Last Spring Adult Forum: Reed Sandridge of the Year of Giving Project

In our final Adult Forum of the Spring season, we welcome special guest Reed Sandridge of the Year of Giving project. Reed will share the life-changing story of how he gave away $10 a day to a complete stranger for one year; his work has been featured in numerous media outlets such as CBS, the Washington Post, and NPR. Join us at 10 a.m. in Upper Norton Hall (childcare will be provided by weeSIT during the forum hour).

May 12 Adult Forum on Communications Survey Results & Strategy

In our recent parish communications survey, we asked how we can improve our communications efforts -- and you answered. Now is the chance to hear how we plan to move forward, and offer your feedback.

At this Sunday's Adult Forum, we will discuss the results of the survey, as well as the next steps we're planning to take to further our communications strategy. Your continued input is valuable in helping us create an informed, engaged, empowered, and inspired St. Paul's community. Join us at 10 a.m. in Upper Norton Hall.

May 5 Adult Forum: "Science, Technology, and Moral Challenges: What Will Be Our Environmental Legacy?"

Our series Conversations in Faith and Science concludes this week with special guest, the Rev. Pat Watkins, discussing "Science, Technology, and Moral Challenges: What Will Be Our Environmental Legacy?" Join us at 10 a.m. in Upper Norton Hall. The series is also available for download on the St. Paul’s website. Next week, we will hold a special Adult Forum to discuss results and next steps from the recent parish communications survey.

Adult Forums Resume Next Sunday

Adult Forums resume on April 14 with a series entitled Conversations on Faith and Science.

• April 14: “Is There a Science of Evil?” with the Rev. Dr. Kate Sonderegger of Virginia Theological Seminary 
• April 21: “Is There Morality in Human Evolution?” with the Rev. Ross Kane 
• April 28: “How Are Miracles Possible?” with physicist and St. Paul’s parishioner Dr. Ted Martin

Special Adult Forum This Sunday: Harriet Baka of the Episcopal Church of Sudan

This Sunday, we are delighted to welcome Harriet Baka of the Episcopal Church of Sudan. Harriet serves as coordinator of the Mothers’ Union for the Episcopal Church of Sudan, carrying a significant voice for women’s issues in the church and in South Sudan as a whole. Harriet and the Rev. Ross Kane will discuss South Sudan, the church, and the role of women in Sudanese church and society. Please plan to be with us to support Harriet and hear about her faithful work for the church.

Lenten Adult Forum: Poetry as Spiritual Practice

This Sunday, our Lenten Series Get a Faith Lift: Holy Practices of Lent continues. We welcome Kathleen Staudt of Wesley Seminary and Virginia Theological Seminary, who will speak on poetry as spiritual practice. Next week, join the Rev. Ross Kane for “Reading and Study as Prayer.”

Lenten Adult Forums Continue Next Sunday, 3/3

Our Lenten Adult Forum Series Get a Faith Lift: Holy Practices of Lent continues next week on Sunday, March 3, with Kathleen Staudt of Wesley Seminary and Virginia Theological Seminary speaking on poetry as spiritual practice.

Missed an Adult Forum? Audio recordings are now available via the St. Paul’s website, on the Ministries/Adult Education page. If you miss a forum or want to hear one again, download an mp3 of our wonderful speakers. Links to other Lenten Adult Forum resources are also available on the website.

Next Adult Forum Jan. 13: Living the Scriptures with Diana Butler Bass

Diana Butler Bass leads our first forum of the New Year at 10:00 a.m. next Sunday, Jan. 13 in Upper Norton Hall. Join us for a new series, entitled Living the Scriptures, which explores how engagement with Holy Scripture can transform our everyday lives.

St. Paul's Sunday Morning Adult Forum

This Sunday, Dr. Ted Martin, physicist and St. Paul's parishioner, relates faith and physics in light of the Higgs Boson or the God Particle. Adult Forum meets in Norton Hall at 10am. 

Adult Forum: Sudan Missionary + We Welcome Larry Duffee

On July 8 St. Paul’s welcomes Larry Duffee, a missionary who works with Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul in the Provincial Office of the Episcopal Church of Sudan. Join us for a special presentation at 11:15 a.m. to hear about Larry’s work and learn how we can continue to support the church in Sudan.

Adult Forum: June 10

This Sunday, June 10 begins our special summer Adult Forum offering Canterbury Tells, a series exploring Anglican identity and the current state of the Episcopal Church as we prepare for the church’s triennial General Convention. On June 10 join Ian Markham for a presentation entitled The Myth of the Decline of the Episcopal Church at 9:00 a.m. in Upper Norton Hall. June 17 we welcome two deputies to General Convention at St. Paul’s, Russ Randle and Cindi Bartol who will outline key issues facing the Church at this year’s Convention.

Adult Forum This Sunday at St. Paul's

Adult Forums continues this Sunday with a two-week enacted drama entitled "Why Do We Say the Creed?" featuring Dean Ian Markham, Bishop Mark Dyer, and Dr. Stephen Cook. After experiencing this series, moderated by Saint Nicholas, you may never see the creeds the same way again.

Adult Forum Series at St. Paul's in Old Town Alexandria

Adult Forums resume this week with a two-week enacted drama entitled "Why Do We Say the Creed?" featuring Dean Ian Markham, Bishop Mark Dyer, and Dr. Stephen Cook. After experiencing this series, moderated by Saint Nicholas, you may never see the creeds the same way again.

Theology on Tap: St. Paul's

On Sunday, April 29, Theology on Tap discusses the topic What is Grace? Meet after the 5:00 p.m. Sunday service or at O'Connell's Restaurant at 6:15 p.m.

Adult Forum Lenten Series at St. Paul's in Old Town Alexandria

Adult Forums resume next week with a two-week enacted drama entitled "Why Do We Say the Creed?" featuring Dean Ian Markham, Bishop Mark Dyer, and Dr. Stephen Cook. After experiencing this series, moderated by Saint Nicholas, you may never see the creeds the same way again.

St.Paul's Adult Forum Lenten Series

Adult Forums resume on April 22 with a two-week enacted drama entitled “Why Do We Say the Creed?” featuring Dean Ian Markham, Bishop Mark Dyer, and Dr. Stephen Cook. After experiencing this series, moderated by Saint Nicholas, you may never see the creeds the same way again.

Adult Forum for Sunday March 18

Adult Forum


Our Lenten Series Living Faithfully at Work, led by Ian Markham, continues this Sunday. This week Dean Markham interviews Tim Adams who works in finance. Come hear how faith can penetrate all aspects of our daily life including the workplace.

Adult Forum at St. Paul's Old Town Alexandria

This week in our Adult Forum Series:

Join us for a presentation from our youth as they share their summer mission experience. Next week, begins our Lenten Series Living Faithfully at Work, led by Ian Markham with Stacy Carlson.

Inquirers' Class

It’s not too late to join the Inquirers' Class this Lent. If you are new to St. Paul's, seeking membership, or a longtime member looking to deepen your faith, join us each Wednesday from 7:30-9:00 p.m. now through April 4. For more information and to sign up for the class, contact the Rev. Ross Kane at ross@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Martha J. Horne Lecture at St. Paul's

Sunday, February 12: The Martha J. Horne Lecture featuring the Right Rev. Jane Holmes Dixon: Caught by the Gospel; the Journey from Winona to Washington. Hear the story of how the gospel was planted in the life of the Right Rev. Jane Holmes Dixon, one of the first female bishops in the Episcopal Church. Bishop Dixon served as Bishop Suffragan in the Diocese of Washington and Bishop pro tempore of Washington from 2001-2002.