Adult Christian Formation
The path of Christian discipleship is a lifelong journey. God calls us never to stop learning, and to grow continually in our understanding and in deepening our relationship with God, through Christ, in the Holy Spirit. What we do together is truly “formation,” not just education, because we are not just seeking intellectual knowledge. We seek to be formed in Christ, schooling ourselves in practices that help us increase in love, prayer, and service.
We gather regularly for discussion of a wide variety of topics; our current and upcoming offerings are listed below. All are welcome!
Won-Jae on Contemplative Christianity and the Episcopal Church
Check out our rector Won-Jae’s recent appearance on the Eternal Search podcast, talking about contemplative Christianity and the Episcopal Church!
Note: this conversation touches on some mature themes
Fall 2025 Adult Forums
September 14: Israel, Palestine, and Christian Responsibility, The Rev. Dr. Daniel Jocelyn-Siematowski (11:45am - 12:45pm, Lichtenberger Room)
September 21: Bible Study on Creation Care and Justice (9 am - 9:50 am, Great Hall) / SUN WAY Pilgrimage (1 pm - 2:30 pm, Old South Church to Boston Common
September 28: Conversation on Climate Change, Public Policy, and. Faith with Prof. Rand Wentworth (11:45 am - 12:45 pm, Main Sanctuary)
October 5: Church and Social Action, The Rev. Edwin Johnson, Episcopal City Mission (11:45 am - 12:45 pm, Lichtenberger Room)
October 12: Sustainability and Faith Communities - Conversation with Michael Reed and Jim Nail of Massachusetts Interfaith Power and Light (https://www.massipl.org/) (11:45 am - 12:45 pm, Lichtenberger Room)
October 19: Situation in Gaza, Conversation with Dr. Aziz Rahman (11:45 am - 12:45 pm, Lichtenberger Room)
October 26: Being Church Together: What is a ‘Diocese’? The Rev. Marissa Rohrbach, Canon for the Central Region (9 am - 9:50 am, Great Hall)
November 2: Making Churches Ecologically Just: Conversation with Jenny Crellin (https://www.energizinggreensolutions.com/team) (11:45 am - 12:45 pm, Lichtenberger Room)
November 9: Conversation on Israel-Palestine with Rabbi Claudia Kreiman, TBZ (11:45 am - 12:45 pm, Lichtenberger Room)
November 16: [Tentative] Conversation with Dr. Kelly Levin on Climate Change (11:45 am - 12:45 pm, Lichtenberger Room)
December 7: Conversation with Dr. Emmanuel Kamanzi on Faith and Public Health (11:45 am - 12:45 pm, Lichtenberger Room)
December 14: Immigration and Faith: Conversation on the book Asylum Seekers with the Rev. Tina Rathbone (9am - 9:50am, Great Hall).
Intro to Episcopal Tradition Class
Christian Faith and the Episcopal Church
Join us on Zoom for conversation, reflection, and prayer as we explore the Christianity in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition.
We’ll be drawing on the book Walk In Love: Episcopal Beliefs and Practices, by Scott Gunn and Melody Shobe. Participants are encouraged to read the book in preparation for our discussions, but it is not required. Further information can be found here and links to recordings of previous sessions can be found here.
Meeting Dates for Fall 2025
Meetings occur on Zoom. Message our office for the link
October 1
October 15
October 29
November 12
December 10
Retreat Days
Fall 2025 dates: To be announced soon!
We offer regular retreat days designed to offer both guided and unstructured time to explore deeper spiritual practice. These retreat days are grounded in meditation, contemplation with Scripture (lectio divina), and time for reflection on contemplative practice and discernment.
We will set aside time for people to rest quietly, journal, or draw according to your preference. For those interested, there will be time for qigong or yoga practice (please bring your own yoga mat). These retreats are always free of charge. Retreats take place on the dates listed from 9am - 12pm at St. Paul’s.
Did you miss one of our Sunday Forums?
Access the recordings here or on our Youtube page: www.youtube.com/streamingatspauls
Recovery and Spirituality with Ben Norton