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. | 
