All are welcome at Adult Learning, also known as Adult Forum, offered on most Sundays between the services. Sessions begin at 9:00 am and usually take place in Johnson Hall (behind the main church building).
December 21: Stepping Into Sacred Time
We are delighted to welcome Kristen Leigh Mitchell back for a special Fourth Sunday of Advent Adult Forum exploring the heart, meaning and practice of sacred time.
During Advent, the tension between sacred time and cultural time becomes especially sharp. While the world accelerates—more events, more noise, more tasks—the invitation of the Church is to slow down, breathe, and become present to God in the unfolding moment.
Kristen will introduce the history, meaning, and spiritual wisdom of practicing sacred time, and help us imagine how this ancient practice can become a simple, grounded rhythm in our own modern, busy lives—an invitation into sacred time, a doorway into rest, attentiveness, and a renewed sense of our deep-enoughness in God.
About the Speaker: Kristen Leigh Mitchell, M.Div., is an independent scholar and spiritual director in Durham whose work centers on adult spiritual formation, liturgical history, and the intersection of theology, psychology, and the arts.
Previous series:
Richard Rohr’s “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life”
Rector Greg led us in exploring Richard Rohr’s book Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. Rohr invites us to consider how the first half of life is about building our “container”—identity, success, belonging—while the second half is about discovering the “contents”—wisdom, compassion, and the True Self God has always seen in us.
“Growing in Cultural Competency” with Rev. Franklin Morales
A foundational look at Latino cultures in the U.S. and their evolution, with a focus on ministry within the Episcopal Church. The first three sessions explore Latino Ministries at the national level, while the final two highlight communities and experiences in the Diocese of North Carolina. Traditions, faith practices, and histories that shape Latino communities, including the central role of immigration and the rich diversity of ages, and cultures, are covered. Ideal for those seeking to grow in cultural awareness and ministry readiness.
Rev. Morales is the Missioner for Hispanic Ministries of the Diocese of North Carolina.
For all YouTube recordings linked below, turning on captions is recommended when viewing.
Session 1 on YouTube (Some technical issues caused this recording to start late.)
PowerPoint slides are also available from Session 1.
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