Saint John's Episcopal Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
- Welcome!

Adult Education

Classes for Adults
Sunday Classes begin at 9:15am 
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Sundays:

In the Upstairs Conference Room
Abraham’s Family Tree Grows
John Sewell leads this continuing discussion class focusing on the family systems in Genesis. Come and see how your own family compares to the antics described in scripture. All are invited, 9:15-10:15am Sundays in the Upstairs Conference Room.
 
In the Brides Room
Middler’s Class
Join us and discover the empty tomb, the appearance of Jesus on the water, and hear Peter address the crowd at Pentecost as we continue our study of Peter: Fisherman and Shepherd of the Church. This class meets in the Bride’s Room at 9:15-10:15am on Sunday mornings.
 
Lenten Book Discussion Begins February 26th
Walking Home: From Eden to Emmaus, by Margaret Guenther
Walk on over to Saint John’s Retreat House, 3280 Overland Place, and join Emma Connolly and Darren Elzie in an exploration of Biblical walkers and travel roads both familiar and unfamiliar. We begin every Sunday morning at 9:15am and end at 10:15am on our discussion of Margaret Guenther’s book, Walking Home. Guenther begins this devotional paperback with the story of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from Eden and ends with Jesus’ encounter with the men on the road to Emmaus. On the way, we encounter Hagar, Abraham and Moses, among the many. Come and ponder the spiritual journey of leaving home, escaping exile, and going through uncharted territory. Begins the first Sunday of Lent, February 26th. Please contact Margo Carter at 323-8597, Ext. 10, or margo@stjohnsmemphis.org to register for this class and to reserve your book at $10 each. Books will be available through Margo beginning February 12.
 
Weekdays:
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  • Women's DreamWork Class:  Meets the first Tuesday of each month in the Bride's Room at 5:30pm.  Contact Emma for more information
  • Young Adults I: (Post-college age+) On-going series, led by the Rev. John Sewell. Meets Tuesday evenings during the acedemic year at St. John's Retreat House, 3280 Overland Place, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. jsewell@stjohnsmemphis.org.
  • Men's Group:  Meets once a month for dinner and discussion.  Contact Steve Martin, 763-2324.
  • Women's InnerWork Class meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at St. John's Retreat House at 3280 Overland, 5:30pm-7pm.  Call or email Emma Connolly Emma@stjohnsmemphis.org or 323-8597, Ext. 12, for more information.
  • Trezevant Manor Bible Study - Thursdays. On-going series, led by the Rev. Robert Van Doren, Jr. Trezevant Manor Chapel, 177 North Highland Street, 11:00 am. - Noon. All in the neighborhood are welcome! 
  • Ladies Bible Study - Mondays, at St. John's Parish Life Center, led by Doritte Early.  
  • Creative Non-fiction Class for Women:  (Offered as needed.) Are you interested in writing about your life, your travels, or how events relate to your spiritual journey? You will learn how to express yourself in new and vital ways that will not only help meet a personal need, but will deepen your spiritual life as well. Those interested should contact The Rev. Emma Connolly, 323-8597, Ext. 12, or emma@stjohnsmemphis.org. 
  • After-School Tutoring: In the Beltline neighborhood and at Emmanuel Center. Adult female volunteers needed. Contact Emma Connolly, 323-8597, Ext. 12, or emma@stjohnsmemphis.org.
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    For Lent: Self-led Bible Study
    Almost everyone has a goal of reading the entire Bible in their lifetime. St. John’s wants to take this to another level and ask you to read all four of the Gospels during Lent. We’ve prepared a schedule for you so that you may begin reading the Gospel of Mark on Ash Wednesday and read the last verses in John’s gospel on Easter Day. These schedules will be available in the Tower Room and other locations beginning Sunday, February 12. Please take one to use as your Bible bookmark for Lent. If you’re unable to pick one up, these schedules are also available here on our website.