FAITH, VALUES, and VIRTUES
WINTER/SPRING 2010
This year the Christian Faith and Formation program for middle school children at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Fairfield, will focus on a series of universal human values and virtues. These include tolerance and understanding, friendship and love, community and generosity, integrity and trust, simplicity and cooperation. Open to all middle-school children in Fairfield, the program combines readings from the Bible as well as excerpts from contemporary literature, film clips, skits and topics for debate. The program is co-taught by Fr. Matthew Calkins and Richard Worth, an author and communications trainer. Classes meet on Monday afternoons from 5:30-6:30 in the Floecker Room, on the second floor of Moffitt Hall.
During the second half of the program, we have decided to emphasize community involvement as an important value and one that reflects the message of Jesus Christ.
January 11th Community Suppers, Calvary/St. George’s Church
Community Suppers, Calvary/St. George’s Church4:15 to 6pm at Calvary St George’s, 755 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport
We will continue our regular every other month service of preparing and serving meals for 80 to 100 people.
January 25th Conversation with Justin Gabbard
Conversation with Justin Gabbard In the Upstairs Room, 5:30 – 6:30 pmOur seminarian intern, Justin Gabbard, will share his experiences growing up in Kentucky and working in the church after college—and his decision to seek ordination as a priest in the Episcopal Church.
February 8th Trip to Operation Hope, Fairfield
Trip to Operation Hope, Fairfield 5:30-6:30 pm at Operation Hope 636 Old Post Rd., FairfieldWe will bring groceries to the Operation Hope food pantry, stock the shelves and receive a tour of the facility, and an explanation of how Operation Hope works with the homeless in Fairfield.
February 24th Conversation with Rob Silvan--the Keys Program
Conversation with Rob Silvan--the Keys Program In the Upstairs Room, 5:30 – 6:30 pmRob, who has brought his music to St. Timothy’s on Sundays, will talk about a program that brings music lessons to children in Bridgeport.
March 8th Community Suppers, Calvary/St. George’s Church
Community Suppers, Calvary/St. George’s Church 4:15 to 6pm at Calvary St George’s, 755 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport
We will continue our regular every other month service of preparing and serving meals to 80 to 100 people.
March 22 A Discussion of Environmental Responsibility
A Discussion of Environmental Responsibility 5:30-6:30pm at the Audubon Center, 2325 Burr St., FairfieldNelson North, Director of the Audubon Society in Fairfield, will talk about the environmental issues facing all of us and how young people can get involved with them.
April 5 Visit to a Senior Center
Visit to a Senior Center Carolton Convalescent Home, 400 Mill Plain Rd., Fairfield
Young people will deliver Easter Flowers to the elderly at Carolton Convalescent Home in Fairfield and join in some of their activities.
April 19 Conversation with Save the Children
Conversation with Save the ChildrenA presentation by one of the senior members of the organization that develops programs in the third world aimed at uplifting communities and enabling local, small entrepreneurs to start new businesses.
May 10 Community Suppers, Calvary/St. George’s Church
Community Suppers, Calvary/St. George’s Church 4:15 to 6pm at Calvary St George’s, 755 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport
We will continue our regular every other month service of preparing and serving meals to 80 to 100 people.
May 24th Visit to Bridgeport Hospital
Visit to Bridgeport Hospital 5:30-6:30 pm 267 Grant St., BridgeportYoung people will join our Deacon Diane Peterson at Bridgeport Hospital to visit and learn about volunteering.
June 7th to be decided
to be decided 