Theology Class: “A Spectrum of Prayer: An Introduction to Christian Prayer”
Dear Friends in Christ,
Have you ever prayed to God and felt that your prayers have gone unanswered, evaporated like warm breath on a cold winter’s day?
Or have you felt astonishment at a prayer being answered and wondered if your mind is playing tricks on you?
In both cases, even more is going on than we realize. To be created in God’s image and likeness is to be created with an innate capacity for prayer.
Please join us this Sunday, February 9th, at 10:00 am, as we welcome a guest instructor, Ann Satterfield, who will lead us in an introductory class on Christian prayer entitled “A Spectrum of Prayer.”
Ms. Satterfield will help us explore what scripture, theology, church history, and experience says about prayer. Four types of prayer will be discussed.
As usual, we will meet on the fifth floor of the parish house. Coffee and tea will be provided.
Blessings,
Fr. Cheng
Theologian in Residence
The Spirituality of Saint Ignatius Loyola
Next Sunday, February 16th, at 10:00 am, Fr. Spencer will teach the first class of a two-part series on “The Spirituality of Saint Ignatius Loyola,” who was the sixteenth-century founder of the Jesuit order.
The first class will provide an overview of Ignatian spirituality as well as a guide to the Examen, a daily practice of reflective prayer. The second class will focus on Ignatian contemplation and discernment.
Please mark you calendars for what promises to be a wonderful series led by Fr. Spencer that will help to deepen your spiritual life and relationship with God.
Pilgrims’ Course 2020: An Introduction to the Christian Faith
Newcomers to Saint Thomas Church and those wishing to refresh their faith are invited to the Pilgrims’ Course 2020, a comprehensive introduction to the Christian faith as received and understood by the Episcopal Church.
The next session is entitled “The Holy Bible: ‘The Word of the Lord,'” and it will be held on Tuesday, February 11th, from 6:30 to 8 pm. The evening will begin with a simple meal at 6:30 pm, and the class itself will run from 7 to 8 pm.
The full schedule for the course can be found here. Please email Father Cheng at if you would like to attend the class and/or join us for the meal.
Friday Bible Study
All are welcome to join the parish’s ongoing Friday Bible Study. The class runs for an hour in the parish house living room following the 12:10 pm mass.
Under the guidance of Fr. Bennett, the class is currently studying the Gospel According to St. John, including an in-depth exploration of the text as a group. For more information, please contact Fr. Bennett.
