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)

  • September 21: Bible Study on Creation Care and Justice (9 am - 9:50 am) / SUN WAY Pilgrimage (1 pm - 2:30 pm, Old South Church to Boston Common

  • September 28: Conversation on Climate Change, Public Policy with Prof. Rand Wentworth (11:45 am - 12:45 pm)

  • October 5: Church and Social Action, The Rev. Edwin Johnson, Episcopal City Mission (11:45 am - 12:45 pm)

  • October 12: Sustainability and Faith Communities - Conversation with Michael Reed and Jim Nail of Massachusetts Interfaith Power and Light (https://www.massipl.org/) 

  • October 19: Bible Study (9 am - 9:50 am)

  • October 26: Bible Study (9 am - 9:50 am)

  • November 2: Making Churches Ecologically Just: Conversation with Jenny Crellin (https://www.energizinggreensolutions.com/team)

  • Nov 9: [Tentative] Conversation on Israel-Palestine with Rabbi Claudia Kreiman, TBZ

  • November 16: [Tentative] Conversation with Dr. Kelly Levin on Climate Change (11:45 am - 12:45 pm)

  • December 7: Conversation with Dr. Emmanuel Kamanzi on Faith and Public Health 

  • December 14: Immigration and Faith: Conversation on the book Asylum Seekers with the Rev. Tina Rathbone (9am - 9:50am).


Inquirer’s Class

Christian Faith and the Episcopal Church

Join us 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.

Dates coming soon for our 2025-26 inquirer’s class

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