CHRISTIAN FORMATION/EDUCATION

Lifelong Formation in the Episcopal Church is growth in knowledge, service and love of God as followers of Christ and is informed by Scripture, Tradition, and Reason.

For more information on these programs or with questions, contact the church at formation@stdunstans.com.

Sunday Forum: Between services each Sunday, we gather to learn more about our traditions and grow in the understanding and practice of our faith.

Youth Group: St Dunstan’s middle schoolers and high schoolers participate in formation activities with other area Episcopal church youth monthly on Sundays.

Children’s Formation programming is once a month, on the second Sunday of the month. Children age 3-5 participate in the Godly Play curriculum. Children age 6-10 also have a class. The sessions begin in church, then process out for class and return at the time of the Peace.

Nursery Care: Children ages 0-3 can play, relax, and learn in a warm and nurturing setting. The nursery is available Sunday mornings during both services and during other programs as scheduled.

St Dunstan’s Explorers: Organized by St. Dunstan’s Young Adults and Fr. Michael Ramsey-Musolf, this group gathers once a month to explore our questions – big and small – about the church, the Bible, Anglicanism, and more.

Julian Gatherings: Led by affiliates of the Order of Julian of Norwich, this group gathers once a month for contemplative prayer and study of Julian’s writings.

Education for Ministry (EFM): is a four-year program for lay people interested in deeper theological study, developed by the Episcopal seminary at the University of the South. Each participant makes a 9-month commitment to meet weekly with a seminar group made up of members of all of the area Episcopal churches.

Community of Hope: is a 14-week program based in Benedictine spirituality that trains lay people in pastoral care for a variety of settings. Area Episcopal churches are working together to bring this program to Madison.

Under40s: A small group (Bible Study) of young adults meet monthly over dinner to study a book of the Bible.

Women’s Book Group: provides a stimulating discussion of books that enhance our spirituality. Women meet each Wednesday morning from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Gathering Area.

Men’s Book Group: brings together men who enjoy sharing good books and good company. Meetings are held at individual homes approximately every 6 weeks.