Adult Christian Formation

At St. Thomas', we believe that Christians must continually be learning in order to grow in their faith. Growing in our knowledge and love of the Lord means deepening our understanding of the Holy Scriptures, the history of the Church and the World, our particular faith traditions and liturgies, and, how our faith prepares us to meet life's challenges and opportunities.

We offer a variety of formation opportunities for adults and invite you to  join one or more of them! See below for more details about what is currently being offered.

The images of books shown below are, in most cases, links to order that book from our local independent bookseller, Tombolo Books. Please consider shopping local and supporting them. Never let the cost of a book prevent you from joining the group. If you need a book, speak to a member of the clergy privately and one will be provided for you at no cost.

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Parish-wide Adult Christian Formation
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM

The Gospel According to Flannery:  We will be looking at some of the short fiction of mid-century American writer Flannery O'Connor, and together discovering how she infused her dark-hearted stories with grace, faith, and the Gospel.

SCHEDULE

Sept. 21: "The Life You Save May Be Your Own"
Sept. 28: "Good Country People"
Oct. 5: NO CLASS
Oct. 12: "The River"
Oct. 19: "Everything That Rises Must Converge"
Oct. 26: "The Temple of the Holy Ghost"
Nov. 2: NO CLASS (All Souls' Day Service)
Nov. 9: "A Good Man is Hard to Find"
Nov. 16: Movie: WISE BLOOD

(NB: O'Connor often deploys racist vocabulary that we would not today. The use of this language is not appropriate, but please be forewarned as we will encounter it in this context.) Order a copy of the book from Tombolo Books by clicking on the book's image.

Women of the Word
Thursdays, 9:30 AM

The Case for Christ: Beginning on Thursday, September 8, the Women's Bible Study will resume their study of Lee Strobel's The Case for Christ. Join this prayerful group of women on Sept. 8 and every Thursday thereafter at 9:30 AM in the Founder's Room.

Men's Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7: 30 AM

The Letter of Paul to the Romans: Beginning on Wednesday, September 7, the Men's Bible Study will resume for the Fall. We will be studying St. Paul's Letter to the Romans and using a study guide by N.T. Wright. Guides will be available to pick up at Bible Study for $12. As always, we meet at 7:30 AM in the Founder's Room. Study guides are acquired and can be purchased directly from Fr. Ryan when you come to class.