The Rector’s Forum is a weekly class, held during six months of the year, led by Father Sloane and guest speakers. Normally a fairly large group—and thus less “interactive” than other small groups—with teachings on a variety of topics which seek to cover “the basics:” the Book of Common Prayer, Anglicanism, church history, Scripture, Rule of Life, spiritual healing, sin and forgiveness, prayer, and issues of church and society. A good introduction to Christian Formation for adults at Saint Paul’s. Ideal for those who are unable to commit to regular or extended classes or groups.

Past topics have included Christian Stewardship, T.S. Eliot's “Four Quartets”, the book Heaven, edited by Roger Ferlo (Seabury), The Oxford Movement and The Tracts for Our Times, the Anglican Covenant, and to book In the Heart of the City, In the Heart of God (the Rule of Life of the Roman Catholic Jerusalem Communities).

Schedule for 2009-2010

Sunday, October 18 and Sunday, October 25: “Go Out Into the World”: Presentations about St. Paul's outreach ministries presented by the Commission on Mission.

Sunday, November 1 — Sunday, December 20: “Why Go to Church? The drama of the Eucharist.” This book written by Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., was the Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book for 2009. Timothy Radcliffe is no stranger to the Rector's Forum. Recently we looked at his intriguing and challenging book What Is the Point of Being A Christian? In this book, Radcliffe takes us back to the basics of the Eucharist and opens us to the profound implications for our living not only as Christians but also as human beings. A fascinating, dramatic and revealing “return to basics” which will give us a new appreciation of and devotion to that which lies at the heart of our parish - the Mass. Click here to buy the book from amazon.com.

January 3 and January 10, 2010: “Incarnation and Identity: An Anglican Journey” with Dr. John Orens, who brings his sharp wit and accessible style to look at the heart of our identity as Anglicans.

January 17, 2010: Fr. Humphrey will assist us once more with a reasonable and “Catholic” approach to some of the pressing ecclesial issues of the day.

January 31 — March 21, 2010: “The Wound of Knowledge.” In this thorough yet accessible book, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams traces the story of Christian spirituality from the New Testament to St. John of the Cross. Looking at heresies and the voices of the great saints of the Church through the 16th Ccntury, Williams explores the profound contradictions that give rise to an authentic life faith and prayer. “The questioning involved here is not our interrogation of the data but its interrogation of us. It is the intractable strangeness of the ground of belief that must constantly be allowed to challenge our fixed assumptions of religiosity.” A challenging and invigorating investigation into the roots of faith and spirituality. Click here to buy the book from amazon.com.