GROW Sunday

GROW Sunday: Formation for Everyone

In-person events at 9:00 AM.

The Sunday Forum:

Join us at 9:00 am for an important discussion on children’s education with Ms. Edna Runner, the Executive Director of the Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center which serves wonderful families struggling with poverty related issues. Fr. Derek will share how our faith calls us to participate in the work of children’s education.

Youth (and doughnuts!)

The Name Says It All

Meets in the Newly Renovated Youth Rooms, a.k.a. "The Barn"

Youth grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join together for a time of casual conversation about Bible texts, current events and the life of faith. And yes, there will be doughnuts. You MUST check out this fantastic new space for our youth!

Children's Sunday school

Sundays at 10:00

All kids in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to Sunday school -- an opportunity for your children to encounter God and leave changed. Adventure Kingdom happens every Sunday morning at 10 AM when your kids are invited to join others in God's Kingdom! Register online.

Spiritual Gifts Assessment

1. Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

This recorded presentation, from September's Grow Sunday, is the first step in discerning your unique attributes that help to build up the body of Christ as part of mission and ministry.

Watch the video and then take the Spiritual Gifts Assessment. Save your results for a later discussion.

2. Develop Spiritual Practices

By developing spiritual practices that resonate with our unique personalities, we draw closer to God. Many devout Christians weave their spiritual practices into a Rule of Life that sustains their relationship with God day to day.

3. Deepen Your Vocation

There are times when we are called to go deeper in our spiritual journey, to explore more fully the story of our lives in order to discern God’s purpose. Here we introduce the Enneagram, an ancient tool that describes your personality in terms of who you are and how you relate to God, to others, and to yourself.

Christian Formation

The Episcopal Way

This one-day preparation course is required for adults interested in Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation. This class is also for anyone who is new here and might be interested in learning more about Good Shepherd and the Episcopal Church. Youth confirmation is a separate program addressed through our Youth Ministry program.

Confirmation

Confirmation is the public and outward affirmation of a mature commitment to Christ. To be confirmed, it is required that the candidate has been baptized and participates in The Episcopal Way preparation workshop.

The Bishop of Southeast Florida confirms participants as members of the Episcopal Church during a service on a given Sunday of the year. Watch the announcements for dates and times or request information from the office.

Reaffirmation

Reaffirmation is for those who have already been confirmed in the Episcopal Church and wish to restate their commitment to Christ. People may choose to reaffirm their faith for a variety of reasons, like returning to the church after a long period, or to show support to a loved on e who is being confirmed. It is required that candidates participate in The Episcopal Way preparation workshop.

Reception

Reception into the Episcopal Church is for those who have made a mature commitment to Christ in another denomination by a bishop through apostolic succession. Those who were confirmed and received by laying on of hands by a bishop may choose reception. If that element of a previous confirmation was not present, Episcopal confirmation may be a more suitable option.

Cursillo

Cursillo is a movement of spiritual enrichment throughout the Church and our parish. The Cursillo experience begins with a three day retreat at which participants engage in warm Christian community and receive enlightening readings about faith. For many, the Christian life which follows is enhanced and enlivened. You may request information about this group at the link below.

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