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Journey in Christ

Christian Formation this year is geared for all of us to grow in our knowledge and love of Christ so that we might better follow him and serve him in the world in which we live. This year our formation program embraces our Journey in Christ, in which we are given spiritual road maps, guides and directions that lead us to a more enriched and fruitful relationship with God and with each other. Through the year, these classes and other formational activities such as speaker presentations, intergenerational activities and retreat days will offer you the chance to embrace conversations with others as we travel together on this Journey In Christ!
Children's FormationSpring 2012
San Pablo Children
All Ages
San Pablo
Sunday
San Pablo Children's Formation
The children and youth of San Pablo will participate in a worship-based curriculum using a variety of resources, including Godly Play, the Bible, the Book of Common Prayer, and music. Our goal is for all ages to participate fully in our weekly worship, and to enjoy learning together in a "one-room school" setting.
Younger Children
3 Year Olds - 1st Grade
San Juan
Sunday
Godly Play
The Godly Play model is a hands on approach that allows children to wonder in religious education, so they can experience the religious language, rather than merely repeating it. It gives the children a chance to Wonder about the Christian language and God, and how it relates to their world.
Middle Elementary
2nd & 3rd Grades
San Juan
Sunday
Godly Xpress
Godly Xpress will engage our children in Bible stories and characters using our volunteers' creative skills as artists, cooks, musicians, technicians, or fun loving teachers! With a rotational approach to Sunday School, several teachers present the same story or theme over several weeks, each using a different teaching method that encourages participation and interaction.
Older Elementary
4th & 5th Grades
San Juan
Sunday
Club 45
Club 45 will start the year with a series in "Cross Trainer" - For our Girls: Uniquely You: discovering Your Spiritual Gifts. Jesus is the perfect example of every spiritual gift. Open each child's individual gifts and discover God's purpose for those gifts. Show them God made the exactly who they were meant to be! - For our boys: Bible Boot Camp. Atten-tion! In this Bible basic training, meet the Commanding Officer, Jesus. Drill through the Bible basics of the Old and New Testaments in this fun, Army themed program. Tackle Scripture memorization and take the challenge of daily Bible reading.
Live B.I.G.
All Ages
San Juan
Wednesday
Live B.I.G.
Live B.I.G. Hear, see, and live your Belief In God. This year's Wednesday night children's program, Live BIG, will lead children to experience God through Jesus and the Bible, relationships with others, praise and worship, and learning about God's creation.
Youth FormationFall 2011
Youth Ministry
6th - 8th Grade
San Juan
Sunday
Middle School Formation
This class, designed to get kids geared up for their day and for their life, will follow The Spice Rack curriculum that reveals how God is working in his or her own life.
Youth Ministry
9th -12th Grade
San Juan
Sunday
High School Formation
The high school class will delve into the curriculum "LINC: Living in Christ." LINC examines the latest movies, music, and news and allows us to look at our culture through a biblical perspective.
Adult FormationFall 2011
Contemporary Church
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sunday
San Juan
Rector's Forum
A multigenerational gathering of Christ Church members who join together for a "holy conversation" with the parish about our spiritual lives. The Reverend Rick Westbury uses the Sunday readings from Scripture as a place to begin what is always a dynamic discussion of life and faith. Click to email or call Steve Harrison at 904.285.7390 x225 for more information.
Parish Center Conference Room
10:15a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Sunday
San Juan
Welcome to Christ Church:
Offered throughout the year and over five consecutive weeks, this class provides an introduction to Christ Church and what it means to be an Episcopalian. This class is a great opportunity for newcomers to engage in conversation with our clergy and ministry leaders. . Click to email or call Leila Quinlan at 904.285.7390 x223 for more information. Click here for more Christ Church information.
Parish Center 111-113
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Sunday
San Juan
Journey in Christ
This discussion series led by our priests, builds your foundation of faith to help you on your Journey in Christ. Click to email. or call Rev. Wendy Billingslea at 904.285.7390 for more information.
CFC 201
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Sunday
San Juan
Book/Bible Study
This class follows a typical book study format. Each participant will engange in conversation revolving around topics pulled from the chapters of the book that is being studied at the time. This Fall the class begins studying the book, "The Paganism in our Christianity" by Arthur Weigall. Click to email Owene Weber for more information.
San Pablo
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday
San Pablo
Adult Formation
The adults at San Pablo will use a brand-new ecumenical and lectionary-based curriculum called "Feasting on the Word," based on the award-winning commentary series edited by Barbara Brown Taylor and David Barrett. Click to email. or call Rev. Wendy Billingslea at 904.285.7390 for more information.
Parish Center 111-113
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday
San Juan
Rector's Bible Study
Led by The Reverend Rick Westbury, this 10 a.m. Wednesday morning Bible study at the San Juan campus engages participants in stimulating conversation around scripture. Click to email. or call the church office at 904.285.7390 for more information.
CFC 203/205
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday
San Juan
Wednesday Book Study
Be a part of the spirited discussion surrounding the study of best seller books that immerse spirituality with educational reading. This book study meets on the San Juan campus Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more info, contact Mark Barrett at mbarrett@vr4link.com. Click here to email Mark Barrett for more information.
Parish Center 111-113
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday
San Juan
Women in the Word
Embracing lessons and readings from contemporary spiritual curriculum, this class meets on the San Juan campus Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more info, contact Betsy Crosby at sbsc4@bellsouth.net. Click here to email Betsy Crosby for more information.
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday
San Juan
Coffee and Conversation
Our clergy will take turns hosting an informal time when we can reflect on the intersection between faith and life as we're really living it.
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday
San Juan
PathWays Series
Throughout the year, members of the congregation will lead short studies on a variety of interesting topics. Call the church office for information on the PathWays offerings.
PC Dining Hall
7:00a.m. - 8:00a.m.
Friday
