Adult Education
The mission of the adult education program at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is twofold:
To research and plan an Adult Education Program that fulfils the Mission of the program, on Sundays, midweek and on other suitable occasions.
Current Responsibilities
The mission of the adult education program at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is twofold:
- to provide a diversified educational experience within the Anglican and Episcopal tradition that nourishes spiritual growth and ministry in Christ
- to offer opportunities for learning within the interfaith and wider community
To research and plan an Adult Education Program that fulfils the Mission of the program, on Sundays, midweek and on other suitable occasions.
Current Responsibilities
- Plan and organize the Adult Forum Program for Sundays during the educational year.
- Ensure materials and books are ordered (and provided to session leaders in good time).
- Support and oversee Tuesday Bible Study
- Support and oversee Lectionary Bible Study on Holiday weekends and during the Summer.
- Plan and organize other adult learning opportunities
- Search out and encourage lay members to take leadership roles in presenting sessions
- Evaluate the program and invite feedback from the participants.
- Monitor and record expenditure (for future budget setting purposes)
- A summary report of each meeting will be presented in written form to the Vestry
- Proposals for Vestry approval to be sent to the Rector by the second Tuesday of the month
- Prepare an annual report for the Annual Church Meeting
- Ideally five/six person committee
- The committee appoints the chairperson and a Minute clerk
- The Committee will set a regular day and time to meet each month (or every two months)