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Christian Formation Offerings

Below are details about the various Adult Christian Formation offerings available at the church

and/or Parish House. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Parish House

at 757-229-2891 or email  BPC@brutonparish.org.


Weekly Bible Lectionary Study, Tuesdays at 9am

Bruton’s Tuesday morning lectionary seminar, led by the Rev. Steven Woolley,

offers an opportunity for a deep dive into scripture, congenial conversation, and a little levity.

Please join us in the parish house library each Tuesday morning from 9-10am where we promise

to start and end on time.


"Becoming American: The Creation of the Episcopal Church"

Custis House Conversations, Sundays @ 10:30am

Our fall Christian Formation series continues, gathering between the 9:15am and 11:15am services

in the Custis House, with the start of a three week series, Becoming American: The Creation of the Episcopal Church, led by the Rev. Bill Sachs. Grab a cup of coffee, head across the street from the Church

around 10:30am, and join the conversation!


Coffee Shop Conversations, Fridays @ 10am

Join clergy Andy Ballentine and Steven Woolley Friday mornings at 10am at Column 15 Coffee

in the James York Plaza on Merrimac Trail. How is God moving in your daily pilgrimage of faith?

Through our conversations and community, we’ll become companions for each other on the journey!


Understanding the Bible

October 18 & 25, 12:30pm

Reading and understanding God's holy word as revealed in the Bible does not have to be complicated and should not be intimidating. Together, let's open it up and see what's in it, so it will be calm and more easily accessible, whether you are a lifelong believer or new to your journey and faith.

Join the Rev. Steven Woolley on Sundays, October 18 and 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 in the Parish Hall.

It's a serious subject, but we will have fun wading into it.



  • Education For Ministry

    Education for Ministry (EFM), a four-year program, is offered both afternoon and evening once a week during the year. EFM is an adult spiritual formation program aimed at enabling students to live into their Baptismal covenant and discern lay ministry opportunities. It progresses through the Old Testament, New Testament, Church History and Theologies. Registration is in September and follows the academic year.  If you have any questions, please email EFM@brutonparish.org.

  • Cursillo

    The word Cursillo means short course, such as one would run in a race. The full name, Cursillos in Cristiandad, has been translated as “short courses in Christian living.” This movement within the Church is intended to help Christians learn and live what is fundamental to being a Christian, and help these same Christians discover and live out a Christian vocation.  Cursillo helps Christians measure the depth of their faith, to get on with their mission in the world, to connect them with others with the same goals in networks, and to hold up examples of ordinary Christians who are acting as apostles in their ordinary life. 


    You must have a Cursillista sponsor who will be able to answer your questions and tell you more about life in the Fourth Day, which is unique to Cursillo. In addition, you must have the endorsement of the Rector. If you are interested in Cursillo, you may contact the Parish Office to receive a brochure with more details about Cursillo, along with an application. The next step is to speak with the Rector, who will put you in touch with parishioners who are Cursillistas.

  • Other Educational Opportunities

    Two Education for Ministry (EfM) groups meet once a week (one in the morning, the other in the evening) as a regular part of adult opportunities. We also offer seasonal classes; Bible Studies; children's admission to Communion; family programs; and worship planned usually during Advent, Lent, and other times as announced. The Disciples of Christ in Community Program is an adult education program that provides experience in building Christian community while encouraging individual spiritual growth.