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Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. — 1 Corinthians 12.4-7

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Spiritual Formation at St. John’s

Spiritual formation, sometimes called faith formation or the Christian journey, is the process by which a person grows and develops a deep comfort level with personal beliefs, faith or a sense of purpose. It implies an effort to imitate Christ and obey his twofold command: love of God and love of neighbor as oneself.

 The concept is an ancient one and comes to us through religious orders in which members are guided by spiritual directors and prescribed devotions along a pathway. For others, the formation process tends to coincide with a general human and religious awareness of realism and the need for self-control, and an appreciation of the mysteries of God and life.

Spiritual formation is the focus of the following programs at St. John’s: Centering Prayer, Education for Ministry, Just Faith I and II, Bible study (how to apply one’s faith and values, living in the fullness of God’s presence in one’s life), The Spirituality Group (which is akin to group spiritual direction), individual spiritual direction, Cursillo, Inquirer’s Class and Youth Inquirer’s Class, Book Discussion Groups – Burning Books, Non-Burning Books, Standing Discernment Group, Via Media, our class on spirituality for those with Alzheimer’s, and our youth, young adult, children, and family ministries.

Adult Education 

If there is any area that you are interested in, and you need more information, please contact St. John's Office.

Just Faith

Social justice education program.

Via Media

A place to ponder, struggle, and explore faith questions in an 8-week series

Wednesday Morning and Evening Bible Study

Learn with others about God’s life-giving word in Holy Scripture

Spirituality Group

Looking for the Holy Spirit in our every day lives

Education for Ministry

An outstanding four-year program of Bible study, worship, and theological reflection emerging from the University of the South School of Theology, Sewanee, Tennessee

Burning Books

A discussion group of books that deal with burning issues, or that some want to burn!

Order of the Daughters of the King

An faith-filled order for women devoted to prayer, service, and evangelism

Schola Cantorum

Our Gregorian Chant group

Inquirer's Class 2007

A clergy led exploration of the Episcopal Church, leading to confirmation

Centering Prayer

Contemplative prayer

Cursillo

A faith renewal weekend

Lenten Supper Program

Gathering for Evensong, Holy Eucharist in the parish hall, and a Lenten presentation

McKeown Library

Our collection of religious books

Standing Discernment Committee

Helping all the baptized to explore God’s call on their life