Learning and
Spiritual Growth
Noon Forum
Noon Forum meets each month (usually the second and fourth Sunday) after coffee hour, starting about 12:15, and going until about 1:00, in the auditorium. ​Forums are led by church members who share their knowledge, facilitate a discussion, or introduce an organization or service opportunity. Recent forums include:
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Church music
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Urban Gardening
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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The Episcopal Church in the Republic of Georgia: Background & Update
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The Ancient Doctrine of the Trinity: It's not that hard
Discussion groups
A few times a year, St. Stephen's has several small groups that meet weekly or bimonthly to discuss a book or read from the Bible together over a simple meal. Discussion groups provide an opportunity to get to know other members of the church and deepen your faith. Previous discussion groups have read books like
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Being Christian by Rowan Williams
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Listening for God by Renita Weems
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For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional, by Hanna Reichel
Labyrinth
While not a formal, organized group, our church's labyrinth is still an opportunity for spiritual reflection or growth on an individual level. The labyrinth (a circular walking path, laid out in the style of a maze) is painted on the floor of our sanctuary near the Newton St. entrance. Anyone is welcome to use the labyrinth at any time. The most typical use of a labyrinth is to slowly walk the path toward the center and back out while praying, contemplating or meditating on a particular word or prayer. For these uses, most people like to walk the labyrinth during quiet times, when the sanctuary is not in use.
