Adult Education

Adult Education presentations are held each Sunday in the Great Hall of the Parish House immediately following the the 9:00 service.  Fascinating programs and speakers are offered, including the occasional screening of films and other audio and video presentations.  The vestry occasionally uses these forums to inform the congregation of important parish issues.  Coffee and delicacies are available in the Friendly Guild Room for those attending.

See the Adult Education Media Center for audio and video recordings of current and past presentations.

Lenten Series

In Lent 2011, Melissa and Janet together presented "Living the questions."   The evening included worship in the Parish Hall, followed by a light supper and the class. 

Inquirers Class

Parishioners who are new to the Episcopal Church have an opportunity to learn about what it means to be an Episcopalian in the Inquirers Class. A six-week course taught by the clergy, the Inquirers Class covers such topics as:

• The Bible-An Overview
• Church History in a Capsule
• Ethical and Moral Stands of the Church
• The Prayer Book-A Walk-through
• St. Peter's-Our History and Current Practice
• About the Sacraments, including Confirmation

Inquirers Class is normally a requirement for people being Confirmed or Received by the Bishop. The Cathedral in Newark hosts Confirmation services in the spring each year, so Inquirers Classes are usually held in the weeks following Easter. See the link, or the Parish Calendar, for dates.

Anyone is welcome to join the classes, including those who do not want Confirmation but are only inquiring, and those who just want a refresher course.

The Parish Library

Housed on the second floor of the parish hall, this library contains a collection of theological and devotional books as well as a small collection of audio tapes available for loan.  It is one of the best-kept secrets at St. Peter's and is seriously under-utilized.  In addition, a children's library is housed in the undercroft with good materials suitable for children.

MOIPS

See the MOIPS listing under Fellowship.

Scrapbooking Club

See the Scrapbooking Club listing under Fellowship.

Other Adult Education Opportunities

St. Peter's has also sponsored an EFM group, which is open, in the years it is in session, to anybody interested in Theological Education.