Formation opportunities
Saint Philip’s has a host of adult formation offerings that meet each week. Learn how you can stay connected this month.
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 and you can email her at Hayeskath@verizon.net if you are interested or have questions, or if you would like to join remotely via Zoom.
Reading between the lines
This group is co-led by Mtr Beth and Richard Mallory, and meets at 5:30pm on Mondays in La Paz. The group is currently on hiatus until Monday, September 7. 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 on hiatus until Tuesday, August 18. All are invited to participate. If you have questions or would like to join the conversation, contact Deacon Susan Erickson at susanerickson27@gmail.com.
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. Please email parishioner, Kyle Kim-Hays, at k2hays@gmail.com to learn more.
Meet God at the Movies
This group meets at 6:30pm on the third Tuesday of every month via Zoom. On August 18, they will discuss the movie Rental Family. All are invited to join the conversation, but registration is required. Email Mtr Paula Datsko at pauladatsko@gmail.com.
Wednesdays
Game Nights
All are invited to join in the fun from 6:30pm-8:00pm on Wednesday, August 12 in Palo Verde in La Parroquia. Bring a game and a snack to share if you like! Email Kelsi Vanada at kelsivanada@gmail.com with any questions.
Thursdays
Read, discuss, share
This co-ed book group meets 2:00pm-3:30pm on Thursdays in La Paz, and is led by co-led by Mtr Beth and Richard Mallory. The group is currently on hiatus and will resume Thursday, September 3. 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, and will take a break in July. When they return in August, they will begin The Separation of Church & Hate by John Fugelsang.
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. This month, the group will start reading Love is the Way by Bishop Michael Curry. The facilitators are David Hoag (dhrunwalk@gmail.com) and Bill Symonds (wcsymonds@gmail.com).
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 email Grant at bachaelder@yahoo.com to be added to the email list.
