the adult class 2024

RickardoHolmes · Dec 30, 2023

SO It has come to my attention that the Episcopal church which I have been attending regularly now for the past year is having an adult class starting in January 2024 It is for new members converts or anyone wanting a refresher course The only requirement is the fee for materials which is not that much

Anyone who completes it can be received by the Bishop in Spring 2024

I went on ahead and signed up After 30+ year of attending the Episcopal church, I doubt there is little for me to learn but we never know. Because learning new things keeps life exciting.
I have purposely avoided "memberships" over all of my adult life because I found such a concept to be limiting I am defined by a "membership" in an organization and
that has always been my choice. My life has been transcendent of labels and memberships seem more limitations than ant=ything else.
Still I am going to do the class, whether or not I take the official "membership" remains to be seen

seeking.IAM · Dec 30, 2023

I think it is great you are taking the class. In my church there tends to be three types in such classes (a) folks well-versed in the Episcopal Church merely wishing a refresher, (b) those considering confirmation who for reasons known only to them decide against it, and (c) persons who complete the path to confirmation. All education is good regardless of what you chose to do in the end. :oldthumbsup:

Margaret3110 · Dec 31, 2023

I hope it's a great experience for you! I took such a class, years ago, at the invitation of our then-rector, and got a lot out of it although I ended up not being received into the Episcopal Church (my choice).

RickardoHolmes · Jan 28, 2024

It does seem like membership or confirmation in the Episcopal church is in fact a high and mighty thing, in spite of the sign that says "The Episcopal church welcomes you." I seemed to have misinterpreted the title of the class. The flyer said that the class was required for any adult who wish to be received or confirmed in the church when the Bishop visits. But attending the class does not guarantee that one will be invited to be confirmed or received at the Bishop's visit. THAT is still up in the air. The priest teaching it is a nice enough guy but very distant, always rushes out afterwards and even after service, always busy and does not seem approachable at times.

On the one hand, I wanted to do this, but on the other hand, it has been decades since I held "membership" in any congregation. And if we look at the continued decline in Episcopal membership, then perhaps the church needs to first needs to make an effort to make the membership easier.

On the other hand, the class is informative and worth my time so regardless of the outcome I do not see it as time wasted.

Margaret3110 · Jan 28, 2024

RickardoHolmes said:
It does seem like membership or confirmation in the Episcopal church is in fact a high and mighty thing, in spite of the sign that says "The Episcopal church welcomes you." I seemed to have misinterpreted the title of the class. The flyer said that the class was required for any adult who wish to be received or confirmed in the church when the Bishop visits. But attending the class does not guarantee that one will be invited to be confirmed or received at the Bishop's visit. THAT is still up in the air. The priest teaching it is a nice enough guy but very distant, always rushes out afterwards and even after service, always busy and does not seem approachable at times.

On the one hand, I wanted to do this, but on the other hand, it has been decades since I held "membership" in any congregation. And if we look at the continued decline in Episcopal membership, then perhaps the church needs to first needs to make an effort to make the membership easier.

On the other hand, the class is informative and worth my time so regardless of the outcome I do not see it as time wasted.

That's unfortunate ... but I'm curious how would they determine who is "worthy" of an invitation to membership, if just taking the class isn't enough?

Paidiske · Feb 2, 2024

RickardoHolmes said:
But attending the class does not guarantee that one will be invited to be confirmed or received at the Bishop's visit.

That wording is weird to me. Since when do we need to be invited to be confirmed or received, rather than our request for such being responded to with enthusiasm?

RickardoHolmes · Feb 4, 2024

Last week, the priest asked everyone who wants to be confirmed or received to fill out a form including name birthday baptism year and location He said that if you are here with a spouse who has already been confirmed and is acting as your sponsor , add that persons name at the bottom. If you are here as an individual, just leave that blank. He also mentioned that teens (different class) will list parents or godparents as sponsors. He then took up all the lists and said thank you
SO I assume now that my name IS on the list .
Guess we will find out next month

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