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Formation Classes

 Updated November 2024

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FALL ADULT FORMATION

The following adult classes meet from September to May during the formation hour, from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. each Sunday.  Begins September 15

Sundays

Adult Forum: This class presents a variety of theological, social and spiritual themes during the course of the year, led by Palmer clergy and, from time to time, special guests. Meets in St. Bede’s Chapel.

Parents’ Group: At Palmer we are dedicated to supporting and empowering parents as they nurture and guide their children in today’s world. While your kiddo plays in the nursery, rehearses with the Children’s Choir, or attends Children’s Sunday School in Holy Cross Chapel, spend 50 minutes connecting with other parents in similar stages of life.  Meets in Autry House room upstairs.

Midweek

Tuesdays 

Wednesdays

Noonday Prayer and Bible Study for all–12 noon in A102 and Zoom 

Holy Eucharist, 1:30 PM in St. Bede’s Chapel

Wednesday Evenings, on campus from 6:30-8:00 PM 

  • Bearing Witness is a video-based study program that shares the stories of people living in Palestine and Israel and the remarkable ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem that bring hope and healing in this volatile part of the world. Come join us for this five-session program led by our seminarian and Jerusalem Peacebuilders educator, Will Parker. To register, email Will Parker at will@jerusalempeacebuilders.org. The class dates are October 23 & 30 and November 6, 13, and 20. To learn more visit vimeo.com/795725502.

Monthly Events

  • Potluck in the Parish HallSunday, December 1
  • Dinner & Discussion (For dates and times, visit palmerchurch.org/dinnerdiscussion)
  • Downtown Lunch: Noon at Treebeard’s at the Cathedral (4th Tuesday of the month except in November and December)
  • Reel Theology - Film discussion group meets first Sundays of the month at 7 PM on Zoom
  • Social Hour with the Rector: Meet the Rev’d Neil Alan Willard at Valhalla on the Rice University campus every 2nd Thursday from 5-6 PM and connect with fellow Palmers under the live oaks. Weather permitting.
UPCOMING Events

December

Sunday, December 1

  • Advent Wreath Making

Sunday, December 15

  • EYC Christmas Party (Youth)
  • Advent Lessons and Carols at 4:00 PM

 Wednesday, December 18

  • Longest Night Service at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 24

  • Christmas Eve Services at 5:00, 7:00, and 9:00 PM

Monday, December 25

  • Christmas Day Service at 10:00 AM