Christian Formation Course

a study and exploration of faith
from an Anglican perspective
​
​2017 - 2019

Co-taught by the clergy of St. James, the Rev’d D. Rebecca Dinovo,
and the Rev’d Dr. Mark Hargreaves
6:00 pm Dinner ; 6:30-8:00 pm Teaching/Discussion
Attend any class individually, or enjoy all of them. 
Childcare by request: ask Mo. Rebecca, rebecca@sjbts.org. 
For dinner RSVP at 858-459-3421, or sign up at coffee hour after services.
At the conclusion of the three year program there is a commissioning of participants in worship.

Year One   An Introduction to the Christian Faith  

 Series 1.1 Basics of Christian Belief     
2/15/17: Does God Exist? Creation & Divine Revelation  VIDEO
2/22/17: Who is Jesus? VIDEO
3/8/17: Who is the Holy Trinity?  VIDEO
3/15/17: Crucifixion and Resurrection: Why were they necessary? VIDEO
3/22/17: Ancient Roots, Traditions, and Creeds of the Church VIDEO
Series 1.2  The Episcopal/Anglican Tradition 
4/26/17: From Jesus to Henry VIII: Anglican Church History VIDEO
5/3/17: The Anglican Approach to the Truth (Anglican Theology) VIDEO
5/10/17: Making Sense of the Bible from an Anglican Perspective VIDEO
5/17/17: Understanding Our Worship: Liturgy and the Book of Common Prayer VIDEO
              To get a 16 page Explanation and Guide to Anglicanism click HERE.
5/24/17: Living Traditions: Sacraments of the Episcopal Church VIDEO
Series 1.3 Living the Christian Faith 
10/25/17: What is Faith?  VIDEO
11/1/17: What is Spirituality?
11/8/17: What is Ministry?
11/15/17: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Questions?  For more information you may call or e-mail the church office,  (858) 459-3421, office@sjbts.org

Year Two   The Practices of the Christian Faith

Series 2.1 The Spiritual Practices     
2/21/18: Praying with the Bible: Lectio Divina
2/28/18: Centering Prayer and Christian Meditation  
3/7/18: Praying with Icons and Art in the Christian Tradition
3/14/18: Praying by Hand: Anglican Prayer Beads      
3/21/18: Praying by the Book: The Daily Office and Beyond    
Series 2.2 Living the Great Commission
(Field experiences both in the parish and the wider community take place
during this series.)
5/2/18: The Great Commission: Foundations of Mission, Service, and Outreach
5/9/18: Jesus and a Theology of Social Justice and Human Rights 
5/16/18: Liberation, Oppression, and  Redemption in Church History
5/23/18: Why the Church? Discovering Our Purpose
5/30/18: Equipped to Serve
Series 2.3 Living a Rule of Life         
10/3/18: Our Monastic Origins
10/10/18: Why a Rule of Life?
10/17/18: How to write a Rule of Life
10/24/18: Living the Life of Grace
​Questions?  For more information you may call or e-mail the church office,  (858) 459-3421, office@sjbts.org

Year Three   Exploring the Mysteries of Faith  

Series 3.1 Interfaith Dialogue and Understanding 
2/27/19 The Importance of Ecumenical and Interfaith Dialogue Today
3/13/19: Understanding our Roots: Paganism, Judaism, and Protestantism
3/20/19: In Dialogue with Hinduism and Buddhism
3/27/19: In Dialogue with Islam
4/3/19: In Dialogue with Humanism and Beyond
Series 3.2 Engaging the Mysteries  
5/1/19: Engaging the “Mystery” of Faith
5/8/19: Engaging the Saints & Mystics
5/15/19: Engaging Contemplation: The Cloud of Unknowing
5/22/19: Engaging the Holy Spirit and the Sacraments
5/29/19: Engaging Scripture: Revelations of Divine Love
Series 3.3 Personal Discernment & Vocation  
10/30/19: What is Discernment?  Understanding Vocation 
11/6/19: The Process of Personal and Communal Discernment
11/13/19: Discovering God’s Calling for Your Life
11/20/19: Discipleship: Becoming a   Mentor and Spiritual Guide
​Questions?  For more information you may call or e-mail the church office,  (858) 459-3421, office@sjbts.org