St. Patrick's Episcopal Church
4700 Whitehaven Parkway, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Telephone: 202-342-2800
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Worship Services:
Sunday 8:00 a.m. (Rite I)
Sunday 10:00 a.m. (Rite II)
Tuesday 8:15 a.m. (Rite II)

Christian Formation | Adults

All adults are welcome to participate.

Our Sunday morning forums, seasonal classes, and Bible Studies allow us to explore important questions, make meaning, build community, and deepen faith. All adults, and youth 7th grade and up, are welcome to participate. If you have questions about Christian Formation for Adults please contact the Rev. Andrea Martin.

DOCC — Disciples Of Christ In Community

DOCC is a semester-long survey class of faith and Christianity that will meet Tuesday mornings, 9-11 am, at St. Patrick's. Participants will enjoy coffee and breakfast, hear a presentation, and then meet in a small group to discuss what they heard.

Registration is required for the DOCC class. Please contact the Rev. Andrea Martin for registration information.

Tuesdays9:00 a.m. to  11:00 a.m.
in the Church Library
DOCC is a semester-long survey class of faith and Christianity that will meet Tuesday mornings, 9-11 am, at St. Patrick's. Participants will enjoy coffee and breakfast, hear a presentation, and then meet in a small group to discuss what they heard.

Sunday Morning Bible Study

The Reverend Don Bitsberger facilitates an in-depth study of books of the Bible. The Sunday morning Bible Study will be tackling Paul's Letters in the Fall of '08, beginning with Paul's Letter to the Galatians.

Sundays11:15 a.m. to  12:00 Noon
in the Church Library
The Reverend Don Bitsberger facilitates an in-depth study of books of the Bible. Don finished facilitating a study of the Gospel of Mark in April 2008 and is now teaching the Gospel of Matthew.

First Wednesday Book Discussion

The First Wednesday Book Discussion meets to discuss books which have been chosen by the group in the Fall. Each month a different member is responsible for leading the discussion and providing light refreshments. The group discusses a range of books, both fiction and non-fiction, classics as well as contemporary. Currently the group has 9 active participants and hopes to interest more folks to join.

The Wednesday Book Group begins Wednesday, October 1st. New people are welcome. Facilitator Martha Johnson asks that participants come on the 1st, having read Ann Patchett's novel, Run.

First Wednesday of the month7:30 p.m. to  9:00 p.m.
in the Church Library
October through May
The First Wednesday Book Discussion meets to discuss books which have been chosen by the group in the Fall. Each month a different member is responsible for leading the discussion and providing light refreshments. The group discusses a range of books, both fiction and non-fiction, classics as well as contemporary. Currently the group has 9 active participants and hopes to interest more folks to join.

St. Patrick’s Inquirer’s Class

A crash course on all things Episcopal (including Church history, approach to scripture, authority, and moral questions) as well as a pathway toward adult baptism or confirmation in the Episcopal Church. This is an excellent class to take if you are new to St. Patrick’s, new to the Episcopal Church, or if you have been raised in the Episcopal Church but desire a refresher class on what distinguishes the Episcopal Church from other denominations.

Offered at least once a year, taught by the clergy