What is an Episcopalian?

 

Wednesday, January 13 - March 24, 2010
6pm to 8:00 in the Guild Room


This course is ideal for newcomers interested in learning more about what it means to be an Episcopalian as well as longtime members looking to deepen their understanding of their faith. This is a fellowship and shared learning experience open to everyone, including those wishing to become Christians through Baptism, or Episcopalians through Confirmation or Reception or those wanting to Reaffirm their commitment to ministry in Christ. 
All are welcome! For more information or to register, please contact The Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas at thomasa@stpaulcathedral.org or 619.298.7261 x 333.  

 

2010 SCHEDULE

  

January 13 - Introduction to the Class and A Very Brief History of The Episcopal Church with The Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas 

January 20 - Introduction to Holy Scripture with The Very Rev. Scott Richardson

January 27 - The Nature of God and the Creeds with The Very Rev. Scott Richardson

February 3 - Introduction to The Book of Common Prayer with The Rev. Canon Anne Chisham

February 10 - Introduction to Music in the Anglican Worship with Canon Martin Green

February 17 - Ash Wednesday (services in the Cathedral)

February 24 - Stewardship of the Faith with Canon Chris Harris

March 3 - Introduction to the Anglican Communion with The Rev. Canon Joan Ford

March 10 - The Role of the Bishop: An Evening with Bishop Mathes

March 17 - Instructed Eucharist with Canon Brooks Mason and The Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas

March 24 - Rehearsal for the Easter Vigil Service & Introduction to Anglican Spirituality with The Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas

 

Videos of Recent Classes (and related forums):

   

Class Handouts:

AttachmentSize
Week 1 - A Very Basic Bibliography on Anglicanism64.52 KB
Week 1 - About Our Church40.04 KB
Week 1 - Episcopal Aerobics25.64 KB
Week 1 - Episcopal Church in the United States of America307.07 KB
Week 1 - Episcopalian Terminology178.37 KB
Week 1 - Governance of the Episcopal Church48.64 KB
Week 1 - What makes us Anglican35.63 KB
Week 4 - Church Seasons37.62 KB
Bread of Life Series - Eucharist Practices Chart119.96 KB