San Juan
Men's Bible Study
Every Friday, men from Christ Church gather for a healthy breakfast, bible study, and dynamic discussion from 7am-8am in the Parish Center Dining Room. One scripture lesson, assigned for the day by the Daily Office in The Book of Common Prayer, is studied each Friday, and copies of the lesson are printed each week. For more information, Click to email or call Rev. Luke Jernagan at 904.285.7390 x226 for more information.
CFC 203/205
9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.
Friday
San Juan
Ministry of Mothers Sharing
Moms is a network of mutual spiritual support for mothers (of all ages). It is a time of group learning, praying and ministering to each other; introducing mothers to opportunities for personal and spiritual growth in a faith sharing group aimed at increasing communication skills and the use of prayer rituals in the home. Childcare is available for events. Drop Off is at 9:15a.m. - Pick-up lasts until 11:45a.m. Click to email or call Patti Heilmann or 343-8293 with questions about MOMS
Sunday FormationFall 2011
Contemporary Church
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
San Juan
Rector's Forum
A multigenerational gathering of Christ Church members who join together for a "holy conversation" with the parish about our spiritual lives. The Reverend Rick Westbury uses the Sunday readings from Scripture as a place to begin what is always a dynamic discussion of life and faith. Click to email or call Steve Harrison at 904.285.7390 x225 for more information.
Parish Center Conference Room
10:15a.m. - 11:00a.m.
San Juan
Welcome to Christ Church:
Offered throughout the year and over five consecutive weeks, this class provides an introduction to Christ Church and what it means to be an Episcopalian. This class is a great opportunity for newcomers to engage in conversation with our clergy and ministry leaders. . Click to email or call Leila Quinlan at 904.285.7390 x223 for more information. Click here for more Christ Church information.
Parish Center 111-113
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
San Juan
Journey in Christ
This discussion series led by our priests, builds your foundation of faith to help you on your Journey in Christ. Click to email. or call Rev. Wendy Billingslea at 904.285.7390 for more information.
CFC 201
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
San Juan
Book/Bible Study
This class follows a typical book study format. Each participant will engange in conversation revolving around topics pulled from the chapters of the book that is being studied at the time. This Fall the class begins studying the book, "The Paganism in our Christianity" by Arthur Weigall. Click to email Owene Weber for more information.
San Pablo
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
San Pablo
Adult Formation
The adults at San Pablo will use a brand-new ecumenical and lectionary-based curriculum called "Feasting on the Word," based on the award-winning commentary series edited by Barbara Brown Taylor and David Barrett. Click to email. or call Rev. Wendy Billingslea at 904.285.7390 for more information.
San Pablo
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
San Pablo
San Pablo Children
The children and youth of San Pablo will participate in a worship-based curriculum using a variety of resources, including Godly Play, the Bible, the Book of Common Prayer, and music. Our goal is for all ages to participate fully in our weekly worship, and to enjoy learning together in a "one-room school" setting. Click to email. or call Rev. Wendy Billingslea at 904.285.7390 for more information.
CFC - Christian Family Center
10:15a.m.
San Juan
Younger Children
The Godly Play model is a hands on approach that allows children to wonder in religious education, so they can experience the religious language, rather than merely repeating it. It gives the children a chance to Wonder about the Christian language and God, and how it relates to their world. Click to email or call Tricia Novak at 904.285.7390 x237, for more information. More Younger Elementary age formation here...
CFC - Christian Family Center
10:15a.m.
San Juan
Middle Elementary
Godly Xpress will engage our children in Bible stories and characters using our volunteers' creative skills as artists, cooks, musicians, technicians, or fun loving teachers! With a rotational approach to Sunday School, several teachers present the same story or theme over several weeks, each using a different teaching method that encourages participation and interaction. Click to email or call Tricia Novak at 904.285.7390 x237, for more information. More Younger Elementary age formation here...
CFC - Christian Family Center
10:15a.m.
San Juan
Older Elementary
Club 45 will start the year with a series in "Cross Trainer" - For our Girls: Uniquely You: discovering Your Spiritual Gifts. Jesus is the perfect example of every spiritual gift. Open each child's individual gifts and discover God's purpose for those gifts. Show them God made the exactly who they were meant to be! - For our boys: Bible Boot Camp. Atten-tion! In this Bible basic training, meet the Commanding Officer, Jesus. Drill through the Bible basics of the Old and New Testaments in this fun, Army themed program. Tackle Scripture memorization and take the challenge of daily Bible reading. Click to email or call Tricia Novak at 904.285.7390 x237, for more information. More Younger Elementary age formation here...
CFC 208
10:15a.m.
San Juan
Youth Ministry
This class, designed to get kids geared up for their day and for their life, will follow The Spice Rack curriculum that reveals how God is working in his or her own life. Click to email Nate Huddleston, Youth Director. More Youth ministry formation here...
CFC 208
10:15a.m.
San Juan
Youth Ministry
The high school class will delve into the curriculum "LINC: Living in Christ." LINC examines the latest movies, music, and news and allows us to look at our culture through a biblical perspective. Click to email Nate Huddleston, Youth Director. More Youth ministry formation here...
Weekday FormationFall 2011
Parish Center 111-113
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
San Juan
Rector's Bible Study
Led by The Reverend Rick Westbury, this 10 a.m. Wednesday morning Bible study at the San Juan campus engages participants in stimulating conversation around scripture. Click to email. or call the church office at 904.285.7390 for more information.
CFC 203/205
Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
San Juan
Wednesday Book Study
Be a part of the spirited discussion surrounding the study of best seller books that immerse spirituality with educational reading. This book study meets on the San Juan campus Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more info, contact Mark Barrett at mbarrett@vr4link.com. Click here to email Mark Barrett for more information.
Parish Center 111-113
Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
San Juan
Women in the Word
Embracing lessons and readings from contemporary spiritual curriculum, this class meets on the San Juan campus Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more info, contact Betsy Crosby at sbsc4@bellsouth.net. Click here to email Betsy Crosby for more information.

Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
San Juan
Coffee and Conversation
Our clergy will take turns hosting an informal time when we can reflect on the intersection between faith and life as we're really living it.

Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
San Juan
PathWays Series
Throughout the year, members of the congregation will lead short studies on a variety of interesting topics. Call the church office for information on the PathWays offerings.

Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
San Juan
Live B.I.G.
Live B.I.G. Hear, see, and live your Belief In God. This year's Wednesday night children's program, Live BIG, will lead children to experience God through Jesus and the Bible, relationships with others, praise and worship, and learning about God's creation.
PC Dining Hall
Friday
7:00a.m. - 8:00a.m.
San Juan
Men's Bible Study
Every Friday, men from Christ Church gather for a healthy breakfast, bible study, and dynamic discussion from 7am-8am in the Parish Center Dining Room. One scripture lesson, assigned for the day by the Daily Office in The Book of Common Prayer, is studied each Friday, and copies of the lesson are printed each week. For more information, Click to email or call Rev. Luke Jernagan at 904.285.7390 x226 for more information.
CFC 203/205
Friday
9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.
San Juan
Ministry of Mothers Sharing
Moms is a network of mutual spiritual support for mothers (of all ages). It is a time of group learning, praying and ministering to each other; introducing mothers to opportunities for personal and spiritual growth in a faith sharing group aimed at increasing communication skills and the use of prayer rituals in the home. Childcare is available for events. Drop Off is at 9:15a.m. - Pick-up lasts until 11:45a.m. Click to email or call Patti Heilmann or 343-8293 with questions about MOMS

formation events

In-Reach Ministry Fair

The In-Reach Ministry Fair offers parishioners an opportunity to meet ministry leaders, explore our on-campus ministry options and ask questions in order to bet­ter understand how they can individually and collectively make a valuable contribution of their time, talent and treasure to do God’s work.


Rally Day at formation fair

A Sunday morning carnival kicks off the fall Christian Formation season with activities including pony rides, clowns, face painting, snow cones, cotton candy, carnival games, train rides and crafts. Parishioners are given an opportunity to learn about Christian Formation class offerings and programs for adults, children and youth as they meet teachers, ask questions, and register for classes.

Formation Resources

Education Support

Adult Christian Formation Teachers support the spiritual growth of other adults by teaching a variety of classes covering topics such as spirituality, the Bible, church history, eth­ics and contemporary life. Children’s Christian Formation Teachers support the children’s ministries of the church by instructing classes and activities including: Godly Play, Club 45 for Boys and Girls, and Creative Kids. Vacation Bible School is also offered in the summer. All teachers are required to take a class on Safeguarding God’s Children and additional training if needed.

Educational Resources

Stepping Stones is a series of programs designed to help parents and youth deal with the diffi­cult questions and issues in life, such as transition times, in an intentionally spiritual, and Christian way. This new and expanding program currently features talks led by licensed professionals for parents of children entering kindergarten, middle school, high school, and college-age youths.

Tract Racks

Tract Racks offer small booklets and short tracts with information on the Episcopal Church, Christian Formation, worship, outreach and pastoral ministries. They are located in the church narthex, Parish Center and main office.

The Bookstore at Christ Episcopal Church

A variety of books and gifts are available. Click here to visit our bookstore page.

Young Theological Library

The library is located in the Christian Family Center, room 201, and has research materials, dictionaries and volumes of non-fiction literature on religion, theol­ogy and spirituality.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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