Spiritual formation is a rather general term referring to all attempts, means, and disciplines intended towards deepening of faith and furtherance of spiritual growth. It includes educational endeavors and prayer as well as the more intimate and in-depth process of a covenant group or spiritual direction.
Adult Forum Sunday Mornings
“Constructive Deconstruction”
Sooner or later, many of us find that the faith we were handed no longer holds, that old certainties collapse under the weight of experience, doubt, or grief. This process of “deconstruction" gets talked about as a crisis to be avoided or a polite word for pitching out one’s faith altogether, when the Christian tradition has generally understood it as a sign of simply growing up. Join Ian Cron for Sundays September 20th & 27th as he leads us in a conversation about the journey of constructively deconstructing and reconstructing your faith! This class meets in the A-Frame sanctuary.
Women’s Book Study Wednesday Morning
"Beneath and Between and Other Overlooked Words that Illuminate God" by Varina Buntin Willse which is available at Parnassus or Amazon.
Sept 16 - Intro and Chapter 1
Sept 23 - Chapters 2 and 3
Sept 30 - Chapters 4 and 5
Oct 7 - Chapters 6 and 7
Oct 14 - Chapters 8 and 9
Oct 21 - Chapters 10 and 11
Oct 28 - Chapters 12 and 13
Nov 4 - Chapters 14, 15 and epilogue
Nov 11 - Conversation with the author
Nov 18 - Brunch and party
Questions? christy@staugustineschapel.org
Women’s Group First Gathering
We are so excited to kick off this community together. This group is for all who identify as women. You are welcome to invite St. A's friends too. We gather to do fun activities, infused with spiritual practices, that help us deepen our community. These activities will take place in multiple places in Nashville and vary widely according to topic!
Meet at the CCJ at 10 a.m.
Come at 9:30am if you want to grab a breakfast to go at Thistle Cafe or bring your own breakfast.
This will be our group kick-off where we get to know each other and make plans for future gatherings!
Questions? kate@staugustineschapel.org
New Member Gathering
If you are new-ish to the St. A's community within the last year, our board and staff would love to get to know you and share about St. A's! Please join us on Sunday, September 27th from 4-6pm for some snacks, drinks and a get-to-know you time at the home of Becca Stevens and Marcus Hummon!!! You can park on the street. Please sign up here by September 18th if you are able to attend the gathering so we prepare food-wise. Please email Kate Fields with any questions. Kate@staugustineschapel.org
Grief as Praise: A Conversation with the Rev. Dr. Scott Owings and tallu quinn From the January 31, 2021 Home Church Service at St. Augustine’s Chapel