Churches offer fall programs for adults

Churches around the diocese are launching a new “program year” this fall, including several new classes for adults. Below is a sampling of some of the courses being offered.

In addition, many churches offer weekday Bible studies and book studies. Inquirers’ classes and preparation for adult Confirmation are also on the calendars at many churches. Call or check online with your local church for information: Find church contact information here.

NEW IN OCTOBER:
'Inwardly Digest: The Prayer Book as a Guide to a Spiritual Life"
Holy Communion, Charleston: Three opportunities to join a book study on Inwardly Digest: The Prayer Book as Guide to a Spiritual Life by Derek Olsen. Three groups will meet weekly, beginning on the following dates and times:
Sundays at 9:15 a.m
Wednesdays (beginning October 3) at 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays (beginning October 4) at 10:00 a.m. 

"With humor, deep reverence, and academic insight that is anything but dry and boring, Derek Olsen reminds us of the breath of the Spirit, the lives of the saints, the love of Jesus, and the magnificence of God held in the words, silence, and worship of our Book of Common Prayer," according to a review by the Rev. Laurie Brock, Rector, St. Michael the Archangel, Lexington, Ky.

Dr. Olsen was the presenter at a conference in February 2018 in Florence sponsored by the Episcopal Forum of South Carolina and St. Catherine's, Florence.


"Contemporary Life Issues Forum"
All Saints Episcopal Church, Hilton Head Island: Please plan to join us Wednesdays (October 10-31) from 2:00-4:30 p.m. for practical learning sessions on issues that most of us face-in our families, personally or with friends. We have experts all lined up to teach us how to effectively deal with people struggling with addictions (alcohol, drugs, tobacco, vaping), depression and suicide, losses of all kinds, and those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. What is most helpful? What are the differences in terms and how do we react accordingly? What is really helpful and what things are not-or even harmful? What resources are in our community to help? How can we most kindly support folks dealing with these very real issues? Come and see! For information contact the Rev. Pam Fahrner, 301 387 6313, or the church office, 843 681 6122.
October 10-Addictions
October 17-Losses
October 24-Dementia/Alzheimer’s
October 31-Depression and Suicide
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“Episcopal Questions, Episcopal Answers”
Good Shepherd, Summerville: Based on the book by Ian S. Markham & C.K. Robertson, this class will explore questions like: Did the Church of England really begin because Henry VIII wanted a divorce?  Is the Episcopal Church a Protestant Church? What do Episcopalians believe about Jesus' birth, death and resurrection?  ...and more. Led by Mike Szymanowski and Bob Diehl at 9:00 a.m. Sundays beginning September 9. Child care is provided. Details here. 

“Grace in Relationships”
Grace Church, Charleston: The Rev. Cn. Caleb J. Lee and Josh Corrigan, Grace’s Vestry Liaison for Adult Education, a class exploring classic theological and biblical themes and how they relate to all kinds of human relationships, using examples from contemporary society through video clips and other media sources. 10:10-10:50 am beginning September 9. Child care is provided.

“Bridging the Political Divide”
St. Stephen’s, Charleston: In the midst of divided and polarizing times, it’s imperative to consider how to faithfully respond to this division and communicate across lines of difference. St. Stephen’s clergy will explore these issues in a curriculum developed by author Parker Palmer. Child care is provided. 10 a.m. September 16-October 7. Details here.

Churches: If you have a special fall program you'd like listed here, please contact Holly Votaw, [email protected].

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