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Sunday Morning Adult Education at 9:30 AM

Grab a coffee and gather round! This is a great group to hang out with.  Our gatherings are  conversational, story laden, intellectually and spiritually meaty, and fun.  
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Summer Adult Formation Classes Continue!

Sundays at 9:30 AM
July 10  An Introduction to the Structure and Decision Making Style of the Episcopal Church
July 24  A General History of the Episcopal Church USA
July 31  Problem of Evil 

August 7  Problem of Evil
August 14 Hell: A Philosopher's Presentation
August 21 Problem of Evil
August 28 Heaven: A Philosopher's Presentation
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From Richard Byrne, leader of the class:
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In light of such events as the ongoing war in Ukraine and continual mass shootings here in the USA, it can be hard to believe in a good God. Throughout history, people have been trying to explain how God and evil can co-exist. It's not enough t blame the devil, or to say that victims of violence did anything to deserve it. It is one of the mysteries of faith and will ever remain so.
For three sessions (July 31, August 7 and 21) I propose to lead a discussion including some ideas from the New Testament, and books such as "When Bad Things Happen to Good People"  by Rabbi Harold Kushner, and "The Third Peacock: A book about the problem of God and evil" by Episcopal priest Robert F. Capon. (No need to have the books for the discussion.) Bring your own reflections and experience of this. I'm sure we'll have a lot to talk about.

Heaven and Hell - A Philosopher's Presentation

Join us to hear from Dr. Scott Ragland, Ph.D., philosophy professor at St. Louis University as he discusses the history and theology of the Christian Concepts of Hell and Heaven. 
Ragland's Dictionary Entry on Hell

Videos from Previous Classes

​Sabbath Lab

This class began us on our journey to incorporating sabbath in our Lenten practice. You'll get a taste of our experience by watching these hour long videos.

Focused Faith

Racism, Oppression, & Inequality In the Carondelet Neighborhood (Exploring what St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Community Can Do for Positive Change)
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Session I - Introduction to challenges poverty creates in St. Louis city
Session II - Food Insecurity in St. Louis City
Final Session - Education and Health Disparities in our Neighborhood

Spiritual Formation is not just learning it
​ - it's living it!

Living the Sacraments

​The Episcopal Church embraces and upholds the rich sacramental traditions established by the Church. We understand that God is mysteriously available and accessible through Baptism, Communion, and the other sacraments. Our spiritual growth is enriched as we embrace the embodied nature of Christ in all things, living in and through us.
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    • Parish Leadership
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    • Parish Directory
    • Tell us about yourself
  • Worship
    • Sermon Archives
    • Choir
    • Altar Guild Information
  • Mission
    • Care for the Earth
    • Care for Community >
      • Sharing Community >
        • Newsletter Survey
  • GROW
    • Adult Spirituality
    • Children's Ministry
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • I'll Help Out with the BBQ!
    • Rent our Space
    • Weddings
    • Funeral and Memorial Services
  • GIVE
    • RIP Debt Relief
    • Pledge for 2022
  • Blog
  • Contact Us