Adult Formation
Summer Series July 8-August 29
Meeting ID: 824 7289 4109
Password: 750454
Join us Wednesday evenings at 8-ish p.m. after the 7 p.m. midweek service. We meet in person and via Zoom. The biblical books generally categorized as wisdom literature include Proverbs, Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth) and Job. These books are the closest to philosophy that the Hebrew Bible offers: they explore the question of how much of the world we can know, and how we can know it; how to live a good life; and why bad things happen to good people (and vice versa). Though they belong to a common conversation, each book has a unique form and a unique perspective: these issues have been at the forefront of human inquiry for over two thousand years. In this study, we will explore each of these books through video and short readings.
In the Episcopal tradition, faith isn't something you arrive at once and then set aside — it's something that grows and deepens throughout your whole life. Adult formation (or "Adult Forum" as we call it at St. Bede's) is our way of nurturing that growth together.
Think of it as ongoing spiritual education for curious, questioning adults: exploring scripture, theology, social justice, and the big questions of life in a space where no topic is off-limits and no question is too basic (or too bold). We believe that doubt, wonder, and honest conversation are all part of a living faith. Whether you're a lifelong Episcopalian or still figuring out what you believe, you're in the right place.