Adults

We embrace God’s love through connection.

We embrace God’s love by engaging our minds and sharing our lives with others. Around 25% of our active adult congregants are in a formation group. All adults are invited to grow and learn and to find meaningful connections with us.

Discover how you can connect with our parish life and groups.

Below is a quick overview of our offerings and small groups. All groups are open to new participants. Groups identified by high commitment have particular periods that they are open to new participants. Calendar variations do happen so check with the contact person ahead of time. You can access the email of the contact person by emailing our office administrator (office@stchriscarmel.org).

Social

4C’s Men’s Group

Men of the parish gather monthly to foster connection in a casual setting.

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Second Mondays, 6:30pm

Upland Brewery (Clay Terrace)

Kevin Price

Social

LIFT Women’s Group

Women of the parish gather monthly to foster connection in a casual setting.

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Third Mondays, 6:30pm

Bru Burger Carmel

Deb Carpenter

Social

Young at Heart

Seniors in the parish gather for conversation and a meal prepared by Daughters of the King.

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Fourth Wednesday 11:30am

St. Christopher’s

Nancy Barney

Study

Bible Study

Group meets weekly to study a book of the Bible or explore a theme over several months.

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Tuesdays 3:30pm

St. Christopher’s

Nancy Barney

Study

Contemplative Prayer

Group meets weekly to reflect on prayer life with time for silent prayer.

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Tuesdays 11:00am

Virtual

Rich Gibson

Study

Becoming Beloved Community

Group committed to being reconcilers and justice-makers by pursuing anti-racist education and activities.

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Various

St. Christopher’s

Steve Lawson

Social

Young Families

Group gathers for connection and support periodically throughout the year.

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Occasional, advertised in advance

Varies

Heather Monger

Study

Wednesday Book Group

Weekly group gathers for spiritual renewal through shared reflection on a book. Fall 2024 book: Karen Armstrong’s Sacred Nature

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Wednesdays 10:00am

St. Christopher’s

Deb Vine

Study

Men’s Bible Study

Men of the parish gather weekly to study a book of the Bible over several months. Fall 2024 book: NT Wright’s Mark for Everyone

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Thursdays 7:30am

Virtual

Kirk King

Study

Reflection Days and Lectures

Several times a year we offer a lecture on a theological topic or a day-long retreat to explore our faith together.

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Saturdays, advertised in advance

St. Christopher's

Study

Episcopal Dips

Offered quarterly to introduce newcomers to aspects of the Episcopal Church. 

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Saturdays, advertised in advance

St. Christopher’s

Study

Epilogos

A 10 minute lecture series offered many Sundays after the services in the Sanctuary.  Fall topic: Pondering Particularly Problematic Parables 

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Sundays 11:15am

St. Christopher’s

Jason Mutzfeld

High Commitment

Discipleship Group

Group meets for twenty weeks for guided conversation on following Jesus in daily life. Alums of program have an ongoing drop-in monthly discussion group.

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Varies

Virtual

Rev. Cara

High Commitment

Armchair Theologians

Weekly group gathers for introspective conversation and deep reflection on a theologian’s book. Fall group meets 9/9 to 11/11 (except 9/30 and 10/14) to explore Karen Armstrong’s In the Beginning: A New Interpretation of Genesis

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Mondays 6:30-8:00pm

St. Christopher’s

The Rev. Dr. Kirsten Guidero

High Commitment

Daughters of the King

A group of women dedicated to a life of prayer, service, and evangelism. There is a preparation time of prayer and study for women interested in joining the Daughters of the King.

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Second Saturdays 10:00am

St. Christopher’s

Barb Lyter