Formation Opportunities in our Diocese

Explore a variety of formation programs designed to nurture spiritual growth, foster lifelong learning, and strengthen your commitment to service within the Church. Our offerings include workshops, retreats, seminar series, ongoing programs, and special events—hosted in diverse parish and ministry settings across the diocese.

Programs are available for adults, ministry leaders, youth, and families. Each listing includes when and where the program takes place along with the hosting church or ministry team, helping you find opportunities suited to your spiritual journey or leadership role. Formats and topics vary to reflect the unique gifts of each facilitator and the needs of our local congregations.

We invite you to discover new ways of deepening your faith, building connections with others, and serving both the Church and the broader community through meaningful formation, prayer, and service.

 
 

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Journey through the Old Testament

Do you find the Old Testament confusing and hard to read? Have you ever asked, "Why is the Old Testament even in my Bible" or "Is the God of the Old Testament the same as the God of the New Testament?" Do you wish you knew more about the Old Testament and had a grasp of its overall story? 

This fall at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Roswell we will embark on a journey through the Old Testament. Join us as the Rev. Dr. Susan Pigott (Ph.D. in Old Testament) guides us over mountains of difficult texts, through valleys of varying interpretations, rivers of beautiful poetry, and fertile lands of ancient Israelite storytelling. 

Beginning Wednesday, August 20 at 5:15pm in the St. Andrew's Parish Hall and by Zoom we will gather most Wednesdays from August through May (a schedule will be provided at our first meeting). Please contact the St. Andrew's Church Office (575) 622-1353 to sign up for the study. Participants may also purchase "An Overview of the Old Testament," an unpublished textbook written by Dr. Pigott for $15.00. Reserve your copy when you sign up.

All are welcome! Just bring an open mind, an inquisitive heart, and your favorite version of the Bible.

For Zoom information, please contact St. Andrew’s at (575) 622-1353

 

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Bible Study on the Parables

This Bible study explores the parables of Jesus, uncovering their deeper spiritual meanings and lessons. Participants will engage with these short, thought-provoking stories that reveal truths about God’s kingdom, faith, forgiveness, and discipleship. Through reflection and discussion, the class aims to deepen understanding of Jesus’s teachings and inspire application to everyday life.

Led by Dean Kristi Maulden at the Cathedral of St. John’s , the class is available both in-person and via Zoom. The class will meet Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm starting September 16th. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83514929432

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Weekly Lectionary Bible Study  

This Bible study explores the scripture readings from the church’s lectionary, helping participants engage with the biblical texts assigned for each week of the liturgical year. Through reflection and discussion, the class deepens understanding of Scripture’s themes and their connection to the seasons of faith, inspiring faithful living and worship.

We gather on Google Meet on Tuesdays 8:30am - 9:15am MT. All are welcome to join.

Contact Father Jeremiah Griffin for more information 

 

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Following our study of the primordial history in Genesis 1-11, we take up the examination of Paul’s response to the fall of Adam and the alienation of the world from God in original and actual sin. This study covers several short chapters, 5 through 8, in Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. These chapters form a fairly distinct unit within Paul’s letter. While they are brief, they constitute a serious and successful attempt to describe life in Christ and the role of Christ as the new Adam.

In his letter to the Galatians, Paul encouraged his converts to “walk in the Spirit”.  Now, in Romans, Paul explains exactly what he means by that and what it means to be “in Christ”. If people are justified through Christ, Paul insists, they are now reconciled to God. This reconciliation brings many benefits: peace with God, hope of sharing God's glory, and an outpouring of God's love. The description of how Christ's death accomplishes justification, salvation, and reconciliation is one of the great New Testament explanations of what is involved in divine love: a willingness to die for ungodly sinners who do not deserve such graciousness.

As always, we will consult leading scholars of the present and past in our examination. 

On Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. we will begin our study of Life in Christ Jesus, Romans 5-8.  Everyone is welcome to join us! No prior background in biblical studies is required. Email holyfamilysantafe@gmail.com to register and receive the Zoom link and study guide.  Our instructor will be the Reverend Dr. Kenneth Kochbeck.

 
 

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Spiritual Growth and the Enneagram

A 12 week course with the Rev. Dr. Paul Hanneman, offered both online and in-person on Mondays, Sept. 8 - Nov. 24, 6:30-8:00 pm. 

Discover patterns, grow in self-awareness, and deepen your relationship with God and others.  Tuition $120 (scholarships available). You can register through the office at St. Michael and All Angels by calling (505) 345-8147 or contact Dr. Hanneman via email at pahcnc1949@gmail.com

 
 

Formation Opportunities from the Wider Episcopal Church

 
 
 
 

CALL Online Courses offered by Church Divinity School of the Pacific

The Center for Anglican Learning and Leadership’s (CALL) online courses are offered throughout the year and are designed so that you can participate at your own pace and at your own time.

Each course is seven weeks, each week a separate interactive lesson featuring discussion with your classmates and instructor. Continuing Education Units are offered at the rate of 2 CEUs per course. Students from across The Episcopal Church and beyond join experienced online instructors in creating a classroom environment of respect and mutual learning.

  • Courses are open to anyone, lay or ordained, of any denomination or none.

  • Review our CALL FAQs for more information about how online classes work.

  • All courses are subject to cancellation should the minimum registration limit not be met.

For more information, including courses, registration, and fees, please visit: https://cdsp.edu/call/online/