Joining the Episcopal Church – classes begin October 26

Adults (defined as age 16+ in the Episcopal Church) who are considering being ...

•    Baptized as new members of the Church.
•    Confirmed as Episcopalians.
•    Received into the Episcopal Church after being confirmed another denomination.
•    Reaffirmed in their faith as they move into a new stage of life.
•    New Members of St. Mark’s Cathedral.

... Are invited to be part of our newly re-structured program.

The basis for the group will be an exploration of the Baptismal Covenant, the Episcopal Church’s basic statement of what it means to be a Christian.  Over eight hour-long sessions there will be opportunities for learning, sharing in conversation, asking questions, and discovering more about what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.  All interested adults are welcome.

The class will be offered twice a year.  The Fall session, which will meet on Sundays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. in the library, will prepare people for Baptism during the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday January 11, 2026, the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus. Classes will be held on the following dates:

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Sunday, January 4, 2026

The Spring session, which will also meet on Sunday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. in the library, will prepare people for Baptism at the Easter Vigil on Saturday evening, April 4, 2026.  Classes will be held on the following dates:

Sunday, February 1, 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Sunday, March 22, 2026

Those seeking Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation who participate in either of the classes will celebrate their new commitments when the Bishop visits St. Mark’s in the Spring.

For more information contact by email Kent Rahm or Andrew Stewart.