TEACHING MINISTRIES
Explore and exercise your calling or curiosity through these ministries at Saint Boniface! Check out the list of groups and ministries below. For personal contact information, consult your parish directory.
CHILD CARE
Child Care for infants and toddlers is available for the 10:00 am service through the summer, and in September will begin for the 9:00 am main parish service. Call Anita Countryman at 349-5616 x314 or email.
PRESCHOOL
Our Preschool is an outreach ministry of the parish, providing dependable care and educational opportunities in a Christian environment. Volunteers assist our trained staff members in a number of roles. Orientation and training are provided. Contact the Preschool Office at 349-5616 x330.
CHILDREN
Church School for our children age three through fifth graders is a lively program of Bible stories, crafts and games. With our new schedule (beginning September 2009) Church school meets Sundays at 9:00 except during our vacation month of July. Our Church School Team members, a dedicated group of volunteers, provide spiritual growth for our children by bringing the joy and love of Christ into their lives each week. For further information contact Director Anita Countryman at 349-5616 x314 or email.
YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group is an active, exciting program for middle and high school youth. It values the developing independence and questioning of young people. Join us for fun, fellowship and food; mission work, music and outreach. Middle School Youth Group will meet Sundays after church beginning in September 2009, High School Sunday evenings 5:00-6:30. Contact Andi Taylor at 349-5616 x313 or email.
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
This group meets one evening a week (November through March) to practice Spanish Conversation. All levels of experience and proficiency are represented, and the chance to try out skills together is welcomed. For more information, contact Mary Gordon.
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY
Education for Ministry (or EFM) is an extension program of theological education for lay people developed by the School of Theology of the University of the South. It covers the basics of a theological education in the Old and New Testaments, church history, liturgy, and theology. Interested parishioners may sign up for one year at a time for this four-year program. They meet regularly, usually once a week, on the Saint Boniface campus under the guidance of trained mentors. For more information, see this website: www.sewanee.edu/EFM or contact Sandy Wilbur.
RECTOR’S CLASS
Sundays 10:15 - 11:05 am beginning September 2009. A Bible Study for Doubters and Assertive Questioners: using the Sunday lessions to help us think about our world theologically, OR (as announced) Adult Forums with topics of special interest.
WEDNESDAY ADULT CLASS
The Wednesday Adult Class or special program is an "as announced" after dinner opportunity following the Wonderful Wednesday Dinners, October through Easter.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON DIALOGUE GROUP
If you like reading and engaging in serious conversation about contemporary issues, philosophy and theology, this is the group for you. They meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month November - April from 4:30 - 6:00 in the Library on the Saint Boniface campus. The group welcomes new parishioners and members of the community to join them. For more information contact Will Simmons.
WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP
The Women's Book Group meets the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in one another’s homes to discuss books on a variety of topics. New members welcome. Details are published in the leaflet, newsletter and website. Contact Connie McManus to join.
