Rector's Bible Study

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Rector's Forum

Sundays | 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

The Rector's Forum Presents

The Gospel of Matthew

The Rector's Forum is studying the Gospel of Matthew, the first book of the New Testament, one of the four canonical Gospels, and one of the three synoptic Gospels (along with Mark and Luke).

The study will feature prominent collections of Jesus's teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount (Chapters 5–7, which contains the Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer), numerous kingdom parables, and the Great Commission at the very end (Chapter 28).

We are using resources from Yale Divinity school among others. Bring your Bible.

All are welcome.

About Our Time Together

Every Sunday during the program year from 9:30 to 10:15, adults gather for the Rector's Forum.

The Rector’s Forum is a teaching and discussion time led by Father Gene that gives parishioners an opportunity to explore aspects of the Christian faith in greater depth.

In the Rector's Forum, a book is selected, generally, a book that is scripture-related, theology, history, biography, or even a novel or memoir that raises moral, spiritual, or faith-related questions. Participants read the assigned material (sometimes in advance, sometimes in sections week by week), and then come together to:

Analyze the text through a Christian lens – considering how themes, characters, or arguments relate to biblical teachings, Christian tradition, or contemporary faith practice.
Draw connections to scripture and theology – the rector may link passages from the book to Bible readings, doctrines, or the church’s liturgical life.
Encourage spiritual reflection – participants are invited to reflect on how the material resonates with their own faith journey, challenges their assumptions, or offers new insights.
Foster community dialogue – it creates space for parishioners to share perspectives, ask questions, and learn from one another in a thoughtful, faith-centered environment.