The Adult Formation Commission has received feedback that those who remain in Naples over the summer would like an Adult Christian Formation forum during the summer. To accomodate these requests the Adult Christian Formation is piloting a summer formation opportunity.
Feedback also indicates that some prefer forums that are not based on previous weeks study and dialogue. For the next few sessions, fall through spring, the format will change from curriculum that builds on previous weeks like reading a book, to stand-alone topics. With this change Trinitarians and visitors will easily be able to attend, as they can, without missing content building to the current discussion.
FALL SUNDAY MORNING ADULT FORMATION
10:15-11:05 a.m.
Formation Room
Life Challenges: In this Adult Christian Formation opportunity, participants will learn about the life challenges of guilt and forgiveness as our parish counselor Ellen Harris and clergy teach about the psychological and spiritual aspects of guilt and forgiveness.
Septembr 18: Psychological Aspects of Guilt
Parish Counselor Ellen Harris, LMHC will present the psychological aspects of guilt and provide tools for dealing with grief. Comments and questions by the participants will facilitate in this learning process.
September 25: Spiritual Aspects of Guilt
Using scripture passages and church doctrines, Associate Rector Alice Sadler will share God's hope for us in redeeming our feelings of guilt. Participants will be encouraged to share how God has worked in their lives with the problem of guilt.
October 2: Psychological Aspects of Forgiveness
Parish counselor Ellen Harris, LMCH, will present the psychological aspects of forgiveness of others and ourselves.
October 9: Spiritual Aspects of Forgiveness
The rector, Michael Basden, will discuss the spiritual realm of forgiveness, the difference between forgiveness and reconcilliation and God's desire for us to accept the gift of His forgiveness.
LIVING COMPASS: THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM
(a forum for ALL adults)
Please join us for the Living Compass Program in Adult Formation. Living Compass is a program of wellness and wholeness with the goal of reducing stress, balancing our lives, and integrating heart, soul, mind and strength. With the support of God and one another, we will examine our lives, assess our total health and well-being, explore different aspects of ourselves, and follow through with a plan for change and growth. According to Father Stoner, “Change is inevitable, growth is optional.” Please join the adult formation and grow with us.
The weekly schedule will be as follows:
October 16: Seeds of Faith, Fruits of Wellness
October 23: Living Well With All Your Mind: Vocation and Organization
October 30: Living well with all your Mind: Vocation and Organization
November 6: Living Well With All Your Strength: Care for the Body and Stress Resiliency
November 13: Living Well With All Your Heart: Relationships and Handling Emotions
November 20: Wellness, Like Faith, Is a Journey
ANGELS OF ADVENT
The season of Advent is filled with accounts of angels bringing messages and warning to God's people. The Rev. Alice Sadler will present an overview of angels along with the angelic annunciation stories of Advent including Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the angel choirs. The class will include historical Christian art of angels as depicted throughout history.
December 4 Angels of Advent
December 11 Angels of Advent
December 18 No Class
December 25 No Class
Overview