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Small groups for adults

Connect with others in small group settings!
  • Centering Prayer Retreat | Saturday, March 20
  • Financial Peace University | Sundays, Jan. 17-May 9
  • 40-Day Lenten Journey | Feb. 17-March 24
  • ALPHA | April 19-June 1
  • Heart Soul Mind | Thursday mornings
  • Faithful Readers | Second Thursday evening
Centering Prayer Retreat

Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that fosters a relationship with God. A number of St. Paul people meet regularly to practice this method of prayer.

On Saturday, March 20, a daylong United in Prayer Day Retreat will feature Centering Prayer and enriching discussion, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Church House Living Room.

Dick and Marcia Jensen will facilitate the gathering, called Infuse the World with Silence, as a Lenten spiritual discipline. Guiding the day will be a DVD by Father Thomas Keating, a Trappist monk and founder of the Centering Prayer movement.

All are welcome for this free event. Included will be a soup and salad potluck lunch. Sign up in advance near the elelvator, or contact:

Marcia Jensen,

Faithful Readers

Love books? Love people? Be part of a little community of readers, where faith themes are discovered on the pages of literature. Faithful Readers meets on the second Thursday of each month through May, at 7 p.m. in the Church House.

Dave Crowe and Katie Hanson, who masterfully lead discussion for All St. Paul Reads in February, always unpack some surprising ideas. All are welcome.

The next date is March 11 with The Quiet American by Graham Greene. Books are available in the Book Corner.

Katie Hanson, 794-7677,

Bible studies

The connecting points specifically designed for engaging in God’s Word are all gathered into one basket online. More »

The Word is woven into every opportunity you see on this page too.

Lenten Journey | Feb. 17-March 24

Lent is a 40-day journey of worship, reflection, and nourishment —beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17.

This year, accept the invitation to be involved in small group conversation and self exploration under the guidance of a great spiritual thinker, Parker Palmer. His writings provide much to think about and pray about on the road to wholeness.

Daily readings in Palmer’s book, available in the Book Corner, begin on Ash Wednesday. Small groups will meet at various times starting Feb. 24 for five weeks. Congregational leaders will facilitate conversation on the prior week’s readings.

Joel Moore, 326-3547,

ALPHA | April 19-June 1

Alpha, the first letter in the Greek alphabet, is a seven-week look at the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. It’s offered each fall and spring. More »

Financial Peace University | Jan. 17-May 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

How much could you save, invest, blow, or give away if you had no payments? Financial Peace University is a course about exploring money. In a series of 13 excellent video presentations, Dave Ramsey presents a roadmap to guide us.

It doesn’t matter where you are along the financial path: saving, paying debt, investing, and giving. Learn how your money can reflect your values. It’s empowering and freeing.

The class will meet on Sundays, Jan. 17 to May 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sign up on Sundays, Jan. 3 and 10. The cost for required course materials is $99. Childcare is provided.

Eileen Eitrheim,

Joel Moore, 326-3547, ext. 224,

Centering Prayer | Thursday evenings

Centering prayer, originally used by Christian monks, strives to deepen and personalize your relationship with God. This holistic prayer helps release unhealthy emotions.

Each Thursday evening, 6-7 p.m., the focus is on centering prayer. Contact Dick Jensen, 441-4645

"Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving." ~Frederick Buechner, author