Adult education is a new area of growth for Good Sam. For a number of years, we have hosted Bill Creasy's bible study class, as well as through programs such as Cursillo. We also have special sessions for people who wish to join the Episcopal church as well as study sessions during Lent for any adult.

The adult education offerings on Sundays at 9:15am, held at the same time as the children's Sunday School, will be held in the central area in Roetter Hall, unless otherwise announced.

The Adult Education Lecture Series contains downloadable mp3s from past classes.

May 4 - June 25, 9:15am, in the chapel:

For those who wold like to know more about the Episcopal church, its traditions, history and rituals. Chris will be holding 5 classes. This class will serve if you want to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church when Bishop Mathes visits in September.

May 4, 11, 25    Last Week’s Sermon: What Did You Think?: Dan Shawler,
                                        the Rev. Scottie Thomson
May 4-25    Confirmation Classes: Chris Chase
May 18    Building Bridges to El Salvador: Mike Angell, UCSD Missioner
                                        and UCSD Students
June 1st    TBA - The Rev. Bill Mahedy
June 8th    Ministry Fair
June 15th    Sermon Series Roundup: Chris Chase
June 22nd    Preview of Fall Adult Christian Education: Chris Chase, Dawn Yocum,
                             the Rev. Scottie Thomson, Frances Venn

Last Week’s Sermon series: May 4- June 25: We will be having feedback discussion regarding Chris's sermon each week, starting with this Sunday’s sermon. It will be a video from the previous Sunday and fun discussion. Chris will not be present so the discussion can be open. Here is a chance to share with each other what the message meant and how it drew you nearer to God.

March 16, 2008   Q&A with the Rector (chat about the Lenten liturgy)
March 23, 2008   No Christian Ed.
March 30, 2008   Celtic Christianity series starts
                            Celtic Saints, Part the First: Leanne Shawler
April 6, 2008         Celtic & Roman Christianity in Britain: the Rev. Amanda May
April 13, 2008      Celtic Saints, Part the Second: Leanne Shawler
April 20, 2008      Celtic Saints, Part the Third: Chris Chase
April 27, 2008        Evangelism is Not a Four Letter Word: Dan Shawler

The Celtic Christianity series will explore the unique and familiar qualities of Christianity as exported by the Irish to mainland Britain and beyond, its relevance then and its relevance now by looking at the saints the island generated. Did you know that Ireland had more saints in two centuries than have occured in the rest of the world since? Saints to be discussed include St. Brigid, St. Patrick and St. Columba.

Evangelism Is Not A Four Letter Word: On April 27th, join Dan Shawler in figuring out if you have a motivation for evangelism (which is not a four-letter word but a ten-letter word as everybody knows). The answer may surprise you. Everyone interested in growing the church should plan to attend.

We were honored to have the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, our Presiding Bishop, speak in our church during her official visit to San Diego.

Saturday, April 5

4:00pm public address at Good Sam, followed by a small reception in Roetter Hall. She will speak about her spiritual journey as a scientist (she holds a Ph.D. in Oceanography), priest and bishop.  The address is titled “A Reasoned Faith”. To be assured of a seat, register by emailing hmiller@edsd.org



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