Compass returns! Join us for coffee, treats and fellowship as we begin October’s Adult Formation theme, The Ministry of All the Baptized.

Christian Monasticism: Its Biblical Roots

Monasticism began in the Church in relatively early days—as early as the 3 rd century. Although
the practice in Britain was massively suppressed by Henry VIII in the 1530s, it managed to
survive and regrow in new ways.

In this Compass session, teacher Joyce Denham will introduce us to the first Christian monks and nuns, and to the biblical models and ideas that inspired them—and that still inspire us today.

Join us for coffee, treats and fellowship as we begin November’s Adult Formation theme, Episcopal Monasticism. 

About Sunday Adult Formation

Each month centers around a theme, with Sunday mornings offering different ways to explore it through Scripture and theology, conversation, guest voices and reflection.

Throughout each month, Compass offers an opportunity to explore the theme through a biblical and theological lens. Know Your Neighbors welcomes guest speakers from our local—and sometimes not-so-local—community to bring new voices, experiences and perspectives to the conversation. Fr. Tom Cook and Rev. Christy Stang also lead one or more sessions, creating space to dig deeper, ask questions and reflect together.