Foundations of Faith
Sundays, 10:15 to 11:00am, in the Parish Hall
The life of faith always offers new depths to plumb. St. Ann’s Faith Forum welcomes newcomers and longtime parishioners alike to consider foundational topics from a fresh perspective.
Each Sunday morning between services, clergy, parishioners, and special guests lead accessible conversations about Christianity and The Episcopal Church. Together, we explore beliefs, worship, and practices, bringing tradition into conversation with our own questions and experiences.
New understandings open up new possibilities, changing how we relate to ourselves, the Divine, and the world around us. As we discover more fully what it means to follow Jesus Christ, we are empowered to claim a faith that is truly our own—a faith that sustains and uplifts our lives beyond St. Ann’s.
UPCOMING SPEAKERS AND TOPICS
September 20, “The History of Christianity: 2,000 Years in 45 Minutes”
Presented by Fr. Craig Townsend
The Rev. Dr. Craig Townsend is the Associate for Faith Formation at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral.
September 27, “Diversity in Christian Practice and Tradition”
Presented by members of St. Ann’s Vestry
October 4, “The Sacraments and Sacramental Rites”
Presented by Canon Marie Tatro
The Rev. Canon Marie Tatro is the Canon for Community Justice Ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island and Priest Associate at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral.
October 11, “Anglican Belief and Belonging”
Presented by Rev. Brendan Nee
The Rev. Brendan Nee is Associate Rector of St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral.
NO FAITH FORUM ON OCTOBER 18. All are welcome to join us in packing holiday care packages for Interfaith Prison Partnership.
October 25, “The History of the Episcopal Church”
Presented by Fr. Craig Townsend
The Rev. Dr. Craig Townsend is the Associate for Faith Formation at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral.
November 1, “The Communion of Saints”
Presented by Canon John Denaro
The Rev. Canon John Denaro is Rector of St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral.
November 8, “Incarnational Theology”
Presented by Fr. Mark Genszler
The Rev. Mark Genszler is Rector of Christ Church Cobble Hill.
November 15, “Instructed Eucharist: Part I”
Presented by Fr. Craig Townsend
The Rev. Dr. Craig Townsend is the Associate for Faith Formation at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral.
November 22, “Instructed Eucharist: Part II”
Presented by Rev. Brendan Nee
The Rev. Brendan Nee is Associate Rector of St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral.
NO FAITH FORUM ON NOVEMBER 29. All are welcome to join us for a service project writing greeting cards to people who are incarcerated.
NO FAITH FORUM ON DECEMBER 6 due to the Annual Meeting.
December 13, “Instructed Eucharist: Part III”
Presented by Fr. Craig Townsend
The Rev. Dr. Craig Townsend is the Associate for Faith Formation at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral.
December 20, “Instructed Eucharist: Part IV”
Presented by Fr. Craig Townsend
The Rev. Dr. Craig Townsend is the Associate for Faith Formation at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral.