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Habits of Heaven

Adult Education Seminars

Further Explanation and Questions Answered

Why “Seminars”?

Sunday School conjures images of musty church basements, percolating coffee machines the size of water heaters, and restless boys in untucked shirts and stiff slacks who’d rather frolic with skinned knees outside. Seminar, on the other hand, suggests practical and intellectual engagement as we contemplate the “Habits of Heaven” here at Advent Anglican. It’s important to create space for parishioners to share their experience and knowledge with one another. We don’t often have the luxury (or the time) to wrestle with the “things of God” outside of Sunday worship. Seminars endeavor to create this space. It’s not the pulpit, and certainly not a soap box, but a forum where we can learn, ask questions, and experience kinship with one another.

We often talk about community. The problem is that authentic community often requires that we “do our homework.” When no one’s reading, seeking enchantment, or inhabiting the work God has called them to do, we’re usually stuck talking about the weather. Seminars call us to a higher region of engagement. The roster of speakers testifies to a dynamic expression of faith in Jesus and His truth. Our speakers are uniquely gifted to address matters both terrestrial and transcendent. Seminars seek to encourage the people of Advent as we share this pilgrimage called “The Christian Life.”

Who can participate?

Anyone. Truly. Bring your uncle and cousin. Bring children who like to think deep thoughts. Bring grandparents who are wise and/or who like to doze during lectures. No pets. Bring a friend. Invite a colleague from work. Orchestrate a Starbucks run as shameless incentive and arrive early.

When/Where do seminars take place?

You have enough on your calendar already. Seminars take place on Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Learn something new and then worship (in light of what you’ve learned) at our 10:00 a.m. service. Seminars meet in Fee Hall (F7) where there is ample space and resources for our presenters (white board / projector / PC / etc.).

If I miss a session in the sequence, can I still attend the next one?

Of course! This isn’t school. There is no quiz.

Do seminars happen every Sunday?

No. We embrace a less is more philosophy. If seminars are “second breakfast,” an accompaniment to the repertoire of weekly worship at Advent, we think it’s important for seasons both festive and ferial. See the schedule below for more information about specific seminars (presenters / dates / etc.).