Adult Christian Formation is an essential ministry of Christ Church. We offer a variety of Bible studies and small group studies which equip adults to grow more fully into the ‘stature of Christ’ (Ephesians 4.13).
Sunday Adult Christian Formation Classes:
A Lenten Study of Ezra & Nehemiah
Virtual Adult Christian Formation
The Gospel in Handel's Messiah
Virtual Adult Christian Formation
Beginning on Sunday, January 10, 2021, Fr. Ted will lead a Bible study on the Holy Scripture found in Handel’s Messiah. The Messiah is classified in the music world as an oratorio, a piece of music that is similar to an opera, but without acting, costumes, or stage props. The libretto, or lyrics for the Messiah were composed in 1741 by Charles Jennens, a Shakespeare scholar. Jennen’s motto for the work was “Let us sing of greater things.” The lyrics for the Messiah are taken entirely from the Bible, 100%. Jennens gave the libretto to George Frederic Handel on August 22, 1741, and by September 14, 1741 (24 days), Handel had completed this magnificent work.
The study will combine the music of the Messiah with the readings that follow the life of Jesus and the church year – Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. The Messiah is the story of salvation. The Messiah has been performed every year since its first performance in Dublin in 1742, and has taken the Good News of Jesus Christ to hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. Please join us by clicking the Christian Formation link at christchurchtyler.org on the Sundays of Epiphany.
A Study of 1 & 2 Peter
Virtual Adult Christian Formation
Led by Christ Church Clergy
Weekly Adult Christian Formation Classes
Weekly Bible Studies for men and women meet at Christ Church throughout the school year.
Coffee and tea are served and the groups are open to all.
Additional Opportunities:
Christ Church Neighborhood Groups
Nothing promotes growth in Christ more than gathering in small communities during the week! Christ Church Neighborhood Groups are ramping up again for our second semester! These small communities of friends gather in people’s homes during the week and are centered on fellowship, study / discussion, and prayer. If you are interested in joining one of our seven groups please contact the church office office@christchurchtyler.org
Education for Ministry (EfM), is a four year study for the formation of a personal Christian ministry through the development of knowledge, attitude and awareness. Participants often express a more vivid vision of God's activity in their lives and in the world. Classes meet on Tuesday evenings. website: www.sewanee.edu/EFM. For information about future classes, enrollment, and tuition, please contact the church office office@christchurchtyler.org, or EfM leader Clyde Beaty, cbefm1@gmail.com.
Other groups meet for Bible study and/or prayer and fellowship off campus. For more information about adult Christian formation, please contact Rev. Luckenbach at dluckenbach@christchurchtyler.org.
A Lenten Study of the Crucifixion