Why We Are Here

Formation helps us learn about the faith we profess

and transforms us to be the eyes, hands, feet and heart of Christ.

We offer opportunities to connect, reflect, release, and ask the questions that nourish us,

enabling us to grow together in love and service.

All are welcome. Join us.

How We Engage

Sundays after Worship

We gather to explore the spiritual life and the work of the church, and to learn about opportunities to serve our larger community and world.

Adult Forums: Parishioners, clergy, or visiting community partners offer presentations on a breadth of topics ranging from Christian spirituality and church history to immigration justice and accessibility in worship. These forums offer a chance to learn, ask questions, and discern how our church responds to community needs.

Sermon Discussion Groups: Have you ever left worship thinking, “Now what?” Parishioner-led Sermon Discussion Groups help us reflect on the week’s sermon and lectionary readings and to wonder together how God is calling us to respond and engage in our daily lives.

Christian Meditation: NEW in 2025-2026! Stephan Lacor, a Masters student in Christian Spirituality at Loyola University, will offer a monthly Christian meditation practice. Come pray in silence and sit in God’s presence. Beginner friendly!

Intergenerational Formation: These opportunities are intentionally designed to bring generations together for fellowship and experiential learning. Events include Advent Wreath Making, a St. Nicholas Celebration, a Holy Week Journey with Jesus interactive service, and more.

Calendar of Sunday Formation Offerings

Seasonal Offerings

At least twice a year, St. A’s offers mid-week Bible studies or small groups to correspond with the liturgical season. This is a chance to deepen a spiritual practice in rhythm with the liturgical year.

Save the Date:

February 14: Deborah Demanno, St. A’s Spiritual Director in Residence, will lead a half day retreat.

Lent 2026: Deborah Demano will lead a weekly mid-week group engaging in contemplative practices.

Additional offerings will be added. Check back and subscribe to the Parish Life Connections newsletter for more.

Sacraments and Life Events

If you are interested in the sacraments of Baptism, Marriage, Confirmation, or Reception into the Episcopal Church, please contact our rector, the Rev. Nadia Stefko.

Monthly Book Group

We read both fiction and non-fiction books with themes that connect to our faith. The book group meets the first Thursday of each month, year-round. To learn more, please contact Deacon Sue Nebel.

In-Depth Study

Education for Ministry

EfM is a four-year program of scripture study and theological reflection within the context of small group conversation and practice.

EfM helps people of faith explore the depth of the Christian tradition, connecting with their experiences of the world as they study, pray, and engage in theological reflection together.

Self-Directed Study

Going Deeper: A CC study guide created by Christian Century

Each free weekly email of Going Deeper: a CC Study Guide contains links to articles from a recent or forthcoming issue of our magazine. Along with that content is a set of questions for personal reflection or group conversation. Whether you want to sit with it in quiet study, use it in a church group, or convene a team of dialogue partners, may this resource help you learn and grow on your journey of life and faith.

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