ADULT CLASSES are usually held on almost all Sunday mornings and after dinner on Wednesdays from October through Easter. Special programs are announced. The following classes or meetings are also available:
BONIFACE CENTER SERIES brings the best and the brightest to our parish and community. Over the years we have enjoyed the visits of distinguished theologians, authors, musicians and others key to our understanding of what it means to be a Christian in the world. Each year the format and focus is a little different, but the speaker is always engaging!
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY Looking for something deeper than a Bible study? Something that helps to connect your life with your faith and theology? Sign up for Education for Ministry (EfM)! This program for lay people is preparation for the ministry to which we are ALL called when we pray at the end of the eucharist: “send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart, through Christ our Lord.” Though a four year program you sign up one year at a time! The first year studies the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament); the second year centers on the New Testament; the third year works on church history; while theology, ethics and interfaith encounters constitute the fourth year. Through study, the process of theological reflection, and prayer participants in the program begin to see the world through “theological glasses,” how their lives and faith connect with the culture around them. The group consists of six to twelve members who meet with a trained mentor for two and a half hours weekly for nine months. EfM was developed by The University of the South School of Theology nearly 40 years ago and is constantly updated. The program educates and empowers us to provide ministry in the world around us. Be prepared for reflections and friendships that will create a powerful, life-enriching experience. The EfM group has a
Suggested Reading List that they have found useful for their study & growth that they wish to share. To learn more about Education for Ministry,
click here or contact
Douglas Smith.
FRIDAY MORNING MEN'S BIBLE STUDY The Men of Boniface hold a breakfast Bible study on the lessons for the coming Sunday each Friday morning at 8 a.m. New members are welcome. Contact
Reg Irvine for information.
THE LIBRARY TEAM meets weekly during the season to facilitate the smooth running of the St. Boniface Library, a space filled with books related to church teaching and studies, books of meditations, contemporary issues, self help and religious novels. All are welcome to join the Library Team as they sort and organize, stop by on Tuesday mornings (in season). For more information, contact Dor Brown.
LITERARY LADIES This intimate gathering of literary-minded women meets mid-morning the second Thursday of the month on the Boniface campus to discuss group-chosen books. Contact
Marilyn Hill for info.
MONDAY WOMENS' BOOK GROUP Meeting on Mondays in different homes, this group chooses, reads and discusses a different book each month. New participants are welcome. Watch the newsletter and Sunday leaflets for announcement of monthly meetings.
SUNDAY CLASS: BIBLE STUDY OR FORUM One of the clergy will use the lessons of the day and contemporary issues to help us think theologically. Occasionally a guest speaker or special forum will be announced. Sundays, 9:00 am in the Library or Community Center (except summer). Coffee is served.
