What is Alive?

Alive is a multi-generational parish formation program that centers around the Book of Common Prayer.  As Episcopalians, we believe what we pray.  The theology found in the ancient prayers, hymns, collects and sacramental life of the Church sets us on fire in our Faith and discipleship with Jesus Christ! We come alive in Him!

A new year of Alive: Year 3 will begin on October 6th.  This exciting year will center on our sacramental life as disciples of Jesus Christ.  From Baptism and Confirmation, to the Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation, to Marriage, Anointing of the Sick and Holy Orders, we will encounter Jesus in new and exciting ways as we learn the theological underpinnings found in these Sacred Mysteries.   Alive Year 3: Our Sacramental Life will set you on fire for Christ and assist you in coming alive in your Faith! 

How can I participate?

There are 3 levels in which you can join “Alive.”

1) Parish Formation Sunday: One Sunday a month we will gather for a full parish multi- generational formation night from 5-8pm.

● 5pm Mass

● 6pm Parish Potluck

● 6:20pm Lesson for everyone led by Fr. Jason (separate lesson for children age pre-k to 3rd grade) 

● 7:30pm Closing Prayer

If you wish to go deeper, join the Parish Formation Sunday plus……

2) Small Dinner Group: Gather with other parishioners (groups of 9-11 folks) for a meal once a month. Two or three reflection questions will be sent to each group to chat about during your dinner that tie into the theme for the month. There are a variety of groups to meet your needs. Please sign up in the narthex of the Church or the parish website.

If you wish to go even deeper, join the Parish Formation Sunday, Small Dinner Group plus……

3) “Into the Deep”: This group will meet once a month to dive deeper into the theme of the month based off a specific reading for the month, i.e. Scripture, Patristics, Theologians, etc.

I deeply encourage you to step deeper into your Baptismal Covenant by signing up for Alive. Consider taking a deeper step this year. If you only joined Level 1, consider adding Level 2 this year. You will not be disappointed! May Christ, the Resurrection and the Life, bless us with His presence this year and draw us closer to Him as we come ALIVE!

In Christ, Fr. Jason +