Formation opportunities
Saint Philip’s has a host of adult formation offerings that meet each week. Learn how you can stay connected this month.
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Mondays
The Sower’s Circle
This women’s book club meets in person from 11:30am-1:00pm on the second Monday of every month in Saint Anne’s Center. Newcomers are always invited. Kathleen Hayes is the contact person if you are interested or have questions, or if you would like to join remotely via Zoom.
Reading between the lines
This group is led Richard Mallory, and meets at 5:30pm on Mondays in La Paz. The group is currently on hiatus until Monday, September 14. One of the Lectionary texts for the following Sunday is the focus each week.
Tuesdays
Co-Ed Bible Study
This group meets at 10:00am every Tuesday for 60 minutes via Zoom. They are currently reading Garry Wills’ book What Paul Meant alongside Paul’s Letter to the Galatians. All are invited to participate. If you have questions or would like to join the conversation, contact Deacon Susan Erickson.
LGBTQ+ and Allies
This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The August LGBTQ+ monthly meeting has been cancelled to accommodate summer holidays. The group will resume at 6:00pm on Tuesday, September 22, in La Paz. All LGBTQ+ community members and allies are invited for fellowship, spiritual growth, and to brainstorm future projects.
Meet God at the Movies
This group meets at 6:30pm on the third Tuesday of every month via Zoom. On September 15 they will discuss The Answer Man. All are invited to join the conversation, but registration is required. The group is led by Mtr Paula Datsko.
Thursdays
Read, discuss, share
This co-ed book group meets 2:00pm-3:30pm on Thursdays in La Paz, and is led Richard Mallory. The group is currently on hiatus and will resume Thursday, September 17. Participants are currently reading Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most by Marcus J. Borg.
Women’s Bible Study
This group meets at 6:30pm in Saint Anne’s Center on Thursdays. They are currently reading The Separation of Church & Hate by John Fugelsang. For more information, contact Deb Terrill.
Fridays
Men’s Group
This group meets at 8:00am on Fridays in La Parroquia. You can attend weekly or sporadically—whatever your schedule allows. The group is currently reading Love is the Way by Bishop Michael Curry. The facilitators are David Hoag and Bill Symonds.
Sundays
20s & 30s Gatherings
Over the summer, this group will take a break from their usual Sunday schedule and instead plan occasional meet-ups. To stay up-to-date with any upcoming events, please contact Grant Batchelder to be added to the email list.
