Adults
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, most on-campus gatherings have resumed, while others remain online. Some are available as hybrid events, with both online and on-campus participation. Please contact the church office or subscribe to the newsletter for up-to-date information.
There are many opportunities to gather for fun, fellowship, prayer and learning at St. Mary's. For more information, contact the persons noted below through the church directory or call the church office at 907-563-3341.
At 11:30 am each Sunday in Waldron Hall (Fall, Winter & Spring), one or more opportunities for Adult Christian Formation are offered. In addition, additional lectures and workshops are offered at different times.
The classes are proposed by the congregation and clergy and cover a variety of topics to address spiritual and temporal needs. Please check the current schedule in our weekly e-newsletter for upcoming topics and email Ross McKay if you need more information.
Sundays
First Sunday Breakfast, 9 am, Waldron Hall (first Sunday of the month)
Sermon Circle, Cay's Room, 11:20 am (following the 10 am service)
Third Sunday Lunch, 11:20 am (third Sunday of the month, following the 10 am service - main dishes are provided; you are invited to bring side dishes and desserts)
Wednesdays
Choir rehearsal, Sanctuary, 6:15 pm
Alternate Wednesdays, Praise Singers rehearsal, Sanctuary, 7:30 pm
Thursdays
Men's Group, Waldron Hall, 7 am
Midweek@St. Mary's, Waldron Hall, 6 pm
Bible Workbench, Zoom meeting ID 821 8564 8348, 7 pm
Intermittent Events
Bazaar Workshop, selected Saturdays, Waldron Hall, 10 am-2 pm
Women's Book Club, usually fourth Wednesdays, Zoom meeting ID 864 8947 7980, 6:30-8 pm
Bible Workbench
Meets Thursdays over Zoom at 7:00 - 8:15 pm. Each class uses examples from art, literature and the news media to explore how a particular Bible story interacts with our experience of the world and the stories of our lives. Email Rachel Mason for more information.
*Bible Workbench is a program sponsored by the Education Center in Charlotte, SC, and is a community of seekers, thinkers, educators and artists who believe that stories are the basis of spiritual education and growth. Rachel Mason leads most of the discussions, but other members, particularly Eric Wohlforth and Patricia Koch, also lead the group on occasion.
St. Mary's Women's Book Club
Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at from 6:30 - 8:00 pm to review the book of the month. For more information, please email Sherrie Simmonds.
Each August, this group hosts a "Locavore Potluck" at which there is a vote on books for the entire year.
Thursday Morning Men's Group
Meets Thursdays at 7:00 am in Waldron Hall for coffee and a light breakfast, fellowship and to study God's word. This group talks about their experiences and how they relate to the scripture that is being read. For more information, please email the Rev. Michael Burke.
Midweek@St. Mary's
Most Thursdays, parishioners gather for a simple soup supper followed by a discussion session, workshop, or other educational event. Topics vary and have included multi-week sessions on spirituality in society, an overview of the church budget, and a Q & A on toddler health with pediatricians from the congregation.
Bazaar Workshop
The Bazaar Team meets for workshops two to three times a month for 10 months of the year. All are welcome. The workshops are an opportunity to get to know and support one another. The team has projects available for newcomers who would like to join - even if you feel that you are not “crafty”.
Traditionally, the Annual Holiday Bazaar is held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and it is a success due to the very dedicated team of Bazaar Women and Bazaar Dudes, St. Mary’s Youth, the Creative Playschool staff and countless numbers of folks from the St. Mary’s family.
For more information, please email Sherrie Simmonds.
