Adults
We offer Adult Christian Formation classes both in-person and digitally.
We use the term “formation” to refer to Christian education, but it means more than just education. “Formation” implies a continuous, life-long journey marked by questioning, wondering, learning. We are being formed constantly as Christians as we strive to discover and define our personal relationship with God.
At St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, we are committed to Christian Formation for all ages, and the opportunities it presents to wade into the waters of deeper spiritual fulfillment.
Please check our weekly Key News email and the Sunday bulletin current Adult Christian Formation opportunities.
Everything you want to know about the Episcopal Church
but are afraid to ask! (Inquirer’s/Newcomers class)
Sundays, April 24-May 22, 10:15-10:50 in Room 201
Are you new to the Episcopal Church or maybe a cradle Episcopalian with questions? Ever wonder what Christians and Episcopalians believe? This 5-week class could be for you.
Join the Reverend Dr. Marcia King as we talk about our faith and our church.
Mystic(al) Medieval Women in May
Wednesdays, May 4 - May 25, 10:30-11:30am and 6:00-7:00pm
in Burns Hall
Looking to learn more about medieval Christian history and some of our Saints? Join us for a special class on medieval mystics, taught by Deacons Carolyn Murdoch and Evelyn Payson, Mtr. Rachel McElwee, and Rachel Davis. We will offer this class in Burns Hall in the morning and evening, at 10:30am -or- 6pm. Come and learn from the mystic(al) women that came before us.
Adult Formation Classes, Current Classes
Reccurring Groups at St. Peter's
Centering Prayer Group
Please join us on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-9:00 a.m. in the church. We enter quietly, and at the sound of the bell, become centered in silence, entering the peace of God's loving Presence. Please contact the church office for more information on this wonderfully spiritual way to start your day!
Foyer Groups
Foyer Groups begin in October and run through May. They are a great way to meet new friends and to reconnect with some old ones. Each Foyer Group is made up of 8-10 people who take turns eating/hosting dinner at their homes. We also have foyer groups who hold dinners in restaurants all over the island.
You can sign up online or contact the church office for more information. We hope to see you there!
Community Garden Project
Over the last several years, the people of St. Peter's have maintained a garden space on 9th Street. This space has been designated as a growing space to be used by our members in partnership with neighbors in Fernandina.
If caring for creation is a passion of yours or you would like to learn about compost and gardening, please contact Rachel Davis to receive our monthly newsletter!
St. Peter's Young Adults
This young adult community hosts gatherings and opportunities for fellowship alongside one another. From Gen X to Gen Z, no matter your life stage, you are invited to join in monthly game nights, dinners, and other activities planned each month. Check out our seasonal calendar for dates and info about our upcoming events!
You can contact Rachel Davis or the church office for more information.
Classes you might have missed recently!
Lent Series and Soup Suppers
Taught by various staff and clergy
Don't all Religions Lead to God?
Taught by Reverend Dr. Marcia King
Love & Liberation
Taught by Rachel Davis
Bonhoeffer, Becket, & More
Taught by Barbara Cadwell
Good Grief
Taught by Rachel Davis
Gifts & Talents
Taught by various teachers
Practicing the Presence of God
Taught by Reverend Dr. Marcia King
Christians Gone Wild: Heresy through History
Taught by Reverend Dr. Marcia King
Genesis 1-11
Taught by Tom Ray
The Extraordinary in the Ordinary: a Lenten Series
Taught by clergy and staff
Angels & Dreams
Taught by Reverend Dr. Marcia King
Women in the Old Testament
Taught by Reverend Rachel McElwee