Many Parents,
One Vine
Our Sunday morning formation offering for parents of children and youth
Especially for parents
Many Parents, One Vine is our Sunday morning formation group for parents. It is a time of mutual support and fellowship as we reflect on the challenges and blessings of parenting faithfully in the modern age. This fall, MPOV will use the Episcopal Church’s Transforming Questions curriculum to dive deep into big questions of faith: Who is Jesus? How should we read the Bible? Does God answer prayer? Why do bad things happen? Where do we go when we die? Together we will explore answers to these questions.
The Transforming Questions series takes place on Sundays, September 28, October 5, 12, 26, and November 2 in Room 14 on the top floor of the parish house. On other Sundays, MPOV participants are encouraged to join the Sunday Forum in the large fellowship hall for topics and speakers that will be of interest to parents. Please see the schedule for more details. If you have questions, please contact the Rev. Cate Anthony.
Fall 2025 schedule
Unless otherwise noted, we will meet in Room 14 on the top floor of the parish house.
September 14
Join the Sunday Forum in the fellowship hall for a parish update
September 21
Welcome to the 2025-26 program year
The Rev. Cate Anthony
September 28
Transforming Questions: Who is Jesus?
The Rev. Cate Anthony
October 5
Transforming Questions: How should we read the Bible?
The Rev. Cate Anthony
October 12
Transforming Questions: Does God answer prayer?
October 19
Join the Sunday Forum in the fellowship hall for an annual giving presentation
October 26
Transforming Questions: Why do bad things happen?
November 2
Transforming Questions: Where do we go when we die?
November 9
Week of Compassion kickoff
Family ministry outreach event
November 16
Join the Sunday Forum in the fellowship hall to hear the Rev. Sam Wells discuss the theology and practice of “Being With”
November 23
Join the Sunday Forum in the fellowship hall to hear Riccardo Shepherd speak on “Radical Love”
November 30
Advent Fair: all ages gather in the fellowship hall to take part in Advent activities and make Advent wreaths
December 7
Join the Sunday Forum in the fellowship hall to hear about “Characters of the Nativity”
December 14
Join the Sunday Forum in the fellowship hall to hear about “Characters of the Nativity”
After December 14, formation activities pause until January 2026.
Deepening Grace
In a revised version of what has been called “Solemn Communion,” we offer concurrent study for parents and children on Sunday mornings called “Deepening Grace: Sacraments for Children and Parents.” During the 10:10 a.m. formation hour, children in grades 1 through 3 participate in this special study led by the Rev. Abby Kocher during their time in the atrium (the specially-prepared room where Catechesis of the Good Shepherd takes place). During the same period on Sunday morning in Many Parents One Vine, our group for parents of children and youth, St. Stephen’s clergy will explore the same themes related to Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist. In this model, families are invited into deeper conversation at home with one another about the life of faith as a Christian.
Dates for 2026 will be posted here when they are available.