Adult Forum
Adult Christian Forum is held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings in Browning Hall. This informal class is open to all, regardless of membership at St. Hilary’s. No preparation is required, just bring yourself, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s chat. Adult Forum is appropriate for teens through seniors.
April 15 at 9:30 a.m. in Browing Hall: Rev. Tim Albright, ECHO Chief Operating Officer, will discuss “Aspects of Poverty.”
April 29, May 6, May 15 at 9:30 a.m. in Browning Hall: Interm Rector Rev. Denise Gray Guinta will lead “Transition: Theological and Congregational Understanding.” This class, through Biblical stories and sharing our own experiences, will visit the difference between change and transition.
May 20, 9:30 a.m. Parish-Wide Breakfast and Vestry Update
Bible Study
Bible Study is open to any one from teen through adults who would like to share the significance, power, and history of Holy Scripture.
“Not by my might, nor by my power, but by MY SPIRIT, says the Lord Almighty” [Zech. 4:6] Come and learn how the Holy Spirit makes your Christian walk exciting, effective, and dynamic! This 6-8 week study, led by Arlene Ord, will be on Tuesday mornings beginning January 10, 9:30 am in the Parish Hall.
Parenting Group
The Parenting Group meets in the Conference Room to the left of Browning Hall on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care is provided. Parents of all ages are welcome to join us as we explore raising kids in the Christian faith. We welcome all perspectives and would love to have you join us wherever you are in your family life and Christian walk.
In February 2012 we began to discuss Wendy Wright’s, Season’s of a Family’s Life: Cultivating the Contemplative Spirit at Home. Rooted in an appreciation of our Christian spiritual traditions that probe the sacred alongside everyday human experience, Wright’s book offers parents a model for integrating family life and spiritual awareness. Parents of all ages are welcome and pre-reading is not required to attend. Drop in anytime!
Inquirer’s Class
Do you have questions about the church? About our beliefs? Why we change colors? Or why we do anything? The Inquirer’s Class is just that, a place to inquire and to ask questions. Those who wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation when the Bishop visits should plan to attend this course. However, the course is not just open to those approaching Confirmation.Whether you are new to the Episcopal church or you are a cradle Episcopalian, this is a chance to learn more about who the church is and why. Discussions on the history of the church, Christian Formation, Liturgy, the Bible, and the Sacraments are included.
Cursillo
Cursillo (cur-SEE-yo) is a spanish word meaning “short course”. In this case, it refers to “a short course in Christian living”. Anyone (clergy or laity) seeking a way to deepen their faith and wishing to expand their knowledge of the Christian life are invited to join the fellowship. Cursillo fellowship begins with a three-day weekend held at Dayspring Episcopal Conference Center in Ellenton, Florida.
A Cursillo week-end is not a retreat, with fasting and extended periods of silence, rather, it is an experience in Christian education. Shared prayer, worship, study, music, fellowship, laughter, and tears all work together to create a loving atmosphere where one can feel the reality of God’s free and unconditional love. An important part of this fellowship is to continue on after the weekend with a small group that keeps us in a life of piety, study, and apostolic action. Applications are available in the office is you’d like to become involved.
