Monday, January 25, 2010

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SERIES

Saint Anna's Episcopal Church
"The Little Stone Church"
1313 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA
504.947.2121 (p)
admin@stanna.nocoxmail.com

Press Release: January 25, 2010

Adult Christian Education at St. Anna's Episcopal Church

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Saint Anna's Episcopal Church is pleased to announce Wednesday evening adult Christian Education, a series of programs designed to communicate excitement in Christian education and to encourage people to grow together in faith.

The adult Christian education classes, led by St. Anna's parishioners as well as distinguished guests, explore topics related to the Bible, Christian theology, Christian living, church history and the arts, combining analysis with application of the lesson to our lives and faith. St. Anna's classes are also designed to foster fellowship through discussion.

Those interested in participating in adult Christian education courses may simply join us at one or more of the meetings, or contact the Church Office for additional information. There are no class fees, and the after the worship program provides homestyle meals for a $5 donation.

The congregration at Saint Anna's Episcopal Church, which believes that every individual is on a journey towards the discovery of faith, invites you to join us in making Christian Education a vital part of your life's path. All are welcomed; none are shunned.

Join St. Anna's beforehand for Eucharist Mass at 6pm featuring gospel music and anointing for healing.

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SERIES SCHEDULE

Wed. February 3, 7:00pm
KEEPING THE SABBATH
Presented by Eileen Mitchell

Keeping the Sabbath holy is probably the most overlooked of the ten commandments in modern times. Spiritual Director Eileen Mitchell will discuss how this can be applied and the benefits from it.

Wed. February 10, 7:00pm
ICONOGRAPHY
Presented by Elizabeth Schoenberg

We've all seen icons, but how are they created? Why do people look strange? What do the colors represent? Join us to explore this prayerful process and the power in icons.

Wed. February 17 through Wed. March 31
LIVES OF THE SAINTS Series
Presented by Joseph Kizziah

Who are the major saints in our tradition? Why do we honor them? Do we actually pray to saints? How can they inform and inspire our spiritual lives in the 21st century?

For more information, please call 504/947-2121

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