What is formation at St. Philip's?
Education, Spiritual Growth, and Retreat Ministry
Take advantage of the many diverse opportunities for spiritual
exploration and engagement offered by St. Philip's In The Hills
Adult Formation Ministries. Choose from a variety of life-long
learning offerings led by St. Philip's clergy, lay leaders, and
expert community members.
The adult formation program at St. Philip's is designed to meet
a variety of needs, both within our growing congregation and in
the wider community as we strive to do God's work in the world.
Our curriculum is designed for people in all phases of spiritual
discovery, whether you are a long-term committed Christian or
a curious or skeptical person, tentatively exploring issues of
faith for the first time. Large and small classes and series meet
at various times of the week, led by both clergy and lay teachers.
Our hope is that continuing adult formation will provide you
with resources for life-long learning: new theological insights,
fuel for spiritual reflection, and guidance as you strive to engage
your life of faith at home and in service to the world.
Three areas of Adult Formation at St.
Philip's:
All our formation programs are designed to inspire personal and
community growth in three areas: mission, spiritual, and theological
formation. Our programs strive to strengthen your call to ministry
in the church and mission in the world.
Mission Formation - Engage your life. Witness new ways
to live your life of faith in the world through our innovative
M2M:Maintenance to Mission forums and our compelling new [RE:Quest!]
series. Mission Formation classes and forums usually take place
in the West Gallery on Sunday mornings.
Spiritual Formation - Nurture your spirit. Explore a wealth
of spiritual growth opportunities, including prayer and scripture
small group experiences and our popular Quest series for spiritual
exploration. Spiritual Formation classes and forums usually take
place in La Paz on Sunday mornings.
Theological Formation - Challenge your intellect. Discover
our timely and informative Sunday Forums and special educational
events, which are a great place to build and hone your theological
perspective. Theological Formation classes and forums usually
take place in the East Gallery on Sunday mornings.
Who should take this course/join this
series?
Mission Formation: These classes or series are built around
themes of mission, social justice, and outreach issues. They are
designed especially for persons involved in some kind of mission
and ministry … teachers, liturgical ministers, small group facilitators,
commissioners, youth leaders, and outreach leaders. Parents will
find these classes or series helpful in engaging family discussion
around those themes. Mission Formation classes and forums usually
take place in the West Gallery on Sunday mornings.
Spiritual Formation: These classes or series are designed
to aid in spiritual reflection. They will appeal to persons involved
in some kind of spiritual exploration or leadership… inquirers,
seekers, teachers, liturgical ministers, small group facilitators,
commissioners, youth leaders, pastoral care ministers, and lay
Eucharistic ministers. Parents will find these classes or series
useful in nurturing spiritual ideas with their children and youth.
Spiritual Formation classes and forums usually take place in La
Paz on Sunday mornings.
Theological Formation: These classes or series discuss
foundational faith issues. They will be of interest especially
to persons involved in some kind of education ministry … teachers,
liturgical ministers, small group facilitators, commissioners,
and youth leaders. Parents will find these classes or series beneficial
in supporting family discussions around foundational faith questions.
Theological Formation classes and forums usually take place in
the East Gallery on Sunday mornings.
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