Adult Education & Christian Formation

Other Small Group Opportunites

Servant Leadership School

The Servant Leadership School of Richmond, based at St. Stephen’s, offers various courses throughout the year. For information on future SLS courses, contact David Anderson or Deb Lawrence, 288-2867.

The Mission of the Servant Leadership School

The Servant Leadership School of Richmond, based at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, invites participants into a more profound relationship with God and with one another by providing a place where we can examine our own spiritual understanding and learn to more genuinely serve one another. The school strives to help students realize their responsibility to the marginalized and the lost, and to help each participant discern God’s particular call for him or her.

We hope that students will be inspired in their journey and will discover ways to commit themselves to others with humility and a willing heart that both feeds others and is fed while doing so.

If your life is already led by the desire to serve others, then join people of all backgrounds and religions in the exploration of servant leadership through the Servant Leadership School of Richmond.

Inquirer's Class: What does it mean to be an Episcopalian?

This class, taught by St. Stephen's clergy, is for anyone interested in learning a little more about the Episcopal Church, any adult who might wish to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, and any long-time Episcopalian who might like to attend as a refresher. The course is usually offered twice a year. The next one begins in the fall and will take place during the Christian education period on Sunday mornings (10:10 a.m.). For more information, call or email Janet Allen (288-2867, ext. 305). You may also register online.

Book Groups (no registration required):

St. Stephen’s Book Group is for anyone interested in reading fiction or non-fiction, classic or contemporary, spiritual or secular books or articles that will provoke lively discussion or contemplative reflection during monthly gatherings. Information: Anne Pole, 307-4824

Fourth Thursday of each month

Understanding Islam gathers once a month to explore the theology and practice of inter-religious dialogue and Christian-Muslim relations. Using books, movies, articles and other resources, we enhance our understanding of Islam and learn ways we as Christians can be in relationship with our Muslim sisters and brothers. The first meeting of the fall featured Paul-Gordon Chandler as guest speaker.

Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.; led by Bill Sachs (some meetings occur on other Thursdays, according to the availability of guest speakers; check weekly calendars or contact Bill via email or at 288-2867.)