Adult Education Opportunities at Trinity
Sunday Adult Education Hour
A variety of classes in a different formats offered Sundays, 9:00–9:45am during the academic year. Generally two or three classes meet during the 9:00 hour each week. For specific questions about Adult Education offerings contact the Rev. Canon Marianne Wells Borg, (503) 478-1202.
Mid-Week Offerings
Wednesday Weal
Put a little soul refreshment in the middle of your week.
Every term on Wednesday evenings we offer a variety of formats in classes on a world of topics for those interested in exploring the faith, deepening their spiritual foundation, and having a good time. With few exceptions, there is no charge for Weal classes for Trinity members. Join us for all or part of the evening.
Wednesday Evenings, September - through May
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5:30pm–Service of Holy Eucharist
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6:00pm–Wednesday Weal Meal - Cost: $8.00 per person, maximum $20 per household. Contact us to reserve a meal for this week's Wednesday Weal.
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7:00–8:30pm
Parallels
Tuesday Mornings - 10am–Noon
Stearns Library
The term “parallels” refers to our parallel lives and how we grow in spiritual knowledge and realization. We read, listen, discuss and question material drawn from a variety of authors, both traditional and non-traditional, with warmth, friendship and humor. While the class has been going on for over a decade, participants come and go. We welcome new members any time! Sally Newlands guides the discussions.
Other Adult Education Opportunities
Catechesis: A Seekers Guide - for Lovers of Faith Seeking a Faith to Love
For newcomers, latecomers, all those in between and for those that are seeking a faith to love and a place to live it, this education offering at Trinity introduces the foundational understandings of the Christian faith and the particular way we express that faith in the Episcopal tradition. All are welcome to attend -- those already attending Trinity and others who wish an opportunity to explore what it means to be Christian in the 21st century. This class is ideal for those seeking membership at Trinity, reception into the Anglican communion, or to renew their faith.
The next class will take begin January 27, 2010 and conclude on May 26, 2010. For additional information, contact Marianne Borg or call 503-478-1202.
Trinity's Center for Spiritual Development
In its eleventh year, Trinity's Center for Spiritual Development provides adult Christian education and biblical study, spiritual development and practice, public lectures and pilgrimage for a broad spectrum of spiritual seekers and clergy both within and "beyond the gates" of Trinity Cathedral. The Center provides learning opportunities in the following program areas:
Public Lectures series has hosted some of the leading theological voices today, including: Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Karen Armstrong, Huston Smith, Walter Brueggemann, Sr. Joan Chittister and John Shelby Spong.
Spirituality Courses & Practice in Sacred Dance, the Wisdom of the Enneagram, Biblical studies and more.
Summer Seminars bring together internationally know theologians and biblical scholars to explore our understanding of what it means to be Christian and church in the 21st Century.
Pilgrimage led by scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan, draw participants from across the nation and are rich opportunities to travel in community, learn about history and traditions of the past and reflect on how our faith shapes and informs our lives today.
Trinity Iconography Institute
Iconography is considered a spiritual practice and journey, carrying with it all the benefits of prayer that any form of prayer offers. The Trinity Iconography Institute exists to teach the ancient and historically correct methods of writing an icon and has undertaken to stay within the traditions and rubrics of the Eastern or Orthodox Church, the guardian of icons and iconography for the past 1000 years. Students are welcome from any Christian tradition and are expected to undertake their studies in a prayerful, meditative and authentic way. The additional benefit is the completed icon that a student takes from the class.