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Christian Formation Offerings

Below are details about the various Adult Christian Formation offerings available at the church

and/or Parish House. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Parish House

at 757-229-2891 or email  BPC@brutonparish.org.


Fall Formation - The After Party

We live in a polarized society. Join us as we discuss how to navigate today’s challenging political

environment through a non-partisan, Christian perspective. Beginning at 7pm on Tuesday, October 15,

in the Parish House, we will meet over five weeks for discussion and fellowship (through November 19).

All are welcome! 


The Gospel of Luke

At the start of Advent, we will enter the liturgical year where we hear most often from the

Gospel of Luke. His gospel and Acts of the Apostles were instrumental in making the Christian way

open and understandable to the gentile world. Join the Rev. Steven Woolley on Thursday evenings

in Coffee, Tea and Thee from 6:30-7:30pm on November 7, 14, 21 and December 6, when we will dive

into the Gospel to better understand how Luke encouraged so many pagans to become Christian. 


  • Education For Ministry

    Education for Ministry (EFM), a four-year program, is offered both afternoon and evening once a week during the year. EFM is an adult spiritual formation program aimed at enabling students to live into their Baptismal covenant and discern lay ministry opportunities. It progresses through the Old Testament, New Testament, Church History and Theologies. Registration is in September and follows the academic year.  If you have any questions, please email EFM@brutonparish.org.

  • Cursillo

    The word Cursillo means short course, such as one would run in a race. The full name, Cursillos in Cristiandad, has been translated as “short courses in Christian living.” This movement within the Church is intended to help Christians learn and live what is fundamental to being a Christian, and help these same Christians discover and live out a Christian vocation.  Cursillo helps Christians measure the depth of their faith, to get on with their mission in the world, to connect them with others with the same goals in networks, and to hold up examples of ordinary Christians who are acting as apostles in their ordinary life. 


    You must have a Cursillista sponsor who will be able to answer your questions and tell you more about life in the Fourth Day, which is unique to Cursillo. In addition, you must have the endorsement of the Rector. If you are interested in Cursillo, you may contact the Parish Office to receive a brochure with more details about Cursillo, along with an application. The next step is to speak with the Rector, who will put you in touch with parishioners who are Cursillistas.

  • Other Educational Opportunities

    Two Education for Ministry (EfM) groups meet once a week (one in the morning, the other in the evening) as a regular part of adult opportunities. We also offer seasonal classes; Bible Studies; children's admission to Communion; family programs; and worship planned usually during Advent, Lent, and other times as announced. The Disciples of Christ in Community Program is an adult education program that provides experience in building Christian community while encouraging individual spiritual growth.