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Victoria, Texas |
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Victoria, Texas |
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Adult Classes
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Here at St. Francis Episcopal Church, we seek a deep and intimate relationship with God, our creator; with Jesus, the Son; and with the Holy Spirit.
In concert with Anglicans across the world, we believe that such a relationship is seated and nurtured through prayer and study throughout the ages of life.
To that end, we offer a range of Spiritual Formation opportunities throughout the year. I pray that you come and drink deeply from the wells of wisdom;
wells of scripture, tradition, and experience; and that having tasted the Kingdom, you might seek the Table that is forever spread with God’s blessings.
Faithfully, |
CORE VALUES IN EARLY THESSALONICA, taught by Melanie Klotzman has been postponed until Fall
SUNDAY, August 10 - 4:00pm - Join us for our SECOND SUNDAY CELEBRATION.
Classes will return in September
Nursery Care
Our minister of the nursery, Sherlyn Harrold, is available for the loving, nurturing and gracious engagement of your child based in the hospitality and grace of the
Christ child in our midst. While children are always welcome in worship, they sometimes need a break and our nursery is a welcome environment for the little
ones among us.
Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5 years old) and Elementary Age (1st-5th grades)
These classes, meeting separately in our Sunday School wing, use Living the Good News Lectionary Based Curriculum. With story-telling, crafts, music,
laughter and fun, these youngsters explore Biblical stories with an emphasis on discovering God in their lives and in the world.
Junior High and High School Age
Todd and Pauline are ready to engage our young people with exciting curriculums designed to meet the needs of our youth as they continue to explore and
discover who God is and who they are in relationship with God.
St. Francis’ Men’s Group
The Men’s Group, always open to women as well, is a long tradition at St. Francis. Once a month they gather for good food and a quality speaker. The
calendar has included such topics as lawn and garden care, drawing from the right side of your brain, and Lent as a spiritual practice. Not infrequently, we are
graced with musical talents of local musicians. These evenings are always an opportunity for fun and fellowship with a little wisdom on the side.
The Women of St. Francis
Gathering quarterly for fun, fellowship and formation, the Women of St. Francis savor the opportunity to gather for speakers, storytelling and good food from
the kitchens of our gracious cooks. These are always fruitful gatherings that draw friends and neighbors from
across Victoria.
Education For Ministry (EFM)
EFM is a theological education program, for the laity of the church, of the School of Theology of the University of the South. Completion of the program takes
four years, during which participants study the entire sweep of the Christian tradition (the Bible, church history and history of Christian thought) from the earliest
period to the present. Participants commit one year at a time to meet regularly in seminars led by a trained mentor. Students belong to small “communities of
learning” in which the events of each person’s life may be examined in the light of the materials being studied. While the course materials provide substantial
academic content, the focus of the program is on life as ministry and understanding that ministry. Each seminar group of 6 to 12 students is led by a mentor.
The group meets once a week during a nine-month cycle for members to discuss the materials they have read, reflect theologically and to worship together.
The Victoria seminar meets each Wednesday evening, beginning its year in January with a short break during the summer months.
Contact Ada Sutherland (572-4816) for more information.
9:30-10:15, All Saints’ Room
Sunday mornings 7:30am-12:00pm
and at other times/events as specified
Sundays 9:30-10:15
Sundays 9:30-10:15
Pauline and Todd Traugott, mentors
2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00pm
Wednesday evenings, beginning in January
Ada and Duncan Sutherland, mentors
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