Intelligent Discipleship

The Sunday Morning Adult Christian Formation Series at the Parish of Saint Matthew

Sundays, September 27 and October 4
“All About Anglicanism” with The Reverend Howard Anderson

Next Sunday, join our Rector for the first half of an informative and enlightening two-part introduction to our Anglican tradition. The Anglican way of being Christian shares a great deal with all the other expressions of the Christian tradition, both Catholic and Protestant, Western and Eastern - but Anglican Christianity at its best has always had a particular gift for balance, humility, generosity and joy that makes it unique. If you’re curious about how The Episcopal Church and its Anglican tradition is both like and unlike Roman Catholic or contemporary evangelical Christianity, here’s a great chance to learn more about our faith and have some fun at the same time. We’ll gather in Founders Living Room on these two Sunday mornings at 9:10 am and all are welcome.

Sunday, October 11
“New Bishops for the Diocese of Los Angeles”

In early December, the Convention of the Diocese of Los Angeles will gather to elect two new Bishops Suffragan for our Diocese. A national search has identified six highly qualified priests to stand for election, and your parish clergy and Convention delegates have spent considerable time meeting these candidates, reading their written materials and considering their qualifications. On Sunday, October 11, you’ll have a chance to hear their thoughts about the candidates and learn more about the ministry of the Bishops of our Diocese.

Sundays, October 18 and 25, November 8, 15 and 22, December 6 and 13
“Paths of Prayer”

Every Christian knows that as people on the spiritual journey into Christ, we are “supposed” to pray. It’s something we all “should” do. But how does one begin, if you’ve never really learned how to pray? If you have begun the journey of prayer, how do you deepen and develop your life of prayer? During these conversations we’ll be focusing on some very practical “how tos” of Christian prayer. We’ll talk about some of the very simple, helpful and time-tested techniques and methods that Christians have used for thousands of years to deepen their mystical relationship with Christ. Here’s a great chance to put some fresh energy and insight to work in your own spiritual life.

Please note that this series will not meet on Sunday, November 1 (All Saints’ Sunday), or November 29 (Thanksgiving weekend).

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