We are continuing our journey through the Bible using the God’s Big Story. * 1st graders participate in the Children’s Catechumenate Course

*Age range classes & locations are:
2yr-3yrs (Toddler Nursery)
Kindergarten & Pre-K (Children’s Chapel)
1st (Room 201) - * Children's Catechumenate Class
2nd & 3rd (Room 102)
4th & 5th  (Room 101) Sunday School together

Join youth leaders John Driscoll and Susan Burton to explore the different "key words" in the bible. We want to take reading scripture and do it in a way that takes our understanding of what we read and look at it with new eyes! This will be a more condensed version of our Wednesday Night class that Susan and Cheryl will be leading.

The Grand Sweep of Scripture is a journey through the whole Bible and is intended to give adults and high school students a basic understanding of the biblical narrative and the faith which the Bible teaches. We will begin the fall semester by completing the Old Testament book of Judges and will then move on to Ruth.  Each Sunday, we will look at two to three chapters of Scripture with the purpose of discovering how God might be speaking to us.  Past sessions of the class can be found on the St. Peter’s website (go to www.stpetersfl.com and click on Livestream).

Class Title: The Grand Sweep of Scripture
When: Sundays, 10:30-11am | January 14-April 28
Led by: Fr. Michael Petty
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine

Adult Sunday School continues a journey through the whole of Scripture by exploring the book of Joshua.  In Joshua, God’s promise of land to the descendants of Abraham finds a provisional fulfillment as Israel settles in the land of Canaan.  As we explore the narrative of Joshua, we will be looking at its Christian meaning, recognizing that the early church read this book as prefiguring the Messiah.  We will also explore the themes of faith, trust in God, living in a hostile environment, and hope.

Class Title: Children’s Sunday School
When: Sundays, 10:30-11:00am | September 10—November 19

We are continuing our journey through the Bible using the Gospel Project from Lifeway. We will be concluding our first 3-year reading of the Bible!

10:30-11am | Teachers will be ready to receive students at 10:25am

*Age range classes & locations are:
PreSchool (Toddler Nursery)
Kindergarten (Children’s Chapel)
1st & 2nd (Room 201)
3rd & 4th (Room 102B)
5th & 6th (Room 102A)
7th & 8th (Room 101B)
High School (Fr. David Marten’s Office)

1st & 2nd Grade Sunday School | Children’s Catechumenate

The One Faith One Family Sunday School class is an opportunity for Children to learn about Anglican traditions and what it means to be a part of the church family. This wonderful program culminates with a Festal Eucharist (First Communion for some) at the end of the Spring Semester. Recommended to be a two-year program for 1st & 2nd graders but open to older children who are new to the Anglican faith.

Class Title: The Grand Sweep of Scripture
When: Sundays, 10:30-11:05am | 10 September–19 November
Led by: Fr. Michael Petty
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine

For the fall, Adult Sunday School continues a journey through the whole of Scripture by exploring the books of Deuteronomy and Joshua. Deuteronomy is, literally, a “second law” and an address by Moses given to Israel just before the entrance into the promised land. It describes the ways in which Israel is to reflect the character of God.  Joshua provides an account of the settlement of the promised land and witnesses to God’s faithfulness to Israel despite her persistent sin and unfaithfulness. Both books can serve as resources for us as we seek to live holy lives in difficult circumstances.

Class Title: Common Faith: The Anglican Catechism
When: Sundays, 6:15-8:00 pm | 29 January–19 March
Led by: Fr. Michael Petty
Pathway 1: Prayer and Worship
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine

To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism presents the official teaching of the Anglican Church in North America and is offered as an essential foundation for discipleship.  The Catechism consists of three parts: Believing in Christ (the Apostles’ Creed), Belonging to Christ (the Lord’s Prayer), and Becoming Like Christ (the Ten Commandments).  This eight-week class provides a complete introduction to the Catechism, emphasizing its foundation in Scripture and Tradition and the guidance it offers for Christian living.

To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism can be purchased in St. Peter’s Bookstore.

Class Title: Sunday School for Adults, Middle Schoolers, and High Schoolers
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:05am | September 11—November 20
Led by: Fr. David Marten
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine

The Gospel Project | Textbook: Bible

Class Title: Children’s Sunday School
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:05am | September 11—November 20
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine

Most Students are learning from the Gospel Project curriculum. This is a wonderful format designed to teach children most of the Bible in a 3-year cycle. Youth and parents have the opportunity to do the same. For more information about the Gospel Project and a brief overview of the curriculum, visit StPetersFL.com/GospelProject. This year we are finishing up the Old Testament and continuing into Jesus’s ministry. 

*Age range classes & locations are:
PreSchool (Toddler Nursery)
Kindergarten (Children’s Chapel)
2nd, 3rd, & 4th (Room 102B)
5th & 6th (Room 102A)

Children’s Sunday School | Grades 1 & 2
Led by Tracey, & Chad Hess
One Family of Faith: Catechumenate Curriculum

In the One Family of Faith Sunday School class, children learn about what it means to be a part of a church family and about the Anglican faith and traditions. This wonderful program culminates with a Festal Eucharist (First Communion for some) at the end of the Spring Semester. If you have a 1st or 2nd grader, we would love for them to join this wonderful class! *2nd graders are encouraged to repeat this course 

Class Title: The Grand Sweep of Scripture
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:00am | 11 September–20 November
Led by: Fr. Michael Petty
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine

Adult Sunday School continues a journey through the whole of Scripture. During the fall, attention will be focused on the books of Leviticus and Numbers. In Leviticus, we see Israel’s call to holiness and the centrality of worship in a hostile and broken world. In Numbers, we see Israel’s journey from Mt. Sinai to the promised land and the challenges which she confronted. Numbers provides with a model of what it means to be a people on pilgrimage. 

