christian formation

Christian formation is the lifelong process of growing with and toward God. Every experience in our lives can provide us with the opportunity to express our faith; the challenge we face is recognizing these opportunities and learning ways to live a sometimes counter-cultural life in a secular world.

Regular opportunities for Christian education include the following:

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of theological reflection in response to every baptized person's call to ministry.  Through reading and discussions we seek to nuture our Christian service.  Although a four-year program no one is obliged to take all four years.  Speak with the co-mentors, Marni Eaton and Alice Perry to learn more.  Classes are offered in 2019-20 in Hanover and Concord.  Classes may resume at St. Andrew's in autumn 2020 if there is sufficient interest.  St. Andrew's defrays part of the cost.

A Course during Lent is offered each year.   Recent ones:  
2018:  Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John, a program from Society of Saint John the Evangelist.
2017:  The Origins of Repentance and Forgiveness: Genesis and the Story of Joseph
2016:  Luke: five talks by local clergy.
2014:  Henri Nouwen’s The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming.

Novel Theology discussions take place on the second Wednesday of the month.  The group meets 7:00 - 8:30 pm.  See Learn\Novel Theology for more information.

Faith and Issues discussions take place Saturday mornings starting at 9:00 am.  See Learn\Current Programs for more information.