St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Adult Forums Schedule

 

Sundays at 9:15 to 10:15 AM

 

Education Room (Old Multipurpose Room)

 

Series on the Environment and Christian Stewardship of our Earth

 

October 4:    The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina: Our Response Our Mission

                        The Rev Thomas Droppers Chair, NC Episcopal Diocese Chartered

                        Committee on Environmental Ministry and Frank De Pasquale, AIA

                        Committee Member

 

October 11:  How to be Green: One Woman’s Mission

                        Our own Scott Evan Hughes, member of the Chartered Committee

 

A Reckless Faith: Studies in the Gospel of Mark: School of Ministry

Six short lectures by The Rev Dr. Fred Horton, Wake Forest Divinity School

Followed by Discussion and Reflection

 

October 18:   A Reckless Faith: Introduction (Mark 4: 3-8)

 

October 25:    He Healed Many Sick People (Mark 5: 25-34, 9: 17-31 10: 46-52)

 

November 1:  Your Sins Are Forgiven (Mark 2: 1-12)

 

November 8:  Jesus’ GraduateSchool of Discipleship (Mark 8: 31-9: 1, 9:30-37)

 

November 15: The Death of Jesus (Mark 15: 21- 41)

 

November 22: The Resurrection of Jesus (Mark 16: 9-19)

 

 

Living the Way of Jesus: Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount

Five Programs with Bishop Michael B. Curry, The Rev Dr. Leon Spencer

School of Ministry

Followed by Discussion and Reflection

 

November 29: God’s Dream for the World; Grace and Challenge

 

December 6:    God’s New Possibility: The Law and Judgment

 

December 13:  Where is our Treasure? On Money and Generosity

 

January 3:        Overcoming Evil with Good: On Violence and Enemies

 

January 10:       Hearing the Voice of Jesus: Praying the Sermon on the Mount

 

Series on Immigration in the US Through the Lens of Faith

A series of four sessions addressing local issues

 

January 17:    Voices of the Latino Community

 

January 24:     Legal Aspects of Immigration to the US and to NC

 

February 7:     Health Issues and Access to Medical Care

 

February 14:    Immigration:  View from the Business Community

 

This series has been inspired by the publication: “For You Were Once a Stranger:

Immigration in the US through the Lens of Faith” Published by the North

Carolina Council of Churches

 

 

February 21:     A Lecture on Music and Worship : Singing is Praying

 

Series on the Bible:   Topic to be Announced

March 7, 14, 21 

 

Lenten Series

 

February 17: Ash Wednesday Services

 

February 24, March 3, March 10, March 24  Supper in Social Hall followed by Lenten Series Lecture followed by Compline

 

 

March 28: Palm Sunday

 

March 31: Holy Week Service

 

April 4:       Easter Sunday