Children, Youth, and their families are invited to join us on the lawn for fellowship, summer snacks, games, dramatic Bible stories, and fun! We are continuing with the Gospel Project curriculum on David, Solomon, and beyond. This is a time for the whole family to reconnect with others in the parish and participate in Summer Sunday School together.

Class Title: Sunday School for Middle Schoolers
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:05am | 9 January—1 May
Led by: Lawrence Brown & David Zein-Eldin
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine

The Gospel Project: Creation –Solomon

Textbook: Bible

Class Title: Children’s Sunday School
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:05am | 9 January—1 May
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine

Children’s Sunday School | Preschool–Kindergarten
Led by Kristina Osterhaus
The Gospel Project: Creation –Solomon

Children’s Sunday School | Grades 1 & 2
Led by Tracey, & Chad Hess
One Family of Faith: Catechumenate Curriculum

Children’s Sunday School | Grades 3 & 4
Led by Michelle White
The Gospel Project: Creation –Solomon

Children’s Sunday School | Grade 5
Led by Chuck Lang
5th Graders will have multiple mission opportunities throughout the year and will utilize The Gospel Project. 

Textbook: Bible

Class Title: The Grand Sweep of Scripture
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:05am | 9 January–1 May
Led by: Fr. Michael Petty
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine

Over the next year, Adult Sunday School will be focused on reading through the whole Bible following the plan in Ellsworth Kallas’s book The Grand Sweep. Kallas provides Scripture readings for every day of the year as well as a brief commentary on each reading. Each week, the class will focus on the Scripture readings for the previous week, pointing out connections and themes. If you have ever wanted to read through the whole of the Bible, this class is for you.

Class Title: High School and Adult Sunday School: Back to Basics
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:05am | 9 January—1 May
Led by: Alice Sanderson & Fr. David Marten
Pathway 4: Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ

This class is intentionally designed to include high school students and adults in the study of God’s Word and discussion about its meaning. The class will begin with Exodus and will explore how God led his people from captivity to freedom and how he continued to lead them to Himself. Parents are welcome to attend with their students!

Textbook: Bible

Class Title: Common Faith: The Anglican Catechism
When: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 pm | September 12 – October 31
Led by: Fr. Michael Petty
Pathway 2: Scripture and Christian Doctrine

To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism presents the official teaching of the Anglican Church in North America and is offered as an essential foundation for discipleship.  The Catechism consist of three parts: Believing in Christ (the Apostles’ Creed), Belonging to Christ (the Lord’s Prayer), and Becoming Like Christ (the Ten Commandments).  This eight-week class provides a complete introduction to the Catechism, emphasizing its foundation is Scripture and Tradition and the guidance it offers for Christian living.

Textbook: To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism.

Class Title: Adult Sunday School Part 1: Discipleship in a Sexually Confused World
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:05am | September 5—December 5
Led by: Fr. Michael Petty & Fr. Bill Krizner
Pathway 4: Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ

We live in a culture of sexual chaos and this chaos is steadily corroding the life of the Church. Part of the problem is that many people today see no purpose in sex beyond momentary pleasure. This segment, based upon Christopher West’s book Our Bodies Tell God’s Story, will focus on God’s design for love, sex, and gender and how we might bear witness to God’s good purposes for sex in a confused and confusing culture. While intended for the whole parish, it will be especially valuable for high school students and their parents.

Textbook: Our Bodies Tell God’s Story,

Class Title: Adult Sunday School Part 2: How to be an Evangelist: Talking to Confused People About God & Faith
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:05am | September 5—December 5
Led by: Fr. Michael Petty & Fr. Bill Krizner
Pathway 4: Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ

Increasingly, atheism, agnosticism and religious pluralism are held to be cool and a sing of an open mind while Christianity is thought to be narrow minded and bigoted. This segment, based upon John DeRosa’s book One Less God Than You, will focus on how to answer common objections to and questions about Christianity posed by atheists, skeptics and agnostics. Additionally, slogans, clichés, and misconceptions will be addressed.

Textbook: One Less God Than You

Class Title: Parent Sunday School Back to Basics
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:05am | September 5—December 5
Led by: Alice Sanderson
Pathway 4: Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ

We have been told that we need to disciple our children to know and love the Lord. We have been taught some of the ways we can do this. When was the last time we actually studied the basics of the Bible and really understood who God is? If we are going to teach our children, we must know the answer to this question ourselves. Join us as we delve into God’s Word, starting with Genesis 1. We will be using the Bible, videos from The Gospel Project, and other resources.

Textbook: Bible

Class Title: Sunday School for High School
When: Sundays, 10:25-11:05am | September 5—December 5
Led by: Dcn. David Marten
Pathway 4: Living Out Our Baptism as Public Witnesses For Christ

High Schoolers will study the same material as adults in the Back to Basics course.

Textbook: Bible