Classes

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

Monday

Enneagram Encore... The Continuing Journey

WHEN: Dates and times vary
WHERE: Via Zoom
Led by Mary Ann Webster

The 250+ 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 August and continue through December. 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!

For more information, please contact Mary Ann Webster.

Women-Work-Word

WHEN: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 7-8:15 p.m.
WHERE: Via Zoom
Led by Mary Lessmann

Are you a working woman? Are you craving spiritual connection, but know you can’t commit to one more thing? Then this is the perfect group for you! Drop in when you can as we share fellowship, study and prayer. Books are chosen by the group during the year. Ask a friend and join us. There is no preparation. This group meets all 12 months of the year.

For questions and the Zoom link please contact Mary Lessmann at [email protected].

Tuesday

Education for Ministry

WHEN: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 6:30-9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Via Zoom
COST: $365 per year. Partial Scholarships are available
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], (682) 429-3360.

Brown Bag Bible Study

WHEN: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon
WHERE: Via Zoom
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.

For questions and the Zoom link please contact Peggy Carr at [email protected]et.

Enneagram Intensive - Triads & Spiritual Growth

WHEN: Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m. April 6 - 27
WHERE: Coke Activities Room (or via Zoom if needed)
Led by Mary Lessmann
The Enneagram Journey is a prerequisite for this class.

To grow spiritually we must be willing to look at ourselves honestly and truly know ourselves. Enneagram work helps us to recognize and name our ways of operating in the world, in ways that are both attractive and unattractive. Many of our habitual ways of engaging life are explainable by our Enneagram Triad – Gut, Heart or Head. In this class we’ll use our Triads as the starting point for engaging our spiritual work.

For questions and to enroll please contact Rev. Mary at [email protected].

Saint Michael Reader's Book Club

WHEN: First Tuesday of the month, 7-8 p.m.
Led by Ann Mills

We will meet in person once circumstances permit. Keep an eye out for announcements regarding our return to campus!

Wednesday

Men of Saint Michael Book Study

WHEN: Wednesdays, 7-8 a.m. January 6 - March 10 and March 24 - May 19
WHERE: Via Zoom
Led by Eric Liles, Brian Mackin, and Eric Gilmour

Enjoy conversation, study, and fellowship with the Men of Saint Michael and The Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles as we deepen our knowledge in faith together. The group will read and discuss Brennan Manning’s The Ragamuffin Gospel for the first session and then follow up with Richard E Simmons III’s Reliable Truth after Spring Break. We will have select copies available for purchase in the Saint Michael Book Shop.

For questions and the Zoom link please email Hannah Fisher.

Men's RCL Bible Study

WHEN: Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15 a.m.
WHERE: Via Zoom
Led by John Seddelmeyer

Each week we go through the readings for the upcoming Sunday and rich discussion follows.

For questions and the Zoom link please contact John Seddelmeyer at [email protected].

Imaging the Word Bible Study

WHEN: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Via Zoom
Led by Karen Wiley

The Bible and the arts are 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.

For questions and the Zoom link please contact Karen Wiley at [email protected].

Rector's Bible Study

WHEN: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Streamed live on the RBS webpage, Facebook, and YouTube. On-demand video and audio recordings available.
Led by Rector Chris Girata

Join Chris for an exciting study of Revelation, one of the most significant apocalyptic books of the Bible. We will consider how this book has been understood (and misunderstood!) throughout Jewish and Christian history, and how it can guide us in our own discipleship today. All are welcome! Study Guides are available for purchase now in the Saint Michael Book Shop.

For questions or to be added to the weekly email list, please email Meredith Rose.

The Enneagram Journey

WHEN: Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. February 10 - May 5
WHERE: Online via Zoom
$20 for class workbook (scholarships 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.

For questions and to enroll, please email Rev. Mary Lessmann.

Enneagram Intensive - Enneagram & Parenting

WHEN: Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. February 24 - March 24
WHERE: Online via Zoom
Led by Mary Lessmann

This spring, SMAA will begin offering an Enneagram Intensive class on Enneagram and Parenting. Completion of The Enneagram Journey class is required in order to participate in any Enneagram Intensive offering.

For questions and registration, please email Rev. Mary Lessmann.

Thursday

Men’s Lectionary Bible Study

WHEN: Thursdays, 7-8 a.m.
WHERE: Via Zoom
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.

For questions or the Zoom link please contact David Loomis at [email protected].

A Men’s Bible Study

WHEN: Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Via Zoom
Led by Phil Ritter

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 or Zoom link: [email protected]

Bible Study Fellowship

WHEN: Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Via Zoom

Bible Study Fellowship, an in-depth study that helps people know God and equips them to effectively serve the Church, will continue their study via Zoom.

For questions and the Zoom link please contact Mardie Schoellkopf at [email protected].

Community Bible Study

WHEN: Thursdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom
Led by Elizabeth Lang

This is a Bible study group for women and men 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.

For questions and the Zoom link please contact Elizabeth Lang at [email protected].

Lectio Divina

WHEN: Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. February 4 - March 25
WHERE: Online
Led by Nancy Somodevilla and Dr. Elizabeth Lang

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.

For questions, please email Elizabeth Lang.

Musical Masterworks for Lent and Holy Week

WHEN: Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. February 18 - March 25
WHERE: Online via Zoom
Led by Dr. Meg Harper

Join us this Lent as, over the course of six Thursdays, we dive deeply into music that is thematically linked to Lent and Holy Week. We will examine masterworks of Western sacred music including the Allegri "Miserere," J.S. Bach's "St. John Passion," Thomas Tallis's "Lamentations of Jeremiah," and more. This class assumes some knowledge of basic music terminology, but does not require an advanced musical background.

For more information and the Zoom link, please email Meg Harper.

Thursday Nights Together

WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m., 2nd Thursdays of each month (April meeting moved to April 15)
WHERE: Via Zoom
Led by Tom Blackmon and Van Sheets

Please join us for worship and discussion before we conclude the evening with Compline. All are welcome!

For more information and Zoom link: [email protected]

Poetry & Faith

WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday of each month
WHERE: Via Zoom
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. We will meet in person once circumstances permit. Keep an eye out for announcements regarding our return to campus!

For questions or to express interest: [email protected]