Discipleship

Canterbury Trail is a class taught by clergy and discipleship leaders.  It is open to all and serves as preparation for those interested in baptism, confirmation, and reception.  We cover the following topics: the core beliefs of the Christian Church, Anglicanism and the Episcopal Church, Worship and Sacraments, Prayer, and Service.

Children’s Chapel is the age-appropriate worship experience during both services for school-aged children. Chapel takes place during the “Word” portion of the adult service and includes similar actions: music, scripture, homily, prayers and response. The children then join the adults for the “Great Thanksgiving” i.e. Communion.

The youth ministry consists of students’ 6th-12th grades. We have weekly Sunday school classes where we study our identity in Christ and serving the community through a curriculum called Alpha. Wednesday evenings the youth group comes together to enjoy fellowship with a meal, bible study, music, and prayer. We’re an active and vibrant community of teens involved in monthly outreach to local charities and yearly we serve away on our annual summer mission trip.

Men’s Bible Study meets every Tuesday at 7AM. We read through a book of the Bible and discuss context and life application.

This study allows for you and another parish member to be flexible in the days, times, and locations that you meet. The purpose is an intentional investment in each other’s lives to develop a Christlike character. We hope that as you meet you will get to know each other better and your lives will be enriched by sharing our experiences and wisdom. These meetings are designed and expected to be a mutual learning and encouraging process.

Searching the Word is an adult Sunday School which focuses on the Bible.

VBS at Epiphany is an intergenerational event that supports current families and ministers to friends, grandchildren, neighbors and our larger community of Richardson. It meets one week a year, during Summer Vacation.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is not only a religious formation curriculum for ages three years to 6th grade, it is also a spiritual community. This community of teachers, called “Catechists”, parent volunteers and children come to deeply interact with Father, Son and Holy Spirit through stories of the Bible and Episcopal liturgy and tradition. Strongly influenced by Maria Montesorri and her approach to learning, storytelling and hands-on aids are key.

College and Young Adults meet weekly to deepen their relationship with God and each other. They participate in Epiphany outreach opportunities and serving on the altar.

This is an ongoing book study for women via Zoom. Come read a chapter together, discuss, and share life. No homework. We have virtual meetings with occasional in person social events.

The Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) is a group of Mothers of young children that meet weekly. We decide on studies/books/topics as needed, and co-lead. We sometimes meet off-campus for social outings.

Several times a year we offer Parish-Wide studies and meet together as a large group.  Some of the upcoming studies will cover the following topics; Stewardship, Advent, and Lent.  These intergenerational classes meet Sunday mornings for a specified period of time.  Information about upcoming studies are communicated through E-News and Announcements during the church services.                    

The Upper Room follows an expository study of the scriptures model. The learning philosophy of the  group is summarized in three points: (1) The Nehemiah 8 approach to the study of the scriptures: a communal reading and understanding of the scriptures have the power to change lives. (2) A participatory Approach: Everyone has the potential to be a channel of the Holy Spirit as we study the word of God together. (3) Personal Application: A dedicated study of the broader concepts of the text with personal application, drawn by the participants.             

Women’s Bible Study meets every Tuesday at 9:15AM via Zoom. We read through a book of the Bible and discuss context and life application.