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Inquiring Minds

A Space for Questions and Exploring the Faith

This is a safe space to ask questions and learn about the Orthodox Faith.  There are many people exploring the rich history of Christianity and the 2000 year spiritual inheritance the Orthodox Church carries. Inquiring Minds is an intentional opportunity for inquirers to explore the teachings and encounter discussion on the depth of Christianity without any pressure. 

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When: Sundays 12:30pm

Book Study / Bible Study

Alternating Wednesdays (check bulletin)

Bible Study - New Testament
Book Study - The Way of a Pilgrim

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​Join in person (parish hall) or online via Zoom.

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Past Classes
 

  • Week 1: Sept. 8th and 11th
    Prayer and the Home’s Prayer Corner
    with Parish Bookstore / Librarian Sara E.
     

  • Week 2: Sept. 15th and 18th
    Worship and Sacred Space

    Discussion Point: Church Symbolism and how we prepare to enter the house of God
    with Maurice A.
     

  • Week 3: Sept. 22nd and 25th
    Liturgical Cycle and the Fasting SeasonsPutting on the Poor Man like Christ , Practical and Mystical reasons - with Pani Marianna
     

  • Week 4: Oct. 2nd
    Jesus Prayer / Noetic Prayer

    The name above every name, power in calling upon Christ, and the intentionality of guarding our peace and not giving in to the anxiety driven non-reality of a secular narrative aka being mindful of the reality of God’s presence.
     

  • Week 5: Oct. 6th and 9th
    Slowing Down
    with Parish President Jeremy E.
     

  • Week 6: Oct. 13th and 16th
    Watchfulness / Nepsis Sobriety of the Mind

    Discussion Point: Sacrament: Holy Confession and how to prepare, The Path of Purification and Illumination, the relationship of Confession with Holy Communion.
     

  • Week 7: Oct. 20th and 23rd
    Taming Passions and Holy Relationships as brothers and sisters in Christ

    Discussion Point: Healthy relationships and honorable expectations we want to have for ourselves.  What does the church bless and not bless in our post-modern times. What is spiritually dangerous and how do we support the young people in our parish to walk a holy and pure path.
    For the men of our parish we will focus on what it means to be a Leventis (Λεβέντης) (this is an untranslatable Greek word for an honorable man) Philotimo: love of honor.

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  • Week 8: Oct. 27th and 30th
    Philanthropy and "to love our neighbor is to love God"

    Discussion Point: A Spirit of Hospitality, Ancient Origins of …Coffee Hour / Agape Meal in the early Church, and cultivating a heart of service that glorifies and hallows the name of God in us.
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  • Week 9: Spiritual FellowshipSacrament of Baptism and Chrismation: Image and Likeness of God, The Holy Eucharist and how to prepare. 

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