Faith Formation

Holy Scripture encourages each disciple of Jesus Christ to be formed increasingly into the image and likeness of our Lord Jesus. In our tradition, we believe that this type of formation happens across our entire lives, with every moment and every encounter with another person serving as an opportunity to be transformed into the perfect image of Christ. We also believe that this type of formation takes intention. To that end, the Church of the Holy Spirit offers both a Book Club and a Bible study session which alternate on Sundays each month. Bible Study occurs when our Vicar is present to lead worship and this session. For more on these activites, please click on the navaagtion link on the left top side of this page.

Holy Spirit Book Club

The Holy Spirit Book Club is a small group of Church of the Holy Spirit that meets to read and discuss books and build deeper relationships with one another and with Christ. In the past we’ve read Inspired by Rachel Held Evans and Being Christian by Rowan Williams. Everyone is invited and welcomed to be a part of this ministry. We just wrapped up our most recent book, Love is thy Way by our Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry.

Please email Sarah know if you are interested in joining our would like more information. Our Book Club meets form fall through the SPring of each year.

Bible Study

Twice a month we gather to study the Bible, share stories, and get to know each other a little better. Bible Study runs from fall to spring on Sundays when Fr. Tom is celebrating the Eucharist. Our sessions start after people have time to stop by Coffee Hour and then continue for 30 to 45 minutes. Please contact Fr. Tom at church (203.934.3437) if you have any questions.

Women's Retreat

This annual fall event was begun by the women of St. John’s by the Sea and continues to grow. It runs from Oct. 18 thru 20 and is a weekend designed to heal the heart, mind and spirit of the attendees and features fellowship, good food, hikes/nature walks, visits to farm animals, snacks, zigsaw puzzles, games and laughter all in the rustic setting of the Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, CT. This year’s theme is “HOPE” and we will be led by Sarah Guterman and Joanne Halstead. The cost is $225 for food and lodging. Please register early as SPACE IS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 20 WOMEN. Please email Kati for more information.

. Please register early as SPACE IS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 20 WOMEN. Please email Kati for more information.

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