Adult Spiritual Formation
Learning to abide as disciples of Christ who love each other and our neighbor from a posture of gospel-infused rest.
New to Church of the Lamb?
Join Kevin beginning September 8, 2024 for
Abiding in Christ: An Intro to Lamb
This is an 8-week course (including dinner) for those who would like to learn more about the church, explore membership, or consider confirmation.
Sunday nights at 5 p.m. at the barn.
Email Kevin@churchofthelamb.org to sign up.
Fall 2024 Adult Spiritual Community Opportunities
“Order your soul; reduce your wants; live in charity; associate in Christian community; obey the laws; trust in Providence.” ―Augustine
Groups start up week after Labor Day
Parish Groups
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Leader: Daniel Zimmerman (daniel@churchofthelamb.org)
Where: Novosel's home—5034 Trissels Road
When: Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m.
We have tons of kids and normally, weather permitting, meet outside. Each week, we have a potluck supper, followed by a time where we worship and pray together using the Book of Common Prayer’s evening liturgy for families.
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Leader: Alec Bauserman (alec.bauserman@gmail.com)
Where: Perings Home, 16653 E Washington Ave., Elkton
When: Mondays, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Dinner, discussion, and prayer. Childcare possiblel but please let us know if you needed.
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Leaders: Sam and Susanna Casteel (susanna.sewall@gmail.com)
Where: Casteel Home—91 Sharon Street, Harrisonburg
When: Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m.
Our group's mission statement is “Growing a community of Jesus followers who seek to shine the light of Jesus to our neighbors and coworkers.” Everyone brings their own dinner and we eat together. We then move into our study, followed by gender-based prayer groups. We endeavor to end at 8, but rarely end on time.
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Leaders: Rachel and Taylor Fletcher (rachel@carbonand.co)
Where: Fletcher home—825 Sand Trap Lane
When: Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
Childcare will be provided, but please RSVP each week. We will share a meal together each week before entering a time of study and prayer. The Fletchers will typically provide the main meal component; we will discuss meal details at our first meeting.
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Leader: John Bennetch (jbennetch@gmail.com)
Where: Martin's home—240 Claremont Avenue
When: Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m.
We rotate who provides meals. No childcare provided on site.
Other Groups/ Studies
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Leader: Rector, Kevin Whitfield (kevin@churchofthelamb.org)
When: Offered twice a year, the next session begins September 8, 2024
This is an 8-week course we offer for those who would like to learn more about the church, explore membership, or consider confirmation. We use the catechism of the Anglican Church in North America to consider the foundations of Christianity and Anglicanism. (“Catechism” may sound daunting and dusty; rest assured that this text provides plenty of life-giving, relevant truth.) RSVP here.
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OT Survey: The Grand Story
Leader: Zoe Hansen
Thursday mornings, 9:00—11:00 beginning September 5, 2024
Childcare available upon request.
Contact Rachel at
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Artists of all kinds (visual, performing, etc.) meet every couple of months to talk about and share their projects and encourage each other.
Contact Katrina @ abowlofgood@gmail.com for info.
Bring a friend.
Come Anytime
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Where: Church office (contact kelly@churchofthelamb.org)
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30–9:15 a.m.
What: Join the church staff in following the Book of Common Prayer through Bible reading, reflection, and prayer.
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Organizer: Dan Velker (dan@vacab.com)
Where: Velker home—3217 River Rd., Elkton
When: 1st Sunday of the month, 5:30–8 p.m.
What: Enjoy great food and conversation with men of all ages. Different men present each month on a great hero of the faith.
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Organizer: Rachel Novosel (rmbnovosel@gmail.com)
Where: Usually at the Rockingham Abbey pavilion
When: 3rd Sundays of the month , 3-5 p.m.
What: Let’s learn and work together! Join us as a different sister shares a hobby or skill with us each month and gives us a chance to try our own hand at it. Upcoming possibilities include things like bird watching, contemplative art, candle making, and greenery garlands.
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Next up: October 19, 9am—noon
Invited to Rest: Releasing (a shortened, but just as powerful, version of the 24HR Autumn Retreat)
Meet at the barn. Bring a Bible, journal, and chair or blanket.
Typically three hours (but not always), these scheduled retreats are open to anyone who wants to get away with God in a structured, slightly directed format with some time for both private and group reflection. Contact Zoe@churchofthelamb.org to inquire or register.
Want to go deeper? Try Triads.
Discipleship groups of three. A proven path for growth.
A Caveat. . .
Rest and Sabbath are integral to the lives of God’s people. We invite you to choose formation options that best feed your commitment to Christian community and spiritual growth without feeling you need to sign up for every option available at Church of the Lamb. As Church of the Lamb’s mission affirms, we are absolutely “compelled to love”, committing to abiding as disciples IN COMMUNITY and from there to take action in the world. But we are also “invited to rest.” By practicing sabbath, we say “yes” to God’s gracious invitation. For a blog article that we published on Sabbath, click here. That said, we encourage you to find at least one place outside of Sunday worship where you can plug in consistently.