Adult Formation

Formation in October

Eco-apocalypse
October 3 at 9 am in Budd Hall

The end is nigh! The seas are rising, the mountains are burning, and the moon has turned red with blood. These are not the lines from an ancient apocalyptic text. Rather, they are headlines from media coverage of anthropogenic climate change. What should we make of this apocalyptic talk that so often comes up as we engage our planetary emergency? Please join Dr. Kyle Lambelet of Candler School of Theology to explore what wisdom we can glean from apocalyptic traditions for living in the end of the world.

Sacred Ground Dialogue Circle
October 10 and 24 from 11:30-1:30 pm in the St. Luke Room (lunch available)

Sacred Ground is a sensitive, prayerful framework that creates space for difficult but respectful and transformative dialogue on race and racism. The 10-session small group invites participants to walk back through history in order to peel away the layers that brought us to today, reflecting on family histories and stories, as well as important narratives that shape the collective American story. Each session is guided by the vision of beloved community – where all people are honored and protected and nurtured as beloved children of God. This is an ongoing series.

For information on joining an upcoming circle contact the Rev. Elizabeth Shows Caffey ([email protected]).

Finding Your Path of Love
October 3, 10, 17, 24 at 9 am in the St. Luke Room

Throughout October, Martha Eskew brings to St. Luke’s experience and wisdom from her studies at the Living School at the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque. Using Richard Rohr’s The Universal Christ as a foundation for discussion and practice of contemplation and wisdom, Martha will challenge us, as Rohr does, to strive to see the Christ everywhere- and in everyone. This class will meet each Sunday this month.

Lectio Divina with the Gospel of Thomas
October 17 (and continues the 3rd Sunday of the month) at 9 am in Wilmer Chapel

Lectio divina is a powerful means of reading sacred text for spiritual growth. Join Sophia Brothers-Peterman and others in the gentle, nonthreatening practice of group lectio divina with the Gospel of Thomas. We will meet the third Sunday of every month, working our way through this collection of 114 sayings, called logia, said to be the words of Jesus written down by Thomas, the Twin. Come as you are able.

Locating a Heart of Compassion for Self and Neighbor
October 24 at 9 am in Budd Hall

In this experiential and interactive session, we will explore the impact of internal, interpersonal, and systemic suffering. We will engage in methods to tend to the suffering with the positive contagion of compassion. The Rev. Caroline Peacock has her LCSW and is an ACPE Certified Educator. She is the Director of Spiritual Health at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Sacred Ground in person from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Sundays Sept. 12 and 26; Oct. 10 and 24; Nov. 14; Dec. 5; Jan 9 and 23; Feb. 6 and 27. Lunch will be available. Online registration required.

Sacred Ground is a sensitive, prayerful framework that creates space for difficult but respectful and transformative dialogue on race and racism. The 10-session small group invites participants to walk back through history in order to peel away the layers that brought us to today, reflecting on family histories and stories, as well as important narratives that shape the collective American story. Each session is guided by the vision of beloved community – where all people are honored and protected and nurtured as beloved children of God. More information on the program: www.episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground. To register to participate in a group at St. Luke's, click here.