Sundays, September 21 & 28, October 5 & 12
Adults will meet with Father Jeff for “Everyone Belongs” at 4:00-5:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Childcare available upon request. Email Emily Bowyer at emily@stbarbabasfbg.org to make arrangements.
Please register for the class by following this link.
The course, “Everyone Belongs,” is aimed at newcomers to St. Barnabas and the Episcopal tradition but is also appropriate for any person who wants to refresh their knowledge of our faith tradition. Participation in “Everyone Belongs” can culminate in being Confirmed, Received, or Reaffirmed by the Bishop on his next visit on October 19, 2025.
Class Schedule
SU 9/21 4-5:30 Class #1
SU 9/28 4-5:30 Class #2
SU 10/05 4-5:30 Class #
SU 10/12 4-5:30 Class #4
SU 10/19 Bishop’s Visit 11am service
Topics to be addressed-
+What it means to be part of a church
+An overview of Church History focusing on Anglican/Episcopal History
+The Book of Common Prayer
+The Sacraments +The Creeds +The Trinity
Understanding Confirmation, Reaffirmation and Reception
Confirmation
Baptism is the ancient entry rite into the Church. In baptism, we affirm that we belong to the God who is made known to us in Jesus, and we promise (or, if we are infants or very young children, promises are made on our behalf) to live our lives in accordance with this deepest truth about who we are and whose we are. Confirmation in the Episcopal Church is a sacramental rite in which a baptized person makes a mature and public affirmation of the promises that are usually made at baptism by parents and godparents.
Reception
Reception is a way of honoring anyone who has made a mature confession of faith in any other denomination by saying, in effect, we recognize and honor your spiritual journey in another fellowship, and we welcome you into the fellowship of the Episcopal Church, as you continue that journey.
Reaffirmation
Reaffirmation is for people who have already been confirmed in the Episcopal Church who wish to “reaffirm” their Christian vows. These might be people who’ve been away from the church and want to make a new beginning. Or for others who sense that they are at a new stage in their spiritual life and want to affirm this in ritual. Reaffirmation provides a rite for those who want to take stock of their religious and spiritual life anew.