Adult Education
Bible Studies at St. George's
Food and Formation
Each month, we will gather for a time of Food and Formation – lunch and learning – in the Activity Center following our 10:30 a.m. worship service.
See the TIP of the Lance for current listings for sessions and guest speakers.
Come join us for presentations on interesting and enlightening topics, engaging conversations, and, of course, lunch!
Reading with the Rector
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Usually gathering on the first Tuesday of each month, this time of discussion and reflection allows participants to reflect on theological themes of popular books and share the ways in which these stories – fiction and non-fiction – affect us, resonate with us, and cause us to reflect on our own lives and our journey with Christ. Currently not meeting as of 8/01/24.
Tuesday Book Club
Join this women’s group that meets monthly to discuss a wide range of book selections! Come and enjoy reading selections such as memoirs, biographies, novels, classics and best-sellers. Authors are often special guests. To view a Book Club List for 2022-23 please click here.
For more information, please contact Kit Decker at 901-624-9067 or kit.decker@earthlink.net.
Health of Body – Tai Chi
Tai Chi For Better Health – Presented by Germantown Wellness and Preventive Medicine, instructor Sandra Keller offers Tai Chi for Better Health each Tuesday evening, from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. in the Activity Center. The free classes are sponsored by Dr. Michael Posey and Dr. James Ensor. You’ll need: comfortable clothing, and shoes with a broad base for balance. Please no bare feet. For more information please contact Sandra Keller at (901) 486-0036 or mizfrog@comcast.net.
Thursday Evening Bible Study
Thursday evening Bible Study gathers weekly at 7:00 p.m., on Zoom. From September 2024 – May 2025, facilitator Jimm Elam will guide a study of The Psalms. Each session features DVD presentations by academic and clerical experts, discussion, weekly reading assignments and handouts. For information please contact Jim (jimmyelam@hotmail.com).
Inquirer's Series
For those wishing to know more about the Episcopal Church, especially those preparing for Confirmation, this learning opportunity is offered before our Bishop’s Annual Visitation, and is an introduction to the history of Anglicanism, the major influences affecting our worship today, and discussion on our beliefs and spirituality. Please contact the church office (office@stgeorgesgerantown.org
Education for Ministry
Interested in gaining a deeper understanding of your Christian faith? Interested in exploring a call to service and lay ministry? Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year transformational journey of theological study. Students enroll for one year at a time, and remit the course fee at the time of enrollment.The program, offered through the University of the South, offers the opportunity for participants to deepen their faith, develop their own theologies, and begin to identify the areas of ministry to which God is calling them. EfM meets Mondays, 6:45 p.m. in Classroom C.
Studies include the Old Testament, New Testament, Church History and What It Means to be a Christian today, along with worship, sharing prayer concerns and theological reflection. The primary goal of the program is to help each participant discover their spiritual gifts and how God might be calling them to use those gifts. For information contact class facilitator Verlinda Henning (901-327-5516 or VerlindaH@aol.com). For information about participating in next year’s study group contact Verlinda Henning, Mentor.
Evenings for the Community
Our engaging interfaith dialogues, featuring Christian, Jewish and Muslim clergy, which we began in September 2016, have brought enlightening conversation to our community, beginning with “The Children of Abraham,” and continuing with “Moses” and “Seeking Justice, Seeking Peace.” Please watch for announcements of the next in our series of community interfaith dialogues.