CHILDREN, 2nd floor Sloan Sunday School Wing, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

This year we have introduced a new concept in Children’s Sunday School: The Rotation Workshop Model. Children have the opportunity to study and experience Bible stories and themes through different mediums and activities each week. Each story or theme is repeated for four weeks with the children rotating to encounter the story through arts and crafts, drama, music and interaction. The Children’s Sunday School wing has been completely remodeled for this curriculum. We will have a formal dedication on September 28 at 10:15 a.m. We’re excited about this new program! We hope everyone with children ages 3 through 5th grade will make sure their kids are here to participate.

The schedule for this fall’s rotation—“Journey of Faith”—is as follows:

September – Dig into the Bible
October – Creation
November – The Gift of Jesus
December – Preparation for the Christmas Pageant

This new curriculum and way of doing Sunday School is innovative AND it is very volunteer- oriented. So if you are interested in giving four weeks to help out with Children’s Sunday School, we’d very much like to hear from you. Call Ben at 235-3457. Thanks for your support!

CHILDREN’S CHAPEL, Room 211, 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Chapel is an age-appropriate Episcopal liturgy for children approximately 5-8 years old. Ben Fulton and Jessica and Frank Finley are Chapel leaders, joined by youths Sjobor Hammer, Seth Synovec and Samantha Vosburgh. Together, they lead children in hymns, prayers, Bible stories, and a children’s sermon – with a few surprises along the way! The children’s services are held during the first half of the 10:30 service. Children rejoin their families for Communion during the Peace.

MIDDLE SCHOOL, Room 210, 9-10 a.m.

The middle school years are crucial for developing a healthy sense of who we are and our relationships with others. Millie and Kathy use a variety of media, activities, and discussion topics to explore the values, stories and sacred places that are important to building a faith community among youth.

SENIOR HIGH, Room 212, 9-10 a.m.

Each generation sees an increase in the number of young people for whom faith is a low priority. A major research project showed a growing indifference and even hostility toward Christianity in the mid-teen through twenties age group. Why? The reasons are explored in the book "UnChristian" that Michael and Kathy will use with videos and other materials to stimulate discussion on the relevance of this research to our daily lives and values as Episcopalians.

For Upcoming Youth Events, visit their website Here!

For further information, contact Michael Massey or Kathy Slawson at Cathedral Youth Ministries or call the Cathedral office at 235-3457.

ADULTS, Great Hall, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

The Adult Forum will be led by Dean Lipscomb, Pastor Pejakovich and Deacon Chubb and will meet in a new location, downstairs in the Great Hall.

The Christmas semester will feature the following topics:
Sept. 7-21: “Christianity for the Rest of Us” (Dean Lipscomb)
This will be a review and discussion of Christianity for the Rest of Us, a book by Diana Butler-Bass. The keynote speaker at this year’s Diocesan Convention (Oct. 24-25 in Topeka), the diocese has asked all parishes to recommend and possibly study the book before the Convention, and invites parishioners to attend Ms. Butler-Bass’s presentation at Convention. The book is suggested but not required reading for the class and can be ordered at Barnes and Noble or online at Amazon.com.

Sept. 28-Oct. 26: “Walk through the Psalms” (Pastor Pajakovich)
This class will look at the types and styles of the Psalms, the authors and the historical and cultural contexts within which they were written.

Nov. 2-23: “Finding Jesus where we are” (Deacon Chubb)
Identifying the presence of Christ in ourselves, other people, and in the everyday events of our lives.

Nov. 30-Dec. 21: “Expecting Jesus: A program for Advent” (TBA)
Advent preparation for the church’s understanding of the coming of the Christ child at Christmas, and as the returning apocalyptic king and judge.

Dec. 28- Jan. 4: Christmas Break

Additional Adult Education opportunities:

• Lecture Study: Sundays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Study and discussion of Scripture Lessons for the day in the Bubb Room.
• Men’s Breakfast & Bible (or book) Study: Thursdays at 7 a.m.
• Women’s Bible Study Class: Mondays at 6 p.m. or Fridays at 9 a.m. (Two seperate classes)
  

EfM is a four-year course of study designed for laity seeking theological education. EfM is a distance learning program of the School of Theology of the University of the South.

The texts cover the Bible and the history of the church from earliest times to the present. In addition, students examine the relationship between their own life experiences and the material studied. The class meets at the Cathedral weekly from September to May at 6:15 p.m.  You do not have to be a member of the Cathedral to participate.  Tuition for the 2008-09 session is $340.  The Syllabus is available on-line or email questions to: bgibson10@cox.net