INTRODUCTION
Our mission in Christian Formation aims to help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity by enriching their whole life with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We seek to embrace all the faith dimensions of adult life—for example, understanding and communicating faith, skills needed for personal growth, the experience of family life, relationships, public service, and concern for the common good.
St. Luke's hopes to engage the particular needs and interests of adults in our community by offering a comprehensive and systematic presentation and exploration of the core elements of Christian Catholic faith and practice.
This integration of actual life experience, diverse adult learning needs, the study of Scripture, and the teaching of the Church's tradition help us to create a vibrant learning environment.
As always, we are open to suggestions about offerings and other programming. Please send your comments to us using the Contact Us page
St. Luke's hopes to engage the particular needs and interests of adults in our community by offering a comprehensive and systematic presentation and exploration of the core elements of Christian Catholic faith and practice.
This integration of actual life experience, diverse adult learning needs, the study of Scripture, and the teaching of the Church's tradition help us to create a vibrant learning environment.
As always, we are open to suggestions about offerings and other programming. Please send your comments to us using the Contact Us page
CURRENT OFFERINGSOnline Bible StudyWeekly Bible Study
Join us for our next scheduled study on one or more of the lessons appointed for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Lamentations 1:1-6 / 2 Timothy 1:1-14 / Luke 17:5-10 We meet in a virtual conference room. Just click on the link below. Thursday, September 29 at 10 AM Join us at: Our Virtual Page Room (ZOOM). You can phone in, too: (646) 558-8656 Access Code:190727051# For the most recent studies, see the list below.
For other studies from the past, click here. The recording below is from Thursday, September 22th: Lessons appointed for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (24 September 2022).
The recording below is from Thursday, September 8th: Lessons appointed for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (11 September 2022).
The recording below is from Thursday, August 18th: Lessons appointed for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (21 August 2022).
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resourcesreading List New books are always being added to our Reading List Page
for you to consider. Click here for the Current 2022 Reading List from St. Luke's. Advent SeriesWatch for information on our upcoming Advent series based on the Someone to Believe In: An Advent Course based on "Miracle on 34th Street."
Through discussion of some of the themes and characters of this perennially popular film, our discussion will help us to think more deeply during Advent about the coming of Jesus, and what the Christmas story can teach us about our faith. PodcastsThe Way of Love Podcasts
with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry As the "Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement," we follow the Way of Jesus. His way is the Way of Love, and that love has the power to change lives and change the world. In The Way of Love, we explore how will we can grow more centered in Jesus through our spiritual practices.
Using the resources provided here, we seek to create personal "Rule of Life" that empowers and deepens our spiritual lives. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry supports our exploration through a series of podcast. The most recent episodes are provided here for your convenience. To access the entire series and more information, click here. "An Invitation to Follow the Story"
This is a great resource for everyone but especially for Preachers, Pundits, & Public Proclaimers (Lectors)! Journey with well-known theologians through the liturgical year. Hosted and developed by Dr. Deirdre Good, a noted scholar and now faculty member at SSFM, each podcast enters a dialogue featuring Dr. Joshua Davis, theologian and faculty member of SSFM, and Dr. Althea Spenser Miller, Assistant Professor of New Testament at Drew University Theological School. Click here to listen to current and past podcasts in this series.
ADult online discussion group (Facebook)St. Luke's provides a private group on its Facebook page for adult discussion and debate. Currently, Mother Kisner is offering resources for our self-work on the issues surrounding our national conversation on race.
Like all our Facebook discussion groups, the Adult Facebook Group is a moderated group so you need an invitation or you can request permission to join, please contact us. |
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the Stevenson School for Ministry
The Stevenson School for Ministry is dedicated to the lifelong learning and discernment processes of all Episcopalians. As a key ministry of the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania in collaboration with the dioceses of Bethlehem, Pittsburgh, Central New York, Maryland, and the Virgin Islands, SSFM seeks to make Christian education and spiritual formation available to all.
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Interested In Exploring Lay Ministries?
All Christians are called to love and serve others. For some that takes the form of ordained ministry as an Episcopal Priest or as an Episcopal Deacon. For others there are a variety of ministries of the people in our dioceses, our parishes, or our communities. However, there are a distinctive set of ministries, provided for by our church’s canon law, that require training and licensure by our Bishop (Lay Preacher, Catechist, Lay Pastor, Evangelist, Social Justice Minister). Preparation in the Stevenson School does not obligate the Bishop to grant a license, but rather provides a quality education experience that will form you spiritually and intellectually for the work.
Prerequisites for all Lay Ministry SSFM Certificates:
Be a confirmed communicant in good standing .
All Christians are called to love and serve others. For some that takes the form of ordained ministry as an Episcopal Priest or as an Episcopal Deacon. For others there are a variety of ministries of the people in our dioceses, our parishes, or our communities. However, there are a distinctive set of ministries, provided for by our church’s canon law, that require training and licensure by our Bishop (Lay Preacher, Catechist, Lay Pastor, Evangelist, Social Justice Minister). Preparation in the Stevenson School does not obligate the Bishop to grant a license, but rather provides a quality education experience that will form you spiritually and intellectually for the work.
Prerequisites for all Lay Ministry SSFM Certificates:
Be a confirmed communicant in good standing .
- Complete the Becoming the Beloved Community course.
- Possess a current certification in Safeguarding God’s Children and Safeguarding God’s People.