team - “Reading Between the Lines: Exploring Our Story through Biblical Stories”
Adult Church School is Happening! Are you tired of letting the kids have all the fun? Beginning on Sep 15, you’re invited to join us for "Reading Between the Lines" Adult Church School at 10:10 in the Adult Learning Room, led by Lauren Bass. Each week, our incredible team of teachers will invite you to use your imagination, intellect, intuition and reason to engage the Bible stories, connect them with the world around us, and explore the resonances those stories stir in our inmost depths. We will do more than analyze and understand the text – together we will experience scripture as a reality within ourselves, connecting us to the text and the world around us. Please feel welcome to drop in any Sunday for “Reading Between The Lines: Exploring our story through Biblical Stories." Questions or details? Contact lbass@stpaulsokc.org
Reading Between the Lines Curriculum Schedule B Reading Between the Lines Curriculum Schedule C
Curriculum Schedule
Date Year Curriculum Module Scripture
9/15 B Proper 19 Wisdom of Solomon 7:26-8:1
9/22 B Proper 20 Mark 9:30-37
9/29 B Proper 21 Numbers 11: 4-6, (7-9) 10-16, (17-23) 24-29
10/6 B Proper 22 Mark 10:2-16
10/13 B Proper 23 Amos 5:6-7, 10-15
10/20 B Proper 24 Isaiah 53:(1-3) 4-12
10/27 No Class Consecration Sunday with Thanks-A-Brunch
11/10 B Proper 27 Mark 12: 38-44 (13:1-2)
11/17 B Proper 28 Mark 13:1-8
11/24 B Reign of Christ Revelation 1:4b-8
12/1 C Advent 1 Jeremiah 33:(4-13)14-16
12/8 C Advent 2 Baruch 5:1-9
12/15 No Class Christmas Reception in Dean Willey Hall
12/22 C Advent 3 Luke 1:39-45, [46-55] (56)
HIGH FIDELITY - Join Father Tim Sean in the Reception Area in the Education Building on the Sundays of Evensong at 5:00 p.m. High Fidelity is a music-listening group for those who see the truth of God at work in music that is not written for sacred purposes. This year, the class will include outings to music venues and concerts! Contact Father Tim Sean for more info. 2024-2025 Class Dates: September 29, November 2, December 1, December 22, January 19, February 23, March 30, May 4, June 1
BIBLE PROJECT - Led by Fr. Tim Sean return this fall. Bible Project will meet on Sunday afternoons at 4 p.m. in the Adult Education Room of the Education Building, EXCEPT on Sundays that Evensong meets.
WALKING THE MOURNER'S PATH Jani Hill, Pastoral Care Coordinator & Cathedral Resource Nurse, will lead an 8-week course for those who have experienced the death of a loved one and are experiencing grief. Walking the Mourner's Path workshop begins Tuesday, September 3.
When someone in our life dies, it affects our entire being. This is an 8-week grief support program that is grounded in prayer and reminds us that we are not alone in our grief. If you have lost a loved one and have walked the path of grief, “Walking the Mourner’s Path” may be what you need. Open to St. Paul's members and the community alike, the program gathers participants for a series of small-group workshops. It’s different than a Sunday morning faith formation program, but the format allows time for being still together, sharing stories, and seeing where God is in our grief and in our hope.
Contact Jani Hill for registration or more information about the program.
Confirmation Classes & Confirmation Class Resources
Are you new to the Episcopal Tradition or wanting to refresh your knowledge of the Church? Join Clergy for this six-week course on the foundations of the Christian faith and Anglican Tradition. Confirmation Classes will resume in 2025 in anticipation for the Bishop's Visit at the Easter Vigil. Email Dean Katie Churchwell if interested in learning more about the sacrament of Confirmation!
A variety of Spirituality Programs, including Retreat in Daily Life/Ignatian Exercises, offered through the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, are available.