Study Groups
All groups, unless otherwise indicated, welcome visitors and new members throughout the year. Child care is offered for meetings, bible/book studies, and parishioner volunteers by appointment only. There is a two-family minimum for each event. Please send email reservations to Carol Hicks or call (214) 692-3014.
Monday
Unending Conversation Group
WHEN: Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Coke Activities Room
Led by Linda Westerburg and Nancy West
A class of inquisitive women seeking to learn more about their faith, emerging church ideas, and new ways of looking at Christianity. Members of the group lead discussion of selected books and videos
Enneagram Reunion Class
WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays or 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays
WHERE: Coke Activities Room
Led by Mary Ann Webster
The 120+ graduates of the 12 week course on the Enneagram will now have the opportunity to come together to share their experiences of living into their unique way of being in the world with one another. These gatherings which will be offered monthly both in the daytime and evenings beginning in October and continue through May. We will build on the knowledge gained discussing in greater depth what it means to be in the heart, head, or gut triad to how we are progressing in dealing with the numbers we go to for security or in stress and so many other facets of using enneagram knowledge to grow more into the person God created us to be. Let’s come back together to continue the journey!
Monday Meetings: February 25, March 18, April 15, and May 20
Tuesday Meetings: February 26, March 19, April 30, and May 21
Women-Word-Work
WHEN: 7-8:15 p.m., 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
WHERE: Chapel Conference Room
Led by Mary Lessmann
Are you a woman who works outside the home? Are you craving spiritual connection, but know you can’t commit to one more thing? Then this is the perfect group for you! Come when you can as we share fellowship, snacks, study, and prayer. The books we study are generally on spirituality and personal growth. Bring a friend and join us.
Tuesday
Education for Ministry
WHEN: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon or 6:30-9:15 p.m.
WHERE: Drake Room
Led by Elizabeth Lang
Education for Ministry is a program for adult Christian Education that combines the study of scriptures, Christian history, and theology with a focus on ordinary experience in order to discern God’s presence in one’s life. Our program comes from the Episcopal Seminary at Sewanee, which has become famous for educating adults to see God acting through their lives as well as developing knowledge of scripture and theology. Registration required. Enrollment and Questions: [email protected], 972 299-0938
Brown Bag Bible Study
WHEN: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.- noon
WHERE: Coke Activities Room
Led by Peggy Carr
Women of all ages are invited to attend as we study different books of the Bible, share strengths and weaknesses, and make friends. We recommend 30-40 minutes of preparation for each class.
Ladies Bible Study
WHEN: Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m.
WHERE: Coke Activities Room
Led by Mary Lessmann
In this group we enter our study of the Bible with a view toward reflecting on how scripture is speaking into our lives, ever changing as they are. While the group is comprised primarily of women in the ‘empty nester’ phase of life, all women are welcome.
God’s Story Continued: For Adults in their Middle Years
WHEN: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 6:30-8 p.m.
WHERE: Catechesis Room
Led by Eric Liles
A Companion to the Sunday God's Story Session
A family-friendly Bible study for adults in their middle years continuing to engage God’s Story by picking up the chapters we are unable to cover on Sundays as well as provide a better opportunity to ask questions and go deeper. Dinner provided for adults. Youth may study/play in youth center and younger childcare provided upon request.
For questions and to enroll: [email protected]
Saint Michael Reader’s Book Club
WHEN: 7-8 p.m. 1st Tuesday of the month
WHERE: Parlor
Led by Ann Mills
Everyone is welcome to a discussion of great books. This fall we will be reading A Fountain Filled with Blood by Julia Spencer Fleming, The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore, Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan, Snow in August by Pete Hamill, and Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan.
Wednesday
Men of Saint Michael Breakfast
WHEN: 7:15-8:00 a.m., 1st Wednesday of the month
WHERE: Coke Activities Room
Led by Eric Liles
Enjoy coffee, breakfast tacos, and fellowship with the Men of Saint Michael and The Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles as we deepen our knowledge in faith together.
Men's RCL Bible Study
WHEN: Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15 a.m.
WHERE: Chapel Conference Room
Led by Andy McCarthy
Each week we go through the readings for the upcoming Sunday and rich discussion follows.
