Bible Study

A weekly Bible study group at Epiphany meets on Thursdays at 9:30 am in the Suter Room. For 90 minutes, the group enjoys an in-depth discussion and analysis of the book of Luke. For information, contact John Jenke.  

Spring 2017: Pauline Epistles
Over the next few months the Thursday Bible Study class will launch into a reading of the Pauline Epistles. The class will start with a chronological reading of Paul’s letters, beginning with those epistles scholars believe were actually written by Paul (as opposed to the “disputed” or pseudo-letters believed to have been written or significantly modified by others than Paul). If the structure of the class appears a bit academic at first, a great deal of in-class time will be devoted not only to reading each letter but to reflecting upon how it challenges us spiritually. How do Paul’s letters to his various congregations speak to us today? What do they ask of us, and how do we best respond to them? 

Primary source materials for the course are the Pauline Epistles and the Acts of the Apostles. While the majority of the Bible Study participants use the New Revised Standard Version of The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha (3^rd or 4^th editions) due to the usefulness of its footnotes, any Bible is welcome in the class.  

No previous background in scriptural reading is needed to participate in this class. All comers are welcome! 

Quiet Days

During the seasons of Advent and Lent, a Saturday Quiet Day is offered at the church.  A Quiet Day is a half-day retreat offering three meditations interspersed with silence and prayer.

The entire parish building is set aside this morning for quiet prayer following three short meditations. During the quiet time, those who wish can meet with the leader for individual confession or for a conversation. The day concludes with noonday prayers in the Nave. It is not necessary to commit to the entire morning — feel free to come for as much or as little as your schedule permits. All are welcome!

Education for Ministry (EFM)

Do you feel called to guide others in faith? This is a distance learning, theological education program designed by the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Completion of the program takes four years, during which participants study the Old and New Testaments, church history, and Christian theology. Participants commit one year at a time to meet weekly in seminars led by a trained mentor. Through weekly reading assignments, group discussion and theological reflection, participants develop knowledge and confidence about the ministry we are each called to in Baptism. For more information, contact Rich Goldhor or Jason Kinchen. 

Men’s Breakfast Group

We meet every Tuesday morning from 7:15 to 8:30 am in the Suter Room. The group begins with breakfast (bagels, coffee, tea) and fellowship for the first 30 minutes. Following is a reading and open discussion for the next 45 minutes. For more information, contact Didier Collin de Casauban. 

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Women's Spirituality Group

The Women's Spirituality Group gathers on the first Wednesday of the month sharing a light lunch from 12:30 till 2:00pm to companion one another in our spiritual lives. We read poetry, essays, and books. We laugh, cry, write, talk, and sometimes meditate. It's member-led and different each month. All women of Epiphany are welcome to join us. We meet in the Jeanne Sproat Room at Epiphany.