Year 1: Seeing through the Scriptures: An Introduction to the Bible.
In this course we consider the nature of the Bible and its role in our lives. What sort of book is it? How and why should we read it?
Instructor: The Most Rev’d David Edwards, Archbishop of Fredericton

Returning conferees select one of the following:
Option A: Tears & Laughter, The book of Psalms
We will look at this beloved ancient collection of poetry, the songs of Israel, the songs of the Church, so central to Jesus's teaching and life of constant prayer. We will look at how these poems help reveal and give order to all the sorrow, joy and confusion in our hearts, and their invitation to a deep and abiding conversation with God.

Instructor: Elizabeth King

Option B: Looking at trees: a New Testament Journey.
In this class we will consider trees in the parables, the Cross, Romans chapters 9-11 and the Tree of Life in Revelation - all in 4 days!

Instructor: The Rev’d Chris Ketch, Rector of the Parish of Kent, New Brunswick.

Year 1: God: Who is He? What has He told us about Himself? How do we respond by Faith?
Instructor: The Rev’d Canon Dr Ross Hebb (Diocese of Fredericton) & The Rev’d Benjamin Lee, Rector of Trinity Anglican Church, Halifax NS.

Returning conferees select one of the following:
Option A: What is Truth? Christian apologetics without apologies!?
Instructor: The Rev’d Canon Gerry Laskey, Rector of the Parish of Derby & Blackville, NB.

Option B: Lord, I believe: Turning the Creed into Prayer.
Instructor: The Rev’d Dr Gary Thorne, Managing Editor The Works of Robert Crouse and honorary assistant at Trinity Anglican Church, Halifax NS.

Year 1: Prayer: How do we worship, know, and serve the God of Heaven and Earth?
Instructors: Sue Careless, Senior Editor of The Anglican Planet

Returning conferees select one of the following:
Option A: Stories about Living and Dying
In this series of classes we will read and discuss several short stories that ask questions about the best possible life and the meaning of death. The stories will mostly be written by Russians but there might be some other things too.
Instructor: Alan Hall, Lecturer in Great Books, St Thomas University Fredericton, postulant for the Diocese of Fredericton

Option B: How shall we sing the Lord’s song? Music in worship
This class will be a wild romp through centuries of church music from early plainchant to contemporary music in the Anglican tradition. This multidisciplinary class will include discussions about music in worship, listening to some recordings and possibly a little singing to lead the congregation at sung Compline or Evening Prayer.
Instructors: Brenda O’Connor, BMus (voice) and educator; Sarah Stevenson retired church chorister.