St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
There's a place for you here.
Small Groups, Classes and Bible StudyAll Christians need the support, accountability, and prayer that come from belonging to a small group of spiritual companions. At St. Stephen’s, there is a wide variety of small groups, classes and Bible studies offered. Some groups meet year-round, some for 10-week "covenant periods." Covenant Periods for the current program year are listed below. Also listed on this page are groups meeting during the Spring Covenant Period, organized by day of the week.
If you have questions about small groups at St. Stephen's, please contact Gene LeCouteur.
If you want to learn about Emmaus Groups, a particular kind of small group, please follow this link.
Fall: Week of September 24 through week of November 26, 2012
Winter: Week of January 14 through week of March 18, 2013 Spring: Week of April 1 through week of June 3, 2013 (Covenant Periods for 2013-14 will be posted later this summer)
Groups listed by day of the week There is no cost for groups unless specified otherwise. Some groups use books that are available for purchase (usually below retail) in the Bookshop @ St. Stephen's.
SUNDAY
Young Adult Bible Study
Sundays, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Led by Colin Billings and Dessa Fejta This is a one-hour time for reflection and discussion on Sunday nights after the soup and salad supper and before the Compline service. The weekly readings will be based on the Lectionary and all materials are provided. Open to all 20s and 30s.
MONDAY
T'ai Chi and Chi Kung
Mondays, noon (also offered Tuesday evenings; see below)
Year-round offering
Led by Ryan Duffy
This class will consist of Tai Chi exercises and will also integrate Chi Kung practices. Read more here. No registration necessary; drop-ins welcome.
TUESDAY
Contemplative Prayer
Tuesdays, 8:45 a.m.
Year-round offering
Led by Millie Cain
This group gathers to sit together in silence, has a short walking meditation and then a contemplative dialogue. They close with silence.
Taught by Jo Ann Bibb Deforge
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For those who are new to meditation: Tuesdays, 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m., July 9-August 6
Mindfulness meditation is valuable for those who are looking for new ways of dealing with stress, using Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a proven method for reducing stress. In addition, learning to be still and present is a key component of wellness and growth in the spiritual life.
x For those who have had some previous introduction to meditation: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m., July 9-August 6
Boost your practice and affirm the use of mindfulness in all aspects of our lives.
x The suggested donation is $45 for the five-week course; you are welcome to donate more or less, as you are able. Advance registration is requested; you may sign up at Information Central.
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Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Year-round offering
Led by Ryan Duffy
This class will consist of Tai Chi exercises and will also integrate Chi Kung practices. Read more here. No registration necessary; drop-ins welcome.
THURSDAY
Yoga
Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Through June 27 (no class in July or August; resumes in September)
Led by Claire Forsyth
This class is for all who are interested in the practice of yoga, regardless of your level of experience. No sign-up is required, and you may attend as you are able. Each class lasts an hour and 15 minutes; please wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a mat. There is a suggested donation of $10 per session.
Tai Chi and Martial Arts Mechanics for Golfers
Thursdays, 6 p.m.-7:00 p.m., beginning July 11
Taught by Ryan Duffy; suggested donation: $15 per class; please sign up at Information Central
Ryan Duffy offers a course especially for golfers, teaching you to improve your golf game using martial arts mechanics and principles. Golfers will learn how to use the hips and the core to generate strong turning power; loosen up and improve the fluidity of their swing; and use relaxation and breathing exercises to powerfully change their game. Ryan’s experience comes from six years in soft-style martial arts (e.g. Tai Chi and Ba Gua) and long-range stick fighting (Arnis). SATURDAY
Dream Group
Summer schedule: first Saturday of the month, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., in the Library Led by Wilda Ferguson
Throughout the Bible, God speaks to people in dreams. Do you awaken after having a vivid dream and wonder what it might mean? When you read about a dream in the Bible and ponder what God is telling the dreamer, do you wonder if we are hearing messages from the Holy in our dreams?
A dream group is a sacred and safe place for participants to deepen their understanding of themselves and their communication with the Holy. Wilda is a trained facilitator and graduate of the Haden Institute.
Second Saturday Centering Prayer
Second Saturday of the month, 9 - 11 a.m.
Year-round offering
Led by Henry Burke
Centering prayer and teaching. Read more here. No sign-up required. Drop-ins welcome.
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