Adult Education

Adult Education at St. Mary’s

Sunday Mornings
9:30 AM-10:15 AM


Adult Forum in Randolph Memorial Hall

  • October 25: Alex Kirk, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School- Humility before Honor: Rethinking the Fear of the LORD in Proverbs Most bible readers know that "the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom" (Prov 1:7), but how does the relationship between these ideas work out? In this session we'll look at Ezekiel 28 to think about what wisdom looks like without the fear of the LORD. Then we'll return to Proverbs to get a clearer picture of the nature of true wisdom.  Read Dr. Kirk's bio
  • November 1/All Saints Day: The Rev. Richard Ahlquist- Holy Women, Holy Men  A discussion of the lives that inspire our Lesser Feasts and Fasts 
  • November 8: Joshua Chatraw, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School- Faith After Doubt: Hope in an Age of Disillusionment Many today find themselves surprised by doubt—surprised by society’s doubts about God, surprised by their children’s doubting disillusionment with the church, or even surprised by the emergence of their own doubts. In this session, we’ll seek to understand the contestable terrain that faith today must travel and how Scripture’s most famous doubter charts a course to follow.  Read Dr. Chatraw's bio
  • November 15:  Alan Seelinger, Executive Director of Light from Light  Alan will give us the latest news and developments from our Haitian mission partners.
  • November 22:  Annual Parish Meeting and Vestry Election  Begins at 9:15 AM!  At this gathering, we will present various reports and conduct other necessary and appropriate business, including a vote on the slate of parishioners to serve a 3-year term (2027-2029) on our Vestry. Pursuant to the Bylaws of our Parish, the Nominating Committee has proposed a slate of individuals for election to the Vestry for a term beginning in 2027. VIEW SLATE BIOS. 


“Open Reunion” Coffee Hour in Room 307

If fellowship and conversation are what you're seeking on Sunday morning, this group is for you!

Rector Bible Studies

Both groups are offered via Microsoft Teams.

  • Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7:10 AM in Room 309
  • Women’s Bible Study: Wednesdays at 10:10 AM in Randolph Memorial Hall


We start the year by studying several psalms and their historical community role, including their part in temple worship, their link to King David, and our use in Sunday services. We will also read David Gibson's 2023 book on the 23rd Psalm. Please bring a friend!


Email Melodie Elam to be added to the email list for study notes and Teams link.

Other Opportunities


House of David -Season 2
Thursdays / 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM / Living Room
We watch and discuss Season 2 of the Prime Video Series House of David on Thursday mornings through October 15. In October, we will meet in Room 307.


Devoted Study Group
Tuesdays Beginning September 15
9:15 AM-11:00 AM / Room 307
We start with Priscilla Shirer’s Faith and Fire: Elijah as the opening 7-week study. Please purchase the book before the start date. Any questions, please contact Kaki O'Flinn.