Adult Formation 

At 11:05, after the 10:00 service, we hold lectures and discussions on a variety of topics in our Parish Hall, accompanied by mid-morning snacks and good coffee.

Selected Lectures: 2019-2020

May 2020 | Theology of Prophetic Dialogue | The Rev. Jaime Briceño | Part 1 | Parts 2 & 3 | Part 4

March 1, 2020 | Christian Moral Foundations for Community Healing | The Rev. Catherine Healy

January 5, 2020 | Responding to Climate Change | Jennifer Jeck

October 13, 2019 | Eat, Build, Love: Reading 1 Corinthians in Greek | Fran Spaltro

September 29, 2019 | How to Read the Letters of Paul | The Rev. Catherine Healy

Here's a sampling of past Adult Formation one-offs and series:

  • This City Is Killing Me, reading a text on the intersection of racism, public policy, and mental health in Chicago (part of a Small Group series)

  • Faith & Justice: How does our faith compel and inspire us to work for justice?

  • Reading Genesis Together, exploring the first book of the bible with experts in biblical studies, hermeneutics, and theology (part of a Small Group series)

  • Vision for SPR, roundtable discussions with the Vestry on our future

  • The Meaning of Advent, a Godly Play presentation for all ages

  • Death and Dying, from Theology to Practical Concerns

  • Responding to Hatred including learning about Islam, the refugee crisis, and how to work against racism.

  • What Is At Stake?, parishioners give talks about why they are part of a church and what difference it's made to them (part of a Small Group series).

  • Understanding Privilege, a continuation of our antiracism work, exploring how privilege works through expert lecturers and personal testimony.

For the current or upcoming Adult Formation series, check out Coming Up at SPR.