Christian Formation

Adult Formation

Adult Formation at Holy Comforter is for anyone age 16 or over.  It takes many shapes, but all have in common a desire to create a safe place to ask tough questions about our faith, a place to listen as others share their truths, and a place to learn and “inwardly digest” in conversation with clergy and each other.  Regular programs include Sunday Forums, Lectio Divina, Wednesday Bible Study, and Daily Morning Prayer.

Sunday Forum

This is a clergy-led offering of interactive discussions on a variety of topics, offered on Sunday mornings during Fall, Winter, and Spring. Held at the same time as Children’s and Youth Formation, the Sunday Forum usually takes place in Henry Hall, where participants are welcome to bring their “coffee hour” snacks and beverages. 

Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina, ‘holy reading’, is a practice of praying with Scripture that begins with listening to the Word, then observing the insights received, and answering as the Holy Spirit leads. 



Wednesday Bible Study

Bible Study is held every Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. in the Parlor in the Atkinson building, followed by a brief, optional Eucharist service. Led by clergy, the study is based on the lectionary for the coming Sunday.

Daily Morning Prayer

The liturgy of Morning Prayer is led by clergy in the church’s main worship space every weekday morning at 8:00 am, except on Fridays. A lay volunteer also leads Morning Prayer on Facebook at 8:00 am on Thursday Mornings.