Adult Education is back! 9:30-10:15 in our Parish Hall. We’ll begin with….
The Story of Anglicanism. An exceptional history of the Anglican Church on DVD narrated in three half-hour parts by actor Michael York. Study Guide provided.
Fr. John will answer questions after each session.
July 10- Part 1: Ancient and Medieval Foundations. The roots of our tradition are traced in the evolution and mission and ministry of the pre-Reformation English Church.
July 17-No adult education program due to John Thyhsen postlude concert between services
July 24- Part 2: Reformation and Its Consequences. Henry VIII’s often misunderstood break with papal authority initiates the shaping of classical Anglicanism.
July 31- 5th Sunday- Parish Picnic- no adult education program
August 7- Hymns and Hymnody, an introduction to Church Music with Director of Music Steve McBride
August 14-Part 3: Creating a Global Family. The Anglican genius for adaptation is seen in its response to the modern world and its evolution into a worldwide communion.
We will host a Children’s Choir Camp this summer, under the direction of Steve McBride our Music Director. Singers will have the opportunity to improve their singing skills and musicianship. At the end of the week, campers will present a short performance of what they learned.
Take Out Church is a fun way to take “church with you” this Summer! Pick up your Take Out Church Box this Sunday and enjoy all the fun activities inside with the whole family! There are crafts, games, music, even a Flat Jesus to come with you on all your adventures! Each box contains a prayer dice, music CD, Skittles prayer bag, Loving your Neighbor bag, a Thanksgiving beach ball craft, conversation starters, coloring pages, colored pencils and a sharpener, a sheet of Bible apps for your devices, and, of course, your very own Flat Jesus, complete with instructions on how to upload pictures of your adventures with Him to our church website, all in a compact box for easy travel. Take St. Mary Anne’s with you this Summer, and may God watch between us while we are apart!
