Adult Formation
St. John's Church - Growing in Faith Together
Ongoing Programs
Men’s Bible Study
Led by: Pete Goodwin
Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 AM
📍 Thompson Room
📅 Resumes September 16, 2026
Gospel Questions
Led by: The Rev. Marya DeCarlen
Wednesdays, 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Thompson Room
📅 Starting September 16, 2026
Participants are asked to bring a theological, personal, moral, or philosophical question about the Gospel reading assigned for the upcoming Sunday.
Four or five Gospel questions and the assigned Scripture readings will be distributed at the end of each month.
Intercessory Prayer Group
Led by: Rotating Leadership
Wednesdays, 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Thompson Room
📅 Resumes September 16, 2026
Book Studies
Jesus and the Disinherited (Howard Thurman)
Led by: Newt Fink
Sundays, 11:45 AM
📍 Thompson Room, Post Coffee Hour
📅 Sept 13, 20, 27, 2026
Gospel Questions
Led by: The Rev. Marya DeCarlen
Wednesdays, 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Thompson Room
📅 Starting September 16, 2026
Participants are asked to bring a theological, personal, moral, or philosophical question about the Gospel reading assigned for the upcoming Sunday.
Four or five Gospel questions and the assigned Scripture readings will be distributed at the end of each month.
The Bee Keeper of Aleppo (Christy Lefarti)
Led by: The Rev. Marya DeCarlen
Sundays, 11:45 AM
📍 Thompson Room, Post Coffee Hour
📅 March 7, 14, 2027
Teaching Series
Still Trinitarian After All These Years
Led by: Peter Anders
Sundays, 11:45–1:00 PM
📍 Thompson Room
📅 Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 2026
The Path Ahead: Spirituality & Purpose in Later Life
Led by: Sarah Larson
Thursdays, 11:30–1:30 PM (simple lunch)
📍 Thompson Room
📅 April 8, 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 13, 2027
A six-part series designed for seniors, retirees, and empty nesters, providing space and structure for exploring the challenges and rewards of aging in a spiritual context.
Each session employs contemplative practices, prayer exercises, and directed discussions.
Session 1: Coming to Terms with Our Terms — “Spirituality” and “Aging”
Session 2: Naming Our Spiritual Needs
Session 3: Gratitude and Resilience
Session 4: Shifting the Lens — From Doing to Being
Session 5: Passion and Purpose
Session 6: God’s Continuing Call — Discerning the Path Ahead
Epiphany Retreat Day
Writing Your Own Rule of Life
Led by: The Rev. Marya DeCarlen and Sarah Larson
Saturday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Great Hall
📅 January 23, 2027 (snow status January 30)
Workshop focused on the season of Epiphany.
Includes guided meditation to help participants discern a personal rule of life.
Lunch included.
Preparation for Confirmation
Adult Inquirers
Led by: The Rev. Marya DeCarlen
Sundays, 11:45 AM
📍 Thompson Room
📅 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, 2027