Adult education and spiritual growth
A variety of opportunities throughout the week enrich our lives and our faith through learning and interaction with other seekers. We honor each other's individual spiritual journeys while sharing and growing together in Christ. You don’t have to be a member of Atonement to participate – all are warmly invited and welcome.
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BIBLE STUDY – We will begin a NEW study on the New Testament book, The First Letter of Peter, to be offered on Thursdays at 7:15 pm: February 20, March 20, April 10, April 24 and May 15. All are welcome! We are "in person" with refreshments in the Reception Room, or online on Zoom (hybrid). For a Zoom invitation, contact Dave in the parish office or Lynne Weber directly.
BOOK GROUP - The group meets on Friday mornings 10-11 a.m. We are now HYBRID - in-person gatherings in the Reception Room at Atonement, and also on Zoom for those at a distance, or who prefer to continue to participate remotely. Through the year we alternate between fiction and non-fiction; some books have religious or ethical themes, some are just for fun or general interest. Led by Lynne & Dean Weber. Our book for Friday, February 14 is the novel, Orbital by Samantha Harvey. All welcome! To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Dave in the parish office or Lynne Weber directly.
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SACRED GROUND - Beginning in March 2022, a group was formed to participate "in person" only in SACRED GROUND - a curriculum on race and faith of The Episcopal Church. This group which is now "closed" to new participants, will continue through November 28. Group members offer reflections on their experience in 2024.
DISCOVERY - INQUIRER NIGHTS - Casual supper, getting to know each other, learning and sharing together! Discovery Nights are designed for seekers, newcomers, and lifelong learners. In the winter-spring of 2025, our sessions begin on Tuesday, March 25 and continue on each "last Tuesday of the month", always at 7:15 pm. This year's series is "Taste and See: Dsicovering God among Butchers, Bakers, & Fresh Food Markets" withMargaret Feinberg - DVD and discussion. All are welcome, no previous participation needed! If you have any questions or would like to participate, contact the church office, contact the Rector through the Contact Page, or sign up on the sheet in the Reception Room. A new series will begin in the fall.
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MINI RETREATS (“QUIET DAYS”) - Our next mini quiet day is Saturday, April 12, 9:30 am led by the Rev's Lynne and Dean Weber, and the Rev. Deacon Joanne O'Neill. Mini Retreats are opportunities to delve more deeply into a Biblical text or theme of the season. We end with a festive luncheon. Next one in Lent. Scheduled in advance, on Saturdays, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Suggested donation: $15, includes the quiet day and festive lunch ($5 without lunch).
ADULT EDUCATION RETREAT – Together we learn and discuss, pray with the monks, find time for rest and reflection, and enjoy delicious meals, all overlooking the Hudson River. Dean and Lynne Weber teach. Our 2023 retreat, "Jesus the Jew" was held September 24-26 at Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York. Next year's date is set at September 27-29, 2024: "St. Michael and All Angels: Serving, Protecting, Announcing" Cost is $250 which includes all 6 meals, room, and retreat. RSVP DEADLINE is July 30. Contact Lynne or Dean, or David in the parish office for more information. Confidential partial scholarships available.
INTERFAITH & ECUMENICAL OFFERINGS: As the pandemic eases, we are returning once again for "in person" as well as online conversations through our participation in the Tenafly Interfaith Association (TIA), Bergen GreenFaith Circle, and Interfaith Brotherhood-Sisterhood Committee of Bergen County (IBSCBC). The TIA is focusing on education inequality in New Jersey and continues to offer local interfaith services and events. Lynne Weber will be the Christian speaker at the "Abrahamic Family Dialogue" at the Marriot Glenpointe on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 7:15 pm. The IBSCBC offers its annual Interfaith Brunch on President's Day each year at Seasons, this year on February 17. This year also, the Muslim observance of Ramadan lines up with Lent, and you're invited to have a "breaking the fast" dinner with a Turkish Muslim family through Peace Islands Institute. For more info, check with the parish office.
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If you’d like to know more about our Bible study and other adult ed opportunities, please send an email through our Contact page. We’ll be glad to send you the latest schedule and information about participating. All are welcome!