Adult Education
Inquirers’ Course
Thursdays, through April 10th
7-9 p.m.
Inquirers’ Course Syllabus 2025
Are you new or new-ish to Christ Church and want to explore what it’s all about? Join the Inquirers’ Course! Contact Rev. Emily (emily@christcd.org) for more info and to sign up.
On April 3rd, the Inquirers’ class will take a tour of the church buildings and will celebrate an Instructed (narrated) Eucharist. This evening is open to all members, visitors, and friends who are curious to learn more. Please come!
Deep River: An Exploration of Spirituals
Wednesdays, March 26th & April 2nd
6 p.m. Simple Supper
7 p.m. Program Begins
Deep River: An Exploration of Spirituals is a Lenten series highlighting African American sacred music, now entering its seventh season. Share in a simple supper at 6 p.m. in Ledyard Hall before moving into the Sanctuary at 7 p.m.
Ashes to Ashes
Fridays, through April 11th, 2 p.m.
Tea & Cookies will be served
Join Rev. Emily for a series of practical, prayerful conversations about end-of-life planning and preparations. Topics include the funeral liturgy, the columbarium, funeral homes, healthcare decision making, estate planning, and how to get various affairs in order. Contact Rev. Emily with any questions.
Adult Bible Study
Sundays, through June 15th, 2025
Our Adult Bible Study meets weekly during the program year for in-depth discussion of scripture. All are welcome, whether you attend weekly or drop-in occasionally! There is no homework or advance preparation required.
Adult Bible Study Curriculum 24-25
Preparing for Sunday
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
Cary Lounge
Want to understand the Sunday Scriptures more deeply? Join Sandy Zull and others on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. in Cary Lounge for lively, informal explorations of the upcoming Sunday Scriptures: the assigned Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle, and Gospel readings. You can always look at upcoming readings on the Lectionary Page website.
Previously called Lectio Divina, the group is now using a slightly different discussion format. All are warmly welcome and invited, and no preparation is necessary!
Centering Prayer (Meditation)
Thursdays throughout the year at 11:00 a.m; currently meeting online. Contact the Office for instructions on how to access.
“Meditation is one of the most ancient and universal of all spiritual practices, and it is the cornerstone of a wisdom encounter with Christ,” writes the Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, in Wisdom Jesus. All are welcome to try the CCD Centering Prayer group. No experience is necessary, and simple instructions are given for newcomers. The hour-long meeting includes 20 minutes of silence, intercessory prayer, a brief reading, and informal sharing. If you have questions or are coming for the first time, please contact tthe office. Brochures about Centering Prayer are in the leaflet rack at church, or you may learn more at contemplativeoutreach.org.