Other Faith Formation Groups

Young Adult Groups

Study Group: During the fall a young adult study group will read and discuss the book Daily Bread, Holy Meal: Opening the Gifts of Holy Communion as part of Holy Trinity’s “Worship Matters” emphasis this year. In the book, the Lord’s Table is set at the heart of the greening, groaning creation, welcoming and reconciling a community of outcasts, enemies, and strangers, and feeding all who hunger for justice, bread, and joy. Those interested in the study will meet following a Sunday worship service in September and set the schedule and meeting places. If interested, contact Matthew Petersen. Following this study, the group will begin a unit on the book of Revelation.

Worhip Pilgrimage Group:Join our exploration of what draws young people back to church, when media and pundits assert this demographic is not interested in traditional religion. Become a participant-observer and attend a series of events from October 2011 through March 2012, attending three other churches that have experienced growth similar to Holy Trinity's. Discuss your observations and examine these trends toward the traditional with interested clergy and lay leaders at a day-long conference to be hosted by Holy Trinity February 11, 2011. To learn more, pick up a brochure at the back of the church.

Dinner Groups

One of Holy Trinity’s most popular offerings, these groups meet in a home for dinner in which the host provides the main course and others provide the side dishes. Sign-up as a couple, with a friend, or by yourself at the back of the church or by emailing the office (office@htchicago.org). Over 50 people participate in dinner groups at Holy Trinity; it’s a great way to meet new folks in our community!
Fall Dinner Groups: Sign-up by September 14; groups will meet in October.
Winter Dinner Groups: Sign-up by January 18, 2012; groups will meet in February or March.

Film and Spirituality Series

Saturdays, 5:00 p.m.
Sept. 15, Nov. 19, Jan. 21, Mar. 17, May 19
This group meets every other month to watch a film followed by a discussion of its spiritual themes. Come to one or all of them! You are welcome to bring a salad, fruit or healthy snacks to share. Films will be announced several weeks before each of the below dates; we may also walk to the Music Box on Southport to watch a film of interest. The film Precious is scheduled for September 15; other films may include: Frozen River; Doubt; Departures; Of Gods and Men

Thursday Scripture Study: John

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.
Join a lively study and discussion of the gospel of John. For background reading participants may purchase the book Conversation with Scripture: The Gospel of John by Cynthia Briggs Kittredge. The weekly sessions will include video segments, study of select passages, and discussions linking key themes in the gospel to our own context.

Mom's Night out: Bible Study

This group for Holy Trinity mothers with young children. Meeting in homes, the group meets on the second Friday of the month for Bible Study and discussion.

Advent Mini-Retreat: Transitions

Saturday, December 3, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The season of Advent is about endings and beginnings. Often we find ourselves in times of transition, whether it involves jobs, careers, relationships, family, location, living situation, or retirement. This retreat will provide a time for reflection and conversation around themes of change; waiting and preparation; endings and beginnings; spiritual resources for times of upheaval. Leader: Pr. Craig M. Mueller.

Registration deadline: November 20. A minimum of 8 persons is needed to offer the retreat. Lunch plans will be made after registration closes.

It is recommended that participants obtain and read one of the following books before the retreat:

Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Transitions by William Bridges
Let Your Voice Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation by Parker Palmer
Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr
The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully by Joan Chittister

More information about the retreat and the books can be found here.