Inquirers Class
What’s Inquirers Class?
The Inquirers Class, offered twice-yearly, is a basic introduction to the Episcopal Church and St. Paul’s Church here in Fayetteville. It is also a way to prepare for Confirmation, Reception into the Episcopal Church, or Reaffirmation of your baptismal vows during the Bishop’s visitation in May.
Our textbook is Your Faith, Your Life: An Invitation to the Episcopal Church by Jenifer Gamber.
Please have this book with you in class, as the leader may want to refer to it within the discussion.
Books are available through St. Paul’s bookstore for $25. Checks can be mailed to St. Paul’s with Inquirers in the memo line. To pay online, be sure to select “Bookstore” from the dropdown menu.
Fall 2026 Inquirers Class
Begins Sunday, September 13
When & Where
Sundays, 10:00 a.m.
South Parish Hall
Textbook
Your Faith, Your Life: An Invitation to the Episcopal Church by Jenifer Gamber
How to Join
Fall Inquirers Class Schedule
Page numbers are from Jennifer Gamber’s book, Your Faith, Your Life, which is available in the St. Paul’s Bookstore.
September 13
Welcome & Ethos
Intro: Transforming Questions (pp. 1-14)
September 20
Baptismal Identity
Chapter 1: Beginnings (pp. 15-30)
September 27
Scripture
Chapter 2: Bible Stories (pp. 31-56)
October 4
Church History: Part I
Chapter 3: History (pp. 57-76)
October 11
Church History: Part II
Chapter 3: History (pp. 57-76)
October 18
Tippy Lecture: No Class
None
October 25
Celebration Sunday: No Class
None
November 1
Faith & Creeds
Chapter 4: Faith (pp. 77-94)
November 8
Polity & Anglican Communion
Chapter 5: Navigating the Church (pp. 95-118)
November 15
Baptismal Covenant & Spiritual Gifts
Chapter 6: Ministry (pp. 119-40)
November 22
Prayer, Daily Office, & Rule of Life
Chapter 7: Spirituality (pp. 141-64)
November 29
Thanksgiving Weekend: No Class
None
December 6
BCP & Worship
Chapter 8: Worship (pp. 165-86)
December 13
Sacraments & Tour of the Church
Chapter 9: Sacraments (pp. 187-207)