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Cursillo - www.alabamacursillo.org
What is Cursillo?
· An opportunity to grow in faith
and in spirituality.
· A deeper understanding of the teachings
of Jesus and how we can serve Him.
· An experience of living and sharing
with others in a loving and caring Christian community and realizing
that this can be extended into our own environment.
· A continuing community that gives
support and encouragement empowering the renewed Christians to
persevere in carrying out their Baptismal vows.
Cursillo includes a three-day weekend
which begins on Thursday evening and concludes on Sunday. During
these three days, talks are given by lay persons and clergy who
have spent time working together carefully planning and preparing
for the Weekend. The Cursillo weekend is not a retreat. There is
no fasting or extended period of silence. The weekend is an opportunity
to meet clergy and laity who are seeking to strengthen their faith.
Holy Eucharist will be celebrated daily.
Each individual who returns from
the weekend with a renewed commitment to work for Christ is encouraged
to join in the activities of an existing community of persons who
have also experienced the weekend. The purpose of this community
is to give strength and support to each other in order that each
person might grow in faith and develop their particular gifts of
ministry.
Cursillo is open to all adult Episcopalians,
men and women, married or single. Laity and clergy alike are invited
to join the fellowship. Husbands and wives are strongly encouraged
to attend the same Cursillo Weekend.
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Sunday Morning Classes
10:00-10:45 a.m.
Classes available this summer:
Contemporary Studies
The Seekers
Contemporary Studies
Location: Undercroft, Room 102
Instructors: Bill Curry, and Bill Lenker, 252-3850
Why is the Gospel of John so different from the Synoptics? What can we take away and use in the 21st century? Our class uses an in-depth method to tackle these and other questions in the Fourth Gospel. Along the way, we also learn a lot about each other. For Summer 2010, we will continue exploring the Seven Signs. Each class stands alone, so new inquirers can join at any time.
The Seekers
Location: The Jackson-Thorpe room, across from the church offices.
Instructor: Reverend Mike Cleckler, mcleckler@realtysouth.com
Our class is always primed to discuss any topic! Please join us this summer.
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Men’s Bible Study
Tuesday mornings, 7:00 a.m.
Location: NEW Journey Room, Room 105,
now located in the Undercroft
Contact: John Patton, jpatton516@bham.rr.com
We will continue our study of the gospel of Mark using the Inductive Bible Study method, a group methodology of observation, interpretation and application. Participants are empowered to engage meaningfully and responsibly with the Biblical text itself. We will provide all the materials needed, not to mention a box of donuts.
Wednesday Morning Rector's Bible Study
We’ll be covering a variety of topics this spring, including a study of Old Testament themes with Jane Hawkins. Please join us for our weekly discussions.
Education for Ministry
Thursday evenings, 6:30 pm. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: NEW Journey Room, now located in the Undercroft
Contact: Katherine Terry Harper, kharper@bcbsal.org,
(205) 595-8474
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of lay theological education. Over the course of four years, participants study the Old and New Testaments, church history and theology. Each participant shares his/her spiritual autobiography and engages in theological reflections in the context of a close-knit community of 8-12 people. The class meets Thursday nights from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., September through May. Enrollment is during the summer months.
For more information about Adult Christian Formation, please call the church office at (205) 879-8651.
Wednesday Nights:
The Oasis Program
Our Oasis program will begin again after Labor Day.
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