Weekday Adult Classes

Thursday Morning Prayer
Thursdays                  9:00 A.M.
Meets in the Library

Everyone is invited to the worship service of Morning Prayer, Rite II.

Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study
Led by the Rev. Elise Johnstone & Rev. Lauren Villemuer (Hendrick)
Thursdays, Starting September 9       9:30 A.M.
Meets in the Library

Scripture is studied by reading texts aloud and considering the impact on those who first heard the words, as well as the impact of those same words on our lives today. Anyone may join at any time for one or more sessions. We are studying a New Testament Scripture.

Inspirational Book Group
Thursdays, one Thursday a month         6 :00 P.M.
Starting September 9
Meets in Library
 
This book group is open to anyone interested.  A book is chosen by an attendee which inspired them or led them to look at life, love or faith differently. In September, we will discuss Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. In October, we will be discussing The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards.  In November, the author, Kim Edwards will be coming to discuss the book with us. Please read the books before coming.

EfM
Led by Dale Chapman
Mondays, starting Sept 13    6:00 P.M.
Meets in the Library

Education for Ministry, affectionately known as EfM, is a four-year program of theology at the University of the South (Sewanee).  Participants meet weekly to study the Old and New Testaments, Church History and Theology; worship together; and engage in theological reflection.    Pre-registration and tuition are required.
Click here for a link to the EfM website for detailed information on the program.

Theology on Tap
Thursday, Sept 23 & Nov 18    6:45 P.M.
Meets at local place to be announced

Adults are invited to join us for discussion & fellowship. We will meet in a local area “pub” for discussion & fellowship.  Topics and locations to be announced.  Please watch Shepherd’s Voice & website calendar.


Adult Sunday Classes

9:00 A.M  Adult Christian Formation Class
Led by Joseph Jacobs (for 4weeks) & Roberta Kirby
Sundays            9:00 A.M.
Meets in the Library

Topics include Lesser Feasts & Fasts Holy Men and Women and more. We will become acquainted with the purpose and contents of LFF with an examination of representative women and men memorialized with reflection on how an individual might incorporate these holy people (saints) into his/her prayer life.


Church History through the Book of Common Prayer
Led by the Rev. Elise Johnstone
Sundays, Sept 12, 19, Oct 3 & 10     10:15 A.M.
Meets in the library

Did you know that most of The Book of Common Prayer (our prayers, biddings, and the like) come directly from The Bible?  Come and learn about the history of the Anglican tradition through the eyes of the development of The Book of Common Prayer.  We'll begin with the first Book of Common Prayer (1549) and proceed up through the modern revisions,
including our current worship text, The Book of Common Prayer (1979).

Bible Study: Intro to the Epistles
Led by Dr. Phil Tallon
Sundays, Sept 12, 19, Oct 3,    10:15 A.M.
Meets in the Undercroft

What are the Epistles? When were they written?  Who were the authors?  Who were they intended for?  What can we learn from these letters?

Open Forum: Chaplaincy at Keeneland
Led by the Rev. Michael Powers
Sunday, Sept 26                                   10:15 A.M.
Meets in the Undercroft
 
The Rev. Posers is the Chaplain at Keeneland Racetrack.  He will share stories and details about being a Chaplain at the horse park and it’s unique challenges.

Sunday Afternoon Movie & Discussion
Deep Down: A Story from the Heart of Coal Country
Led by  Jason Howard
Sundays Oct 3        4P.M.
Meets in the Undercroft

Deep in the Appalachian mountains of eastern Kentucky, where coal is king, Beverly May and Terry Ratliff find themselves at the center of a contentious community battle over a proposed mountaintop removal coal mine. Jason Howard is co- author of the book  Something’s Rising and is on the Leadership Team for this documentary.

Election Issues
Led by Dr. Josh Cowen
Sundays, Oct 10        10:15 A.M.
Meets in the Undercroft

Dr. Josh Cowen is an Assistant Professor at the Martin School of Public Policy at University of Kentucky. He specializes in educational policy particularly the evaluation of  public education programs.

Open Forum:  invited Mayor Jim Newberry
Sunday, October 17       10:15 A.M.
Meets in the Undercroft

Mayor Jim Newberry will discuss election year issues and answer questions during this election year forum.

Open Forum: invited Mayoral Candidate Jim Gray
Sunday, October 24        10:15 A.M.
Meets in the Undercroft

Mayoral Candidate Jim gray will discuss election year issues, his position on Lexington government, and answer questions during this election year forum.

Open Forum: Winn Stephens
Sunday, October 31        10:15 A.M.
Meets in the Undercroft

Stewardship time is here.  What are the budget issues our church faces?  What do we need?  What is planned in the future?  What ministries are being forced to make tough decisions? Come learn, ask questions, and hear what is needed.

Open Forum: Meet Our Interim
Led by the Rev. Ron Pogue
Sunday, November 7        10:15 A.M.
Meets in the Undercroft

Our Interim rector will have had a chance to settle in and now it is time to learn a little more about him.  Question & answer time included.


Special Events For All Ages

Acolyte Festival
October 7-9, 2010               

Our 4th Annual Acolyte Festival takes us to Washington, DC for the National Acolyte Festival.  Reservations must be made soon.  We will not go to Nationals again for another 4 years.

Fun-shop: Anglican Prayer Beads
Monday, November 8         6PM

The Rev. Lauren Villemuer (Hendrick) will lead us in making Anglican Prayer Beads then teach us how to use them.  Anglican Prayer Beads are similar to a Catholic Rosary.  A booklet of prayers will be given out to each participant.  Cost is $12 and includes the cost of the beads.  Crosses are available or bring a favorite cross to use.  All ages are welcome!!! The prayers will be focused on the theme of All Saints.

Mini-Retreat:
October 16, 2010 Visit with Elaine Pagels
Author of studies and books on The Gnostic Gospels and recently The Origin of Satan will be lecturing, discussing and interacting as she discusses various topics.  This retreat will take place at Christ Church Cathedral with some time for our group to break away and hold discussions.
Time & cost tba.


Coming

Advent classes on Wednesdays as well as on Sundays classes on Marriage & Long Term relationships, and Spirituality in times of Conflict. 

St. Nicholas Festival on Dec 5 at 5P

More information to follow, watch for the brochure for November & Advent