Classes

All groups, unless otherwise indicated, welcome visitors and new members throughout the year.

Monday

Unending Conversation Group

WHEN: Mondays, 9:15-10:45 a.m. Christmas Break (no class) December 23, 30
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

Adult Bible Study

WHEN: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Blue Room (Youth Center)
Led by Eric Liles
A Companion to the Sunday God's Story Session

A family-friendly Bible study for adults in their middle years. Dinner provided for adults. Younger childcare provided upon request.

For questions and to enroll: [email protected]

Enneagram Encore... The Continuing Journey

WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m. third Monday of the month or 1-2:30 p.m. third Tuesday of the month No December meetings
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!

Spring Meeting Dates coming soon.

Women-Word-Work

WHEN: 7-8:15 p.m., 2nd and 4th Monday of the month Christmas Break (no class) December 16, 23, 30, January 6
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. Christmas Break (no class) December 24, 31
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. - 12 p.m. Christmas Break (no class) December 10, 17, 24, 31, January 7
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. This year, we are studying the Gospel of Mark using N.T. Wright's Mark study guide. We recommend 30-40 minutes of preparation for each class.

Ladies Bible Study

WHEN: Tuesdays, 2 - 3 p.m. Resumes January 7
WHERE: Coke Activities Room
Led by Debbie Hayhurst

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.

Enneagram

WHEN: Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., October 1 - December 17
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]

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 The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu And Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts by Joshua Hammer, The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King, The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea by Jack E. Davis, The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin, and The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff.

Wednesday

Men's RCL Bible Study

WHEN: Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15 a.m. Christmas Break (no class) December 25, January 1
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. Christmas Break (no class) December 25, January 1
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. Christmas Break (no class) December 18, 25, January 1
WHERE: Saint Michael Chapel
Led by Chris Girata; coordinated by Meredith Rose

Bible study exploring Genesis, open to everyone. 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.

Thursday

Men of Saint Michael Breakfast

WHEN: Thursdays, 7-8 a.m.
WHERE: Coke Activities Room
Led by Rev. Dr. Eric Liles, Brian Mackin, and Eric Gilmour

New format! 8 weeks in the fall, the Men of Saint Michael will gather for coffee, breakfast tacos, and fellowship. We will discuss how perceptions of success, achievement, and recognition fail men in difficult times using Richard E. Simmons' book, The True Measure of a Man.

Spring dates are currently TBD.

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. Christmas Break (no class) December 26, January 2
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. Christmas Break (no class) December 26, January 2
WHERE: Power Library
Led by Ross Vick

Bible study exploring Luke and spirit inspired questions of faith. Newcomers welcome, bring your favorite Bible translation.

Bible Study Fellowship

WHEN: Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Christmas Break (no class) December 19, 26, January 2
WHERE: Saint Michael Chapel
Led by Mardie Schoellkopf

Bible Study Fellowship, an in-depth study that helps people know God and equips them to effectively serve the Church, has a satellite study at the Saint Michael campus. Any one interested should contact Debbie Epperson at [email protected] to sign up or answer any questions. The study is on the book of Acts and the letters of the Apostles on Thursday mornings. Learn more about Bible Study Fellowship on their website.

Community Bible Study

WHEN: Thursdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Christmas Break (no class) December 26, January 2
WHERE: Drake Room
Led by Elizabeth Lang

This is a Bible study group for women of all ages who wish to develop spiritually and intellectually and to experience fellowship. While no preparation is required, we pay careful attention to the Bible.This autumn's theme is "Fashion in the Bible." The Bible is no fashion magazine, so when what someone wears is mentioned, it is significant. We'll start in Genesis with God's dressing Adam and Eve with more substantial clothing than their inadequate fig leaves and end with the Revelation to John in which there are white garments "washed clean in the blood of the Lamb."

Lectio Divina

WHEN: Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. November 7 - December 19
WHERE: Chapel Conference Room
Led by Elizabeth Lang and Nancy Somodevilla

We spend the first 20 minutes on centering prayer and the remaining time is spent meditating and focused on scripture, poetry, prose, 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: Parlor
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]