Spiritual Formation for Adults

Trinity Episcopal Church is committed to empowering its members to know that they are beloved children of God, why that is, and what it means for our lives. We also strive to help each member develop more spiritual resiliency for living in challenging times. 

Our goals are that everyone will be prepared for life’s challenges, have a deeper connection to God and each other, to know scripture, our tradition, and the tools of reason and be able to apply them to questions in life.

Our offerings for adults occur in a number of formats. We strive to offer chances to learn:

  • about the ministries we are doing at Trinity and how to participate
  • about our faith—how to read and study scripture on your own, the teachings of our church and how to understand and apply them (or decide they aren’t helpful), ancient and modern spiritual practices, and how to understand and apply the tools and resources of theology to ethical and other life questions
  • about different forms of spirituality and practice them to find what works for you
  • from and teach to members of all ages through intergenerational formation activities.


You can find resources from past offerings in Resources.

Current Seasonal Offerings

Our goal is to help us all develop the mental and spiritual tools to persevere.

Forum

Sundays, in the Great Hall after the 10:00 am service

  • August 23, 2026
    Coffee and Fellowship
  • August 30, 2026
    Liberation Theology, an Overview, with Grace Morris

  • September 6, 2026
    Outreach Fair
  • September 13, 2026
    Why do we serve others? Part 1, with Rev. Matt and Megan Canonica
  • September 20, 2026
    Why do we serve others? Part 2, with Rev. Matt & Megan Canonica
  • September 27, 2026
    Grace and Works, with Sheila Taylor

  • October 4, 2026
    Ways to love one another, with Rev. Matt
  • October 11, 2026
    Money and Faith, with Marc Plooster
  • October 18, 2026
    Archaeology & the Bible, with Rev. Matt
  • October 25, 2026
    Coffee and Fellowship

  • November 1, 2026
    All Saint’s Day Coffee and Fellowship
  • November 8, 2026
    Four Last Things Part 1: Death and Judgement, with Rev. Matt
  • November 15, 2026
    Four Last Things Part 2: Heaven, with Rev. Matt & Haley Powell
  • November 22, 2026
    Four Last Things Part 3: Hell, with Haley Powell
  • November 29, 2026
    Coffee and Fellowship

  • December 6, 2026
    Advent Fair
  • December 13, 2026
    Identity in Christ, with Megan Canonica
  • December 20, 2026
    On the Incarnation, with Sheila Taylor
  • December 27, 2026
    Post-Christmas Coffee and Fellowship

Spiritual Direction Group

Are you curious about the experience of being in spiritual direction? Would you like to spend some time reflecting on your relationship with God and the role that spirituality plays in your life? If so, this group might be for you! We will meet for eight weeks on Sunday afternoons in March and April, and you will have a chance to explore your own spiritual life (whatever that might look like!), and listen and learn from others. If you are interested in being part of this, or have any questions, please email Sheila Taylor (taylorsh9@gmail.com).

Confession

If you seek reconciliation and absolution, email Rev. Matt for a time to meet: revmatt@trinitybloomington.org

Ongoing Offerings

Lay Preaching

Have you ever felt an urge to stand up in the pulpit and proclaim the Good News in your own words? You can! We offer a program of training for anyone interested in preaching as a lay person. This program leads to formal licensing as a lay preacher by the Diocese of Indianapolis and then you are added to our schedule of preachers. Training consists of small group classes and discussions, and the training is oriented to the skills and needs of each potential lay preacher. If you are interested, please contact Rev. Matt at revmatt@trinitybloomington.org! 

Formation for College Students

We’re glad to have you at Trinity Episcopal Church. If there is anything we can do for you during your time at IU feel free to contact the church office at (812) 336-4466. We also encourage you to connect with the Episcopal Campus Ministry at IU,  Canterbury House.