Christ the King Episcopal Church
Lakeland, Florida
FAITH FORMATION
"Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and
fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the
prayers?"
"I will, with God's help"
(The Book of Common Prayer)
Christian Formation
Christian formation is the lifelong process of growing in relationship with God, self, others, and all creation. In this process, we are transformed into the people God wants us to be.
Through Faith Formation, we are invited to a life of prayer, service, education, and worship; inspired to experience our faith journey through the lens of worship, scripture, reason, and tradition; and are transformed to live into our baptismal promises, serving, witnessing, empowering, and being accountable as followers of Jesus.
At Christ the King, Christian Formation is..
1. Lifelong - Formation is an ongoing process that provides safe spaces for children, youth, and adults to explore, play, ask questions, share stories, learn, lead, and grow.
2. Communal - Formation occurs in the parish and diocesan community that shapes the disciple in the person God created them to be.
3. Informational, Formational, and Transformational -
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Informational in that it imparts knowledge of the faith, bible, creeds, world, and church, and how to live with and in them.
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Formational in that it nurtures identity and lifestyle to conform to Christ.
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Transformational in that it promotes personal and social change (ie. transformation) according to the principles of the kingdom of God preached by Jesus.
Method
Our Sunday and midweek services are a vital way to engage in formation through community worship. Other prayer experiences are also presented throughout the year. Likewise, justice seeking and outreach are active means of formation and transformation in Christian discipleship. Aside from those, we endeavor to provide a variety of bible, faith, and spiritual studies for all ages.
Our current programs include:
Sunday School for Adults and Teens
Sunday, 8:45 am * Fellowship Hall
A presenta
Rector's Forum & Coffee Hour
Sunday, after service * Fellowship Hall
A "Question & Answer" time with the Rector - usually thematic or seasonal (but any question will be addressed).
Wednesday Morning Bible Study (following midweek Eucharist)
Wednesday Morning, 9 am * Sanctuary
A "traditional" bible study - a chosen book read and discussed over many weeks.
Tuesday Bible Study
Tuesday Morning, 10 am * Fellowship Hall
A discussion based bible study.
Fab Five Women's Group
2nd Saturday, 10 am * Fellowship Hall
A time a fellowship and study for women.
Book Club
2nd Sunday, after Sunday service * Meeting Room
An informal group gathering to discuss a selected book -- contact Rev. Moses for the next selection.