Adult Spiritual Formation

Learning to abide as disciples of Christ who love each other and our neighbor from a posture of gospel-infused rest.

New to Church of the Lamb?

Join Kevin for his next class called

“To Be A Christian”

beginning the Sunday after Easter.

This is an 8-week course we offer for those who would like to learn more about the church, explore membership, or consider confirmation. Sunday nights at 5 p.m. at the barn.

Email Kevin@churchofthelamb.org to sign up.

Spring 2024 Spiritual Community Opportunities

“Order your soul; reduce your wants; live in charity; associate in Christian community; obey the laws; trust in Providence.” ―Augustine

Spring groups meet the week of January 15 through May 15. Groups share a meal, explore the Gospel of Mark, and pray together.

Parish Groups

Leader: Daniel Zimmerman (daniel@churchofthelamb.org)
Where: Novosel's home—5034 Trissels Road
When: Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m.
We have tons of kids and normally, weather permitting, meet outside. Each week, we have a potluck supper, followed by a time where we worship and pray together using the Book of Common Prayer’s evening liturgy for families.
Leaders: John Hay and Leah Napotnik (hayjohnfrank@gmail.com.)
Where: Napotnik home, 351 River Road Road
When: Thursdays, 6–8 p.m.
Typically we begin with a co-op dinner, study together, then break up into prayer groups.
Leaders: Sam and Susanna Casteel (susanna.sewall@gmail.com)
Where: Kasch home—83 Maplehurst Avenue
When: Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m.
Our group's mission statement is “Growing a community of Jesus followers who seek to shine the light of Jesus to our neighbors and coworkers.” Everyone brings their own dinner and we eat together. We then move into our study, followed by gender-based prayer groups. We endeavor to end at 8, but rarely end on time.
Leaders: Rachel and Taylor Fletcher (rachel@carbonand.co)
Where: Fletcher home—825 Sand Trap Lane
When: Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
Childcare will be provided, but please RSVP each week. We will share a meal together each week before entering a time of study and prayer. The Fletchers will typically provide the main meal component; we will discuss meal details at our first meeting.
Leader: John Bennetch (jbennetch@gmail.com)
Where: Hayes’ home, 3041 Lakewood Drive, Rockingham
When: Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m.
We share a meal together (rotating responsibility for providing the meal). Let us know beforehand if you need childcare arrangements

Registration required.

Other Studies

Leader: Rector, Kevin Whitfield (kevin@churchofthelamb.org)
When: Offered twice a year, the next session begins after Easter, beginning Sunday, April 7 at 5 p.m. in the barn.
This is an 8-week course we offer for those who would like to learn more about the church, explore membership, or consider confirmation. We use the catechism of the Anglican Church in North America to consider the foundations of Christianity and Anglicanism. (“Catechism” may sound daunting and dusty; rest assured that this text provides plenty of life-giving, relevant truth.) RSVP here.
Stay tuned for more details about The Alpha Course in the Barn this summer.

Bring a friend.

Come Anytime

Where: Church office (contact kelly@churchofthelamb.org)
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30–9:15 a.m.
What: Join the church staff in following the Book of Common Prayer through Bible reading, reflection, and prayer.
Organizer: Dan Velker (dan@vacab.com)
Where: Velker home—3217 River Rd., Elkton
When: 1st Sunday of the month, 5:30–8 p.m.
What: Enjoy great food and conversation with men of all ages. Different men present each month on a great hero of the faith.
Organizer: LaVonne Martin (ldkmartin@comcast.net)
When: Saturday, January 13, February 10, March 9, April 13, May 11; 9–11 a.m.
Where: Locations TBD
What: The women are invited to join us for T³ — Tea, Talks, and Testimonies! Bring your favorite tea cup or coffee mug; fill up with sweet fellowship and hear one of our ladies share her story with us.
Invited to Rest:
APRIL 27, 2024, 9 am - noon at the church property barn
Typically three hours (but not always), these scheduled retreats are open to anyone who wants to get away with God in a structured, slightly directed format with some time for both private and group reflection. Contact Zoe@churchofthelamb.org to inquire or register.

A Caveat. . .

Rest and Sabbath are integral to the lives of God’s people. We invite you to choose formation options that best feed your commitment to Christian community and spiritual growth without feeling you need to sign up for every option available at Church of the Lamb. As Church of the Lamb’s mission affirms, we are absolutely “compelled to love”, committing to abiding as disciples IN COMMUNITY and from there to take action in the world. But we are also “invited to rest.” By practicing sabbath, we say “yes” to God’s gracious invitation. For a blog article that we published on Sabbath, click here. That said, we encourage you to find at least one place outside of Sunday worship where you can plug in consistently.