ADULT EDUCATION

The Adult classes are on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. There are various classes for all different styles.

Adult Forum class topics change from week to week and the atmosphere is relaxed. The ideas for the topics often come from parishioners and are of interest to many people. The class meets in the Parish Hall.

Scriptures-In Depth This is a class that takes an in depth look at the Bible. Time is spent delving into the Bible and its history. This class meets in the lower level.

OTHER ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Christian Classics
The Christian Classics group has been an important part of the Adult Education program at Trinity for more than ten years. They meet every other Wednesday to read and discuss significant texts in the history of the Church. Christian Classics provides opportunities for exploring development of Christian thought, for fellowship, intellectual stimulation and spiritual growth. The group welcomes everyone to read and discuss these great Christian thinkers with us.

Education for Ministry
The EFM Program at Trinity is a four-year program administered through the School of Theology at the University of the South, Sewanee, TN. There are over 8,000 students in EFM programs in 14 countries. The course of study leads the student through the Hebrew Scriptures of the Old Testament, the New Testament, 2000 years of church history, and the development of theological concepts, thoughts and ideas. Enrollment is open to all persons willing to commit one year at a time to this college level study program. The cost is $325 per year.

Environmental Stewardship
Trinity Environmental Stewardship Team (TEST)
Active at Trinity Episcopal Church, Lawrence, Kansas, since 1989.
Caring for the environment---it's a Christian thing to do!
VISION:
In the love of Christ, to be a catalyst for good stewardship of God's creation.
MISSION:
To promote knowledge and the spirit that encourage us all to live in ecological harmony as members of God's creation.
To achieve our Mission, our activities include:
• Sharing environmental information among Trinitarians:
Trinitarian newsletter articles
Speakers
Other publications
• Researching environmental issues as they relate to our faith:
Individual or group study and sharing of new information
Soul searching and prayer
• Contributing to Parish choices:
Providing information to parish decision makers to encourage environmentally friendly attitudes, actions, and practices
• Service within our Parish:
Encouraging good stewardship through offering our help during the coffee receptions (promoting use of re-usable ceramics over disposables)
Working with our youth groups to encourage good stewardship
Other projects as needed
• Service outside our Parish:
Participation in various community cleanups, projects, and programs
Contributions to various environmentally oriented groups (local, national, and international) as funds permit
Encouraging each TEST member to become a role model for environmental stewardship
• “Trips and Treks”:
Organizing and promoting field trips that encourage appreciation of the wonders of nature and environmental education (open to all)
Encouraging fun, fellowship, and learning by taking trips and treks as a small group
• Meetings:
Fourth Monday of each month, for planning, sharing information, discussion, and prayer; 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the Parish Hall. (Check Trinity Calendar for variances.) Plus shared activities such as educational trips to local natural areas, and environmentally oriented service projects both within and outside the Parish.
Officers: Co-chairs: Dave Owen (842-1643), Nancy Hanson (842-6887); Secretary: Ellyn Owen; Treasurer: Sue Shackelford.