St. Paul's Church, Newburyport, MAAdult Christian Education
Adult Forum on Sundays at 9:15
Between September and June, there is an ongoing program of discussions, video screening, book reviews, Bible study, and guest speakers every Sunday from 9:15 to 10:05 a.m.
The Adult Forum is a very dynamic educational setting where the exchange of ideas and sharing of stories and faith is stimulating and extremely meaningful.
Fall Program, 2008Beginning on Sept. 21 at 9:15 am, we will look at the first beatitude from Matthew 5:3-12, “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” We will study one beatitude each month and plan other topics as we regroup.
(The Beatitudes can be found in Matthew 5:3-12 and Luke 6: 20-26.)
Sunday Adult Forum Good Book List
Looking for a good book to
read? Here are some suggestions from those who regularly
attend the Sunday Adult Forum:
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
The Source by James Michener
Free Lunch by David Johnston
Jesus’ Family Values by Deirdre Good
Banker To The Poor by Muhammad Yunus
Excavating Jesus by John Dominic Crossan & Jonathan Reid
The Word is Very Near You by Martin Smith
Conversations with Scripture and Each Other: Spiritual Formation for Lay Leaders by Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE
In the Eye of the Storm by Bishop Gene Robinson
Do you like a good mystery? We recommend:
Any of the Merrily Watkins Mysteries by Phil Rickman (sleuth is a woman Anglican Priest)
Any of the Clare Ferguson Mysteries by Julia Spencer Fleming (sleuth is a woman Episcopal Priest in Upstate NY)
What about a video? The Church owns several videos that we have found inspirational:
Living the Questions (especially the one featuring Tony Compolo)
A video featuring Bonnie Perry