Christian formation
Throughout the upcoming program year (September-May), Christian formation will be guided by the theme: the beauty of holiness. Every month will explore that theme through different disciplines and perspectives.
In September, Sunday morning forums will begin on September 10 and be held 11:30am-12:00pm. Beginning on October 1, when the 9:00am and 11:15am services resume, forums will be held 10:30am-11:00am.
Wednesday Mosaic formation hours will run 6:30pm-7:30pm, and begin on September 13.
The plan—when the calendar permits—is to have the Sunday forum’s theme reflected in the Wednesday Mosaic formation hour. This will allow people who are not able to attend the Sunday forum to still participate in the offering on Wednesday and vice versa.
Because of the limited time on Sunday, the forum will be offered as a lecture.The expanded formation hour on Wednesdays will be a more expanded, interactive exploration of the same topic.
September’s theme: Approaching God through poetry
In September, all are invited to explore poetry, creativity, and faith with poet and translator (and Saint Philip’s parishioner), Kelsi Vanada.
Kelsi will invite you to consider: What sets poems apart from other kinds of writing? How can readers approach different poetic forms? How can reading poetry deepen our spiritual practice? And what’s helpful to know when reading poetry translated from another language?
Kelsi invites you to join her on Sunday, September 10, and/or Wednesday, September 13, to “begin in gladness” (to quote poet Craig Morgan Teicher).
What is Mosaic?
Mosaic is a weekly gathering on Wednesdays for fellowship, formation, and prayer. The community is made up of people from different backgrounds but everyone shares an interest in nourishing their relationship with God. It’s a wonderful way to meet people involved in different ministries at Saint Philip’s and learn about ways to be of service.
You are invited to participate in all events or just one:
5:15pm Worship service in the church
6:00pm Dinner in the Murphey Gallery
6:30pm Formation in the Murphey Gallery