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Sunday Forums connect faith to everyday life through guest speakers, conversation, and reflection. Each session offers something new—whether it’s exploring Scripture, learning from parishioners and outside voices, or tackling current issues through the lens of faith. This is a space for curiosity and dialogue, where no question is off‑limits and every perspective is valued.
Full Communion Partners
Starting in the fall of 2025, St. Andrew’s will launch a new adult formation series exploring the Episcopal Church’s full communion relationships — those unique ecumenical partnerships that allow us to share in sacraments, ministry, and mission with seven other Christian churches around the world.
Each session will focus on one of these partner churches, highlighting their history, theology, worship traditions, and the ways we walk together in faith and service.
We’re excited to announce the first two sessions:
September 28 – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Featuring an in‑person visit from the Pastor Susan Gaeta from Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.
November 9 – Moravian Church (Northern & Southern Provinces)
Featuring a special in‑person visit from the Rev. Maria Tjeltveit (former co‑chair of the Moravian–Episcopal Coordinating Committee). Retired Moravian Bishop Blair Couch will join us remotely.
Stay tuned for more details and the full 2026 schedule as we continue building connections with our remaining full communion partners:
Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar India
Old Catholic Churches of the Union of Utrecht
Philippine Independent Church (Iglesia Filipina Independiente)
Church of Sweden
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bavaria (our newest partner as of 2023)
The Rosary — History, Meaning, and Making
Join us for a special Sunday Forum on Sunday, February 8, 2026 as James Mayes explores the history of the Rosary, from its early roots in Christian devotion to the different forms it has taken across traditions — especially the Catholic and Anglican Rosaries.
James will walk us through how this ancient practice developed, how Anglicans adapted it for personal prayer and meditation, and what the structure and symbolism of the beads can teach us about deepening our faith life.
As part of the session and in preparation for Lent, participants will also have the opportunity to create their own Anglican Rosary to take home. Materials will be provided, and no prior experience is needed.
Come ready to learn, reflect, and engage in a hands-on spiritual practice that connects centuries of Christian prayer to our lives today.
Trends in World Christianity with Dr. Gina A. Zurlo
Join us on Sunday, April 12, 2026, for a special forum with Dr. Gina Zurlo, co-director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, editor of the World Christian Database, and one of the BBC’s “100 Most Inspiring and Influential Women” of 2019.
A member of Christ Church Episcopal in Hamilton, MA, Dr. Zurlo is widely recognized for her groundbreaking research on the growth, demographics, and diversity of Christianity around the world. Her work helps churches understand how global shifts in faith are transforming what it means to be Christian in the 21st century.
In this engaging forum, Dr. Zurlo will highlight emerging trends—from the rise of Christianity in the Global South to the changing role of women and younger generations in faith communities—and invite us to consider how these developments connect to our own mission here at St. Andrew’s. A Q&A will follow the presentation. All are welcome to attend.
Past Forums
Past forums have included:
The Rev. Edwin Johnson — Rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Dorchester and chair of the Presiding Officers’ Advisory Group on Becoming Beloved Community for The Episcopal Church. A Boston native and lifelong Episcopalian, Rev. Johnson has been a leading voice for racial reconciliation, social justice, and community transformation within the Church. He has served as a clergy deputy to General Convention, helping shape national conversations on inclusion and mission. With warmth, energy, and vision, he inspires others to live into a church that truly reflects God’s diverse and abundant love.
The Philadelphia Eleven Documentary — A screening and conversation highlighting the first women ordained as priests in The Episcopal Church in 1974 at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia. The film traced the courage and conviction of those eleven women whose groundbreaking ordinations challenged church tradition and reshaped the future of ordained ministry. The discussion that followed invited reflection on how their witness continues to inspire inclusion and equality in the Church today.
Get Involved
Sunday Forums thrive when everyone contributes. You can suggest a topic or speaker, help facilitate a conversation, or support hospitality by setting up chairs, making coffee, or offering a warm welcome. However you participate, your involvement makes the space more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming. If you’d like to help, reach out to the coordinator or use the sign‑up links provided.
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