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Christian Education
What is Christian Education?
Christian education
ensures an increased understanding of the Bible and the Christian faith at St.
George's. This education takes place within an Anglican perspective to reading
the Bible. Learning and discussing scripture is important to our interpreting
contemporary issues within a Christian perspective. For a lot of modern people,
there are only 2 ways to treat the Bible: you either take it literally, or you
dismiss it altogether.
THERE IS ANOTHER WAY!!
The way we interpret the Bible is one of the major ways in which Christians
differ from each other. Yet the Bible is the cornerstone of our faith. Is there
a typically Anglican way of reading the Bible? How can we take the Bible
seriously at the same time as we struggle with contemporary issues in society
and our lives.
St. George’s Christian
Education program explores these issues through in-house training sessions,
video sessions, and guest experts.
Who teaches Christian Education?
Christian Education classes are facilitated by Fr. John Wilton and others. John has been Priest at St. George’s since October 1996, following ministries in Brampton, Ont. and St. James’ Cathedral in downtown Toronto following his ordination in 1987.
Before entering the priesthood, John was a high school teacher and a counsellor and manager with the federal government. He and his wife Diane have two grown children and a grandson, Kieran, who occasionally attends St. George’s with them.
John’s particular interests in ministry include adult Christian education, parish development, and outreach.
 His commitment is to offer excellent pastoral care, inspiring worship and leadership which is shared with a wide variety of lay people in the parish. John enjoys talking with parishioners (and anyone who is interested) about a modern understanding of the Christian faith rooted in the traditions of the Anglican Church.
In his spare time, John enjoys reading English murder mysteries, travel, and anything having to do with civil aviation.
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When are classes offered?
Classes are offered at various times and days at the Church.
When are classes offered?
Anyone new to the Church or the Faith, or anyone wanting to learn about the Bible and
the Christian faith.
Need more Information?
For more
information, please contact The Rev’d John Wilton, 416-225-1922
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