Imaging the Word Bible Study
WHEN: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Chapel Conference Room
Led by Karen Wiley
The Bible and the arts are in inherently and historically linked. Since the 4th century in the Christian era, congregations have been guided by the lectionary's imaginative and disciplined journey through the Bible. Using these readings, the liturgy, music, colors, movements, and celebrations of the church year, the Bible and the arts are brought together in a significant way. Imaging the Word is a resource providing visual arts, music, photography, prose, poetry, prayers, and commentary based on each Sunday's lectionary readings. The class is open to everyone anytime.
Rector’s Bible Study
WHEN: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Saint Michael Chapel
Led by Chris Girata; coordinated by Tricia Stewart
Bible study exploring Acts of the Apostles, open to everyone. We will focus on how the first generation of Jesus’s followers built the church. Study Guides (optional) available in Saint Michael Bookstore. Bring your Bible and your questions. Note: We will dismiss early on WOSM luncheon days. If you missed a session, you can listen to class recordings online.
Enneagram
WHEN: Wednesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m., February 13 – May 8
WHERE: Coke Activities Room
COST: $20 for class workbook, but scholarships are available
Led by Mary Lessmann and Mary Ann Webster
The Enneagram is a personality assessment tool that helps us learn more about ourselves so that we might learn more about how we are in a relationship with God and with the people most important to us. Mary Ann Webster and The Rev. Mary Lessmann facilitate this class which utilizes the DVD curriculum of Suzanne Stabile, an internationally recognized Enneagram master and a very entertaining presenter. Registration is required. Enrollment and Questions: [email protected]
The Art and Practice of Meditation
WHEN: Wednsdays, 3-4 p.m.
WHERE: Bishop Moore Chapel
Led by Julia Beckel
The class begins with a reading then moves into meditation for the remainder of the hour. Even if you have tried to meditate before and were for some reason unable to, perhaps the many new and creative opportunities offered in this class will access this beneficial practice for you. We all will have the support of the group to help us along. The class is open to all ages and it is co-ed.
Thursday
Men’s Lectionary Bible Study
WHEN: Thursdays, 7-8 a.m.
WHERE: Drake Room
Led by David Loomis
This men’s group meets to discuss the lessons for the current week from the Lectionary, exploring ways in which the passages speak to everyday life and our own spiritual journey. Lessons and commentary are emailed early each week to enable participants to familiarize themselves with the material. On a rotating basis, participants facilitate discussion by studying the lessons and reviewing available information on the subject. Following the session, those participants who have time to do so move on to the Flying Fish nearby in Preston Center for breakfast.
A Men’s Bible Study
WHEN: Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Chapel Conference Room
Led by Phil Ritter
Participants are welcome but not required to attend 7:00 AM services in the Bishop Moore Chapel. This Bible study is based on the Lectionary readings for the coming Sunday, meets throughout the year, and advance preparation is not required. There are no attendance expectations other than to come when you can as often as you are able. The group is led by lay members of the group and occasionally clergy. Questions: [email protected]
Men’s Free-Form Study
WHEN: Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Power Library
Led by Ross Vick
Bible study exploring Luke and spirit inspired questions of faith. Newcomers welcome, bring your favorite Bible translation.
Community Bible Study
WHEN: Thursdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Chapel Conference Room
Led by Elizabeth Lang
This is a Bible study group for women of all ages to learn, grow and experience fellowship while studying the Bible. No preparation necessary.
WHEN: New audio episodes released midday every Thursday
Led By Eric Liles
Continue engaging God's Story by picking up the chapters we are unable to cover on Sundays as well as provide a better opportunity to go deeper. Recordings and a full schedule of Bible books and chapters is available on the God's Story webpage.
Lectio Divina
WHEN: Thursdays, 2-3 p.m., March 7 - April 11
WHERE: Chapel Conference Room
Led by Elizabeth Lang & Nancy Somodevilla
We spend the first 20 minutes on centering prayer and the remaining time is spent meditating, and focused on scripture, on poetry, on prose, on a painting, something that will move us closer to the Holy and to each other. Come share with us an hour of quiet reflection.
Poetry & Faith
WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday of each month
WHERE: Chapel Conference Room
Led by Richard Kilgore
The Poetry & Faith group explores important Christian poetry, primarily of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The group meets monthly and is open to all Saint Michael members and their friends.
For more information: [email protected]
Associate for Formation
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