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. “Education” implies a finish - a person graduates and receives a diploma or certificate and moves on to the next stage of life. “Formation” implies a continuous, life-long journey marked by questioning, wondering, learning. We are being formed constantly as Christians as we strive to define our personal relationship with God and seek a closer relationship with Him.
At St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, we are committed to Christian Formation, and the opportunities it presents to take ourselves into deeper spiritual fulfillment.
Please check our weekly Key News email and the Sunday bulletin current Adult Christian Formation opportunities.
Adult Formation Classes, Current Classes
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!
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!
Gifts & Talents, 6-Session Morning Class
Each Wednesday in Burns Hall from Sept. 15th - Oct. 20th, 10am-12pm
During the class we are discovering the good news of God’s gifts in ourselves and each other. During each class, participants attend large group sessions and then break out into smaller groups, where we discuss each session's (FUN!) homework. This class requires full attendance to do the exciting work which builds and strengthens the relationships you form and things you learn each week in small groups. Registration for this class is found by clicking the button below. Please register by September 10th to participate, and contact Rachel Davis with any questions.
Classes you might have missed recently!
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
Let's Talk About Grace, a Bible Study
Taught by Laura Schulte
The First Good News
Taught by Reverend Dr. Marcia King
Geno-what?! Exploring Your Family System
Taught by Rachel Davis
What Needed Reforming?
Taught by Deacon Evelyn Payson